RNtigerEMT

RNtigerEMT

Cardiac, Med-Surg, now in ED

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  1. Mercy Medical Center, Canton

    RNtigerEMT replied to RNtigerEMT's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thks again NrsJena. Will let ya know how it goes. My interview is Thursday at 1:30 with Steve Baker in HR and then with Stephanie Scheid on 9M. Hopefully I won't get lost before I get there.

  2. Fibromyalgia

    RNtigerEMT replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    WOW!!!!!! I just read this thread from beginning to end. Started reading it because I am curious about fibromyalgia, as its not something we learned about in school, and I have seen a lot of dx...

  3. Mercy Medical Center, Canton

    RNtigerEMT replied to RNtigerEMT's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thanks NrsJena. Was starting to despair of getting any info. Will be interviewing for a position in telemetry, (I think 9M).( Don't have my paperwork in front of me.) Just wondering if anyone knew...

  4. Tattoos and nursing

    RNtigerEMT replied to PrincessJessica's topic in General Nursing

    Had to get in on this. I have 3 tats. One, my first, on my L shoulder blade, of a tiger. 2- a heart with a rose encircling it on my L breast that I drew up (my DH has the twin image on his chest) and...

  5. My MI by me

    RNtigerEMT replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    :imbar Yeah we would. Actually turned out to not be an MI, but it sure felt like one. I had worked 4 12 hr shifts in a row, had been experinecing severe CP on and off ofr a couple days, drove home,...

  6. Rules for the ER (long)

    RNtigerEMT replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    quik disclaimer: I have only worked in the ED for 8 wks. I do have almost 3 yrs experience on a telemetry floor. am currently unemployed. ED nursing is why I got into nursing in the first place, I...

  7. newly unemployed.......

    RNtigerEMT replied to RNtigerEMT's topic in Emergency

    Thank you so much emernurse. Thats exactly the way I felt. Still haven't heard anything back from anyone yet, but am waiting. Not to patiently. My DH and I were talking this AM about me not having a...

  8. newly unemployed.......

    RNtigerEMT posted a topic in Emergency

    I got "let go" Friday when I got to work. Was told "you are not a good fit with our team". This was unexpected as I had just spoke with the manager on Tuesday, and was told that Friday would be my...

  9. need some info...

    RNtigerEMT posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi all. I'm fairly new to the board, but thought I'd ask here, since ya'll are from Ohio. Little background. I am an RN with almost 3yrs experience on a busy cardiac med-surg unit. Was laid off in...

  10. newly unemployed.......

    RNtigerEMT replied to RNtigerEMT's topic in Emergency

    Thanks to all. I'm not feeling to bad about the whole deal, A little angry, a little hurt, but have developed tha attitude that they are the ones who lost out. After talking with several people I have...

  11. newly unemployed.......

    RNtigerEMT replied to RNtigerEMT's topic in Emergency

    Thanks iceyspots. The thing is though, the whole environement wasn't toxic. The management issue is true though. I was beginning to wonder myself if it was worth it, but I loved my job. Most of the...

  12. Need advice - new to ER, major anxiety

    RNtigerEMT replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    Soo sorry if it took me too long. I did not feel ready, so thats what i told them. I wanted to be totally comfortable before I went out on my own. workin midnights, in a new position, new facility,...

  13. Anyone Lost A Baby?

    RNtigerEMT replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in Emergency

    ((((((((((HUGS))))))))))) I'm so sorry for your loss. My daughter was stillborn at 6 mths, she would have been 14 this yr. It does get easier, but I am still sitting here with tears running down my...

  14. Need advice - new to ER, major anxiety

    RNtigerEMT replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    I had 3 days of general hospital orientation, started on the floor in ED March 15, 1 wk on days, 2 wks on midnights, and am starting my 4th wk on afternoons. So so far 7wks. They wanted to pull me out...

  15. The C.R.A.P. Score

    RNtigerEMT replied to hollysunshine's topic in Emergency

    :rotfl: :roll :roll :chuckle :bow: I almost snorted coffee out my nose! This is absolutely great. Wonder if we all made a big enough push if our respective hospitals would adopt the CRAP scale? Most...

  16. Need advice - new to ER, major anxiety

    RNtigerEMT replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    I too just started in the ED after 2 3/4 yrs on a difficult med surg floor, different hospital. I agree with everyone else, ask LOTS of questions, and don't be afraid to say I'm not familiar with...

  17. I was horrified today!!!!

    RNtigerEMT replied to nursejennie76's topic in Emergency

    Document, document, document until your fingers bleed. Pictures are worth a thousand

  18. I was horrified today!!!!

    RNtigerEMT replied to nursejennie76's topic in Emergency

    REPORT THEM, REPORT THEM, REPORT THEM!!!!!!!! Talk to the medic the next time you see her, or call the stattion and ask to speak to her. She may have been just as horrified as you are, and unable to...

  19. Do nurses only "eat their young" in certain departments?

    RNtigerEMT replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Aawwwwww jeez!!!!! I'm actually sort of torn here. As a new grad in 2004, the M/S floor I started on was, and remains chronically understaffed/overworked/s#@^ on by mgmt, the whole nine yards. I did...

  20. Abuse cases in the ED. How....?

    RNtigerEMT posted a topic in Emergency

    I'm new to the ED, have been working the floor for a little less than a month, still in orientation. I do have prior nursing exp, 3yrs on an acute cardiac medsurg floor, different hospital. Anyway,...

  21. Abuse cases in the ED. How....?

    RNtigerEMT replied to RNtigerEMT's topic in Emergency

    I don't think I posted anything that might lead to that thought, but it sure was in my mind that morning. Just from watching the 13-14 yr old interact with the baby. She showed more concern than mom,...

  22. Abuse cases in the ED. How....?

    RNtigerEMT replied to RNtigerEMT's topic in Emergency

    I thought about that, but didn't have time to go that far before we transferred the baby out. I'd like to follow up on the child, but am unsure of the p/p on that. Maybe its better if I just let it go...

  23. Fear Factor, Nurse Style, Five Stunts... lol

    RNtigerEMT replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Nursing Humor

    The denture thing did me in. I usually have a cast iron stomach, but can't quit gagging thinkin g about the dentures. These are all great

  24. CA ED Ratio??

    RNtigerEMT replied to GN007's topic in Emergency

    Almost went to Columbus after my layoff, but the drive was a little prohibitive. Its about 1 1/2 hr for me. Got a call from OSU-E and Lancaster, the day after I had accepted the other position.(45 min...

  25. Abuse cases in the ED. How....?

    RNtigerEMT replied to RNtigerEMT's topic in Emergency

    The child was filthy, arms and legs cyanotic, unable to obtain a pulse ox reading, temp 102.6, could not hold head up, was told by mom that child had had n/v/d for about 24hrs, and thats why she was...