emilyjw

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1. DUI course

   emilyjw posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey guys - looking for some help here. I'm an ER nurse and this year is my second year teaching a court mandated 48 hour DUI class. Obviously, people don't want to be here and make a dozen excuses on why it wasn't their fault. Most of the time. Anywa...

2. Hard of hearing Pre-nursing student

   emilyjw replied to Educatedwoman's topic in Disabilities

   I've reached to my audiologist, and unfortunately its something that really needs to go through your audiologist because of distribution, and the customization. They really should be doing more research, because they're the one who should be able to ...

3. Hard of hearing Pre-nursing student

   emilyjw replied to Educatedwoman's topic in Disabilities

   Hey - another RN with bilateral hearing aids here. I'm going to be honest with you, I've been bullied pretty badly at my current job because of this, but I'm holding out the hope that these people are innately miserable and this has no real reflectio...

4. Any nurses with mental illness?

   emilyjw replied to CaliSarah's topic in Disabilities

   I didn't realize how true this was until I read it! I too have extreme anxiety, and often suffer from panic attacks. The fast pace of the ER keeps my mind off my anxiety until I start to slow down. Keep your head up, don't let anyone get to you. All ...

5. Nurses bullying nurses

   emilyjw posted a topic in Disabilities

   Hey guys! first post here. I'm a new nurse, I've been working as an RN for 20 months, and have been at my current job in the ER for the last 14 months. I'm currently suspended pending investigation for an IV infiltrate of saline, and also for being o...