amzyRN

amzyRN

ED, Cardiac-step down, tele, med surg

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  1. Unsafe doctor...do I report it?

    amzyRN replied to Munimula's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I wouldn't report it because it's subjective and unless he actually harmed someone you'd have no case or cause. You'd create animosity with him possibly and I don't know how often you need to work...

  2. Marijuana rx

    amzyRN replied to Gypsyfeet84's topic in General Nursing

    You could call HR and ask them anonymously. There are people with chronic pain and cancer who still work who would qualify for medical MJ. I don't see why a licensed professional should be any...

  3. Needing advice and guidance. I can't take noc shift!

    amzyRN replied to MIRN923's topic in General Nursing

    If you look, you'll find a day shift somewhere. I'm also someone who can't work nights. It destroys my mental and physical health. I have been able to find plenty of day shift positions open. You...

  4. so... i assisted in a code today... BUT

    amzyRN replied to sickonXmas's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is one of the best parts of working in the ED versus the floor. I will rarely hear that complaint, that I gave a PRN docusate late. I have found that there are some very self-centered people in...

  5. how much experience prior to CEN?

    amzyRN posted a topic in Emergency

    I want to take the CEN, but want to take it when it is most useful. I also know it's better to have more experience to pass it. Is it better to wait till >2 years before taking it, or is 1 year...

  6. What was the REAL reason you called off

    amzyRN replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    I call out when I don't have enough energy to do my job well, which has been because I was too sick or for a mental health day, like when my cat died. I have never called out to interview somewhere or...

  7. Hourly charting

    amzyRN replied to russianbear's topic in Emergency

    Pt resting with eyes closed, respirations even and unlabored, VSS, call light in reach encouraged to call with needs. We can set our monitor to take BPs as frequently as every minute or so. We have a...

  8. Dealing with a cocky tech?

    amzyRN posted a topic in Emergency

    There's one tech in my department that is starting to rub me wrong a little bit. I'm keeping my mouth shut, but can only do this for so long. He's good in codes, but seems like that's all he wants to...

  9. Dealing with a cocky tech?

    amzyRN replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    I agree with you. I just see this being a problem over time. When I'm not working in the trauma rooms and busting my behind it would be nice to have more help available from a tech so I don't have to...

  10. How much training and work in other areas did it take you to get a job as an ER nurse?

    amzyRN replied to laschai's topic in Emergency

    I don't think this is always true. Some people do better with floor experience or other nursing experience first and some are better off without it . I don't think there's enough research to...

  11. how much experience prior to CEN?

    amzyRN replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for the feedback. I think I will wait till I have 2 years. I only have about 10 months ED experience now. I haven't done a whole lot of critical care yet, but have been getting more experience...

  12. Propofol Dosing in ER

    amzyRN replied to rhkenji's topic in Emergency

    Why didn't they pick a different med together? What else does your facility use besides propofol for

  13. Tired of job hunting & getting no where!!!!!

    amzyRN replied to RN-Que's topic in General Nursing

    Demand for nurses depend on location and experience. When I was a new grad, I got a job easily in the midwest and once I had a couple years experience, was able to secure a lucrative job in CA. Now I...

  14. Verge of nervous breakdown

    amzyRN replied to skydancer7's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think you should take a personal leave and then see how you feel. Taking in so much of work is not healthy and I think might be signs of an emerging mental health crisis. There is not shame in that....

  15. Almost fired for med error

    amzyRN replied to mellybelly27's topic in Emergency

    Wow that sucks. I've made a med error before and all my employer did was tell me to be more careful next time. I've only worked in environments where telling the truth was encouraged and mistakes...

  16. Preceptor From Hell-Need Advice

    amzyRN replied to Breycn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like you have a great plan in place! Good luck and let us know how it

  17. NP Specialty

    amzyRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    At some point I want to get my NP. I'm presently working in the ED so think I probably want to stay in acute care (however don't know yet). What are some of the roles/specialties NPs have in the acute...

  18. ER to ER transition

    amzyRN replied to mickeyrose912's topic in Emergency

    I had 6 months experience in the ED and changed jobs due to safety issues. Previous to that I had 4 years experience in cardiac/tele/med-surg. I found the transition a little challenging but was able...

  19. Hourly charting

    amzyRN replied to russianbear's topic in Emergency

    our monitors that records vital signs go into the EMR automatically so we can just save the data. I try save vitals every hour on an ESI 3, ESI 2 more frequently. Sometimes I do more often. Ive been...

  20. Feeling discouraged

    amzyRN replied to Zerocks's topic in General Students

    See this as a challenge and an opportunity for growth. Isn't that exciting! It will push you out of your shell. I am also kind of shy, soft-spoken and introverted and I'm an ER nurse. There's room for...

  21. Can you be forced to be charge nurse?

    amzyRN replied to yourfuturern22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ugh, I hated when I had to be in charge. I don't think it's fair to do to people, but it might be part of the expectation of your role on the unit. When I've done charge it was relief charge because...

  22. Forced to resign after 7 weeks

    amzyRN replied to porkdumpling's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Try leaving it off and see what happens. 7 weeks is such a short time. I don't think there is a background check for jobs. They usually check the ones you put on the application, but if you leave it...

  23. ED Culture

    amzyRN replied to amyjm333's topic in Emergency

    It varies I think. I've worked in 2 EDs and both are very different. I've spoken with travelers who have worked all over and they tell me certain places are good and others not so good. Team work has...

  24. ER nurse to ER doctor

    amzyRN replied to al3x117's topic in Emergency

    I think it's a waste of time to do both. If you want to be a doctor go for it now because there's a lot of training involved. Getting your RN will take time away from the long training you'll need as...

  25. Drug urine test after 12 hour shift

    amzyRN replied to Kallie3006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Employers are required to do confirmation testing, at least all of the ones I've worked for have. There was a med I take that caused a false positive for PCP and they sent my urine for more sensitive...