EmergencyNrse

EmergencyNrse

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  1. Would love some advice......

    EmergencyNrse replied to Punkygrl's topic in General Nursing

    You asked for advice so here it is... Go back to school. You have to dedicate yourself. Nothing worthwhile in life comes easy. You have to work at it. Not going to do it without putting out some...

  2. Retired nurse having to return to work

    EmergencyNrse replied to paddlelady's topic in General Nursing

    1st of all... Welcome Back! Phone triage sounds like a good suggestion. Case management is pretty low-key. Do you need to be in a hospital setting? I would stay away from the floor. Med/Surg, Tele,...

  3. Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    EmergencyNrse replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Why do we think we're so cool? We just are and your opinion is

  4. Do you think younger generations have a sense of entitlement?

    EmergencyNrse replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    To the original question... Not yea but Hell

  5. What is your opinion on adding more Spanish-friendly tools to the ER?

    EmergencyNrse replied to angiebelle's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see that as cut and dry here. Why Spanish? How about French, Italian and German? Hell, why not an entire tractor trailer full of paperwork for all languages??? Don't ya' think it could get a...

  6. which nursing (RN) specialty has the most autonomous practice

    EmergencyNrse replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    Transport Nursing! -Fixed-wing, Rotary-Wing or Ground Transport Really raises the bar when it comes to autonomy and competency. Protocols are well established. A doctor is almost NEVER along. The...

  7. Pre-spiking IVF

    EmergencyNrse replied to StarfishCC's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on what you're doing with the IV fluids why are you so worried? You have seen too many movies if you think there are people sneaking around in the corners injecting poisons in your IV fluids...

  8. Increasing ER visits because of no insurance!

    EmergencyNrse replied to Josh Brewer's topic in General Nursing

    Hospital I work at has 34% of our ER patients that do not pay. What other business can absorb that kind of loss and function? I applaud many of the programs that allow for "a medical screening exam"....

  9. Who is a professional nurse?

    EmergencyNrse replied to jmqphd's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely LOVE the nurses in white. Skirts... the stockings... the hat. (Hot!) Might be a fetish-thing though.:heartbeat It would be good for those of you seeking your MRS degree. It does get you...

  10. Will I ever keep up the pace???

    EmergencyNrse replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in Emergency

    Welcome to emergency medicine. I think most people have touched on it but I think you might be a little behind the curve. Perhaps you're trying to elaborate too much on charting. It's not a care plan....

  11. Disruptive co-worker

    EmergencyNrse replied to nativenurse74's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like burnout to me. Agreed, don't let her bring you down. Ultimately it's poison in the workplace. Usually ends up souring everyone else around her. I hope things get better but it sounds like...

  12. Nurse not passing meds...should I report to BON?

    EmergencyNrse replied to Mudder's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would pull her off the floor. I would send her home and have staffing fill her position until both of you could meet with the DON. Neglect is only part of it. I would say Gross dereliction of...

  13. Does volunteering at a hospital REALLY increase your odds of being hired there later?

    EmergencyNrse replied to magichospital's topic in General Nursing

    Old saying "It's not what you know it's who you know". Networking, networking, networking... Department managers, charge nurses, whoever is doing the hiring. Get your foot in the door. Let them know...

  14. should I call or wait

    EmergencyNrse replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    E-mail??? Try an actual thank you card. Something tangible... something that doesn't get lost in cyber-space. Much better to have something physical they have to look at. Harder to get rid of than a...

  15. My health is suffering..vent I guess...

    EmergencyNrse replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing pays well sometimes but I can tell you it's not all about the money. Stress, long hours, hard work, poor diet and sleep patterns. It will get you if you let it. Try Starbucks. Everyone is...

  16. How do you prioritize and manage your time?

    EmergencyNrse replied to Jewl's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't "do" anything anymore. All my time is spent filling out forms. Joint commission forms, national safety goal forms, hospital forms, customer survey forms, sepsis screen, stroke screen,...

  17. Would EMT B help me land an er tech job?

    EmergencyNrse replied to soxgirl2008's topic in Emergency

    OOps-y! My Bad... That's my A.D.D. and inattention to detail. Professional hazzard. ...can you find it in your heart to forgive me? (Oh, and good luck with the

  18. What do you consider to be nursing's biggest setback?

    EmergencyNrse replied to almost30's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nurse "mills" that have popped up over the past few years to help with the nursing shortage. They're turning out ill-prepared, under-educated, and clueless "nurses" that have no idea about the work...

  19. Would EMT B help me land an er tech job?

    EmergencyNrse replied to soxgirl2008's topic in Emergency

    Help? In many of the ER's I've been to EMT is required to even apply. It's a good course but it's about pre-hospital. If nursing is your goal and you're not going to be out doing ambulance work try a...

  20. Bereavement

    EmergencyNrse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    Sorry for your loss. The quick and dirty answer: No bereavement pay. No sick time, No maternity/paternity pay. No vacation...You're a traveler. That's all you're paid for. Time worked. If you want...

  21. 1st traveling offer! I think it SUCKS! your thoughts?

    EmergencyNrse replied to WendyBensonRN's topic in Travel

    $1350 month housing stipend??? Should be per week. Might wanna check

  22. Thinking about Travel Nursing

    EmergencyNrse replied to rockymnthoney's topic in Travel

    Don't set yourself up for failure. You need to be extremely comfortable in your environment (tele, neuro, ER/ICU) before you travel. Hospitals that utilize travelers are usually in need of nurses with...

  23. Thoughts on this travel company???

    EmergencyNrse replied to ICUgeek's topic in Travel

    Be leery but don't be stupid. This industry is driven by word-of-mouth. It's all about the networking... I willingly share contract information with other travelers I meet. Discuss companies,...

  24. Renter's Insurance While Traveling

    EmergencyNrse replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    Renters insurance is a good enough plan. I was paying about 42.00/year. Covered clothing/linens, electronics, furniture. It's just for catastrophic events like fire. I ALWAYS go with an insurer that...

  25. Cross Country vs. American Mobile

    EmergencyNrse replied to jack4408's topic in Travel

    Wow, who resurrected this thread? Okay, I'll play... Sitting in Sacramento with an American Mobile traveler. We compared contracts. I'm making a full 8.00/hr MORE than he is... That's PER HOUR! Work...