clairebearrn

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, cuz sometimes I get patient after patients and disc...

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 first and then the orders are put in to the computer a...

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 together... but once youre home, Im pretty sure you feel awe...

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 line in every patient(you dont know when they go down...

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 triaging the ambulace pts coming, which are back to bac...

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, but most of the days ive had pretty bad days, especi...

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 going on with my patients at that moment and catch if ...

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 a total of 11 patients in a day...let me sum up a ...

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 and let it all out...if you need to. Best wishes...

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 treated wrongly, they don't choose this way of li...

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 hospitas prepare you for anything. Its a great experi...

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 help to prevent any danger to kids. But Turd you're ...

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 that? Shame on those nurses. Were supposed to be a...

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 own.

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 'daily' blunt so dilaudid and benadryl gave him t...

I still think these people need some help, if they want it. Some of them don't know any other life than the one they have so they don't know how to get out of it much less. Some want to lead that life and if they don't want to change-they can't. Othe...

I'm my ER we have a registration clerk...The patients see the triage nurse and if are not a 'rush' patient they see the clerk or else they just go straight onto the ER and get registered there. I agree this story has it wrong. It wasn't a nurse askin...

My boyfriend is the same way!!! Ha...he always complains that I soend too much time on my phone surfing the allnurses mobile site. I explain to him that its my outlet for learning and venting. I can relate with others ifrom my profession who understa...

A patient may be on a vent if they get intubated while in the PCU. Sometimes we have some vents in PCU if all the ICUs are packed...PCU patients are mostly stable(MI,GIB,PNA) Hope this helps.

I graduated May as well. Took boards July 1st and passed!!! Got a position in the ER and have ONLY six weeks of orientation...Im on my second week...Good luck everyone!!! we made it :)

Ha. At least you have a sense of humor...!!! It has been really hard for new grads to get jobs. What area where you interested in??? If you want ER,ICU, etc it is hard to get that dream job!!! Usually they want experience and their new grad programs...

It is hard for new grads to get the 'perfect' job. Many of my friends haven't found a job yet and have been applying since May. I was able to stay at the hospital I worked as a student nurses. I wanted ER and day shift (12 hours). I applied at 3 hosp...

I agree that "to be a good nurse, you have to check your ego at the door and be willing to focus on your patients not yourself." I am proud of my accomplishments and in the ER; I am one of the few that have my BSN( with a high GPA) and am a PHN, but ...

Why are we left on our own so soon??? On my first day of orientation in the ER...I was in trauma and left alone when my preceptor went on break...How crazy is this? I was so scared...giving fentanyl every 30 minutes...assessing my MI patient, and ass...

I'm so sorry this is happening to you. I'm also a new grad orientating in the ER. I'm also having some problems too. I'm being left alone with my patients and my preceptor just tells me to ask her any questions if I need help. aren't they there to gu...