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how does the ed mess things up? just curious. we do bedside report at the ed i work in. (please excuse grammar)

I know nurses are supposed to be full of customer service and compassion in all, but when we are busy running around with emergenices sometimes we may come off a little short. Tell your grandma...

Many factors are involved. -Poor retention of new grads due to bullying, or culture shock -Not enough good quality preceptors -Ofcourse money -More new grads than jobs out there. I'm just so...

As matter of fact. When I was in nursing school, I would take a blank piece of paper and practice signing my name LPN and RN. It was my motivation.

Congrats! It feels so good doesn't it. I still get a tingling feeling when signing my name. Proud RN!!!

I'll be on nights as well, which will be super busy. My main weakness is IV starts and drawing blood. That gives me so much anxiety.

I have very high anxiety myself. I used to take ativan regularly but I stopped because it made me kind of forgetful. Everyone is different thought. I hope I don't break down in the ED. I'm soooo...

Congrats! Not sure what a joint camp is but congrats anyway!

Not another ADN versus BSN thread. Somebody Shoot me.:eek: It is simple. I getting my BSN because I need a job. I don't want anyone to have the excuse to not hire me and/or fire me because I don't...

This is me totally. I'm in deep trouble, I see. I will try to hard not to play social work.

I could have written this post! However, I know my heart belongs to OB. I used to do ICU and I'm starting the ED this week. I know this is not what I want but I figure I'd try it for the experience...

I used to me a LPN in ALF, the OP did everything correct. Time is crucial. I don't have time to radio to tell the family member xyz, my nurse brain would have went straight to the emergency. If I saw...

Way to go Brian and AN. I hope this promotes change! Good luck everyone !!!!

I would choose job number 2. Alot of ED and ICU units want medsurg experience.

What does your heart say? You are not burning any bridges as long as you are honest and polite. Let us know what you decide!!!!

No patients are allowed to sleep through the new year.

Thanks for sharing. I can definitely relate. Last year I started a weight loss program that involved appetite suppressors. I did the program for about 2 and half months and loss 20 lbs along with...

Thanks for sharing. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and it made me giggle.

How about some MJ juice? Sorry. Former icu nurse couldnt resist.... 1. Acknowlege feelings 2.Orient patient 3. Remain Calm Seroiusly though, you shoud be llowed to use mitts

Way to go nurses!!!!

Patients' Son: My mom needs dilaudid through her IV right now Doctor: How about we try tylenol to see if that helps Patients Son: No, she can't swallow pills Doctor: Well, maybe we can try...

These are so halirious, I start in the ED this week, can't wait to add my own stories. I do have one story though, from my share day. A homeless alcholic comes to the ED because he had a seizure. I...

I think critical thinking comes with time, experience and confidence. I haven't met any brand new nurse that was able to critically think as an experienced nurse would right out of nursing school. ...

I felt the same as you when I was new. Hang in there if you can. Having a year of experience is the best thing you could do. I quit my first hospital job in less then a year and it does have its...

It is shame that nurses are forced to do anything for the sake of keeping their job. I get the flu vaccine as mandated by my employer. It is better than being jobless. Sorry, but a girl has to eat.