E.R. Rookie

E.R. Rookie

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About E.R. Rookie

Grad Spring 09

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  1. Middle aged men are such babies!!

    I did not go to school for years to open someone juice.
  2. Manic and Addicted Nurse Manager

    Think of the patients. Def look for another job. Suggest to her she use something other than Xanax, its obviously not working. Joking aside I am sorry your going through this it must be very stressful.
  3. New Grad SNF work... I am just exhausted and shocked

    Its all about acuity these patients are stable and when they become unstable you call an ambulance. Thats where I would have to disagree with if u can handle 15 you can handle 5. 5 of what? Its sounds like the charting would be a real butt kicker an...
  4. A question for all you ER nurses....

    Everything you see! There is a flow sheet that is very easy to follow in my ER where you just make check marks by the drug. I chart like a maniac. Chart on the defense!
  5. A question for all you ER nurses....

    The primary nurse charts. Primary meaning whatever nurse is assigned to that room. You would be amazed at how quickly all the tests can be done with 5 people in the room. We call a priority one and all available nurses and techs are to go to that roo...
  6. Job you would NEVER do in nursing....

    I could never do Med Surg. I dont know how you guys handle all those patients!!!! I like making my patients stable and moving them onto to someone else. The best part is if they are a lot of drama they are either going to be discharged or admitted. E...
  7. What can we deny our patients?

    I got to agree with Angel Fire. I don't do well with tantrums and probably would have told him to man up but hey thats just the ER nurse in me. I love to baby my patients but not when they are acting like spoiled brats. Were talking about an adult he...
  8. What can we deny our patients?

    They can do whatever they want but Im not going to enable them. Some patients are just stubborn/irrational and no patient teaching will help. Personally I would not have fed the patient due to being ordered not to. Either way it was a catch 22, so I...
  9. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Oh I am loving reading all these stories!
  10. associates in nursing is pointless

    I have my ADN and Im doing just fine. I plan on furthering my education and letting my hospital help me out with the bill.
  11. Where did you find your job?

    I applied with HCA online website
  12. Lost my 1st patient

    I lost my first patient last night. I cant help but ask myself if I missed something or did something wrong? He was over 80 and emaciated is probably not a strong enough word. I still feel guilt. I hope that i charted everything. One of the great thi...
  13. Which matters more, school name or degree?

    Neither. I make the same as my co-workers with an ADN and a degree from community college
  14. Prenursing student married to RN

    Thats awesome! Someone who will know and understand your stress at home. Very cool!
  15. New grad wanting to switch shifts

    No its not stupid of you. I hate hate getting up in the mornings so I work 7p to 7a. It is totally messing me up. I have been in some sort of a funk since I moved 1200 miles from home and I dont get out of bed till 5pm sometimes 8pm. Everything is cl...