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BethK
The skills you have in dealing with death and dying are often sorely lacking in the ED. We're used to winning and we often see death as 'losing.' You see it in a much larger scope, having dealt with it so thoroughly in Oncology. Comforting survivors is often not done or done poorly in the ED. The need to save lives often causes the thundering herd to trample those who are trying to cope with enorous loss. Your talents are greatly needed in the ED. COME!!
BethK
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I have been working in an Oncology/Medicine floor for 1 1/2 yrs. Lately I have been feeling burned out. I feel unchallanged and as though I have learned all the skills that I need to work in such an environment. Friends in the RT department keep urging me to go to the ER or ICU. I'm not sure I'm ready for that. I have only been in one code situation and have limited tele experience. I hate to let fear of the unknown hold me back. CAn anyone offer advice?