clairebearrn

clairebearrn specializes in Tele,CCU,ER.

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1. Stressing myself in the ER...do I suck or what??

   clairebearrn replied to clairebearrn's topic in Emergency

   I think regardless of what area we work in, we have our nursing judgement that tells us what to do...We do have a set protocol for CP, sepsis, etc in our ER, but the doctors have to fill them out...

2. New Grad, bad day.

   clairebearrn replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

   I have had BAD days just like yours, we all do, but you handled it...so youre an awesome nurse, its okay to get stressed and emotional about it,just take a second go to the bathroom and get...

3. Stressing myself in the ER...do I suck or what??

   clairebearrn replied to clairebearrn's topic in Emergency

   I want to thank everyone for their advice...I really do try my best... Most of our patients, get seen by NPs in triage and labs are done and ekgs....Still, Once I get a new patient, I put in an IV...

4. Stressing myself in the ER...do I suck or what??

   clairebearrn posted a topic in Emergency

   So, I have been an ER nurse for about 8 months, in a busy county ER...I still feel like am getting the hang of things...but I haven't gotten the confidence I would like...I feel like Im really slow,...

5. did i miss something??? vent from a new grad in ER!! need words of hope!

   clairebearrn posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hi. I am finally off orientation in a busy level 1 er in la! I only got 5 weeks of orientation and I feel like am learning as I'm going along! Today I was just floating around in the ER and just...

6. Questioning Our Compassion

   clairebearrn replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

   I completely agree!!! :up: Thanks fellow ER NURSES!!!! I do my best at work regardless of my patients & I want to come home and have a place where I can vent without getting more BS!!!!! sorry,...

7. Poll: Do you take vital signs at the beginning of your shift?

   clairebearrn replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

   I completely agree with daytonite. Even though we get vitals q2 to q4 hours in the ER, I always get vitals on my patients when I come on at 0700. Its part of my assessment. I want to know what is...

8. Questioning Our Compassion

   clairebearrn replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

   I'm a brand new ER nurse...only had 5 weeks of orientation in a county ER in Los Angeles...I have already had my dealings with ETOHs, drug seekers, and countless ungrateful patients. I have had up to...

9. My mom just passed away....

   clairebearrn replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Students

   I'm sorry! Hugs to you. I wish you the best and keep going with NS! I know she wants this for you and will be proud of you. You will be a great nurse. Like you said, you can't quit. Just take a day...

10. Substance abusers disillusion me...

    clairebearrn replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Turd, It seemed you were being sarcastic. Nevertheless, Its compassionate that you choose to work with these patients and view them as human beings when other nurses may not. I agree they shouldn't be...

11. Leaving the Inner-city-ER-guilt? Advice please..

    clairebearrn replied to RNAsh's topic in Emergency

    Laurenh, If you feel like its time to move on, go ahead. Its great that you gave time and energy to these low income patients. I also work at an inner city hospital. I just started and think these...

12. Substance abusers disillusion me...

    clairebearrn replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    oh bossynurse...LOL!!! I commend you for standing your ground. Its nurses like you who speak up for those who cant...youre a great advocate. Regarding pedophiles, they are ill and should be getting...

13. Substance abusers disillusion me...

    clairebearrn replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    congrats bossynurse, I am glad to hear you story...I just hoped other people suffering from addictions could hear it to have hope!!! :) and no addicts are NOT a piece of '@")!' NOWAY!!! who would say...

14. Substance abusers disillusion me...

    clairebearrn replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you sue. Most of the patients seen due to psych problems have a hx of drug or ETOH abuse and vice versa. Now I believe these REALLY need help because they can't quit the drugs on their...

15. Substance abusers disillusion me...

    clairebearrn replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Really!!!!? Cannabis was the only thing that came up on his tox report. I know people personally that have used weed long term and nothing works for their pain just weed. This patient hadn't had their...