traumaliz

traumaliz specializes in ICU/Trauma/PACU.

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1. Medical words that make you cringe.

   traumaliz replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

   chunks......eeewwww.

2. Hospital cancelled my contract!?!

   traumaliz replied to mrupp3's topic in Travel

   Pitt COUnty---beware, they yse the dreaded PBDS. Also are very iffy about keeping travelers right now.

3. Hospital cancelled my contract!?!

   traumaliz replied to mrupp3's topic in Travel

   I worked ICU a Sinai--workd my butt off. It's rare for me to not extend, but I only did one contract there. I was asked to stay, but between the outdated unit and equipment, the lousy schedules, and living at hotel hell, I was out of there. One go...

4. Hospital cancelled my contract!?!

   traumaliz replied to mrupp3's topic in Travel

   I spent 3 months--very long months---at onnie Ridge when I did a contract at Sinai. If there were no place left on earth I wouldn't stay there again. I grew up in a small town, but I felt like I was out in the middle of nowhere. Air conditioner ne...

5. Do nurses support physician assisted suicide?

   traumaliz replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

   Absolutely--after 35 years in nursing, 15 in trauma critical care, I hope this will be possible should the time come that I am either so ill or in so much pain that death would be a blessing. Liz

6. Nursing School Bloopers

   traumaliz replied to Jabber964's topic in Humor

   My first day in clinical, I walked in and introduced my self to my patient, proceeded to kick over a completely FULL metal urinal on the floor. I ran down the hall and asked my instructor where the mops were kept--when she asked why, I said don't as...

7. Should BSNs be paid more?

   traumaliz replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

   If we are talking about bedside nursing, my answer is no. I'm working right now with a nurse who finished her BSN, went right on to get her NP certification, and can't deal with 2 patients at a time in the ICU. If you want to give a differential to...