adrenalinjunkie replied to luvmykidz's topic in General Nursing
I stopped working as a nurse for 4 years. At that time I had no desire to return to nursing. However, 4 1/2 years ago I returned to nursing and I have never been happier. When I left my son was 5, and I was working as a director of nursing. I now wor...
Suppose to be studying for the exam, but just felt like I needed a break. I am taking the exam on October 13th, in Chicago. Just wondered if anybody out there is also studying, or if someone who has taken the test in the past has any pointers. I just...
adrenalinjunkie replied to LeahJet's topic in Emergency
We have 9 rooms in our small er, however at night from 2300-0700 there is only 1 nurse. We frequently have up to 6 or 7 patients at a time. I quess we just get use to it. Occasionally the nursing supervisor will come and help out if possible.
adrenalinjunkie replied to paphgrl's topic in Emergency
4 patients per 1 nurse would sure be nice. In our er, which is small, we have 9 beds. However from 11:00pm to 7:00am when there is only 1 nurse, 9 beds can be alot. We don't even have a charge nurse. The positive side is that the ambulance service is...