NurseJacqui

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  1. Any RN willing to be interviewed?

    NurseJacqui replied to duka's topic in General Nursing

    I am an ER nurse in NYC...you can interview me too, if you

  2. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    NurseJacqui replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    You really do sound like a jackass. A BSN does not teach you how to be a nurse(and yes, I have one) Regardless of which program you complete. everyone takes the same boards. Nursing school does not...

  3. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    NurseJacqui replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    Lol...sounds like

  4. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    NurseJacqui replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    Ruder than NYC? I am originally from NJ and have been living and working in NYC as an ER nurse for several years now. The lack of common courtesy and social graces in this city infuriates...

  5. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    NurseJacqui replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    Agreed.

  6. 24 Things ER Nurses Know All Too Well

    NurseJacqui replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

    Come on...you know there is no way this person works in the ER....otherwise they would get

  7. How often do EMS crews show up to your dept unannounced?

    NurseJacqui replied to Larry77's topic in Emergency

    Unannounced? Really? We will get a notification if they are bringing us someone really jacked up, but other than that..we don't get any " warning" before they come rolling in with a

  8. ER Nursing in Miami-Advice Needed

    NurseJacqui replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Emergency

    Honey? Um, OK. First of all, I never said I wanted to raise a family in Miami. My fiance's job will be Miami based. Just like I would never want to raise a family in NYC. I would probably just...

  9. 24 Things ER Nurses Know All Too Well

    NurseJacqui replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

    Also...calling 911 because you pooped your pants and are homeless and would like a shower does not an emergency

  10. 24 Things ER Nurses Know All Too Well

    NurseJacqui replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

    Don't stick something up your ass that doesn't belong there and then get mad at us because we can't get it out and you have to go to

  11. Best ER in New York City?

    NurseJacqui replied to The_Squid's topic in Emergency

    It may behoove you to take a travel position first.....before you commit to a NYC ER and hate it. A contract is only 13 weeks. IF you hate it ...you never have to go back. But hospitals tend to get...

  12. Best ER in New York City?

    NurseJacqui replied to The_Squid's topic in Emergency

    I am currently work at an ER in NYC. Have for several years. I have worked in several . NYC emergency rooms as a whole are very high volume and are very abused by the homeless population . Depending...

  13. Eat Before You Get Here!

    NurseJacqui posted a topic in Emergency

    WHY is it that as soon as people step one foot into the ER, they suddenly are overcome with hunger and thirst? Now I can understand if the patient is admitted and has been there all day and has eaten...

  14. Pseudoseizures?

    NurseJacqui posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work in the ER and a few nights ago, a fellow nurse and friend began to have repeated seizures while at work. She had a seizure history. They admitted her to critical care for status epilepticus....

  15. What Happens If You Cancel Your Contract?

    NurseJacqui replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Travel

    I dont take the housing.....I did ask what the penalties were and I was never answered. I am actually leaving this agency because they seema little shady to me anyway. I only have a month left. I...

  16. What Happens If You Cancel Your Contract?

    NurseJacqui replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Travel

    My contract is like a page and it does not address contract cancellation. I do not take the housing...just the stipend. I want to leave because I am working in a dangerous, abusive miserable...

  17. Please Help-Question About Tax Free Subsidy

    NurseJacqui posted a topic in Travel

    As a traveler I have always taken the offered housing as opposed to the stipend. However I will be taking an assignment in another state but the distance from my house to hospital is 36 miles. Am I...

  18. "Scabs"

    NurseJacqui replied to lee1's topic in Travel

    I DO agree with you and I think nurses are not treated well. The nurses are the backbone of the hospital. Like I said I have never been a " scab" nurse...I would just hate to be the patient I

  19. "Scabs"

    NurseJacqui replied to lee1's topic in Travel

    So if nurses are on strike and no " scab" workers step in..what happens to the patients? Imagine an ER or an ICU or anywhere for that matter with NO nurses. What if that was your child in that...

  20. Ummmm..are they ALLOWED to do that?

    NurseJacqui posted a topic in Emergency

    OK, I have worked in about 5-6 different ERS, both as staff and agency an I have never experienced this. Right now I am doing a contract in a dinky little community non-teaching hospital. The ER is...

  21. Ummmm..are they ALLOWED to do that?

    NurseJacqui replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Emergency

    ummm..WHAT?! In previous post it was stated, " I doubt you would find any solution acceptable" Thats what I meant by presuming. And since you asked I conviced house physician to downgrade pt to...

  22. Ummmm..are they ALLOWED to do that?

    NurseJacqui replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Emergency

    P.S. Ummm..there are MANY acceptable solutions, by the way. Please don't presume to tell me what I would or would not find acceptable. Its just EASIER for administration to use ED as a dumping ground...

  23. Ummmm..are they ALLOWED to do that?

    NurseJacqui replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Emergency

    It is not a facility for me and I will not be renewing contract...however my walking away is not going to make it any safer of an enviroment for

  24. slave labor

    NurseJacqui replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    "We should never put our needs ahead of our patients, especially when our need is the need to eat, and our patient needs life saving measures. " Are you kidding me? Gimme a break. Its not like the...

  25. slave labor

    NurseJacqui replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    Are you seriously complaining about 4 patients? I usually have 6-10 and NEVER get a break. Be