mlrockey

mlrockey has 5 years experience and specializes in Emergency.

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1. Anyone from Waco or Lubbock?

   mlrockey replied to JJFROG's topic in General Nursing

   I currently live and work in Waco. Hillcrest, who was bought out by Scott & White of Temple, is opening a new Level II facility off I-35 & Hwy 6 April 4th. There is also Providence in Waco, but it is not a trauma facility. S&W is a gre...

2. O2 and chest pain

   mlrockey replied to redfoxLPN's topic in General Nursing

   Agree with everything previously mentioned. Your key here will be documentation. If the nurse continues to be threatening then let them write you up. Chances are it isn't something that will turn into more than a slap on the wrist at best. Of cou...

3. Interested in ER nursing but have a concern...

   mlrockey replied to Delirious's topic in Emergency

   So far everything that has been said is pretty acurrate. Don't be afraid to join the ER ranks. While working on Med-Surg is definitely good experience there is a lot about ER nursing that you won't learn up there. For example (and this is just ONE...

4. 24 Things ER Nurses Know All Too Well

   mlrockey replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

   People really need to lighten up!!! #? Don't come to the ER with a green colored discharge and foul odor from your "va-jay-jay" if you're not prepared to open your legs so the doctor can get culture swabs to find out what's wrong with you. You obvi...