Victoriakem

Victoriakem has 15 years experience and specializes in 6 years of ER fun, med/surg, blah, blah.

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1. You Got to Know When to Hold 'Em

   Victoriakem replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   We are always told that we can't take care of anyone else, if we can't take care of ourselves. I try to remember that when I've worked over 50 hours in a week, because the money is good. The paycheck was nicely padded but I was beat. So what's more i...

2. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

   Victoriakem replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing

   That's why it's important to be at the bedside on a regular basis. It's good to take a break from wiping behinds at times, but I"m glad I'm still doing bedside nursing. At least today I am! hahahaha

3. er visitors...a funny

   Victoriakem replied to UtErRnEmt's topic in Emergency

   I am using all this fabulous information as a study guide. With 5 years experience in the ER, & been out of the work force for 8 months, I am considering returning to LaLa Land to get back into the fray. (I've been living in Saudi Arabia where I ...

4. That Day In The ER

   Victoriakem replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

   Welcome to the crazy world of the ER! You'll just love it.

5. Stupidest reason to go to ER

   Victoriakem replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

   Yeah, but I'll bet he didn't inhale either......:icon_roll:lol2:

6. Stupidest reason to go to ER

   Victoriakem replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

   Gee I miss Triage.....:scrm:

7. Going Saudi first

   Victoriakem replied to Barbie38's topic in Immigration

   Remember that your housing will be covered, so the pay, which will also likely be tax free may be equivalent to what you're getting now. I would encourage you to apply to Aramco in Dhahran. I am an American ER nurse, but since I"m here with my husban...

8. Excuses for Missing Work

   Victoriakem replied to kmchugh's topic in Humor

   I'd tell my nurse manager & wear gloves & mask to try to minimize contact. Also try telling your scheduler your problem & see what can be worked out. Good luck & Merry Xmas!

9. Open letter from a Paramedic

   Victoriakem replied to NativeSundance's topic in Emergency

   Love that post!!! But aren't we preaching to the choir here? This needs to be disseminated to the public. When I've told patients of others who've called 911 for a hang nail, when I have another patient having an AMI drive themselves to the hospital,...

10. What would you do to get ahead in the Line at the ER?

    Victoriakem replied to maybe1day's topic in Emergency

    I wonder what the outcome was after he & his mother were treated. Was his sorry a** hauled off to the hoosegow or what? I'd tube him just to make sure his airway stayed clear. Without sedation.

11. CEN exam

    Victoriakem replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Emergency

    When I took the CEN, & failed by a few questions, there were so many questions on the eye! Couldn't believe it. I may try again, but when I came out of the testing, I felt like a truck hit me. Maybe it was my own stress level, but it was pretty h...

12. Dont you just love them

    Victoriakem replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    Al-Anon is supposed to be very helpful for people with family members who have ETOH & drug problems. I'd recommend going to a meeting, as it has helped many others.:balloons:

13. What would you do to get ahead in the Line at the ER?

    Victoriakem replied to maybe1day's topic in Emergency

    I read this article & saw the man who decided to crash his truck into the hospital was waiting to be treated for CHRONIC back pain. As has been stated many times before, the ED/ER is NOT the place for chronic problems. That's what your primary ph...

14. supplies to purchase!!

    Victoriakem replied to bradleyshanetaylor's topic in Emergency

    And always wear deodorant & brush your teeth too. I keep a roll-on in my locker, pert shampoo & toothbrush & paste, plus an extra set of scrubs. But I don't carry the "Bag", as I have supplies @ work & can steal a pen if I forget mine...

15. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    Victoriakem replied to grace90's topic in Humor

    I didn't go through the whole thread, but Born Free goes through my head when an OB pt comes. "Born Free, your father's a doctor, your mother's a midwife, so you're BORN FREE".