nicegirlnurse

nicegirlnurse specializes in ER.

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1. I feel like a glorified maid

   nicegirlnurse replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in Career Support

   I can totally relate. I just wonder if there is anything that we as nurses can do to "fix" this. When patients became "no longer patients, but customers", healthcare in general started going down the toilet. I get so frustrated I can barely go in ...

2. I am officially broken. Vent.

   nicegirlnurse replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

   I'm feeling your pain, too, and I don't work on a floor, I work in the ER now. Last night, I had a patient come in with a possible CVA--which turned out to be a major bleed-- who needed to be flown out, and about 20 minutes later (While my head blee...

3. experienced nurse with anxiety on the job

   nicegirlnurse replied to SFDRN's topic in General Nursing

   practice is the best way to learn... I have had days where I couldn't hit one vein, and other days where I hit even the hardest veins. You just have to keep trying! Also, if you can't get a line, know who on your unit you can ask for help. People ...

4. Do you ever....

   nicegirlnurse replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

   I always find myself looking at everyone's veins... I thought I was the only one!

5. Verbal assault by a pt.

   nicegirlnurse replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

   In this case, I would have shut my mouth and turned around and walked out. Give him some time to cool off, notify the charge nurse or supervisor, and try your best to not let it get to you. It's an awful feeling when this happens, but unfortunately...

6. What's the weirdest baby name?

   nicegirlnurse replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I worked for a family practice as an LPN before getting my RN. A new family came in and they had 2 children. I swear to you their names were Sevyn and Nyne. I just wish I knew what happend to One through Syx, and Eyght!

7. Advice

   nicegirlnurse replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

   Are you working as a nurse on the same floor where you worked as a tech? If so, they may still think of you in that "tech" role. If they won't listen to your legitimate complaints, then you honestly may have to move up the chain of command. We hav...

8. the dreaded holidays..... & do you work 'em by choice?

   nicegirlnurse replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in General Nursing

   I'm working on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. My children are older, and either go to my ex's house or over to one of their friends. Why not work AND get time and a half? I don't know about you, but I sure can use ...