EmerNurse BSN, RN

Both healthsystems I work in have implemented this flu or mask this year. I got the shot simply because I've never had a problem with it in the past.... BUT.. I do have a problem when this is directed only at nurses, not docs, not techs, etc. ANYONE...

First, agree with everyone who says treat everyone with respect and dignity and even if you are accused of racism, you will move on with a clear heart. That being said, had one psych guy, who visited our ER 3-4 times a week, insist that he didn't wan...

Yep same in our ER, both pedi and adults. I finally decided that people seriously don't think of going to "the EMERGENCY room". What they think of with vomiting x1 at 0300 is "hmm I should go to THE DOCTOR". And who's the doctor at 0300? The ER. ...

How bout "just answer the question ma'am, please." ME (in triage with about 15 people waiting for me): Did you have a flu shot this year? HER: Well, um, no, you see, I don't believe in them, because , um one time a few years ago... ME So that's NO? ...

We've all heard this when we come into get report... and it's absolutely true.. to a point. I'd be interested to hear stories from those who feel they were left with stuff to "clean up" that they feel should absolutely have been done on the previous ...

OUCH! So sorry to hear you've gone through this. I had a similar experience, not as a new grad, but in a new specialty (PICU) where they had a "formal" preceptorship, but it was so insanely disorganized, nothing I knew was recognized and any question...

1. Bring your baby in to the ER for a "fever" of 99.0 ("no, I didn't take his temperature but he felt hot") and forget to bring diapers, formula and other supplies for the baby, AND for the toddler who keeps running the halls. 2. Leave your sick 1 ...

I'm glad to see this thread continue, though I'd like to hear more from the OP's perspective, since that's the topic of this thread. I do have a comment though: I think that a lot of the "but WE'RE discriminated against too!" posts are a knee jerk r...

Agree with the other posters that Miami Children's and Jackson Memorial (Holtz) are terrific. Jackson tends to get more of the bizarre cases (on all their floors), is also a teaching hospital (affiliated with Miller School of Medicine) and does a TON...

>>>Am I missing something? I was not aware that "queer" was an acceptable way to refer to homosexuals. Am I behind the times of what? THANK YOU, I have been thinking it as my hair stands on edge but was unsure how to approach it. Oh phew, m...

OK phew I took the test today... AND PASSED!!!!!!!!!! I couldn't believe I passed it - kept reading the paper over and over and over! I used Gasparis, Woodruff (though didn't like it as much honestly - failed his challenge exam twice!) and also the A...

OK phew I took the test today... AND PASSED!!!!!!!!!! I couldn't believe I passed it - kept reading the paper over and over and over! I used Gasparis, Woodruff (though didn't like it as much honestly - failed his challenge exam twice!) and also the A...

LOL I've been a Laura devotee' for many years so of course I have her review course. I saw here at an Acute Skills seminar a few weeks ago - she really is as good as we all seem to think she is! What a blast. Didn't know she was only 4'11", though...

LOL I've been a Laura devotee' for many years so of course I have her review course. I saw here at an Acute Skills seminar a few weeks ago - she really is as good as we all seem to think she is! What a blast. Didn't know she was only 4'11", though...

WOW - not been on the board for a while but have been studying hard. CONGRATS to the folks who've passed - you're awesome! Anyone using the Core Review for High Acuity and Critical Care (from AACN) book? It has 3 practice tests and the questions ar...

WOW - not been on the board for a while but have been studying hard. CONGRATS to the folks who've passed - you're awesome! Anyone using the Core Review for High Acuity and Critical Care (from AACN) book? It has 3 practice tests and the questions ar...

And just when you thought it couldn't get any more Kindergarten... Anyone ever heart of F.I.S.H.? ; (first impressions start here). If you get a kudos from a patient (I guess, never been inserviced on this), you get a fish STICKER that goes on a boa...

Agree completely with the above. The Gasparis videos offer lots of info for the CEN and also for ANY nurse out there. She's got a knack for explaining things just right. i have the videos and the CDs - I listen to the CDs in the car but I'm glad I...

Hi Everyone! I'm an ER nurse who is considering agency nursing, but it is a huge step and I'm nervous. I am considering agency because I've about had it with horrible schedules (3 nights on, one off, two on, you get the picture) with practically no...

1. in which area of nursing are you working (ob, l&d, icu, er, med/surg, peds, hospice, etc.)? emergency dept of a county hospital 2. do you work at a hospital? if not, in what type of facility do you work? 3. are you working as a nurse and in s...

We had a lady in the ER once who just tanked about coded. Was only 36, with 2 young kids at home, husband hanging over here simply BEGGING her not to die. We could save her. Every single staffer in our ER, docs, nurses, techs, male AND female, cri...

Our unit used to do self-scheduling, but because some folks just didn't cooperate with meeting the requirements (weekends, holidays, being inflexible), they took it away. Now, I rarely get more than 2 nights in a row off, am often scheduled with the ...

The Avatar is my Grandson, Dane, who is now 5 1/2 months old - he's my ANGEL!!! I just registered for a VonFrolio Acute Skills 2-day seminar in Key West for September - I'm so excited!!

The Avatar is my Grandson, Dane, who is now 5 1/2 months old - he's my ANGEL!!! I just registered for a VonFrolio Acute Skills 2-day seminar in Key West for September - I'm so excited!!

I'm planning on sending in my fee to take the test today - I hope to sit the exam in September. I sat (and passed) my CEN last October, and used primarily the Gasparis videos/tapes - I think she's wonderful! I have her CCRN stuff as well and much o...