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I once gave an injection, back when I was still intimidated by older nurses and Doctors, And I was told to give a Morphine injection, when I went to check the chart for myself for drug allergies, I was barked at by the Doctors. I foolishly followed orders, and yes- the patient was alergic to Morphine. I never, NEVER made that mistake again. I lost my bashfulness immediatly. The patient was alright, thank God.

Yeah, I saw a DON tell that to a patient one time in the ER, he told him, "Please, next time, finish the job so we won't be forced to take you any more." I told him he was a sorry excuse for a nurse and shouldn't come on the floor. I know it gets "frustrating" sometimes- but get over it- the rest of us do. If you can't "get over" your frustration of needy patients, find another job.

Well, that's probably another thread, but I'll say it anyway. Non-nursing folks, including patients and family members, wouldn't have any opinions about different licenses if the industry wouldn't put out a certain image. I've trained many new R.N.s on many things, being nursing schools aren't what they used to be. That doesn't make me better than them, in my perception at least. If we wouldn't spend so much time putting each other down, people would have at least a little more respect for us.

Although, here in south louisiana, any day of the week you'd be able to get a full-time nursing job. It all depends ont he region, unfortunately.

I tend to believe you would have a huge advantage getting a job in a "closer to normal" market- if for nothing else, you're experience. I know when I'm in the hospital, I am very picky about the nurse, being I am one. I'm almost to the point of being rude. I want to know who is pushing meds through my veins! I rest easy when it's a nurse I can TELL is experienced. Please, don't let it damper your self-esteem. The economy is bad. It also gives no favors to anyone- not even the best of workers.

I get comments all time about being "Just" an LPN. I was told last week, "You should really consider become an R.N. because you're too good to be just and L.P.N." I've nurses I've known for a long time, tell me, "I would have never guessed you're just an L.P.N. by the way you talk." One R.N. actually questioned my scope to give injections. She swore up and down that only R.N.s could do that. People must think we go to summer school before taking our NCLEX-PN exam. Yeah, I know the feeling.

LOL That's funny-and accurate.

You must not been in the work force long. I remember catching one nurse having sex in the hospital! Totally believable that someone would say that.

Lol. Very funny. Ok, You're right, My mistake. Well, You're right and wrong. Right, I misread your comment, wrong about my "MO" being drama. but anyway, have a good day. P.S., the point is, I'm not calling you unqualified or incompetant, I would think THAT would be insulting. Anyway, good day.

What I call drama is taking something small and making it big. If calling your job "Easy" is the WORST and MOST DISRESPECTFUL thing you've heard from a fellow nurse, then you must lead a very boring life.

Louisiana. I must apologize. Like I've tried to state, I was harsh on ed nurses. I've seen that now. But, my point is, this is my experience, not to be a stereotype of all ER nurses. I'm sure I've been a "Dramaking" sometimes, too. Let me not be unfair about other nurses. But this is my experience.

Just cut the drama.

actually, i have walked in your shoes, as i've stated a couple of times already on this thread. as i've also stated, this is not a "gospel truth" statement, but my experience says that most of the er nurses i worked with were like this. i've been an er triage nurse before as well, and it is frustrating to the max with petty complaints, but hard, no. but, it's not to judge other nurses. this speaks of my experience!

How simple is that? The concept simple to me. OH! Don't let anyone else read this- this might beat me out for being "the most disrespectful thing I've heard from a fellow nurse". How dare you!

Cool, graceful. Nice

No one picks on him for his sarcasm! lol Just sayin-

You're quite welcome, I think I picked it up from my E.R. years- unfortunatly it hasn't worn off yet. Seriously, I think name-calling and disdain are strong words. Look we all know "those" nurses. No matter what specialty. It's just been my experience that most I've met were E.R. nurses. I KNOW THAT'S NOT EVERYONE'S EXPERIENCE! Just mine. I've never claimed to be the one who KNOWS ALL, nor does my experience define a specialty. I'm just one opinion in the whole picture. I'm not claiming anything but my opinion. I'm also kind of upset that my hospital staffs the E.R. with more nurses than any other Dept. (Perhaps maybe I've had it easier than most ED nurses- oh well, I'm catching it on the floors now.)

Exactly the drama I'm talking about! Alright. Allow me restate this in a hopefully less "offensive" way. I have worked in E.R.s for a few years. In my experience it is easy COMPARED TO floor nursing. I did not say it was EASY, easy is a comparitive term. Like, "walk in the park". It's not a LITERAL walk in the park, but it's a metaphor. I'm not attempting to be condescending, and obviously, there are exceptions to EVERY SITUATION. But, I meant, for the most part, in my experience, it's EASIER, than floor nursing. Some circumstances, some days may find it much harder than floor nursing, some circumstances, some days find it much easier than floor nursing. If you think I'm wrong, why be offended? What's so disrespectful about an opinion anyway? I didn't demean your ability! O.K. Thanks, leave the drama for the E.R., it provides great entertainment.

Yeah, these threads get ugly quick, I figured I'd get my two-cents in before it gets closed. lol

LOL! I just laughed uncontrollably just reading the title to this post! Oh my Gosh! I've worked E.R. on and off for years, Its actually very easy compared to floor nursing and ltc. But don't try to tell this to the "Real" nurses. My gosh! what's with all the drama. I worked with one in particular in the E.R., she had "the hardest Job in the world. I wish I had it easy like the lazy floor nurses". I always asked her how is it soooo hard to be a triage nurse? The only thing hard was breaking up her clucking hen party. Oh goodness. Drama queens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If an MA can get a job, SURELY a nursing student should be able to

I think I would have hit her with a few pharm and assesment questions- heavy ones- ones, I would have also asked her what planet does she come off of? I also would have asked why is she so lazy not to get her GED and nursing degree and nursing license since she's so valuable? This goes to another thread- Sorry!- but this is something else wrong with the healthcare industry- undertrained, shortcut people, who think they are better than everyone else! I have news for you- these attitudes do you no good in the world. I don't mean to put anyone down as an MA. Please forgive me if I've hurt anyone. Not all MAs are undertrained, shortcut people, only the ones who try to put themselves as nurses. I respect RNs. RNs are above me, as an LPN. I don't pretend to be an R.N., I don't resent them for their wider scope, I respect them for their wider scope, because I know that If I wanted to be an R.N., I can go back to school and become one. The choice is mine. All we ask is for the same respect from the M.A.s. Thanks,

Another one, I saw a girl come in for abdominal pain, and, to her "surprise", she's in labor 1 hr later. She says, "I can't be pregnant!" Yeah- the boyfriend was there. Big surprise huh?

I had a 26 y/o come in complaining of a snake bite. We rushed her in, laid her on the bed, her family's giving the info to the admit clerk-(as you can picture it, it's a dramatic scene). I'm asking her the eval questions-the whole nine yards- she says she's worried because she feels like she has a fever. We cut through her pants to get to the leg- being they were too tight to roll up- and . . . . wait a minute- where's the bite- I don't see it - are you sure it was this leg? She says, "oh, it's not bleeding anymore." I said, "what? how long ago was it?" SERIOUS, TRUE ANSWER: "About a month ago. But, I figured since it was a really small snake, that's probably why it's taken so long to get me sick." To this day, I'm Speechless!

I know we're not supposed to get upset with patients or their family members, but that just burns me up. I had that happen to me. This guy who didn't know me did the same thing. I told him I had been caring for his mother for about 7 months, but he wouldn't know since he only comes around when he needs her to sign more papers to steal her wealth! Yes, before I finish this story, I had consequences, and no longer work there. Anyway, I got sick and tired of the mess. The only people's whose opinions really matter are the patient. But no one cares what they think. I told this so-called man, when you go to nursing school, and you pass the boards, and you gain all of my certifications, then I will ask for your opinion concerning my capability in practice. Until then, you are ignorant, self-righteous and disgusting. It's not so much about defending myself, my credentials, as much as the frustrations over this stupid healthcare system. Always fussing over petty crap and never attending to the REAL issues!