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  1. ETOH and OD Census

    shoegalRN replied to Kidrn911's topic in Emergency

    We have our regular ETOH'ers who we see daily, sometimes 2-3 times a day. I work weekend nights so we see an increase on Saturday night after 2AM when the bars close. Lately, we have been seeing an...

  2. New residents in the ER (wee rant)

    shoegalRN replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    I have found that the residents with the worse attitudes are the weakest when it comes to their peers. I have found that some of them use bad attitudes as a defense mechanism to cover up their...

  3. Rode up on first accident outside of hospital....

    shoegalRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey my fellow RN's! I need some advice. I was on my way home from my moma's house and rode up on a car accident. Medics were not on the scene yet. I pull over, get out of my car and head to the...

  4. Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    shoegalRN replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Had this one a few weeks ago: Pt presents to triage via EMS for ETOH intoxication. -Me: "sir do you know where you are right now?" -Pt: (slurred speech) "I think in a hospital". -Me: "sir who is the...

  5. New residents in the ER (wee rant)

    shoegalRN replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    Do you work where I work? LOL I can certainly understand your concerns and it is very frustrating to work with that type of third year you are describing. I have had my share of "run ins" with a...

  6. Things to do to past the time...

    shoegalRN replied to SweetMelissaRN's topic in Emergency

    We used KY jelly on the phone instead. Someone got me really good, it was all in my hair

  7. Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    shoegalRN replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Well, my fellow ED colleagues, trauma season is officially upon us. I've had a hard two weeks at work, mostly assigned to trauma and working triage, I've had the following: -GSW to face, walked in...

  8. Question for ER nurses

    shoegalRN replied to lynds80's topic in Emergency

    You should have a sense of humor, be assertive, and have a thick skin. Some things we as ER nurses find funny will never fly outside of the ER. Some say we lack compassion. I would say we see...

  9. Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    shoegalRN replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Had this one tonight: Report from EMS: -Pt reports he is having a stroke. Pt combative, vital signs stable. Me: -What's the GCS and bed assignment upon arrival. Pt arrives to ED, gets a bed, pt...

  10. Taking the CEN to get hired at a trauma center

    shoegalRN replied to alkayda's topic in Emergency

    I'm in agreement with the previous posts. I have been an ER nurse for 3 years (RN for 4 years) and I work in an Level I trauma center. I have been studying to take the CEN for the last 2 months....

  11. Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    shoegalRN replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Had this one Saturday night: Me: Sir what brings you in tonight? Pt: My throat hurts. Me: How long has your throat been hurting? Pt: Since earlier tonight Me: Rate your pain on a scale from 1/10, with...

  12. Can you take travel assignments in your home location?

    shoegalRN replied to NCmcMan's topic in Travel

    No problem and no offense taken. In response to

  13. Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    shoegalRN replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    I had this one the other night: C/O headache since 1988. Pt was 24 years

  14. Can you take travel assignments in your home location?

    shoegalRN replied to NCmcMan's topic in Travel

    Well, considering I'm already working weekends and getting paid for 36 hours each week, it's a good option for ME at this time in my life. I don't have to worry about a housing stipend when I'm...

  15. WE WON! Let us know if you do.

    shoegalRN replied to JDougRN's topic in Emergency

    41 bed Level I trauma ED in a teaching facility. On Sunday night into Monday morning (05/26-05/27), had ED down to ONE patient who was waiting on an ortho consult. Almost had it totally cleared had...

  16. the homeless that wander in...

    shoegalRN replied to mish_RN's topic in Emergency

    We let them hang out in the waiting room after discharge until the buses start running. We will even give them a bus pass to catch the bus to the

  17. Can you take travel assignments in your home location?

    shoegalRN replied to NCmcMan's topic in Travel

    I am with an agency that does travel and I travel locally in my area. I'm about to take a 13 week assignment that is about 30 minutes from my house in a neighboring state. From my understanding, I...

  18. 30+ club! Lets do this together.

    shoegalRN replied to alynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello All! This is such a wonderful thread for encouragement! I would like to share my story in hopes to encourage others. -I started nursing school at the age of 33 after doing a career change...

  19. Is the cynicism inevitable?

    shoegalRN replied to lvnlrn's topic in Emergency

    I'm getting jaded and I don't care. I've even told pts who complain that "it takes all those doctors and nurses to work on one person", yes, it does. And if you were actively dying or one of your...

  20. Working weekend option (2-16's)

    shoegalRN replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work the weekend option at my job. I have been on this plan since 2009. I work every Saturday and Sunday 7p-7a. I have Mon-Fri off each week. I get paid for 36 hours and get full benefits....

  21. When the patients aren't looking..... Rockin' ER video

    shoegalRN replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in Emergency

    Well done! Looks like it was so much fun! I'm gonna have to see if my ER can do something like

  22. Is it that hard to get in?

    shoegalRN replied to jrsRN07's topic in Emergency

    I had one interview, and I already knew most of the staff. From what I was told, I had a good "work reputation" according to the ER director who interviewed

  23. Losing respect for nursing students

    shoegalRN replied to kjnsweets's topic in General Nursing

    I am an ER nurse and I had a student with me yesterday who was AWESOME! I love to teach, so it does not bother me to have a student with me. I challenged this student's thinking most of our shift and...

  24. Any young african american travel nurses?

    shoegalRN replied to chivon101's topic in Travel

    Ok...I finally took the plunge and signed up tonight with Faststaff. Due to life changes, I am so ready to do this. I am awaiting to speak with a recruiter because I would like 8 week assignments...

  25. What's the inside scoop?

    shoegalRN replied to RNhaygirl's topic in Emergency

    We do one-on-one peer interviews in my ED. I have done three myself. If you are following a nurse, ask plenty of questions. If a trauma, code, stroke, or STEMI rolls in, you go. Stand back and...