EmergencyNrse

EmergencyNrse

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  1. Don't know what to do. I just CAN'T. TAKE. THIS. ANYMORE...........

    EmergencyNrse replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, lots of responses in the 12-hrs I was @ work. For those of you that think I was rude and compassionate, mean spirited so be it. So much for brutal honesty. I pull no punches! You air out your...

  2. California Hospitals are not forward thinking!

    EmergencyNrse replied to RN, PHN's topic in General Nursing

    Kick-backs? Yea right. Because there is soooo much disposable income in healthcare for that. NOT! Such an immature statement from someone with absolutely no clue... No, the problem is that NEW GRADS...

  3. if you ever leave nursing

    EmergencyNrse replied to funmom's topic in General Nursing

    Farmer! When China stops buying up American debt and the greenback is finally proven worthless, when we go through the economic collapse that is inevitable, and when a loaf of bread is $100.00 I want...

  4. Don't know what to do. I just CAN'T. TAKE. THIS. ANYMORE...........

    EmergencyNrse replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, sounds like there are a bunch of jobs out there... I see jobs all around me in San Diego as well. Must be you. No Jobs in Cali? Why are they paying travelers like me to come out here and play...

  5. Anyone work for American Mobile?

    EmergencyNrse replied to danroRN's topic in Travel

    +1 Don't get me wrong. I'm done with them too unless they give me a really EXCELLENT contract next time. They're hurting in a major way and they think they can skim their travelers. My point: They...

  6. Disrespected by a fellow nurse

    EmergencyNrse replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    You are describing a situation and problem that has been going on for ages.:chuckle Disrespect? Whatever dude. You're not going to get along with everyone you work with....ever. I see your point with...

  7. Anyone work for American Mobile?

    EmergencyNrse replied to danroRN's topic in Travel

    This is an old thread started back in 2006. Seems to keep being resurrected. Probably a good thing to talk about AMN though. They are in trouble. ndnomsed, I have to say that you should look at all...

  8. HIPAA And My Rights As An Employee

    EmergencyNrse replied to jprn7171's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I am NOT a lawyer... But, They have taken advantage of their position in healthcare and violated your rights. Grey area here if you had an infectious process that would possibly cause harm to...

  9. What does surgry nurse do!!!

    EmergencyNrse replied to esthomprn's topic in General Nursing

    Count sponges... Come th the ER. We have fun. The Emergency Room is where you want to

  10. Your worst travel assignment?

    EmergencyNrse replied to MissAnthrope's topic in Travel

    Oh, and I have yet to have a bad assignment. I thank a network of friends and other travelers that tell me which ones are nice and which to avoid. Like.... Long Beach ER in L.A. Networking! That's...

  11. Your worst travel assignment?

    EmergencyNrse replied to MissAnthrope's topic in Travel

    Sued! To what extent are they going to sue you? They are in breech of contract and are strong-arming you, intimidating you into staying in a bad situation? They need to fix it or you walk. ASAP! There...

  12. How is your ED preparing for H1N1?

    EmergencyNrse replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    Masks, Tissues, and lotsa hand sanitizer. Ready to

  13. Tough Enough?

    EmergencyNrse replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in Emergency

    Better pick another field. Death & Dying is a part of this dicipline. You cannot and will not save them all. During your preparation in your nursing studies please pay attention when they discuss...

  14. If an ER patient is Not Sick, are we still supposed to treat?

    EmergencyNrse replied to ernoc333's topic in Emergency

    I LOVE the ER's I have worked where they have established a "medical screening exam". That's all you are truly entitled to under EMTALA. There are SOME complaints identified as exclusions but the...

  15. Best thing about being a nurse?

    EmergencyNrse replied to Lindsay2228's topic in General Nursing

    Where YOU work maybe...For me it's the free

  16. Travel nursing -- is it dead?

    EmergencyNrse replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Travel

    Travel Nursing Dead? Nope, it's alive and well. Some of the wages are down a little. Benefits maybe but it's still awesome to travel. Enjoying sunny San Diego while my home in Atlanta is flooded. It's...

  17. Slap in the face

    EmergencyNrse replied to whodunit's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, you can get past it. When is the last time an employer checked your GPA? No one looks to your "permanent record" in considering hiring you for a position in nursing. There's no such thing! Your...

  18. Is it ok to call CNA's nurses?

    EmergencyNrse replied to jean36's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever So many sensitivities here on the forum... I see confusion all the time in identifying specific personnel in the healthcare team. Sometimes this can be a problem in some emergencies....

  19. School length

    EmergencyNrse replied to play4life8's topic in General Nursing

    The decision is yours to make but it needs to be for the right reasons. Do you want to stay in patient care or go on to administrative practice? Manager, Department Head? Stepping stone to NP or NA?...

  20. Help me please!

    EmergencyNrse replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    You should look to your nurse manager for the answers to your questions. He/She should be aware of institutional policy about your duties & responsibilities. Get a copy if possible. Next, you...

  21. Call me crazy! Anyone know where I can work for free / volunteer / learn?

    EmergencyNrse replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Volunteer? Work for Free? That's nuts unless you're a missionary going overseas... If you're just looking to gain some experience to get a decent job try registry work. There are many temp...

  22. What would you do?

    EmergencyNrse replied to shoegalRN's topic in Emergency

    Make a statement. Keep it objective. Refrain from opinion. Be honest...oh, and grow a pair. You have been placed in a bad spot because you don't work in that environment and don't know the whole...

  23. Gossiping amongst nurses

    EmergencyNrse replied to QTpie86's topic in General Nursing

    Gossip? Wherever you go. Whatever you do. The names & faces will change some but the stories are ALWAYS the same. Better get use to it. Oh

  24. Iv help pleeeeeasssssee!!!!

    EmergencyNrse replied to SDA3694's topic in General Nursing

    You're talking about simple venipuncture. Whether you are drawing blood or cannulating a vein the mechanics are the same. I would suggest hanging out in the lab and just draw blood for a day or two....