Might need to make a change...

1. Working ER is exciting, but also very stressful..considering a change. Lately, we've been so snowed under by patients I am fearing for my license and patient's lives daily due to the non-stop stream that keeps coming through the door(EVEN WHEN WE ARE ON DIVERT!).
   I would like to do something which like ER is varied but with a smaller amount of patients, does anyone have any ideas?
   
   Thanks
   Maisy
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   About MAISY, RN-ER

   Joined: Mar '07; Posts: 1,115; Likes: 1,673
   ER Staff Nurse; from US
   Specialty: 6+ year(s) of experience in ER/EHR Trainer

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   Nov 27, '07

   Joined: Apr '03; Posts: 7,569; Likes: 2,297

   Urgent Care.
   
   I bailed entirely and went into home health. Best move I ever made.
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   Nov 27, '07

   Occupation: CRRN, now a case management RN Specialty: Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych ; From: US ; Joined: Feb '05; Posts: 38,032; Likes: 69,287

   Try working at a fast-paced rehab hospital. Plenty of skills, less patients than the typical ER, and the patients are often thankful for the care being provided.
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   Nov 27, '07

   Joined: Sep '03; Posts: 6,885; Likes: 12,486

   ((((Maisy))))
   
   Good luck with whatever you decide.
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   Nov 28, '07

   Occupation: RN Specialty: NICU, Telephone Triage ; Joined: Apr '06; Posts: 703; Likes: 298

   The Nicu can be fast-paced and challenging. We see a lot of the same type of pts., but you might like it. We only have 1-3 pts. maximum where I work.
   I couldn't stand ER in nursing school, way too hectic. Sorry to hear it's been difficult for you...I understand.

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