nursebearfeet

nursebearfeet

med/surg,ortho trauma,step down,neuro

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  1. Questions from a Struggling ER New Grad

    nursebearfeet replied to NurseLene's topic in Emergency

    I hate to say it, but the ER is not a great place to start your career. I have nothing against new nurses, I was one once. ( a long time ago) The ER is a world to it self. Nurses in the ER tend to...

  2. Hi/newbie ER nurse has question

    nursebearfeet replied to lunabellevoix's topic in Emergency

    You will get a new orientation at a new hospital. Every ER is set up a bit differently. I work in a level one trauma center with 41 beds, some times more:devil: . you need to let your new hospital...

  3. Advice for new ER nurse

    nursebearfeet replied to kdmcook's topic in Emergency

    If being in the ER is your dream, don't give up. Transitioning is tough. It's OK to lean on your peers. We all do and should. It's good nursing care. You cant do everything at one time. Time...

  4. Need advice: should I start out in ER or tele/med-surg?

    nursebearfeet replied to secondfiddle's topic in Emergency

    I would advise any new grad to get into med/surg or the like before transitioning into the ER. A good base of knowledge and critical thinking are a must in the ER. Don't give up the dream, I wouldn't...

  5. Rantings of a young new ER nurse.

    nursebearfeet replied to DaretoDreamRN's topic in Emergency

    First let me say that most ER's are trial by fire. not that I agree with that, but your story is one of a million like it. I have my reservations about new grads in the ER. Not because you lack...

  6. ER Nurses. Read This!

    nursebearfeet replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

    We have this article hanging in our nursing station. It's wonderful to know that all the small (and sometimes not so small) things we do don't go

  7. ER Or The Floor?

    nursebearfeet replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in Emergency

    I worked on an orthopedic trauma floor for 7 years before i made the move to the er. I got a great wealth of knowledge there and am thankful for it. Having said that, I'll never go back to floor...