clairebearrn

clairebearrn

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clairebearrn specializes in Tele,CCU,ER.


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  1. Stressing myself in the ER...do I suck or what??

    I think regardless of what area we work in, we have our nursing judgement that tells us what to do...We do have a set protocol for CP, sepsis, etc in our ER, but the doctors have to fill them out first and then the orders are put in to the computer a...
  2. New Grad, bad day.

    I have had BAD days just like yours, we all do, but you handled it...so youre an awesome nurse, its okay to get stressed and emotional about it,just take a second go to the bathroom and get together... but once youre home, Im pretty sure you feel awe...
  3. Stressing myself in the ER...do I suck or what??

    I want to thank everyone for their advice...I really do try my best... Most of our patients, get seen by NPs in triage and labs are done and ekgs....Still, Once I get a new patient, I put in an IV line in every patient(you dont know when they go down...
  4. So, I have been an ER nurse for about 8 months, in a busy county ER...I still feel like am getting the hang of things...but I haven't gotten the confidence I would like...I feel like Im really slow, cuz sometimes I get patient after patients and disc...
  5. Hi. I am finally off orientation in a busy level 1 er in la! I only got 5 weeks of orientation and I feel like am learning as I'm going along! Today I was just floating around in the ER and just triaging the ambulace pts coming, which are back to bac...
  6. Questioning Our Compassion

    I completely agree!!! :up: Thanks fellow ER NURSES!!!! I do my best at work regardless of my patients & I want to come home and have a place where I can vent without getting more BS!!!!! sorry, but most of the days ive had pretty bad days, especi...
  7. I completely agree with daytonite. Even though we get vitals q2 to q4 hours in the ER, I always get vitals on my patients when I come on at 0700. Its part of my assessment. I want to know what is going on with my patients at that moment and catch if ...
  8. Questioning Our Compassion

    I'm a brand new ER nurse...only had 5 weeks of orientation in a county ER in Los Angeles...I have already had my dealings with ETOHs, drug seekers, and countless ungrateful patients. I have had up to a total of 11 patients in a day...let me sum up a ...
  9. My mom just passed away....

    I'm sorry! Hugs to you. I wish you the best and keep going with NS! I know she wants this for you and will be proud of you. You will be a great nurse. Like you said, you can't quit. Just take a day and let it all out...if you need to. Best wishes...
  10. Substance abusers disillusion me...

    Turd, It seemed you were being sarcastic. Nevertheless, Its compassionate that you choose to work with these patients and view them as human beings when other nurses may not. I agree they shouldn't be treated wrongly, they don't choose this way of li...
  11. Leaving the Inner-city-ER-guilt? Advice please..

    Laurenh, If you feel like its time to move on, go ahead. Its great that you gave time and energy to these low income patients. I also work at an inner city hospital. I just started and think these hospitas prepare you for anything. Its a great experi...
  12. Substance abusers disillusion me...

    oh bossynurse...LOL!!! I commend you for standing your ground. Its nurses like you who speak up for those who cant...youre a great advocate. Regarding pedophiles, they are ill and should be getting help to prevent any danger to kids. But Turd you're ...
  13. Substance abusers disillusion me...

    congrats bossynurse, I am glad to hear you story...I just hoped other people suffering from addictions could hear it to have hope!!! :) and no addicts are NOT a piece of '@")!' NOWAY!!! who would say that? Shame on those nurses. Were supposed to be a...
  14. Substance abusers disillusion me...

    I agree with you sue. Most of the patients seen due to psych problems have a hx of drug or ETOH abuse and vice versa. Now I believe these REALLY need help because they can't quit the drugs on their own.
  15. Substance abusers disillusion me...

    Really!!!!? Cannabis was the only thing that came up on his tox report. I know people personally that have used weed long term and nothing works for their pain just weed. This patient hadn't had their 'daily' blunt so dilaudid and benadryl gave him t...