Nursingluv101

Nursingluv101

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  1. ICU RN becoming an ER RN

    Nursingluv101 replied to infinitynotzero's topic in Emergency

    The kids fear takes time to get over. I hated ICU loved the ER. It just depends on your personality. Some ICU nurses I know absolutely hate the ER, both are different. Similar but different. Good...

  2. Leaving the ER full time

    Nursingluv101 posted a topic in Emergency

    So inhale, and breathe! I'm leaving my full time ER gig, to go to TELE!!! Ugh, I almost want to vomit just saying it. Ok honestly I have worked tele before so I know what's ahead. I'm leaving not just...

  3. Pt. Falls

    Nursingluv101 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Last night I had a pt. fall that literally scared the crap out of me. I felt like such a bad nurse, which I know I'm a good nurse, yet anything something happens like that I take it personally. My guy...

  4. Family refusing pt discharge - California

    Nursingluv101 replied to Enthused RN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    We had the same problem to!! In a California hospital as well...sometimes families drive me nuts! Today I had a son lash out at me about his dad being in pain! And his dad didn't even complain about...

  5. Why Nurses Don't Want to Be Identified in Public?

    Nursingluv101 replied to Mully's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ER nurse...and I don't want to be identified because sometimes, your just tired and drained don't want to deal. I do run in places in my scrubs to get quick stuff but never to stay to

  6. My anxiety is taking over

    Nursingluv101 replied to Regn101's topic in Emergency

    See if you can volunteer first...trauma 1 you will see a lot... If you cant handle a LP you might be in

  7. Night Shift

    Nursingluv101 replied to newnurse1986's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I worked my first night, I came home showered and hit the bed, I felt I was in a deep sleep until about 1230 then every little noise woke me up, I have a white noise app on my phone, so I cranked it...

  8. San Joaquin County Staff Nurse I

    Nursingluv101 replied to Calinurse4's topic in California Nursing

    French camp ca , when did they start a new grad program. They hire new grads, good luck to all...remember if you can make it their you can make it any

  9. Nursing in California

    Nursingluv101 replied to Nathalie's topic in California Nursing

    She must work for a "corp"In SF I have some RN acquaintances who say they are "close " to that much in SF and per diem ...but I'm in CA and I have 1-1/2 year experience in Central Valley and I don't...

  10. San Joaquin County Staff Nurse I

    Nursingluv101 replied to Calinurse4's topic in California Nursing

    Good luck...That's one of my favorite

  11. Night Shift

    Nursingluv101 replied to newnurse1986's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work 11 am to 11pm now and u feel like I never see my kids I'm hoping nights will be better for my

  12. Night Shift

    Nursingluv101 replied to newnurse1986's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm going to night shift soon 7pm to 7am I hope to get 3 in a row, I worked nights before only when I worked doubles, my biggest is getting my room dark? Tips and tricks to being a day sleeper :)...

  13. Working 2 jobs both ER RN, crazy or do-able ?

    Nursingluv101 replied to Nursingluv101's topic in Emergency

    I did it... It was emotional for me I also asked to go on call per diem but we will see if they will let

  14. Working 2 jobs both ER RN, crazy or do-able ?

    Nursingluv101 posted a topic in Emergency

    I work at a fast paced ER stirring to a Trauma 1 center, full-time, mid-shift and for the county. I like our team I just don't like the pay, the cost of out pocket health benefits and lack of...

  15. How is it?

    Nursingluv101 posted a topic in University of Texas Arlington

    So I'm thinking about applying here to the RN-BSN online Program ....I need Statistics!!! I'm so not a math person I was wondering did anyone take the Stats online and how did they like it? How was...

  16. Working 2 jobs both ER RN, crazy or do-able ?

    Nursingluv101 replied to Nursingluv101's topic in Emergency

    Do you feel like you made the right choice by

  17. Working 2 jobs both ER RN, crazy or do-able ?

    Nursingluv101 replied to Nursingluv101's topic in Emergency

    It's true I would love to stay at my job but $10 more an hour and better benefits is a huge

  18. Working 2 jobs both ER RN, crazy or do-able ?

    Nursingluv101 replied to Nursingluv101's topic in Emergency

    Yes I was actually offered the job, and I accept!. I just haven't put in my notice

  19. which route to take to be an ER nurse? please help

    Nursingluv101 replied to mandyd87's topic in Emergency

    I'm new ER Nurse I got in by having ICU and float experience!!! Keep aiming for your dream I love the

  20. Working in the Float Pool as a nursing student

    Nursingluv101 replied to loquitamamita's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I have been in a Floater for a year +, I would say yes you get experience and can see all the drama an different personalities of each floor. You do get hard patients and assignments some floors will...

  21. Why is it okay for Doctors to yell at Nurses?

    Nursingluv101 replied to GlowBear500's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well I have had a doctor and team of interns very irritated with me because I was falling behind on their numerous orders for the fresh admission with zero help from other staff! I think if a patient...

  22. Which is best 3p-3a or 7p-7a

    Nursingluv101 posted a topic in Emergency

    So I'm currently waiting to start a ER night position either 7pm to 7am or 3pm 3am, I'm not sure which one for sure. If I take the 3-3 I'm not that worried about sleep. Its the 7-7 that scares me. If...

  23. Do you have a set schedule?

    Nursingluv101 replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    Pm shift and I write my own schedule depends on what I write

  24. Which is best 3p-3a or 7p-7a

    Nursingluv101 replied to Nursingluv101's topic in Emergency

    I'm super depressed I was suppose to get an ER position at a hospital but then it fell threw because an internal candidate made a big fuss that she wasn't interviewed! Then I applied to my own...

  25. Which is best 3p-3a or 7p-7a

    Nursingluv101 replied to Nursingluv101's topic in Emergency

    Yes I have my