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sandyfeet

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  1. Difficulty with coworkers

    sandyfeet replied to MiriamRn's topic in Emergency

    THIS. I am never one of those nurses who would say "that's a night shift problem!", I always try to wrap it up before the end of shift. But when you clear out rooms and the new ones are loaded in...

  2. precepting new grads in ER

    sandyfeet replied to kweaverRN's topic in Emergency

    From my experience as a new grad starting in the ER I have to agree with the previous posters. I like the suggestion about focusing on patient safety--with time she will get faster, her skills will...

  3. 8 months in ER; go back for BSN or MSN?

    sandyfeet posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been working in the ER for 8 months. I enjoy my job. My hospital is, for the most part, a great place to work at, and I am thankful for a job in this economy, period. I have received...

  4. 8 months in ER; go back for BSN or MSN?

    sandyfeet replied to sandyfeet's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm not sure if she literally meant one year, but I'm the type of person who has had this nagging in the back of my mind since the interview! I don't want her to corner me at the nurse's station one...

  5. question: can you chart on a pt. being rude?

    sandyfeet replied to aligar89's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the same way! Nurse SandyFeet, gettin' paid to swear.

  6. 8 months in ER; go back for BSN or MSN?

    sandyfeet replied to sandyfeet's topic in First Year After Licensure

    HouTx, you are more in my line of thinking but I posted because I wanted to make sure I wasn't crazy! I feel like I'm repeating myself if I get a BSN, but I don't want to jump into a program that I'm...

  7. What do you think? Honestly

    sandyfeet replied to LatinRN1's topic in Emergency

    My honest opinion is that I would welcome you in my ER. People will notice your size, and the good thing is that it will intimidate some of the patients (drunk, high, etc) into better behavior. From...

  8. Got into a car accident after working a night shift

    sandyfeet replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I worked nights while I was in nursing school and the only time I ever fell asleep at the wheel (for a few seconds, woke up when I felt the car shifting!) was when I called my mom to talk and I let...

  9. Is Nursing Really for me? I think I hate it...

    sandyfeet replied to Emily Star's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I agree with the other posters...you need to take care of you first. Please don't make any decisions right now. You need to talk to a professional. It's beyond what we can do in an online forum...

  10. How to start an IV

    sandyfeet replied to LisaRN1105's topic in General Nursing

    I always turn the lights up all the way in the room. Normally I wear a size medium glove but I use a small for IV starts because I can palpate easier. Then I place a folded sheet under the patient's...

  11. When a staff member comes in as a patient

    sandyfeet replied to NickiLaughs's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Wouldn't the BON find out about how they lost their driver's license? I haven't had to renew my license yet, but was told by others that in CA you have to report all traffic violations (speeding...

  12. Nurses calling out

    sandyfeet replied to WWTucker's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure if this is the case in all ER's, but in mine if someone calls out sick, we have to beg an ER nurse to come in on their day off or make do with less. I always thought that had something...

  13. Registration Typos

    sandyfeet replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    I'm a victim of the "text generation". Last week at work I saw a chief of "brb vomit" and all I could think of was "be right back vomit"! Which kind of made sense in it's own weird

  14. Return to trauma after husband's death

    sandyfeet replied to NURSESNUFFLES's topic in Emergency

    I'm sorry for your loss. I don't think anyone can determine for you when you are ready to go back to trauma nursing, but I do think 10 days is too soon. It would be nearly impossible for anyone to...

  15. New nurse and very depressed

    sandyfeet replied to Socrates12358's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new grad that is just hitting the 6 month mark. I realized recently that I was driving in to work without the usual ball of nerves in my stomach. I am eating a decent lunch, and even snacks...

  16. What are the nurse's rights regarding difficult family members?

    sandyfeet replied to Brekka's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm appalled at the lack of support you are receiving. It is NOT acceptable for a family member to treat a nurse that way. No where in your job description did it say you have to be a punching bag....

  17. My review log for NCLEX-RN exam.

    sandyfeet replied to missnoc360's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS onemorestep!!!! I always wondered what happened to you; I knew with all of your dedication and hard work you would make it through but I was just waiting for you to take the dang test!...

  18. Cooler weather and homeless "patients"

    sandyfeet replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Emergency

    I was going to reply the exact same thing. Info being passed through the

  19. Question on new grad preceptorship experience

    sandyfeet replied to gigglestarsRN's topic in Emergency

    I'm also a new grad in the ER, coming up on about 5 months in (including an 8 week orientation). My hospital had a progressive orientation, where towards the end you started taking 2 patients on your...

  20. Discouraged new grad in orientation hell.

    sandyfeet replied to nursything's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree that it is a positive sign that they are willing to extend orientation instead of telling you that you don't cut it. And when I was in orientation, my preceptor *purposely* sought out...

  21. Happy ER nurse week!

    sandyfeet replied to Crux1024's topic in Emergency

    We had a big chocolate cake! It was a nice pick me up

  22. Nursing student wanting to work in ER

    sandyfeet replied to Heather0399's topic in Emergency

    You definitely have to learn fast, move fast, chart fast, and be assertive. I'm a new grad that was hired into the ED, and some days are overwhelming. But I work with a great supportive staff, I...

  23. New grad, first week off orientation and assigned at student nurse

    sandyfeet replied to aem31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would be upset about that too. As new grads we are still figuring out time management and other skills. I'm in the ED so we have students come through, but they are just practicing skills like IV...

  24. So much harder than I expected :(

    sandyfeet replied to sprintin2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am new off of orientation and feel exactly the same way! My situation is a little different because I'm in the ER but the feeling of being over your head panicked is the same. My first day on my...

  25. Am I alone, Have I jumped the shark?

    sandyfeet replied to anotherone's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a nurse aide working nights I always stayed "on nights" on my days off. I was able to meet friends at night for dinner/movies/etc, the only problem would be that they would get sleepy when...