RNtigerEMT

RNtigerEMT

Cardiac, Med-Surg, now in ED

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  1. Your Favorite one liner used with patients

    RNtigerEMT replied to scaredofshots's topic in Nursing Humor

    I know its an older post but........ When raising the bed for any reason(especialy with broken legs, even some amputees) "Now, I'm going to raise your bed up in the air, don't go jumping out, cause I...

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

    RNtigerEMT replied to RNtigerEMT's topic in Emergency

    I cried all the way home, and then afterwards talking to my DH. Bless him, cause he sure deserves it after listening to me rant and rave sometimes about my job issues. He's prior Marine Corp(Semper...

  3. CA ED Ratio??

    RNtigerEMT replied to GN007's topic in Emergency

    LilPeanut, where in central Ohio are you? Previous job SE Ohio(cardiac medsurg, not ED) 8:1 ratio covering an LPN with 7-8:1. Very high acuity pts, low staff morale, very dangerous situation. Have...

  4. Short-staffed

    RNtigerEMT replied to wisegirl07's topic in Medical-Surgical

    At my previous job, working short staffed was the norm, not the exception. Having a good team is great, but our admin loved to figure out who worked well together, then split that team up to...

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

    RNtigerEMT replied to RNtigerEMT's topic in Emergency

    Thanks all. Batman, I agree 100%. UNfortunately, they don't require intelligence testing or even sanity testing before conception is allowed. I talked it over with my DH this morning when I got...

  6. Transitioning into the Emergency room, Please help!!!

    RNtigerEMT replied to RNSacht's topic in Emergency

    I can really feel your pain as far as interviews go. I hate them, and I used to be the one doing the interviews(pre-nursing). The best way I've found to handle interviews is walk in like you already...

  7. slave labor

    RNtigerEMT replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    Just a note to all those who think working without breaks/lunch breaks helps the other staff. I was working on a very busy cardiac med-surg unit 12 hr shifts. Due to staff shortages(caused by massive...

  8. Transitioning into the Emergency room, Please help!!!

    RNtigerEMT replied to RNSacht's topic in Emergency

    I am also transitioning into the ED, have been on the floor now for a total of 7 days, after 3yrs on a cardiac med-surg unit(with tele). I had my ACLS prior to starting in the ED, and am starting my...

  9. Becoming an ER Nurse

    RNtigerEMT replied to Nurse2bducky86's topic in Emergency

    Stay in school, get your RN. Then go ahead and go after your medic. I just recently got my EMT-B licensure after 3yrs as an RN on a cardiac med-surg floor. I was just hired into an ED position. I love...