K.Rawls

and the "dollar store" has pregnancy test alot cheaper than the ER... :)

The widow that came to the ER in the middle of the night by ambulance for chest pain and gets discharged home but her children all live out of town and her friends are all over 65 like her would get a meal and a cab voucher home. The homeless man that came to the ER by ambulance for belly pain but asks for a "shot of morphine" and something to eat as soon as he is wheeled into the treatment room might get a bus pass to night shelter as long as he hasnt been to the ER 20 times this month with the same story. The 20 year old with her nails and hair done and a fancy purse that came by ambulance for a sore throat can go to the lobby and use their cell phone and call/text until they find someone that will pick them up. Not my problem.. And its amazing how they always seem to find someone to pick them up..

Ask any nurse if they have cried at least once while at work/in front of a doctor or coworker and I promise you at least 99% will say yes. And that 1% I would be worried about!! If this doctor was very rude, I would think about talking to your manager about it. Most hospitals have policies against this type of behavior. If the doctor has a history of treating nurses in this unprofessional manner then the hospital administration should intervene and speak with the doctor about their behavior. And remember MD does not equal GOD!! Next time try to remember its not personal, this doctor was upset at a situation or an outcome, not you. Most of the time the nurse is just the target for the doctor's anger. Wish you well with your career..

I agree with everyone.. GET OUT!! You didnt say if you had children so I am going to assume you dont. ( I know what they say about assuming.. lol ) You will not be successful if you stay living with your mom. Take any job to support yourself and move out. Start talking to people you were in school with that have good jobs, and with out giving too many details explain your situation and ask them if they have leads on nursing jobs, talk to your teachers. Trust me, if you were a good student they will understand and will try to help you. Everyone has tough times in their lives, its what you do to fix the problem and how you learn and grow from it that makes you a better person. And I also speak from experience. I have been an RN since 2003, married in 2005 and left an abusive husband after 5 years of hell. I have twins that are now 5 and I thank God everyday for giving me the strength to have finished school before I had children and the strength to leave an abusive relationship to show my twins that life can be better. PLEASE do the same. I wish you all the luck and will be praying for you. You are young and strong. You can do this and be successful. And many large hospitals have assistance programs to help you to continue your education. And there are lots of grants that will help with tuition for healthcare/nursing students to help finish your education. Will be wishing you the best!!!:)

I have been a nurse since 2003. I started in a very busy and large ER. I went home crying after every shift for the first 9 months!!! And then one day, it just got a little easier. And the next day was even better. Dont get me wrong, we all have bad days and there are still days I want to cry but I promise you will get there!! Keep your chin up and remember, if you can survive nursing school, you can and will make it!! :)