E.R. Rookie

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1. Middle aged men are such babies!!

   E.R. Rookie replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

   I did not go to school for years to open someone

2. Manic and Addicted Nurse Manager

   E.R. Rookie replied to erroridiot's topic in General Nursing

   Think of the patients. Def look for another job. Suggest to her she use something other than Xanax, its obviously not working. Joking aside I am sorry your going through this it must be very...

3. New Grad SNF work... I am just exhausted and shocked

   E.R. Rookie replied to Bre14's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Its all about acuity these patients are stable and when they become unstable you call an ambulance. Thats where I would have to disagree with if u can handle 15 you can handle 5. 5 of what? Its...

4. A question for all you ER nurses....

   E.R. Rookie replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

   Everything you see! There is a flow sheet that is very easy to follow in my ER where you just make check marks by the drug. I chart like a maniac. Chart on the

5. A question for all you ER nurses....

   E.R. Rookie replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

   The primary nurse charts. Primary meaning whatever nurse is assigned to that room. You would be amazed at how quickly all the tests can be done with 5 people in the room. We call a priority one and...

6. What can we deny our patients?

   E.R. Rookie replied to Crux1024's topic in General Nursing

   I got to agree with Angel Fire. I don't do well with tantrums and probably would have told him to man up but hey thats just the ER nurse in me. I love to baby my patients but not when they are acting...

7. What can we deny our patients?

   E.R. Rookie replied to Crux1024's topic in General Nursing

   They can do whatever they want but Im not going to enable them. Some patients are just stubborn/irrational and no patient teaching will help. Personally I would not have fed the patient due to being...

8. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

   E.R. Rookie replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

   Oh I am loving reading all these

9. associates in nursing is pointless

   E.R. Rookie replied to kkia123's topic in General Nursing

   I have my ADN and Im doing just fine. I plan on furthering my education and letting my hospital help me out with the

10. Where did you find your job?

    E.R. Rookie replied to Sophia36's topic in General Nursing

    I applied with HCA online

11. Lost my 1st patient

    E.R. Rookie posted a topic in General Nursing

    I lost my first patient last night. I cant help but ask myself if I missed something or did something wrong? He was over 80 and emaciated is probably not a strong enough word. I still feel guilt. I...

12. Which matters more, school name or degree?

    E.R. Rookie replied to NurseBanana's topic in General Nursing

    Neither. I make the same as my co-workers with an ADN and a degree from community

13. Prenursing student married to RN

    E.R. Rookie replied to mydee's topic in General Nursing

    Thats awesome! Someone who will know and understand your stress at home. Very

14. New grad wanting to switch shifts

    E.R. Rookie replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    No its not stupid of you. I hate hate getting up in the mornings so I work 7p to 7a. It is totally messing me up. I have been in some sort of a funk since I moved 1200 miles from home and I dont get...

15. Can Someone Be a Nurse Without Jean Watson??

    E.R. Rookie replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    If I cared about my patients like I care about my family I would be emotionally drained. Which would lead to burn out pretty quickly. I do my job and have a lot of respect for my profession as well as...