I worked ICU a Sinai--workd my butt off. It's rare for me to not extend, but I only did one contract there. I was asked to stay, but between the outdated unit and equipment, the lousy schedules, and living at hotel hell, I was out of there. One go...
I spent 3 months--very long months---at onnie Ridge when I did a contract at Sinai. If there were no place left on earth I wouldn't stay there again. I grew up in a small town, but I felt like I was out in the middle of nowhere. Air conditioner ne...
traumaliz replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing
Absolutely--after 35 years in nursing, 15 in trauma critical care, I hope this will be possible should the time come that I am either so ill or in so much pain that death would be a blessing. Liz
My first day in clinical, I walked in and introduced my self to my patient, proceeded to kick over a completely FULL metal urinal on the floor. I ran down the hall and asked my instructor where the mops were kept--when she asked why, I said don't as...
If we are talking about bedside nursing, my answer is no. I'm working right now with a nurse who finished her BSN, went right on to get her NP certification, and can't deal with 2 patients at a time in the ICU. If you want to give a differential to...