johnnrachel

johnnrachel

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  1. Joke..You know you are truly an ER nurse if...

    johnnrachel replied to HanaRN's topic in Emergency

    QUOTE: "What happened to you? Your feelings towards the ER nurses and techs are quite negative. Couching it in humor is troubling because this post has real teeth and fits in with all the countless...

  2. ER Pet Peeves

    johnnrachel replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

    Not sure if this one was mentioned, but my biggest pet peeve is when family comes in with the patient and your asking them all your assessment questions: How do you rate your pain, When was your last...

  3. Pet Un-Peeves, or what I like about Emergency Nursing

    johnnrachel replied to ERbunny's topic in Emergency

    Oh yes, we still do it, I think I bought my lunch with my

  4. Disadvantages of 2nd shift?

    johnnrachel replied to Sarah Bellum's topic in General Nursing

    I have three school age children and I work 2nd shift and would not have it any other way!!!!!! Of course I only work 3 days a week!!! Part time it is great!!!!!! I dont worry when the kids get...

  5. 18 gauge insertion

    johnnrachel replied to Murse7's topic in Emergency

    I completely agree!!!!!!!!! I try to go after each stick with the attitude... I WILL GET THIS STICK!!!!!!!!!! When I feel pressure from family watching or a constantly complaining patient I most...

  6. Your One Best Piece Of Advice Please.

    johnnrachel replied to whitman's topic in Emergency

    This pretty much sums it all up. The best advice a very experienced charge nurse gave me on my last day prior to going to my true love

  7. ER Waiting Times

    johnnrachel replied to pmose01's topic in Emergency

    The news media needs to focus on telling people when they SHOULD run to the ER and when immediate care centers are more appropriate instead of focusing on scaring everyone on how BAD this flu season...

  8. What is your day like?

    johnnrachel replied to FuturoEnfermera's topic in Emergency

    I can just say my two cents worth...... As a student you do NOT have the same responsibilities as a registered nurse, you are not talking to 50 doctors, dealing with ALL the families, critically...

  9. Attn: Chicago-area ER Nurses - questions for you...

    johnnrachel replied to alkaleidi's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I currently work in the ER at Palos Community, I know several friends who work or worked at St Joes in Joliet and Silver Cross in Joliet, the new hospital in Bolingbrook just opened their doors in...

  10. Is this all there is?

    johnnrachel replied to nurseby07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just my two cents,..... I was in the same rut:innerconf:omy::wtosts: Hated every minute. A year ago switched to ER and

  11. Am I too old to be new in the ER?

    johnnrachel replied to joy09's topic in Emergency

    I have been a nurse for a little over 2 years I started in the ER almost 1 year ago, I will celebrate my 41st birthday this summer!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love, love the fast pace and all the excitement....

  12. Any Moraine Valley People Out There?

    johnnrachel replied to lpn4themoment's topic in Illinois Nursing

    It looks like your a nursing student...... just want to say good luck with WHATEVER program you choose..... ADN,

  13. Any Moraine Valley People Out There?

    johnnrachel replied to lpn4themoment's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I graduated from moraine valley 2 yrs ago, I feel that I could not have gotten a better education anywhere, and graduates from other schools needed longer orientation than graduates from our program....

  14. I am so frustrated..........vent!!!

    johnnrachel replied to Hagabel's topic in Emergency

  15. Dealing with The Yellers

    johnnrachel replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    After checking abc's and addressing needs, I calmly explain to them that they are scaring the children and frankly they are scaring me by yelling so much!!!!!!!! I tell them calmly and usually this...

  16. Best Plus Sized Scrubs?

    johnnrachel replied to NurseBlueBear's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear the unisex from life uniform, if anyone has any other ideas I would luv to know as

  17. ER vs ICU

    johnnrachel replied to CSHRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I am an ER nurse and I know this discussion can get to be an ugly discussion on ER vs ICU. I can just say this little advice, I personally would make a terrible ICU nurse, but I think I rock ER....

  18. Med/Surg nurse to ED - what to expect?

    johnnrachel replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    10 months ago I transitioned from Telemetry to ER. I can tel you to expect mostly utter insanity most of the time... You will quickly adjust to any situation and just take things as they happen,...

  19. Working five 12hr shifts a week

    johnnrachel replied to aggieamy5's topic in General Nursing

    Just a thought to let you know it is not uncommon for prn or per diem staff to be called off, they are the first floated and the first called off. Just thought I would let you know you would need to...

  20. Working five 12hr shifts a week

    johnnrachel replied to aggieamy5's topic in General Nursing

    Okay may I say politely. Why dont you work 60 hours a week for the next year on your feet ALL 60 hours, mentally draining yourself for 60 hours a week and then see how you feel???? If you are both...

  21. Working five 12hr shifts a week

    johnnrachel replied to aggieamy5's topic in General Nursing

    VERY WELL

  22. Working five 12hr shifts a week

    johnnrachel replied to aggieamy5's topic in General Nursing

    It is very obvious that you want to stay home and burn your husband out, if you notice, all of the people who disagree (which you seem not to like) are nurses who work 12 hours shifts. I give you...

  23. Kaplan, yay or nay?!?!

    johnnrachel replied to GrnHonu99's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Dont waste your money on the kaplan review, go to the book store and use the kaplan book while you drink coffee. I paid way too much for the course and I firmly believe you can self study. Good...

  24. How long does it take to feel comfortable being a REAL nurse????

    johnnrachel posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been orientating for 6 weeks now, as of tommorrow I start my 12 hour shifts (what I was hired for) and will continue to orient for 6 more weeks. How long till I feel like I can really do this....

  25. Dreading work, feeling like a fake

    johnnrachel replied to bjroberts's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just have to thank you all for such great threads. I am 8 weeks into my orientation and panicking because in 4 short weeks I will be on my own. Reading your posts just makes me feel better and I...