alwayslearnin

alwayslearnin

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  1. Pandemic Awareness/Preparation

    alwayslearnin replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Indigo Girl, We are out here-paying attention and learning. Your efforts are not wasted! Keep up the good work!!!

  2. Need help/information from my fellow nurses

    alwayslearnin posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    Greetings everyone, I need to make a change in where I work. I currently work in a Emergency Department in Washington State but it is a very toxic environment to be in. I enjoy ER nursing when I...

  3. An Atheist Outnumbered by Christians at Work (an ethical dilemma)

    alwayslearnin replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Are you enjoying yourself? Sounds like you really don't have an issue except the fact that you somehow think you are superior and if "they" all knew about you it would devistate them. I doubt it. You...

  4. Need help/information from my fellow nurses

    alwayslearnin replied to alwayslearnin's topic in Washington Nursing

    diane227, Thank you so much for taking the time to post with the information. Do you work there? I did put my application last week so, I will see if anything happens. I don't know if they are hiring...

  5. burnout

    alwayslearnin replied to RandeeN's topic in General Nursing

    RandeeN, Thank you so much for sharing. I hope that you feel supported by the posts comming back to you. It helps just knowing that you are not alone-you arn't. How is the rest of your life outside...

  6. Why I love nurses, paramedics and the people that saved my life!

    alwayslearnin replied to Melindy06's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, what a story! Sounds scary for you and your boyfriend! I'm glad you have recovered! Just wanted to thank you for taking the time to share your story and your thanks. It's what we (ER) do...

  7. Pandemic Awareness/Preparation

    alwayslearnin replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Indigo girl, I have been keeping up with your posts over time-thank you so much for your diligence in keeping up with and reporting on this vital information. I use to do infection control for a rural...

  8. ER nurses (or any RN), what would you have your tech do?

    alwayslearnin replied to Washoften's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the information. Good learning thread!

  9. ER nurses (or any RN), what would you have your tech do?

    alwayslearnin replied to Washoften's topic in General Nursing

    Just clarification flightnurse2be, The poster said the woman had a 2nd degree burn to the back of her hand. You had stated in your post that after a half hour of water to wound the patient could...

  10. Who to blame- MD or ER nurse??

    alwayslearnin replied to freedom22's topic in General Nursing

    Just a few thoughts-first off, I hope that you are doing ok-I know I hate being in these kinds of situations. My hope is that everyone involved will step back and assess the situation and use it as a...

  11. Job interviews tomorrow: need help bad!

    alwayslearnin replied to ICURNIAM's topic in General Nursing

    Always be honest, You'll feel good about yourself and you wont have to worry if that will come up sometime later and "bite you in the backside" I find it iroinic-most nurses that have been working any...

  12. Drug seeking or real pain? How do you tell?

    alwayslearnin replied to JudyPRN's topic in Pain Management

    Just another aside, I know alot of people who are in recovery for alcohol/drug addiction. I wonder what their take on this thread would be? I have heard a number of stories about going from doc to...

  13. ER Karaoke

    alwayslearnin replied to bigjim's topic in Emergency

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for making me laugh-I so needed it today-you sure have a talent (but it ain't vocally ) JUST TEASING anyway-thank you again-I can't wait to go back to work to share...

  14. Please dont hate me for saying this...

    alwayslearnin replied to RN2BENAUSTIN's topic in General Nursing

    RN2BENAUSTIN I really appreciate your posts and that you have been willing to keep an open mind and grow. Those are qualities of a great nurse! I remember when I was in nursing school and did my ER...

  15. My first SANE exam...

    alwayslearnin replied to amy's topic in Emergency

    Amy, Congratulations on your first SANE exam. I did not think the exam was a nightmare-but the paperwork was a little daunting-making sure everything was filled out correctly, labeled correctely,...

  16. I do not think I can make it in L&D... devastated

    alwayslearnin replied to RNKatrinaK's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow, I am so glad that you wrote in for some support/encouragement! It sounds so overwelming! What I would like to offer to you from my experience is breathe and relax a little. You are new to...

  17. Drug seeking or real pain? How do you tell?

    alwayslearnin replied to JudyPRN's topic in Pain Management

    First of all, thank you to all of the posters. I have learned and have been given resources for continued growth.That being said, I wonder, "what about the intuitive" side of nursing that we use. The...

  18. Dealing with death...

    alwayslearnin replied to RN in pink's topic in Emergency

    Greetings, Just wanted to share a peice of my experience. Have worked in Rural ER for almost 2 years- saw a 21 yr old that went under a boat propeller-she was with other siblings on a church outing....

  19. L&D to ER; how to prepare for transition?

    alwayslearnin replied to enfermeraSG's topic in Emergency

    I did Med/surg for three years, then L&D for three, then to ER. Big difference for me. Most of our moms where healthy (except of coorifice PIH, Pre-eclamptic, Gest. Diabetic -the usual. Yes, I...

  20. Feedback frustration of anxious over-analyzer

    alwayslearnin replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    Greetings, Just a few suggestions-First of all Breath, breath, breath. Open up-it's ok to not know.You're new and this is your time to absorb everything you can but it's hard to do when your...

  21. Angry mom treated rotten in ER today

    alwayslearnin replied to Purple Princess's topic in Emergency

    I wish the commuter would please clarify her remarks. I.E. if the mother was more "economocally viable" she would get better care. As an ED nurse, I am always striving to give excelllent patient care...

  22. Attitude and Activity-question

    alwayslearnin posted a topic in Emergency

    Greetings Fellow Nurses, I have two questions for you. One-I find it hard not to get cynical at times in the ER when I come out of working on a critical care patient and then go to someone who is...

  23. Attitude and Activity-question

    alwayslearnin replied to alwayslearnin's topic in Emergency

    Greetings all! Just wanted to thank you for your replies. I appreciate your experience and observations. I am just taking it day by day and trying to be of service regardless of diagnosis or why the...

  24. To trauma or not to trauma-learning

    alwayslearnin posted a topic in Emergency

    Greetings my fellows- I am processing as I write and as I ask for your experience. I work in small, rural hospital-don't see a lot of major trauma often, but it does come. Anyway-today it came and it...

  25. To trauma or not to trauma-learning

    alwayslearnin replied to alwayslearnin's topic in Emergency

    Greetings to all who posted, Just wanted to say thank you for replying to my post. It was good just to "process" and know there were those of you out there who's been there. It's been a few weeks now,...