rideslikethewind

rideslikethewind has 12 years experience and specializes in Emergency.

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1. New grad in the ER with a twist....

   rideslikethewind replied to rideslikethewind's topic in Emergency

   Thank you so much for being so candid with you experience. It won't be in the ER I'm working in now so it will be very different. Some days I think I'm up for the challenge and other days I'm not so sure! Graduation is coming up fast... Do you eve...

2. New grad in the ER with a twist....

   rideslikethewind replied to rideslikethewind's topic in Emergency

   Wow, I really appreciate the support. I've had many nurses tell me I have to start in Med/Surg to be a good nurse and going straight to ER isn't a good idea. I've got an interview for one ER and have my fingers crossed on another one so far....

3. New grad in the ER with a twist....

   rideslikethewind replied to rideslikethewind's topic in Emergency

   My understanding is ICU experience would be very helpful in Life Flight but not necessarily a requirement.

4. Patient request you not take care of them?

   rideslikethewind replied to Cambria1023's topic in General Nursing

   Just the other evening right before shift change I had 2 pts. (both males) ask who the night RN was. Both said they didn't want the male nurse they had the night before. One said he was a liberal talking his ear off all night and the other did not ...

5. New grad in the ER with a twist....

   rideslikethewind posted a topic in Emergency

   I'm going to graduate in Dec. with an ADN. I have been working in the ER as a tech for 6 years and on an ambulance service as an Advanced EMT for 10 years. My career goal: Life Flight and ER nursing. I've been doing a preceptorship on a tele floor...

6. Shoes Blues.....

   rideslikethewind replied to rideslikethewind's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I've only seen one post that the person changes shoes each shift- has anyone else tried that? Having 3 pairs they change out each day for the week?

7. Shoes Blues.....

   rideslikethewind replied to rideslikethewind's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Can you tell me more about the recycled comfort standing shoe? Where can I find more info- sounds interesting! Thanks!

8. Shoes Blues.....

   rideslikethewind posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   Okay, I've spent hundreds of dollars trying new shoes to get me through three 12 hour shifts in a row. What are your favorites?