Just shadowed at the EC yesterday!

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Specializes in Med/Surg, ER, Hospice, Urgent Care.

Just one day, just one shift - but now I know what some of you are talking about.

I absolutely loved it and am thinking now that I will want to work there when I get out of school.

But, I am amazed at the ridiculous reasons people come to the ER. I shadowed on the 7am to 3pm shift, so it is not like it was the middle of the night and there was no where else to go. I saw people coming into the ER for a toothache (ever heard of a dentist?), a medicine refill and countless detox patients. Very very few people who actually had what you would call an emergency!

The nurses, techs, PA's and docs were great, though. Every one I "worked" with was just great. Really loved the ER and loved working with them.

Just wanted to share my experience and send out KUDOS to all the ER workers. I hope to join you all soon!!!

Shannon

(Official Student Nurse starting on 8/20/07)

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Hey glad you had a wonderful experience. I worked 10 years in level one trauma center and absolutely loved it - it was the best place to work. Good luck in school.

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Specializes in ER Nurse, Level I Trauma, Home Health, VA PACT RN.

I too just shadowed in the ER. I've been a nurse for 11 years but my hospital experience has been pretty limited. I've been a floor nurse on a post surgical floor for the past six months but most of my experience has been with Peds and homecare. After my experience today, I'm certain ER is where I belong. The staff I worked with was so supportive and enjoyable. I will work 3p-3a in a busy Level I trauma inner city hospital so I'm sure I'll be exposed to any and everything. I've always dreamed about being in the ER but feared my lack of experience would hinder my chances of ever working there. This forum and the feedback you fine nurses have provided has helped give me the confidence and insight I needed to open my mind to the field of ER nursing. I plan to give notice on my unit tomorrow and in 2 weeks, I too will be in the ER. Thanks again to Tazzi and the others for your helpful posts. Even though I hardly post on these forums, I frequent them a lot and I want to thank you all for sharing your experiences and advice. :)

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Specializes in Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Flight.
Just one day, just one shift - but now I know what some of you are talking about.

I absolutely loved it and am thinking now that I will want to work there when I get out of school.

But, I am amazed at the ridiculous reasons people come to the ER. I shadowed on the 7am to 3pm shift, so it is not like it was the middle of the night and there was no where else to go. I saw people coming into the ER for a toothache (ever heard of a dentist?), a medicine refill and countless detox patients. Very very few people who actually had what you would call an emergency!

The nurses, techs, PA's and docs were great, though. Every one I "worked" with was just great. Really loved the ER and loved working with them.

Just wanted to share my experience and send out KUDOS to all the ER workers. I hope to join you all soon!!!

Shannon

(Official Student Nurse starting on 8/20/07)

sometimes i want to:trout::trout:*when i hear stories of what comes into the ER ---have some sense ppl!!!

congrats on your shadowing and new found love :)

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