Nurse4AU

Nurse4AU has 14 years experience.

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1. Stupidest reason to go to ER

   Nurse4AU replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

   I have only been in the ER for 2 weeks and I have heard "I've been throwing up since (pick a day)" I ask well how many times have you thrown up today? Reply "Oh I haven't thrown up since yesterday" WHAT? It is 5,6 pm !!! Amazes me and then say "Can y...

2. How long of orientation in ER is enough?

   Nurse4AU posted a topic in Emergency

   I finished my 3rd 12 hr shift today 7a-7p ...actually my 1st 3 days in the ER and I am actually loving it! I wonder though how long of orientation most ppl had? I was (of course) with a preceptor all three days but I did get to a TON on my own and ev...

3. Need Advice.... going to ER

   Nurse4AU replied to Nurse4AU's topic in Emergency

   Just a quick update on my move to the ER...I LOVE IT!!!!! It has been awesome! I finished my 2nd day today 7a-7p and had 2 rooms by myself because they said I did so well!!!!! It was a constant, steady busy and alot was clinical but it was fast paced...

4. My 4 yr old son is newly dx with Leukemia ALL

   Nurse4AU replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Nursing

   Prayers for you and your family

5. Need Advice.... going to ER

   Nurse4AU replied to Nurse4AU's topic in Emergency

   I knew I did not want Med surg:nono: I actually had a semester of ekg class at RN school so I know reviewing that helps. I am kinda worried about peds..not crazy about the peds. I feel so much better now though thanks for all the encouragemnet!

6. Need Advice.... going to ER

   Nurse4AU replied to Nurse4AU's topic in Emergency

   Thanks I feel some better! I just wanna do my best! Thanks for the replies

7. Need Advice.... going to ER

   Nurse4AU posted a topic in Emergency

   I have been a LPN for 15 years finished RN school in May 06. I have always worked in LTC at night mostly and handled the trauma, drama, etc that goes along with it. I am going to be starting in the ER in a week and I am terrified and excited at the s...

8. Anyone going to Wallace in Selma vs. Troy in Montgomery

   Nurse4AU replied to nwstdnt's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I know ppl that went to Troy and to Wallace in Selma. I went to Wallace. I graduated in May 06 and no matter where you go the pre-req's are YUCK! I know all nursing programs in the state are supposed to be the same now right? Wallace only has ADN but...

9. Bad Habits Nurses Develop

   Nurse4AU replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in General Nursing

   Eating so fastttttt and 30 minutes later can not remember what you did eat!

10. Myers-Briggs Type

    Nurse4AU replied to piscesguy's topic in General Nursing

    I am a ESFJ...guess I am in the right career:monkeydance: