EmergencyNrse

EmergencyNrse

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  1. They canceled the contact after we're here!

    EmergencyNrse replied to poolela's topic in Travel

    Kaiser does this sort of thing all the time. I won't travel with them for this very reason. A contract is a two-way street. You commit for a certain period to augment their staffing and they commit to...

  2. I don't like floor nursing...

    EmergencyNrse replied to KalipsoRed's topic in General Nursing

    I don't like floor nursing

  3. What to you like about being a nurse?

    EmergencyNrse replied to 2RNornot2RN's topic in General Nursing

    I like the free

  4. ED practicum

    EmergencyNrse replied to nursing.mypassion's topic in Emergency

    You only really need the gray matter between your ears. But... Get up early. Eat a good breakfast. Coffee optional. Pack a lunch (you don't want to waste time getting it from the cafeteria should you...

  5. Georgia Regional Hospital of ATL

    EmergencyNrse replied to Lillylyle's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Like any State Institution for Mental Health... Overworked, underfunded, and overwhelmed by sheer numbers needing help. God love you for doing it. Good luck... (By the way, NW Georgia Regional just...

  6. I'm becoming discouraged about becoming a nurse :/ How will I get a job?

    EmergencyNrse replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in General Nursing

    My God man, buck-up! Nothing worthwhile comes easy. You DO have to put some work and effort into it? Amazing how other people seem to study, graduate, and get jobs. You have to actually WORK for it....

  7. Pot Smoking and Nursing

    EmergencyNrse replied to MrsNurseCA's topic in General Nursing

  8. Any runners out there who work 3 12's???

    EmergencyNrse replied to roma4204's topic in General Nursing

    I just finished 8 straight 12's in a very busy ER. What's the problem? Work hard, play hard. I have a week off... I use to wear a pedometer. Each day I averaged 5-6 miles. Consider it

  9. Why do nurses feel the need to put RN on their license plates?

    EmergencyNrse replied to 3dayRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Never had a "vanity" tag on my car but as nursing is one of the most respected occupations in the world then I don't see the big deal. I'm proud to be an RN I just show it in a different

  10. Tylenol overdose and the public's ignorance.

    EmergencyNrse replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I don't believe ignorance should be legislated. Rx only??? Um, no. I agree there is a big part of the population that is either too stupid or lazy to find out what they're taking but not every...

  11. Lpn Or Rn?

    EmergencyNrse replied to bdlogo's topic in General Nursing

    You're asking for opinions so here is mine: Now I'm not bashing current LPN's but to go to school now for LPN is a waste of time and money. LPN role in health care is being downsized and is in...

  12. Sexy nurse image in Hooters ad

    EmergencyNrse replied to Jonathank's topic in General Nursing

    I'm craving chicken wings... Hooters! I could watch more commercials like that. (Maybe with a less trashy model/actress. Clearly they could do

  13. Fired because of Facebook???

    EmergencyNrse replied to hairtocare's topic in General Nursing

    Since when do you feel immune from your opinions, comments, or actions? Why do you feel that you are not responsible for impropriety? Listen, "Freedom of Speech" as defined by the US Constitution...

  14. Discuss current trends in health care

    EmergencyNrse replied to ifeoma2000's topic in General Students

    Current trends in healthcare? I'm not citing any journal articles. Like Pepper said "Do your own homework". Here is my answer though: Nursing is not billable as an expense therefore you are nothing...

  15. New to Emergency

    EmergencyNrse replied to Michelle123's topic in Emergency

    Continue to focus on assessments. Add in some critical thinking and some time management and you'll be okay. I see many new grads focusing on appliances and other invasive procedures but it will come...

  16. What is the nurses priority in a trauma (new to ER)

    EmergencyNrse replied to Shell5's topic in Emergency

    Why not try some straight talk here instead of going through the alphabet? Textbook? yea, Helpful? NO. Hell, you can Google that. Try and give some insight that might reduce anxiety about trauma. The...

  17. temporary california license

    EmergencyNrse replied to chingkay08's topic in California Nursing

    Yea, they don't do the walk-thru any more. Had a few people that had bad background checks come back after they were already licensed and working. (Oooops!) Kinda sucks though. I got mine in 2 1/2...

  18. What is the nurses priority in a trauma (new to ER)

    EmergencyNrse replied to Shell5's topic in Emergency

    1) Keep 'em breathing. 2) Find the things that will make them stop breathing. 3) Ship them off to the people that will fix whatever will stop their breathing. We don't "fix" in the ER. A good trauma...

  19. Emergency nursing help

    EmergencyNrse replied to FUTURE_ER_RN's topic in Emergency

    The ENA is not your friend. It has been converted to a political organization that panders to the Joint Commission and only wants your money. They sold us out long

  20. Confused...should I become an LPN first?

    EmergencyNrse replied to terra105's topic in LPN to RN

    If you want to be an RN go and get your RN. LPN's aren't being utilized in any capacity that will help your position anymore. No significant experience. No greater skill. It is a waste of time. Bite...

  21. Staffing and Nursing Fatigue

    EmergencyNrse replied to TheMrsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have no credible research. The only source here is my own observation. Know that admin authorizes only so many FTE's. When the census spikes we are run ragged because there is nothing to draw from....

  22. Why is a condom cath also called a Texas Cath?

    EmergencyNrse replied to lcapNICU_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Called a "Texas Hat" not cath. That's old-school 80's early 90's It was a "hat" for post-op urine collection where a indwelling was not necessary. The pt. would void into the "hat" (condom cath)and...

  23. Change...good or bad?

    EmergencyNrse replied to Kareylea's topic in General Nursing

    Changes for the good? Can't come up with any. Bad- Government intervention, Medicaid/Medicare, Joint Commission, loss of autonomy, loss of critical thinking, lower standards, less respect, medical...

  24. Is honesty the best policy in this scenerio?

    EmergencyNrse replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    You should stay focused on the present. You traveled and gained experience not available in remaining with a single location/hospital. You did this, this and this. (blah-blah-blah) It is none of their...

  25. Someone can explain my doubt?

    EmergencyNrse replied to HMartinho's topic in General Nursing

    When in the hospital or not in the hospital it all comes down to resources available. Doctor, Intern, R/T, ... While in the ER there have been scant few opportunities for any defib or intubations I...