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  1. Am I cut out for the ED?

    shoegalRN replied to Hope.A's topic in Emergency

    I never had an ER rotation while I was in nursing school, in fact, I went through nursing school with my heart set on being an OR nurse. It wasnt until I graduated and did a nurse residency program...

  2. Dont wanna be a floor nurse..

    shoegalRN replied to Meese.C's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with the bold part. My current Occupational Health job wanted atleast 2 years ER or Critical Care

  3. New nurse in ICU and I hate it...please help!

    shoegalRN replied to LauraRN1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There is no way 6 weeks is enough time for a NEW GRAD in the ICU! Not even for an experienced nurse! Get out ASAP! I, too, started off in ICU as a new grad and let me tell you, I left after close 3...

  4. How do you get thicker skin?

    shoegalRN replied to Loves2Lurk's topic in Emergency

    I had a frequent flyer pt curse me out and call me a "crazy *****". She did this in the waiting room full of people. I looked her in the eye and told her "Now you will NOT use that language and...

  5. Nurses eat their Young

    shoegalRN replied to NYLiz's topic in General Nursing

    And what kind of professional behavior are you showing by yelling and throwing a temper tantrum? Because that's EXACTLY what you did! That is so not professional, no matter what the other...

  6. ER Nursing vs Floor Nursing

    shoegalRN replied to RN_survivor's topic in General Nursing

    I am an ER nurse as well as SANE, so I will try to answer some of your questions for you. --What qualities do I need to be an ER nurse? You need to be assertive. You need to be able to think fast on...

  7. M-F Nursing Jobs in KC area?

    shoegalRN replied to jab3da's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to try Occupational Health, Ford Motor company is hiring and the work is M-F. Great pay and benefits. The NKC School District is hiring. Don't know the pay, but I will say I pick up...

  8. PLEASE buy malpractice insurance!!

    shoegalRN replied to Athena2's topic in General Nursing

    I have coverage and will always have coverage. I do not trust the hospital to have my

  9. Working with student nurses

    shoegalRN replied to LisaRN1105's topic in General Nursing

    No disrepect, but I wish a nursing student WOULD come into my ER and try to tell me as an experienced ER nurse what to do! After I laugh in your face, we would have a come-to-Jesus meeting with you,...

  10. Busiest Time For The ER

    shoegalRN replied to chimpanzee's topic in Emergency

    In my ER, the busy time is on a Saturday night, around 0300, when the clubs close. That's when we get most of our traumas, either GSW, stab victim, MVA with ETOH on board, or assault. And the stories...

  11. Bad Experience with Nurses at hospital, rethinking my major now.

    shoegalRN replied to Lindsey-Student's topic in General Nursing

    I am a SANE as well as an ER nurse. I also deal with domestic violence victims. I am sorry that you were treated that way. This assault was not your fault, and please don't let anyone make you...

  12. Is this a strange way of viewing your co-workers?

    shoegalRN replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am going to be real honest here. I am one of those nurses who puts on an act, and a good one at that. I work in the ER in an level one trauma center in the urban core of my city, that is county...

  13. "You'll be hearing from my lawyer."

    shoegalRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had one last week threatened me with calling his lawyer because I wouldnt pay for his cab ride home. I told him, with all due respect, you can afford an attorney but not a cab ride home? When he...

  14. Ever had a patient or family members fire you?

    shoegalRN replied to KeepItRealRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a pt fire me last week because I didnt have air freshner for his room. He was in the ER, and the only one in the room. He also fired me again, after I told him there is not another nurse who...

  15. ? For those that work only weekends

    shoegalRN replied to MommyandRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently working weekends only (Sat and Sun nights) and get paid for 3 days with full benefits. I have been doing this for majority of my short 2 year nursing career. So far, it's working out...

  16. ? For those that work only weekends

    shoegalRN replied to MommyandRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I am so sorry to hear this. HUGS to you

  17. remember the flight attendent who quit creatively?

    shoegalRN replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    I'd come to work in the ER and talk to the pts the way I've always dreamed

  18. Urgent care nurse for new graduate

    shoegalRN replied to jamieeykim's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Urgent care centers are for urgent things that are not serious enough for an ER, but can't wait for an appointment with the primary doctor either. Example: cold, flu, med refill, dental pain, toe...

  19. When an employee is a patient

    shoegalRN replied to LaurRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, so we are going to personal attacks now? All because I stated something you did not agree with. I never ASSumed you were lying or otherwise, I simply gave you a different view from the outside...

  20. When an employee is a patient

    shoegalRN replied to LaurRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, if you say so...... I'm done. Take

  21. When an employee is a patient

    shoegalRN replied to LaurRN's topic in General Nursing

    Listen, I'm not trying to argue with you. I just stated my opinion like everyone else. No need to get defensive. You posted your story here and I responded like everyone else. And I deal directly...

  22. When an employee is a patient

    shoegalRN replied to LaurRN's topic in General Nursing

    To the bolded: I work in the ER and pts can get out of hand. NO, I don't take things personally. Still, each pt get treated the same in my care. I wasnt there, so I'm trying to see this situation...

  23. When an employee is a patient

    shoegalRN replied to LaurRN's topic in General Nursing

    That situation with the coffee stands out to me. OP, was there a big stink being made about the coffee situation? And why would you be allowed to make another pot if you are not an employee of the...

  24. When an employee is a patient

    shoegalRN replied to LaurRN's topic in General Nursing

    I do not think it's a breach of HIPAA, because everyone knew he was an employee of the hospital. It would be a breach of HIPAA if everyone who was not INVOLVED directly in his care knew WHY he was...

  25. BAD Preceptor, HELP!

    shoegalRN replied to Lizzy84, RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just because she's a good experienced excellent nurse does not mean she is a good preceptor. Go to your nurse manager or whoever is in charge of the new grad program and ask for a change in...