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It depends on what was going on at the time. What condition were the other patients in. Did the RN delegate appropriately. There are too many unknowns-especially with the facility it self. Was the staffing appropriate? All of the nurses do their best with little pay for the liability. It sounds like the facility needs to find out where they went wrong. Firing the nurse was placing blame and a quick fix to something that may have been full of internal problems. Possibly the nurse needed fired. I doubt this was enough of a response long term.

What's the best way to "handle grumpy MD's?"

Do facilities take advantage of the nusing shortage by understaffing?

I appreciate your response. Should I ever consider working in the ER, I will keep this information in mind. As a student (graduate in about 2 weeks) I don't know what I'm in for! :)

:chair: Please share, from experience, unexpected surprises.

What is the best way to stop dancing around in circles/repeating foot steps?