Michele1377

Michele1377 has 18 years experience and specializes in Emergency.

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1. ADN's being pushed out

   Michele1377 replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I don't think that you should have to do anything further either! No one should have to. I decided to get my BSN in 2007 - (finished my ADN program in 1992 and have been continuously employed as an RN...

2. ADN's being pushed out

   Michele1377 replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I can't speak for other people but in my BSN program I didn't take world music, history or politics - I took thanatology, world religions, childhood development and interpersonal communication - all...

3. Would welcome carreer/education advice

   Michele1377 replied to Michele1377's topic in Nursing Career

   HouTx - thank you so much for your response! I agree, being more involved in my SNA makes a lot of sense, and I am working on finding a committee to join there - the ENA involvement is more from a...

4. Would welcome carreer/education advice

   Michele1377 posted a topic in Nursing Career

   Thanks in advance for any input! I originally posted this in another forum related to Health Policy/Government Affairs, but I am not sure if that was the best place for the feedback I am seeking....

5. Would love your opinions . . .

   Michele1377 posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

   Thanks in advance for any input! After 20 years of direct care nursing (18+ as and ER nurse and 1 ½ years in peri-op) I have decided what I want to do for the rest of my career - I would like to...

6. Funny Sign In Slips

   Michele1377 replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

   Rabbi shot Person needed 2nd rabies shot - My friend who was in triage came into the treatment area hysterical laughing telling me that she did check the waiting room just in case it was legit

7. In the box

   Michele1377 replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

   OMG haven't heard it called the penalty box since a nurse I worked with left a few years ago! Brought back memories, thanks

8. Why I'm sick of the ED

   Michele1377 replied to RoyalNurse's topic in Emergency

   I just did that - left my position after 18 years to take a PRN postion and a facility I wanted to "try on". In the end, if it feels right, I will certainly consider a staff postion, but I will never...

9. Why I'm sick of the ED

   Michele1377 replied to RoyalNurse's topic in Emergency

   I hear ya! I have been an ER nurse for 18 years and I have seen nursing (in my dept) be reduced to the task monkey environment that you quote. Don't have an answer for you, personally I think it is...

10. Overnight Care for children?

    Michele1377 replied to LilNurse2b143's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is a great idea - I am in NJ too - I am sure it is needed for many people - I could have used it when my kids were younger

11. Immediate Bedding. Thoughts?

    Michele1377 replied to HikingNinja's topic in Emergency

    I know that this thread is old, but unfortunately this concept has just reached our ER very recently - So I am backtracking and trying to become as educated as I can about this process. In your...

12. How to advance to middle management in nursing

    Michele1377 replied to rngreenhorn's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it is just something that is inherent to the position - part of the reason I never sought any type of position like that - would have felt the need to compromise my principles for the sake of...

13. Door To Doc, Team Triage, Rapid Medical Evaluation . ..

    Michele1377 replied to Michele1377's topic in Emergency

    As for the ENA, I have a membership - am I'm even certified, LOL - I know that they have a position on triage - what I am seeking is guidance as to when triage should occur. If we have non medical...

14. Door To Doc, Team Triage, Rapid Medical Evaluation . ..

    Michele1377 replied to Michele1377's topic in Emergency

    I really would like to see some sort of position paper or statement or recommendation from the ENA regarding this practice. I do not see how you can have a lay person in the waiting room taking chief...

15. Door To Doc, Team Triage, Rapid Medical Evaluation . ..

    Michele1377 replied to Michele1377's topic in Emergency

    We have gone from a traditional triage system (patients signed in on paper slips, then were called into triage, then registered, then called to tx area based on acuity and bed availability) to a...