I have a question

massEDgirl · Mar 19, 2002

Actually I have no problem being disasociated from critical care (ICU) at all. I feel we are in a world of our own in the ED....and that's fine with me.

We may be able to float to them and help out (been there...done that) But do you think they could float down to us and function??

CEN35 · Mar 19, 2002

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!!! :chuckle

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 :)

eldernurse · Mar 19, 2002

I have done all kinds of nursing, med/surg, oncology, cardiology, gyne, and now ER. ER is a world of its own.

teeituptom, BSN, RN · Mar 19, 2002

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

micro, RN · Mar 19, 2002

too much time on the hands by design.........

teeituptom,

i am signing up for your class

micro

galenight, BSN, RN · Mar 20, 2002

off the subject, but teeituptom.... what does keep it in the short grass mean??

teeituptom, BSN, RN · Mar 20, 2002

Howdy galenight

from deep in the heart of texas

keep it in the short grass means, stay in the fairway and out of the rough. The ball and thus life plays easier. just an old golf saying

keep it in the short grass yalll

teeituptom

tomrnff · Mar 21, 2002

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'. :rolleyes:

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!

MQ Edna · Mar 21, 2002

Tom: I wondered the same thing; we are a world unto ourselves, but critical care, nonetheless.

From deep in the heart of Amish country, where a "driver" is someone you hire to take you places you can't get to by horse and buggy.