TJG618

TJG618 specializes in ER newbie, NICU.

Latest Activity

1. Increasing Parental Involvement/Satisfaction

   TJG618 replied to BittyBabyRN's topic in NICU

   Many of our parents feel the same way, left out of the loop so to speak. One mom expressed that she felt we were keeping her at a distance so we could do things "our way". We have since began to have the NNPs or residents calling parents with daily...

2. Have you helped/saved anyone while off duty?

   TJG618 replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

   This has happened more than I care to have experienced. I have been first on scene for 2 mva's, 1st one died at scene, 2nd one had stroke while driving, did cpr til ems arrived. Another time, I was walking my dog when a guy started seizing at a sto...

3. Who Watches ER?

   TJG618 replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

   I, too, have watched ER from day one and must admit that I love it. I do realize it's fiction and I love picking out all the "mistakes" but in the end it's entertainment. I think I like it because it's a fantasy based on a premise I can relate to. ...

4. Shoes for the ER??

   TJG618 posted a topic in Emergency

   Hi all, I really need some advice here. I am starting a new position in the ER next week and just found out they don't allow Crocs as foot wear. I don't own anything else... I'm considering a pair of Danskos but I've never worn them and I don't wan...

5. Where is the money at?

   TJG618 replied to xstalkrx's topic in General Nursing

   Just to give you a little perspective (and a good laugh!) - when I started as a new grad in Amarillo TX in 1998 I worked for $12.50/hr. It seems pretty awesome to be starting out at over $20/hr! My base is now $30/hr after 10 years. Good luck to yo...

6. Thinking about transferring to ED from NICU

   TJG618 replied to TJG618's topic in Emergency

   rjflyn, thank you so much for the questions! I will definitely include them in my list of things to ask..

7. Thinking about transferring to ED from NICU

   TJG618 posted a topic in Emergency

   Hi all! I have been working NICU for the last 5 years and am considering a change. I have an interview with a Level 2 ED on Tues and I'm starting to second guess myself. I have been reading as many posts here as possible to get a feel for the job a...

8. Curious: WHATS WITH THE CLOGS?

   TJG618 replied to EmergencyMedicine's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Just a quick note, there are some hospitals considering banning the Croc. Our hospital is considering it based on the holes, the risk for falls and they tend increase static electricity. Have any of you heard of this being true for your facility to...

9. Child Abuse

   TJG618 replied to RainDreamer's topic in NICU

   Hi there! I'm pretty new to this forum but not to NICU and I couldn't help but post my own 2 cents... I was just asking our SW staff last week why moms who abuse drugs aren't charged with child abuse? I understand that we are stretched to the maximum...