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1. Feeling broken and there's no way out...

   RNRichi replied to RNRichi's topic in Emergency

   LynnLRN- Boy do I wish I worked where you are! No one even offered an apologetic look my way. Well, I can't say that, the EMT that put the patient in my room, apologized beforehand saying, "I'm sorry I have to do this to you, but you're the only one ...

2. Help! In over my head?

   RNRichi replied to docomo's topic in Emergency

   I just came off of orientation and totally understand where you are coming from. I also agree with all that have given you advice so far. If I can add one thing, don't just ask to be let in on the uncommon things. Sometimes being able to see the diff...

3. Feeling broken and there's no way out...

   RNRichi replied to RNRichi's topic in Emergency

   Thanks again everyone! I am in better spirits and will continue to make the best of what was dealt to me. I know that I am a good nurse, albeit a novice RN, but I will continue to give my all to my pts. Like one of you said, I'm so used to knowing, ...

4. Feeling broken and there's no way out...

   RNRichi replied to RNRichi's topic in Emergency

   Thank you to all that have replied. I really needed some understanding ears Yes, I am thankful for my LVN experience, because I do at least have some nurse's intuition to stand on unlike some where this is their first nursing experience. I'm just wo...

5. Feeling broken and there's no way out...

   RNRichi replied to RNRichi's topic in Emergency

   For the sake of HIPPA and the fact that I have no other job prospects I can't say all the particulars that went on with this pt, but she was in such a state that she could not sign anything, add to that, she actually was having an issue deemed an eme...

6. Feeling broken and there's no way out...

   RNRichi posted a topic in Emergency

   Hello All, I need you all to lend your help. I am a new grad RN in a very busy ER, I just came off of a 9 week orientation in which I spent one of my 3 shifts each week in an Emergency Nursing course. I felt that I didn't get the best or most out of ...