Wendy_RN

Wendy_RN specializes in Telemetry, Med Surg, Pediatrics, ER.

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1. End of the Nursing Shortage

   Wendy_RN replied to Flightline's topic in General Nursing

   I never thought nursing would be impacted by the economy as we are seeing it now. The hospitals in my area have had lay offs recently. We were told today that the company will not be matching 401K contributions, we will not get merit raises in 2009...

2. after ER interview

   Wendy_RN replied to angelina2's topic in Emergency

   Hopefully you will hear something soon. Did you follow up with a thank you letter after the interview? I would follow up with the ED manager re: the status of the positions. You want her to remember your name when it comes time to make the hiring ...

3. Pts admitted from ER

   Wendy_RN replied to Mom2Chaos's topic in Emergency

   Our techs transport patients to the floor unless it is to ICU/CCU. If an ICU/CCU patient is admitted a RN has to transport the patient.

4. Nurse Schedules?

   Wendy_RN replied to playbanjogood's topic in General Nursing

   A schedule that one person may deem as "good" would be a horrible schedule to someone else. Don't get too caught up in the scheduling at this point. I made myself miserable worrying about what schedule I would be working, weekends, holidays, etc. ...

5. Problem With Orientation Schedule-How do I voice my concerns?

   Wendy_RN replied to RN1981's topic in General Nursing

   I understand your frustration. I experienced this as a new grad. I did speak up and ask for 3 12's, and in my case it was a mistake. The unit manager had no problem with it. The issue came in with preceptors. The preceptor I would have had was w...

6. Most common non-emergency visits

   Wendy_RN replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

   There are so many ridiculous reasons people go to the ER for that it is hard for me to choose. I guess one of the most recent ones is the family of four that chose to come in to be checked for MRSA. They had heard it mentioned on the news so they j...

7. Grrr... Report!

   Wendy_RN replied to JustaGypsy's topic in General Nursing

   I wish report could always go well. Unfortunately, someone will always say you give too little or too much info. I have had to tell a nurse, "You really need to listen to what I am telling you." Of course she did not like it very much, but what I ...

8. RN at triage window?

   Wendy_RN replied to RNintheER's topic in Emergency

   I always get vital signs first when I am in triage. I can do that at the same time the patient is telling me why they came into the ER. Vital signs are labeled such for a reason. I think the ER where I work does a great job of triaging the patient...

9. Why do you like Emergency Department Nursing?

   Wendy_RN replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

   I absolutely love ER nursing! I work with a great group of nurses, techs, and physicians. We are one big family. The teamwork is awesome. I always know there is someone there to help me if I need it, and I am definitely there to help the others. ...

10. Admission Process

    Wendy_RN replied to nurse97mommy2000's topic in Emergency

    I have worked as a floor nurse also, so I understand both sides. I had a patient admitted to the floor on Tuesday. I called the floor numerous times to attempt to give report. This began before lunch. The RN kept refusing to take report when I ca...

11. RN at triage window?

    Wendy_RN replied to RNintheER's topic in Emergency

    It is not just the hospital where I work that does it this way. I don't know of any hospital around here that is organized the way you are describing. As I said in a prior post, the registration clerks are only getting the person's name, dob, and c...

12. RN at triage window?

    Wendy_RN replied to RNintheER's topic in Emergency

    I understand what you are saying, BUT that is not how it is done at any of the hospitals I am familiar with. A RN triages the patients, but the registration clerk is the first person to see them.

13. RN at triage window?

    Wendy_RN replied to RNintheER's topic in Emergency

    I work in NC and that is not the way triage is in any of the hospitals that I am familiar with. Registration clerks are the first to see the patients. They only get the basic info, name, dob, c/o, and then the patients are sent to triage. The cler...

14. Is working in a hospital really so awful?

    Wendy_RN replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    Do not form your opinion of hospital nursing until you have had a chance to experience it for yourself. We are all different, and of course not all hospitals have the same atmosphere. Your coworkers make all the difference in the world. As a new gr...

15. this website....

    Wendy_RN replied to dylansmama's topic in General Nursing

    You may not always like the answers you receive when you ask a question or post a debatable topic, but you can always count on honest and sincere responses. I love this board and am thankful for its existance. The information found here is invaluab...