MoserK

I recently watched the movie Patriots Day, it is based on the Boston Marathon bombing. In the end one of the bombers gets taken to the hospital to be treated for his injuries. My question is not, do you treat him? It is, how do you set your feelings aside when you have a patient like this? Obviously it may not be to this magnitude (it could be), or maybe a drunk driver that killed the mothers of three in the next room. I am not trying to be controversial, I am just asking how you work through the hard feelings?

I apologize, I didn't mean to make it sound lesser in anyway. I should have used better words. I meant it is a good place to learn the basics of nursing (I hope I didn't use that in a derogatory way), such as prioritizing, time management, etc. In no way is it lesser. Med/surg nurses run their behinds off.

I apologize, I didn't mean to make it sound lesser in anyway. I should have used better words. I meant it is a good place to learn the basics of nursing (I hope I didn't use that in a derogatory way), such as prioritizing, time management, etc. In no way is it lesser. Med/surg nurses run their behinds off.

Hello! I am two weeks from graduation and I am fortunate enough to have accepted a job already. I had two places on my mind that I really wanted to work but some people helped sway my decision. Some people say you should start on a med/surg floor, others say do what will make you happy. I wanted to do L&D or the ER, both are not basic nursing. I chose the ER because I thought I could have more of a broad experience. What is your opinion? Should new grads work in these areas? What advice would you give to a new grad?