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well......i popped back on a few minutes after feeding the rugrats breakfast. i decided to check out some more threads, and i found this one. i must say, "i thought i had to much time on my hands?" lmao!!!
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sorry tom.... i just could not pass that one up! three and a half years on this board, and that's a first. it never even entered my head... lol! :roll :chuckle :roll
me :)
Howdy yall
From deep in the heart of Texass
Well cen 35 maybe your right and I do have too much time on my hands but that is now by very carefull design. But that just came too me in a flash. And I grant ER is a world all of its own. Maybe thats why Ive fit in so well here for almost 15 years now.
keep it in the short grass yall
teeituptom
You know, I have often shared the same frustration. However, I finally came to the realization that you can't impress other nurses, as if you are 'invading their space'.
I have been an RN for 12 years...11 years of which have been in the trenches. During those years, E.R. nursing (and nursing as a whole) has evolved at a rapid rate. Everyone fought to secure an identity and establish their mark in healthcare. I did the same. Then one day, I decided that as long as I knew my job and place in nursing life, then I can better concentrate on that job. Since then, I obtained my CEN. Something I recommend all ER nurses do. I have also taken it a step further by obtaining instuctor potential, if not instructor status in ACLS, BLS, PALS, ENCP, TNCC, and BTLS. I have maintained my paramedic certification. And just recently completed my BSN.
I can sense that you take pride in your work. :) That is great. Remember, however, that it is patient gratification through a smile, hug, tear, or thank you that will be your greatest reward. With that, 'critical care' is just a term that loses significance.
Keep up the good work!
teeituptom, BSN, RN
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Howdy Yall
From deep in the heart of texas
I have a question. Why isnt ER nursing listed up in the critical care nursing area.????????? As an Er nurse of many years, I find this to be mortifying. Er is as critical in care as anything else in that section. Lets face it, we send them a very fair portion of their patients after we have stabilized or resuscitated them. And yall fail to place us in the critical care section. This hurts.
Keep it in the short grass yalll
teeituptom