rwright15

rwright15

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  1. Why I Keep Coming Back

    rwright15 posted a topic in Emergency

    Today I was called in extra to tech. I thought, great, this would be easy. I can basically float and not have the normal responsibilities of a normal hectic day. It was a busy but mudane day with...

  2. Why I Keep Coming Back

    rwright15 replied to rwright15's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for the compliment! As I stated earlier, this was my first and I will never forget it. Something that really bothered me, the injuries weren't consistent with the parent's story. I hate to...

  3. Why I Keep Coming Back

    rwright15 replied to rwright15's topic in Emergency

    I am an RN, called in to float and help with basic tech duties. I did not go in for less pay (at least not intentionally). I just didn't have to take rooms like an average day. I still ended up...

  4. The Concerns of My Loving Wife

    rwright15 replied to JohnWatson's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree about having the support of family. I did it with a husband and 2 kids, and he was my biggest cheerleader. It was very hard and I honestly couldn't have done it w/o that support....

  5. The Concerns of My Loving Wife

    rwright15 replied to JohnWatson's topic in General Nursing

    Reno is right about everything said. I am an ED nurse and do not have to take call. We are offered OT a lot and it's a great way to make extra $$. One extra shift is double what a minimum wager...

  6. Things you would like the ICU to understand

    rwright15 replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    While we all learn basic head to toe system assessments, in the ED most of the time it is a problem focused assessment that we have to do. That's the way it has to be. We don't have the time to...

  7. Things you would like the ICU to understand

    rwright15 replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    A lot of times, and I don't know why this is, but the bed becomes available at 1848 or somewhere around there. We have 30 minutes from the time that bed is available to fax and call report, make...

  8. Things you would like the ICU to understand

    rwright15 replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    One thing that gripes me is this... Even when I do have an extra minute to give a thorough report, the unit nurses will find something out of left field to ask. It's like they're looking for...

  9. Urine Dipstick Interpretation

    rwright15 posted a topic in General Nursing

    If this is allowed, will someone plz tell me what they think the whole picture says? Not wanting medical advise, just didn't want to show an MD at work tonight. My urine has been light amber for...

  10. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    rwright15 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I hate when ppl say die-rear for diarrhea. Pt or tech, drives me

  11. No raise this year.!!!!!

    rwright15 replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    They did that to us in 2009. No raises, but gave everyone (2000+ employees) $50, and then $100 at Christmas... I guess they had some extra cash with 0 raises... I don't see the incentive for...

  12. Sign announcing you're an RN on your car?

    rwright15 replied to Perpetual Student's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, I see I just repeated zookeeper. Sry, I posted reply frm the first page. But looks like we are thinking

  13. Sign announcing you're an RN on your car?

    rwright15 replied to Perpetual Student's topic in General Nursing

    Had this same debate at work a few weeks ago. Someone said (have no idea if it's true) that if you have something labeling you as a nurse, and you were to witness say, a car wreck, and didn't have...

  14. Funny ER video!

    rwright15 replied to PureLifeRN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL... This is

  15. Underarm Sweating

    rwright15 replied to ScrubMan0416's topic in General Nursing

    Botox injections to the underarm

  16. Should I really do this?

    rwright15 replied to hopefulUS's topic in General Nursing

    Haven't read the other responses, but I will give my . Just b/c every new grad doesn't get hired right away, doesn't mean there aren't jobs for them. Sometimes this is what happens... They decide...

  17. I need 50 ways to get out of my med surg job.

    rwright15 replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    Before you up and quit, you need to find out the policy. At my current employer, the consequence for quitting without adequate notification means you are not elligible for rehire, ever. You really...

  18. Why????????

    rwright15 replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Great thread! In my town of what seems like 5 billion+ LTC facilities, I struggle with this same thing (on the receiving end). I have always assumed the nurse just wanted a break or didn't want to...

  19. Do you like ER or ICU better?

    rwright15 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Emergency

    I'm confused.... You said earlier that the ER nurses in your hospital only took vitals, fetched supplies, and stood in the corner watching the ICU nurses work their magic. :bowingpur How can they...

  20. Qualities of an ER nurse!

    rwright15 replied to kingramon15's topic in Emergency

    I love all these posts! They are all why I love the ED. They are true words of wisdom, take advice from them all. Everyone can tell you what it will be like, but it's like I imagine skydiving would...

  21. Ordering labs and images in triage

    rwright15 replied to whichone'spink's topic in Emergency

    In ours, they usually will ask the MD if they feel strongly about something. They have to specify an MD when ordering, and that md is responsible for treating whatever is abnormal. I was told to be...

  22. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    rwright15 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    LOL, bet he felt like a loser. That's what happens when ppl start using the ED as their

  23. Do you like ER or ICU better?

    rwright15 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Emergency

    I was thinking the same thing when the EMS report came in, but when they transferred him onto our stretcher and I rolled him over I was like $#!*. SBP = 49 and 2 prior MIs... Even bigger $#!*.....

  24. Do you like ER or ICU better?

    rwright15 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Emergency

    Angel, I know you didn't intend to turn this into a brawl, but let me tell you something about ED nurses. We are very passionate about what we do. I am sure a lot of nurses feel the same, but...

  25. Do you like ER or ICU better?

    rwright15 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Emergency

    You say we are sensitive, but you are the one who put top of the line Trauma/ED nurses, the best of the best, in this little box and try to make the rest of the world believe that our skills are no...