EmergencyNrse

EmergencyNrse

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  1. ER Nurses- How do you feel about ED volunteers?

    EmergencyNrse replied to VagusX's topic in Emergency

    I love 'em. They really help out a

  2. someone put soap in my drink!!

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

    Someone I know did the Exlax-thing made up some in some food. The target was the culprit eating everyone's lunches in the employee refrigerator. Well, it worked of course. The idiot stealing food got...

  3. Tips for a good shift!

    EmergencyNrse replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a bunch of women. Been doing it for a while. NOTHING works like bringing

  4. Why do nurses chart in 3rd person?

    EmergencyNrse replied to Cobweb's topic in General Nursing

    All your charting is for the Lawyers. It's proven, no one reads the chart but

  5. Help I think the charge nurse wants me out

    EmergencyNrse replied to AJ1980's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love you newbies. Going to change the world are we??? Bullying? Maybe. Attitude problem?... probably. There are about 5% of all of nurses that don't play well with others. They exist in ALL...

  6. Help I think the charge nurse wants me out

    EmergencyNrse replied to AJ1980's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    She do this with everyone? If not you probably need to look at yourself in the mirror. It's never your fault, huh? I'm sayin'...You're doing something

  7. Dilemma about reporting some no-no's

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

    Well, I see your dilemma but why do you feel doing what's right will reflect negatively on you? If someone is doing something improperly right in front of your eyes you feel you can't say anything? I...

  8. how important is GPA?

    EmergencyNrse replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    85% = RN ...never been paid because of my test-taking skills. Never hired anyone because of GPA. Hope this

  9. question for nurses with licenses in more than 1 state

    EmergencyNrse replied to deelpn85's topic in General Nursing

    If you're going to travel keep up your licenses. If not let it go. You can renew at a later date and time. I have had an Oregon license for 5 years and have never worked in the state. They're...

  10. Good OB books to read.....

    EmergencyNrse replied to FavoRED2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I learned from Hustler and

  11. American Red Cross and Hipaa

    EmergencyNrse replied to NurseBatzy's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Send the request up... If the patient can't authorize you giving information then pass the call off to a supervisor. I don't give out ANY information

  12. Nursing is not easy money, no gain no pain

    EmergencyNrse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Just to chime in here it's a little about perspective... I meet people all the time that are very thankful for their station after nursing school. They're making significantly more money than they or...

  13. For all the nurses on this site!

    EmergencyNrse replied to katielam616's topic in General Nursing

    Yea, but the money doesn't suck

  14. A good answer to those who ask our salary

    EmergencyNrse replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    More than

  15. Discharged at the point of death.

    EmergencyNrse replied to DixieRedHead's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey! Guess what? People die. What about death with dignity? A hospital isn't necessarily a place to go to die. Give some palliative care and let them just sail on out. Quit sending people to the ER...

  16. What Committees are you on?

    EmergencyNrse replied to Pia Mater's topic in General Nursing

    Don't do it because you feel it might look good on a resume. You need to do it because you WANT to do it. I don't think it matters to a future employer really. Ultimately you're dedicating extra time...

  17. Do I have a sign over my head?

    EmergencyNrse replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Emergency

    Cool... For me it's been chest tubes. I haven't had but 1 all year and have had 4 this week. ***** Blown through all our "par" levels in the stock room. Hope we don't have another this weekend. We...

  18. What's the difference between and RN and an LPN

    EmergencyNrse replied to Nolander's topic in Nursing Career

    RN's get the keys to the executive lounge. LPN/LVN's don't. Free coffee and

  19. Extremely Offensive ER experience

    EmergencyNrse replied to NickB's topic in Emergency

    ...and yet you're still alive. Sounds like a good visit to

  20. Forced canceling/calling off question!

    EmergencyNrse replied to ICU_RN2's topic in General Nursing

    I have a BIG problem with this and it's one reason I'm employed as a traveler anymore. (They don't send ME home unless they are locking up the building after EVERYONE else is gone. My hours are...

  21. Feeling alone & depressed today

    EmergencyNrse replied to rnbsnmsn's topic in General Nursing

    There's always "Occupy Wall Street". They're pretty miserable

  22. Failed Pre-Employment Drug Screen

    EmergencyNrse replied to canursestudent's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have 20/20 vision and don't b!ooooch and moan about not being a pilot. If you were applying to a Police program I would feel the same way... You smoke weed... you're disqualified. What, Make...

  23. CRNA army or no?

    EmergencyNrse replied to bmp1260's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I mean c'mon... You really buy into the hype? The MINIMUM requirement will be the initial training, the annual training and the 1 weekend a month. You'll be commissioned and be required to buy all...

  24. I need more money.

    EmergencyNrse replied to rn2bsn's topic in General Nursing

    Although I believe nurses should be paid the most money for each and every hour you give them I caution you as to how to proceed. You should be VERY specific as to the reasons why you feel you deserve...

  25. is this a safety issue?

    EmergencyNrse replied to Ms.RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Careful, you're using critical decision making skills. There is NO WAY this can be an error because the pharmacy is in control here. You can't possibly be responsible because you're just a nurse and...