Footballnut

Footballnut

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  1. Not Hiring New Grads in ER's

    Footballnut replied to cel589's topic in Emergency

    Either choice is good and I agree with the poster who says to find out which option increases your chances where you would eventually like to work. Some hospitals give preferential treatment to...

  2. Late for work excuses

    Footballnut replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I needed to stay home a little longer to keep the cat off my special white hand-tied Oriental carpet. She was having kittens that morning and kept wanting to go to the carpet to birth them. The day...

  3. Students who get As are bad bedside nurses

    Footballnut replied to konstantine's topic in General Students

    I got A's and B's in college and the material came pretty easy to me. It was a bit of a culture shock when I became an RN but I adjusted and flourished. Now when I get evaluations my supervisors...

  4. Leaving the ER full time

    Footballnut replied to Nursingluv101's topic in Emergency

    After 33 years in the ED I am leaving for a Short Stay gig. Not only are the hours better but I am enjoying it immensely. Although I now work in a fast paced environment it is much less stressful. As...

  5. Relationships with floor nurses?

    Footballnut replied to theantichick's topic in Emergency

    I called to give report to an ICU nurse one time and the secretary said, "I really don't like you guys in the ED." And I said (with a smile in my voice) "But administration loves us because we are...

  6. Prioritization in the ER

    Footballnut replied to Lev's topic in Emergency

    I'm not sure if you are asking how to prioritize what to put into your documentation or how to skip documentation until later. There are times that my assignment is switched at a moment's notice...

  7. How do you respond to rude patients?

    Footballnut replied to MILOBRI's topic in Emergency

    There is no one thing I do since my relationship with each patient and family member is different. I think it is more an attitude that I hope to convey. I try to promote mutual respect, let the...

  8. Snowed in ER's, what do you guys do?

    Footballnut replied to Adenosine6's topic in Emergency

    I have never stayed at work but I have stayed at home. That doesn't last too long though because the administrators find another way to get you to work if your car can't make it for some reason....

  9. Being an ER Nurse, is it worth it?

    Footballnut replied to Levitas's topic in Emergency

    I agree with Esme, nothing is lost by applying and interviewing. Go in with your good questions and find out what you want to know about working there. Especially check on what the ED will do to...

  10. NS ED Preceptorship

    Footballnut replied to sjbrk's topic in Emergency

    I would recommend Sheehy's Emergency Nursing but it is a chunk of change. I did a quick search and found it in our local health science university's library at no fee to health providers. I would...

  11. Starting an ER job with no orientation?

    Footballnut replied to LostnNakedNursing's topic in Emergency

    "The nursing director did say this was a stepping stone job and that they hire new grads so they can get experience. He wasn't expecting me to stay for more then two years." I have had the feeling...

  12. And they keep rolling in...

    Footballnut replied to cricket67's topic in Emergency

    We don't keep patients in our hallways since a state inspection stopped us years ago. Our department has worked extensively on finding ways to address the needs of patients for which we do not have...

  13. A med-surg RN learning the ED way

    Footballnut replied to APRNReneeJ's topic in Emergency

    Good job asking for a time out. Next time feel free to just go ahead and do it even if the same doctor is there. He/she knows it's the thing to do and besides you aren't handing him/her any drugs or...

  14. Being a Patient Where you Work

    Footballnut replied to ChristineN's topic in Emergency

    Yes once and yes more than once. The staff were great. If my family or I needed care there again I would not hesitate. I have several choices for EDs in the area where I work. I hang out there...

  15. How Hard is it to Start in the ER?

    Footballnut replied to madisenclaire's topic in Emergency

    We have residency programs for new grads in our ED and they are very competitive, but not impossible, to get into. So, yes you can get into an ED as a new grad. We have had some great new grads over...

  16. Drug Seeker Stories

    Footballnut replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    Gotta keep in mind these people are feeling pretty proud of themselves for figuring out a way to score and giving us bad info so they never have to pay the bill. They know the mandates that we have...

  17. Starting an ER job with no orientation?

    Footballnut replied to LostnNakedNursing's topic in Emergency

    I still remember a time 6 months out of nursing school when I took a job as a night supervisor in a medium sized (over 100 beds) rural hospital. It was a busy place. I had not applied specifically...

  18. Starting an ER job with no orientation?

    Footballnut replied to LostnNakedNursing's topic in Emergency

    You are right WAheartnurse. It is foolhardy to assume that staff are able to function with no orientation. But the offer is there. I am still trying to put my head around who would make that kind...

  19. Starting an ER job with no orientation?

    Footballnut replied to LostnNakedNursing's topic in Emergency

    The biggest question is - do you want to be an Emergency nurse? It is a commitment and a steep learning curve, especially for a new grad. If you want to be an ED nurse, you can most likely do this...

  20. Hate being an RN

    Footballnut replied to MILOBRI's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It sounds like no fun, sorry to hear you are having such a hard time. One thing you can do is lay out every one of your options. Think of anything, even the silly ones, and write them all down....

  21. Feed me, Seymour! When patients want forbidden food...

    Footballnut replied to TrevyRN's topic in Emergency

    When they say they haven't had anything to eat all day I get real excited and tell them that it's great. They have done exactly the right thing and now we can proceed without having to worry that...

  22. Charcoal/NG tubes

    Footballnut replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    If I am using an NG tube I generally thin it a little with some water. The downside of doing that is that some of your pts cannot tolerate much extra volume and they will let you see the charcoal...

  23. How long was your orientation

    Footballnut replied to porkey2's topic in Emergency

    Tarotale, I had not read your last comment before posting. Thanks for your honesty. If you decide to leave nursing, all the best to you. Some of my classmates left nursing years ago. Just...

  24. How long was your orientation

    Footballnut replied to porkey2's topic in Emergency

    Tarotale, I also have a strong reaction to your comments. I can't imagine lying helpless in my own filth and having a highly educated "nurse" walk away from me. We are devoted to service and the...

  25. How long did it take you to master inserting an IV?

    Footballnut replied to RunawayN's topic in Emergency

    Kudos to you for finding ways to improve this skill. If it helps, everyone has a difficult start from time to time. I can go for months without having to poke anyone twice and then run into that...