I keep seeing the floor saying that the ED holds patients-I would love to move my patients along, have no holds, and have all those lovely admitting orders entered by the unit clerk on the admitting...
mvsnurse2b replied to DaretoDreamRN's topic in Emergency
Let's face it...orientation over...everyone expects you to act like an ER nurse. Wouldn't it be nice to have all of the experience required? I too am recently off orientation after graduating in...
Dont know about holiday bonus other than Christmas party and meal provided during shift-but at Emergency Nurse Week-the physicians bought gift certificates at the coffee shop/travel mugs/and folding...
mvsnurse2b replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing
Entered before I was finished-I had read that statistic several years ago. First born caretaker of the family-knows how to deal with people and stress. If I recall they stated nursing was a...
mvsnurse2b replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing
Entered before I was finished-I had read that statistic several years ago. First born caretaker of the family-knows how to deal with people and stress. If I recall they stated nursing was a...
mvsnurse2b replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing
I can understand why some people do not want to be a bedside nurse-besides the physical toll on your body, the emotional toll can be extreme. As a student I did an externship on an Oncology floor...
I have read many of the posts and find value in all. I am an "older" new nurse and have received many letters during my time in the ER-I have also had former patients track me down to give me goodies...
Since all Associate Degree programs have the same clinical requirements that prepare us for the same NCLEX exam that the BSN program requires- I think the requirement by any BON for the more advanced...
Oh my goodness...you don't say where you worked but I'm sure many would like to know so they NEVER apply!!! No one has the right to treat you this way-leaving was definately your only option...
Had to add my two cents...after a career in technology I was downsized and my position in management eliminated....what a shock!!! After a brief feeling sorry for myself session I decided to enroll...
Hello again, since my last posting we no longer fax report to the floor. It seems rather than getting typed information that was complete and sent at least 30 minutes in advance of the patient's...
We fax report to the floor-as a courtesy most nurses will send current chart, assessment, labs and physician notes and all current orders will be complete. It depends. Our hospital does not send...