And that, ladies and gentleman, is why so many nurses are dealing with depression, anger, regret, sadness, and absolutely hating their jobs. I can say without a doubt tele is one of the absolute...
Maggie09 replied to SeekingAdviceRN's topic in General Nursing
If you have a tubed ESI 1 patient circling the drain, there is no way that you should have three other patients that aren't stable. That is completely ridiculous, and I would have probably raised heck...
I love, love LOVE working in the ER. Transferred there in May after 2 years cardiac/tele and have never looked back. I think it took awhile to get used to the completely different prioritization that...
Hi Beeker, Granted, some nursing units are just inherently tougher than others when it comes to coworkers. I work in the ED, and our ED and ICUs have notorious reps for being "tough crowds" to break...
Maggie09 replied to idonthaveaphd's topic in General Nursing
Good grief, where were you all when I was a staff nurse on the floor??? Kudos for chipping in and being USEFUL instead of a nice, well-manicured "ornament." Hence why I now work in the ED...a lot more...
The ICU and ER are two totally separate worlds. If you feel like you would rather work in an ICU over the long haul, then stay in the ICU. In the ER where I work and most ERs around the area, new...
I had a peer interview at the first job I interviewed for a few years ago. I was not at all impressed, and glad I didn't end up working on that unit. It IS like a sorority "rush," kind of BS in my...
Hi Issey, The ED would definitely be a tough switch from the OR, but I'm sure you could do it. I don't know if they would go for someone with no ED experience, but they very well might--you never know...
I have the utmost respect for nurses in LTC. You guys and gals are absolutely amazing! I work in a busy, city ER which can be tough in its own right...but I know full well I couldn't handle LTC. The...
You're not delusional at all, and please don't sell yourself short! I worked a couple years of cardiac/tele and am now in the ER, which I love...but there is no way I could handle mother-baby. It...
AJPV, I'm in an MSN program right now, as are many of my friends/coworkers. From what I (and they) have experienced, there is a lot more nursing research and theory in grad programs than anything...
I am so stinking SICK of childish behavior! Whatever happened to accountability and getting your butt called on something when you screw up? Augh, this makes me want to scream! Ok now I feel better. I...
Maggie09 replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing
I've had some wise people in the health care field tell me that anyone who has a problem with someone who is "over-efficient" or "on-the-ball" is jealous. Like you, I pride myself in busting my butt...
Maggie09 replied to Millerstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing
Yeah, it definitely sounds like the typical nursing school...but here's a thought--how about approaching the instructor in a polite, "un-defensive" manner and asking her for some tips in studying for...
I'm a relatively new nurse, and my unit has been doing walking rounds for over a year. I much, much prefer walking rounds to taped report because I like being able to pause the conversation and ask...