MAGIK GIRL replied to jentenrn's topic in Emergency
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeverything! we are different nurses that have to do critical care plus ob, plus med surg, plus or, plus peds, plus icu and ccu. don't forget urgent care and fast trac er. this...
MAGIK GIRL replied to jentenrn's topic in Emergency
The matter is not up for debate. Nowhere did I state that our differential policy should be followed by all institutions. To the contrary I specifically pointed out that I was speaking strictly about...
MAGIK GIRL replied to jentenrn's topic in Emergency
i think we deserve extra pay and a combat bonus! it irks me that er nursing is not put into the critical care category. how many time has your icu unit been "capped due to staffing" (like the er can...
MAGIK GIRL replied to Granted Fal's topic in Psychiatric
i agree. especially when the nurse is new. there are many types of nurses in all diciplines of nursing. culture may have nothing to do with the fact that each person wants a different slice of the...
MAGIK GIRL replied to vikvik1978's topic in Emergency
hey! i am ambivilent (sorry, can't spell) about the whole verbal order thing. if you have a doc you can trust to sign the order or put it into the computer (some hospitals are completely computer and...
MAGIK GIRL replied to elizabells's topic in Emergency
don't take it personal, but he was making fun of you. don't start your career out this way, lighten up. in about 10 years you may find yourself doing the same. good luck, keep the faith. life is...
MAGIK GIRL replied to MAGIK GIRL's topic in Emergency
i would like docs that respect everyone, er docs, surgeons and private attendings. i would also love percocet and work notes added to the vending machines. i would also like to be able to film the...
MAGIK GIRL replied to BSNgrad2004's topic in Emergency
just be yourself, act like a kid when you need to and FORGET all of the big words you have learned in school. the kid won't understand and the parents feel stupid and intimidated. when they feel...
i am not sure how i feel about that policy. what if it is that is the only line you can get at the time on the patient? are you required to change the line directly upon admission to the er? or can...
MAGIK GIRL replied to night fox's topic in Emergency
sometimes i have that smooth tongue. but sometimes i just hold the door. i have done this job for a long time. i am so sick of the childish behavior from those special folks. i will not put my...
MAGIK GIRL replied to AngelSpirit's topic in Emergency
oooohw. that happened to me once. i hate bugs and spiders are right near the top. i too accidently on purpose stepped on a spider that i did not know was pregnent.
MAGIK GIRL replied to Carotid's topic in Emergency
i agree with sarah. we all have to work together in this ever busy busy world. patients are coming in sicker and sicker. there is no "i" in team anyway. besides, we are curious by nature, just be...