NurseOnAMotorcycle ASN, RN

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    "It's been 2 HOURS!"

    NurseOnAMotorcycle posted a topic in Emergency

    I got so tired of this that I have started telling everyone that walks in... "Ok, I like to let everyone know right up front that you will be here for around __ hours or more. I can lie to you if you...
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    "It's been 2 HOURS!"

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Emergency

    Nurses and doctors have no idea what insurance you have unless you stand up and say "I have XX insurance and you should treat me better!!" but we still won't treat them better because we hate those...
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    finding human connections

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to muesli's topic in Emergency

    YES! It only takes a second to put your hand on their arm and say "I know this is scary. I'll take the best care of you that I can,
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    Night shift nurses-tips on sleeping regular hours

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in General Nursing

    I love night shift. I don't try to force my body into anything, but sleep when I'm sleepy and be awake when I'm not. I usually do my 7p-7a then come home and get the kids on the bus. If I try to...
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    The Problem with Nursing

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

    :) It's not researched, it's just what people say to me or to my best friends (3rd grade and 5th grade teachers) when we are talking about
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    The Problem with Nursing

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

    THIS!!! And I'd like to point out IMO that teachers and nurses are the most admired for their willingness to care about people despite the abuse that everyone knows they get on a daily basis! So.....
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    My parents want me to be a doctor instead

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to inspiredbynavy's topic in General Nursing

    I became a nurse. They can take it or leave it. I love what I do and there are plenty of times when they call for my opinion on something. Look inside yourself and choose what YOU want. If you want...
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    Nursing or Medicine???

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to PallaviMuraleedharan's topic in General Students

    So I'm curious how the OP did. This is 2 years after the original
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    Opportunity to switch to ER nursing, should I?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to circularstaircase's topic in Emergency

    You'll barely be out of orientation (3 months) when you leave. However, you will have ER experience which is invaluable to your résumé... Tough decision
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    My parents want me to be a doctor instead

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to inspiredbynavy's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your dilemma. My mother regularly lies to her friends about who I am and what I do. You can't live your life to please them. They want what they think will make you the happiest. All...
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    Why I'm Leaving the Nursing field and Nursing School

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to sweetcaroline101's topic in General Nursing

    I usually roll my eyes when I've worked 5 twelve hour shifts in a row and NM says "can you work tonight? Combat pay!" I need sleep and I miss my family. Money can't make that
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    Can an introvert succeed as a nurse?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to lollipop032's topic in General Students

    You can do it. I know plenty of introverted nurses. Not all patients appreciate random chatter when they are not feeling well. I am an extrovert but the introverts I know always seem to have this...
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    Does your SO understand job stress?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Tobygo2's topic in General Nursing

    Only once did my desk job husband try telling me that I do less than he does. I made him live my night schedule for a long weekend. Since I couldn't make him take care of patients, I made him help...
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    ED Cheat sheet?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to MILOBRI's topic in Emergency

    Same as StVitus... Back of my hand. An Alcohol square takes it off like a dry erase
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    Every Mom, Dad, Sis, Uncle Believes They Know Better Than The Nurse...

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I just go in, say nothing, do what I have to do and leave. All questions are pointed to the MD. There's no explaining anything to those types. You will always be
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    What if the federal government read allnurses?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    First they would have to care. So i doubt anything would
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    Spanish class

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to chicagoboy's topic in General Nursing

    Knowing more than one language is fantastic, even if the only phrase is "where does it hurt?" When I was a child, I went across the ocean and stayed with family for the summer. They didn't speak...
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    Kind of Down Today

    NurseOnAMotorcycle posted a topic in Emergency

    I've had this particularly severe Downs Syndrome pt several times for seizures from a nursing home. Last night I had him again for the last time. He presented with extrnal pacing after a seizure...
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    Terrible Transcript = Terrible Nurse?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to RNStudentBoston's topic in General Students

    Depending on your area cost of living, pay starts at around $20-30/hour. Then they figure in shift and weekend differential (weekend night? $$!). Every hospital has its own hiring practices but...
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    Being a patient where you work

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to NelleG's topic in General Nursing

    I would NOT want to be a patient where I work. It involves getting my skin assessed or a foley placed by someone who knows me? Forget
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    Well there goes the neighborhood...

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Where I live there is already a "grandfathered in" type of thing. They hire only BSN or experienced RNs. Each facility decides what is considered experienced (1 year, 3 years,
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    I don't need a PCP- I have the ER.

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    We have a prompt care next to the emergency room, but the emergency team is not allowed (i don't know why really) to triage to the prompt care. Prompt care is allowed (of course) to triage to the...
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    ETOH and OD Census

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Kidrn911's topic in Emergency

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    I don't need a PCP- I have the ER.

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    Someone earlier said "They hospitals don't talk to each other" but that's not true. Here, the providers look up a pt on the system say "You were see at XX Hospital just an hour ago, why are you here...
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    Give me your insight...

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to STLmomma27's topic in General Nursing

    Part of nursing school is giving you the chance to try out different aspects of nursing to judge for yourself if you will be able to handle the job. No matter what job you do there will be...