Aggie RN

I am impressed with the high quality of feedback provided by all of you. Y'all are making me feel dumb.

If you mean most hated by every freaking department in the hospital then yeah... it's the coolest. ?

Thanks all for your answers! Starting work next week with the state of Texas in public health and was curious about it. Figured it was not enough applying/not enough money thing too, but I Have no knowledge of the field yet.. Mijourney I think you're probably right as health care dollars get slimmer and slimmer the demand might return for more money shifting to prevention. Lets hope so at least. Ounce of prevention... pound of cure... blah blah blah. ?

West Texas A&M University: Nursing (LVN) Program Just saying... Currently RN to BSN and I like how the school operates.

Does anyone know why they decided to discontinue offering this credential?

I worked home health and hospice for 6 years and I loved it (mostly home health). Good pay. Got to see the sun shine. I enjoyed going different places. Some days I was home by 12. I just got really bored with it.

I think the attitude should shift from "you're wasting our time," to "how can we help a person with a drug problem." However, how do you have that discussion in the ER? Also, what are the odds a drug seeker even wants our help? I have no answers, but I sure wish others would ask these questions. Then maybe we can get some resolutions that serve all equally we'll.

I'll jump on the dog pile and say find another facility. Your description suggests a horrible corporate culture which ain't an easy fix. Good luck!

How long is your internship? Maybe ask your preceptor to help with your load a little more so you don't feel overwhelmed and can process more. Not sure if that's a viable option but hoping this suggestion might work out for you. Just remember to be patient. It will come.

I took a six year break from the hospital. I was really burnt and crispy. Have since spent my time working home health and hospice. I've recently just returned to the ER and I'm feeling very energized being back, and raring to go. I've looked at emergency care in the past for me as kind of a codependent relationship. I love it while hating it. With that said, I'm no longer worried about the frustrations of the position as I now know I can walk away and find other compelling work. Essentially, the greatest aspect of nursing is it's diversity. There are tons of other fields to explore and keep in mind the ER isn't going away. Also, my time spent in home care has expanded and diversified my skill set. Most importantly it allowed me to find the "why" again. I now appreciate how much our patients detest being in the hospital. I can guarantee this knowledge will impact my nursing care in a positive manner. Cliffs Notes version: if you're that unhappy find work in another specialty for a while. It should recharge your battery.

This times one million!

I just learned something. Thanks!

I think with the coming changes in health care and continued cuts to Medicare these types of agencies will start closing up shop. At least I hope so.

Having been per visit in the passt, I made way more money than I would have on a salary position.

I live in Bryan and worked there for seven years. Decent place to work. It's a typical hospital with all the corporate politics. Pay is competitive. Nice facility. Lot's of good people with a few jerks. It's also a fairly busy place to work. The ER and Tele stay busy, and last I heard they're trying to get Level II trauma cert (havent' worked there in a while so who knows what they're up to) so I'm sure you'd see lots of interesting stuff. From an OR perspective (which I assume you are) the surgeons are pretty nice. Shockingly the neuro guys are all laid back and pleasant to work with. It's the thoracic guys you have to watch out for.