srobb11 replied to FORTHELOVEOF!!!!'s topic in Emergency
As a new grad in the ER getting to the end of orientation, I'll tell you it's hard. Time management is my biggest obstacle at this point, which I know will come with time. Everyone keeps telling me...
Here's my personal experience...my appendix ruptured about 4 years ago and I wasn't taken to the OR initially. I spent 7 days in the hospital with intense antibiotic treatment, a drain was inserted...
Since there is already a team in place in the ER fully capable of handling a code 24/7, it seems extremely counterproductive to have a Code Blue Team respond to the ER. Also, it takes away care from...
srobb11 replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Emergency
Isn't that the truth. It never ceases to amaze me just how special they can be. We were coding a patient the other day and we had a frequent flyer in a room near the nurses' station. I ran to the...
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I graduated this past December with an ADN and got a job in the unit I was already working in as a tech. I highly recommend students try to get a job while still in school if
Thanks again for all your input and advice. I ended up going with the 3p-3a shift. My preceptor works days so it looks like it will be a while before I will actually work that
I couldn't agree more. The best way to land a job as a new grad is to work as a tech/nurse extern/PCT during school, even if it's only during your last semester. That's how I got my job in the
I've only worked days in the ER (as a tech), so I can't really compare, but one of the things I love is that the time seems to fly by, as you mentioned. I actually find myself thinking "wow, it's time...