EMM2erl

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1. Disruptive co-worker

   EMM2erl replied to nativenurse74's topic in Relations

   I recently got involved with two nurses verbally debating who is going to write up on a patient who"supposedly fell" This happened during change of shift. Both nurses saw the patient. To make matters nurse the charge nurses were trying to figure out ...

2. Patient to nurse Ratios... the first ever rehab nurses poll

   EMM2erl replied to CashewLPN's topic in Rehabilitation

   I charge and at times I'll have patients. At this point, I am ready to scream. I am not only dealing with mine plus the whole floor but a fairly new nurse who is unsure of her self. I'm just ready to hang it up!!!!!!

3. getting walked on

   EMM2erl replied to UtErRnEmt's topic in Emergency

   Funny u should bring this topic up. I just finished a mandatory course "Managing a difficult patient" Very enlightening. Don't fight fire with fire. When a patient starts to curse and u can't get ratiionalize with them. I would have sought the help o...

4. Float pool for new grad?

   EMM2erl replied to jlthompson's topic in General Nursing

   Started out on a med-surg unit. even then i got pulled to staff other areas of the hospital. So yes, it's good to get the basics down. I for one enjoyed it, i always learned something from the different areas I worked on. It gave me the oppurtunity ...

5. Is it really worth it to get your bachelor in today's economy?

   EMM2erl replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Students

   Go for it. Empower yourself. Get your BSN. I've notice the job ads. BSN preferred, then have certification doesn't hurt. It's an investment to see other titles behind your name.

6. Really disappointed with the reality of nursing.

   EMM2erl replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Relations

   My mother advised me not to be a nurse 15 years ago. Here I am still taking the "abuse" and trying to get certified (i've found my niche in rehab nursing). It's true, everywhere u go you have to put up with the same "BS" from doctors,bosses,co-worker...

7. Ratios on acute rehab floor in hospital

   EMM2erl replied to Lola77's topic in Rehabilitation

   I've been on an acute rehab unit going on three years. After trying different areas in nursing. I' ve found an area in nursing to "cruise" for the rest of my career until I retire. I've been studying my butt to get certified.) With that said, I am th...