nursemomma

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1. post COVID chaos??

   nursemomma replied to nursemomma's topic in Emergency

   I would love to hoard supplies, but unfortunately nurses don’t have access to the main supply rooms and we are no longer allowed to store items in rooms due to COVID restrictions. The supplies alone probably frustrates me more than anything! Supposed...

2. post COVID chaos??

   nursemomma replied to nursemomma's topic in Emergency

   Unfortunately the ER nurses are caring for them....I generally have to be a floor nurse, ER nurse, and ICU nurse at the same time. Thankfully our docs are very gracious, and the hospitalists come around often to check on us and help prioritize tasks...

3. post COVID chaos??

   nursemomma replied to nursemomma's topic in Emergency

   I really appreciate the advice and encouragement - thank you! I feel like “the grass is greener somewhere else” attitude is one of my faults, so I’m really trying to stick this one out and hope it improves. It’s such a hard decision knowing when to s...

4. post COVID chaos??

   nursemomma replied to nursemomma's topic in Emergency

   Thank you for the reply! I was indeed hoping for some perspective. I started orienting just a few months before COVID “hit,” but I was also new to the state/hospital/ER that big, so it felt really crazy at the time. I’ve heard several nurses who have...

5. post COVID chaos??

   nursemomma posted a topic in Emergency

   Situation: I am giving my 200% every shift and am still getting my butt kicked! Trying to decide whether to break my sign on bonus after being here a year. Background: I work in a big level 1 trauma center, 50+ beds. We had major staffing cuts ...