Wendy_RN

Wendy_RN specializes in Telemetry, Med Surg, Pediatrics, ER.

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1. after ER interview

   Wendy_RN replied to angelina2's topic in Emergency

   Hopefully you will hear something soon. Did you follow up with a thank you letter after the interview? I would follow up with the ED manager re: the status of the positions. You want her to...

2. Pts admitted from ER

   Wendy_RN replied to Mom2Chaos's topic in Emergency

   Our techs transport patients to the floor unless it is to ICU/CCU. If an ICU/CCU patient is admitted a RN has to transport the

3. Nurse Schedules?

   Wendy_RN replied to playbanjogood's topic in General Nursing

   A schedule that one person may deem as "good" would be a horrible schedule to someone else. Don't get too caught up in the scheduling at this point. I made myself miserable worrying about what...

4. Problem With Orientation Schedule-How do I voice my concerns?

   Wendy_RN replied to RN1981's topic in General Nursing

   I understand your frustration. I experienced this as a new grad. I did speak up and ask for 3 12's, and in my case it was a mistake. The unit manager had no problem with it. The issue came in with...

5. Most common non-emergency visits

   Wendy_RN replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

   There are so many ridiculous reasons people go to the ER for that it is hard for me to choose. I guess one of the most recent ones is the family of four that chose to come in to be checked for MRSA....

6. Grrr... Report!

   Wendy_RN replied to JustaGypsy's topic in General Nursing

   I wish report could always go well. Unfortunately, someone will always say you give too little or too much info. I have had to tell a nurse, "You really need to listen to what I am telling you." Of...

7. RN at triage window?

   Wendy_RN replied to RNintheER's topic in Emergency

   I always get vital signs first when I am in triage. I can do that at the same time the patient is telling me why they came into the ER. Vital signs are labeled such for a reason. I think the ER...

8. Why do you like Emergency Department Nursing?

   Wendy_RN replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

   I absolutely love ER nursing! I work with a great group of nurses, techs, and physicians. We are one big family. The teamwork is awesome. I always know there is someone there to help me if I need...

9. Admission Process

   Wendy_RN replied to nurse97mommy2000's topic in Emergency

   I have worked as a floor nurse also, so I understand both sides. I had a patient admitted to the floor on Tuesday. I called the floor numerous times to attempt to give report. This began before...

10. RN at triage window?

    Wendy_RN replied to RNintheER's topic in Emergency

    It is not just the hospital where I work that does it this way. I don't know of any hospital around here that is organized the way you are describing. As I said in a prior post, the registration...

11. RN at triage window?

    Wendy_RN replied to RNintheER's topic in Emergency

    I understand what you are saying, BUT that is not how it is done at any of the hospitals I am familiar with. A RN triages the patients, but the registration clerk is the first person to see

12. RN at triage window?

    Wendy_RN replied to RNintheER's topic in Emergency

    I work in NC and that is not the way triage is in any of the hospitals that I am familiar with. Registration clerks are the first to see the patients. They only get the basic info, name, dob, c/o,...

13. Is working in a hospital really so awful?

    Wendy_RN replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    Do not form your opinion of hospital nursing until you have had a chance to experience it for yourself. We are all different, and of course not all hospitals have the same atmosphere. Your coworkers...

14. this website....

    Wendy_RN replied to dylansmama's topic in General Nursing

    You may not always like the answers you receive when you ask a question or post a debatable topic, but you can always count on honest and sincere responses. I love this board and am thankful for its...

15. When nurses visit loved ones who are hospitalized...

    Wendy_RN replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    I have recently been on the other side of this issue. My grandmother-in-law was transported to the ED last Wednesday and passed away on Thursday. I did not tell them that I am a nurse because I did...