T14WFLY

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  1. Going from ER to ICU

    T14WFLY posted a topic in Critical Care

    I just made the switch from ER to ICU. Anyone have any tips, words of advice or warnings to run away screaming

  2. MEAN GIRLS (or GUYS)

    T14WFLY replied to T14WFLY's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for sharing. I know people like this too! I always go out of my way to make sure my rooms are stocked and my patients are clean and well taken care of, but it never fails that I follow the...

  3. MEAN GIRLS (or GUYS)

    T14WFLY posted a topic in Emergency

    JUST FOR FUN!!!! I just watched the movie MEAN GIRLS and it reminded me of some of my co-workers. Does anyone have any MEAN GIRLS (or Guys) stories to tell about your workplace??????? And just when...

  4. How to stand out

    T14WFLY replied to T14WFLY's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Thanks for all the tips! I got

  5. How to stand out

    T14WFLY posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    What makes you stand out during that intense flight nursing interview from all of the other Type A, over-achieving adrenaline junkies? I've got all of the requirements, but how do I shine apart from...

  6. Job Stress: Floor vs ED

    T14WFLY replied to BellaRN2010's topic in Emergency

    ER can be stressful because you never know what you're going to get. You take care of multiple patients throughout the day ranging from minor to critical. One minute you can be bored bandaging up...

  7. How to stand out

    T14WFLY replied to T14WFLY's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I appreciate your advice. You had some great tips. Now to conquer those behavior based interview questions. There is no way to prepare for that.

  8. MEAN GIRLS (or GUYS)

    T14WFLY replied to T14WFLY's topic in Emergency

    There was a new guy who started a couple of months ago and the girl who precepted him would always say things like "oh God, he's here today", "He doesn't know anything" "Why do they always give me...

  9. MEAN GIRLS (or GUYS)

    T14WFLY replied to T14WFLY's topic in Emergency

    I'm just trying to get people to give examples of how we all go through it. I'm not celebrating it! If we can't brush them off or laugh about it then the Mean Girls win. No offense intended at all...

  10. How to stand out

    T14WFLY replied to T14WFLY's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Wow! 61 views and no reply. Ouch! A little advice would be appreciated from some of the experienced flight nurses/medics out

  11. First code situation...any suggestions?

    T14WFLY replied to wsuRN2009's topic in General Nursing

    She is a prime candidate for a pulmonary embolus. Sounds like you did everything right on your

  12. Going from ER to ICU

    T14WFLY replied to T14WFLY's topic in Critical Care

    "ICU nurses have a difficult time with the chaos of the ED and don't like that there is so much movement of the patient from one place to another, like wise there are the true adrenaline junkies of...

  13. New Grad in ICU struggling

    T14WFLY replied to MarcM86's topic in Critical Care

    I've been a nurse for 7 years (five in ER) and I just switched to ICU and they are giving me 8-12 weeks of orientation. I am also doing ECCO modules. It takes a seasoned nurse time to learn all of...

  14. Going from ER to ICU

    T14WFLY replied to T14WFLY's topic in Critical Care

    Thanks for your honesty. I can see what your saying. My first week I did a lot of standing and sitting. In the ER, I was on the move constantly. It's like going from ADHD world to OCD world. I'm...

  15. Going from ER to ICU

    T14WFLY replied to T14WFLY's topic in Critical Care

    Thanks for your

  16. CEN- Is is worth it?

    T14WFLY posted a topic in Emergency

    I want to get my CEN credentials, but I'm not sure about the best way to study. Is there a good online class or any recommendations on a good seminar to go

  17. CEN- Is is worth it?

    T14WFLY replied to T14WFLY's topic in Emergency

    I may go for CCRN. Probably not for another year or so

  18. CEN- Is is worth it?

    T14WFLY replied to T14WFLY's topic in Emergency

    Not as bad as I expected it to be. I scored an 83%. Only a 73% is needed to pass. I went to a review class offered through the network I work at and did a lot of practice tests. I listened to the...

  19. CEN- Is is worth it?

    T14WFLY replied to T14WFLY's topic in Emergency

    Thanks everyone. I finally buckled down and took it and I

  20. You might be a trauma nurse if...............

    T14WFLY posted a topic in Emergency

    You might be a trauma nurse if? Fill in the blank. This should be fun and interesting to see what comes

  21. You might be a trauma nurse if...............

    T14WFLY replied to T14WFLY's topic in Emergency

    These are great guys!!! Thanks for your

  22. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    T14WFLY replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    -Constipated girl demanding that we remove the fecal contents and numb her rectum so it don't hurt when she poops -hang nail -baby crying and wouldn't stop- turns out his shoes were too tight. Once...