edmurse77

edmurse77 specializes in ED.

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1. TEAMWORK IN NURSING

   edmurse77 replied to starlightexpress's topic in General Nursing

   amen lamazeteacher ! i like teamwork. i hate team nursing. just try to help others when they are sinking and they should help you. however if the same nurse has to keep being helped maybe you need to do some teaching. not that you don't help them, bu...

2. Having a hard time...

   edmurse77 replied to O2BNRN's topic in General Nursing

   I have been an ER nurse for almost seven years. Last year my father who lives 1200 miles away had a heart attack was placed on a vent and I couldn't find out anything! As a nurse I have to follow HIPPA as a family member it really ticked me off. I...

3. What Happened To The Nursing Profession?

   edmurse77 replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

   I like it aaaalot! This is a great discussion. We have spoken about this many times at work. #1) Why is everything anonymous - agh - anonymity lacks accountability and honesty. #2) Why do we make up new rules and more paper trails to cover up inc...

4. nursing alcoholism & codependency

   edmurse77 replied to LoveActually's topic in General Nursing

   I did mention a little something about educating those around you. Not driven just to close contacts and family! I am an ER Nurse and try to educate everyone. I don't mind it or look down on anyone that choses to do it! A few of the factors bothe...

5. Jobs W least amount of needles and blood.

   edmurse77 replied to cute-1's topic in General Nursing

   If she doesn't like to see bleeding! Learn to put pressure on it!

6. nursing alcoholism & codependency

   edmurse77 replied to LoveActually's topic in General Nursing

   WOW! What a can of worms this is going to turn out to be! Statistics as we all know can say whatever we want them to say. There are so many factors involved. I have worked with a few nurses who lost their license for diversion. At some point or ...

7. Does anyone have info on insurance?

   edmurse77 replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in General Nursing

   Insurance is never a bad idea! You will hear some people tell you that if you have it you are more likely to be added to a case as a Defendant instead of as a witness. Even if that is the case what has to be proven is that you niglected to fullfill...

8. to be a nurse or not to be a nurse

   edmurse77 replied to kjwarren's topic in General Nursing

   :typing Not for me! I enjoy nursing on most days in the ER! You may want to look into a shadowing program at a local hospital. There are many positions in healthcare, not all are nursing. You may find that you would like one of the other profess...