pthelper777

pthelper777 BSN, RN

ED/Trauma/Field Case Manager

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  1. February 2018 Caption Contest - Win $100!

    pthelper777 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    So, you wanted to know more about C-diff? We'll start

  2. Inappropriate nurses?

    pthelper777 replied to hgraves64's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think I read 1 response here that was kind, nor gentle. It's no wonder where the saying, "Nurses eat their young" comes from. From OP's comments she is either s young nurse or gets the short...

  3. Can Nurse Practitioners Become Doctors?

    pthelper777 replied to VanessaTitoyan's topic in Advanced Practice

    Why would a nurse/NP want to? Very different

  4. New job not what i was expecting

    pthelper777 replied to BSN16's topic in General Nursing

    I would love that situation. Better to have a progressive orientation than be thrown to the wolves and left to fend for

  5. Should I stay or go? 1st Year RN wanting to quit without another job in place.

    pthelper777 posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I am a 1st year RN doing what I thought was my dream job. I'm in my 40s, went back to school to obtain my BSN to become an ED/ER Nurse - its been my dream since I was in high school. The only problem...

  6. Should I stay or go? 1st Year RN wanting to quit without another job in place.

    pthelper777 replied to pthelper777's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I did end up leaving and getting a great job as a Filed Case Manager working from home and traveling to patients' appointments. Loving the new job, been at it for 9 months. It allows me to build...

  7. A Day in the Life of a Work-At-Home Nurse

    pthelper777 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Case Management

    I will be starting my first Case Managemet job in June. I will also be working from home & traveling to meet injured workers at appointments, visiting work sites & such. Thanks for your...

  8. Meaning of your username?

    pthelper777 replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

    PThelper777 = patient helper and 777 for the Lord. I hope to be a blessing to all I come in contact with and help them through what they are going through. I picked it when I was still in nursing...

  9. Case Mgt- workers comp RN field jobs.. like home health

    pthelper777 replied to TJanastasa's topic in Case Management

    Thank you so much for your honest insight. I will be starting my first WC Field Case Management position in June. I'm hoping to enjoy it as I have 18 years of WC Claims Experience, 7 of which was...

  10. Leaving Bedside Nursing

    pthelper777 replied to Deebuzz's topic in Nursing Career

    That's so funny! I've been in it for 1 year (ED/Trauma) and I could have written this myself! My biggest issue is not the patients or their family member, or even coworkers (I really loved my...

  11. Discouraged 1st year ER/ ED nurse

    pthelper777 posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi all! ER nursing has been my dream since I was in high school over 25 years ago. I recently went to school (4 years with a hubby & 3 kids) and graduated with high honors with my BSN. Now I've...

  12. Should I leave PRN ED Staff to be WC Field Case Manager

    pthelper777 posted a topic in Case Management

    Hi all! I love allnurses.com because there are so many caring, insightful nurses on here that are willing to give their input (good and bad) on all sorts of topics. (Thanks in advance everyone!)...

  13. Should I leave PRN ED Staff to be WC Field Case Manager

    pthelper777 replied to pthelper777's topic in Case Management

    Thank you so much Fostercatmom! My husband and I were discussing continuing my PRN job and working 2 shifts a month, which is another option. Yes, wear and tear is a concern, although they do give...

  14. Discouraged 1st year ER/ ED nurse

    pthelper777 replied to pthelper777's topic in Emergency

    *love

  15. Discouraged 1st year ER/ ED nurse

    pthelper777 replied to pthelper777's topic in Emergency

    I love the aspect of learning with every patient, every experience. Im on nightshift & live the nurses I work with but d/t loss og quite a few experienced night nurse a lot of times its new grads...

  16. Discouraged 1st year ER/ ED nurse

    pthelper777 replied to pthelper777's topic in Emergency

    I feel overwhemed. I love when I'm chugging along & I'm productive & efficient. I don't like feeling as I don't know what to do with a patient...if I'm not sure what to do. Usually when Im...

  17. Should I stay or go? 1st Year RN wanting to quit without another job in place.

    pthelper777 replied to pthelper777's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    So, I got the job, it will be PRN as I wanted AND I gave my notice at my current job. Although, I will also be staying on PRN. I will be working 2 days per week, alternating weeks between my current...

  18. Rally for National Nurse-Patient Ratios

    pthelper777 replied to nrsadvocate's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Gypsyd8, Are there groups leaving out of Southeastern NC that will be going to this Rally in May? I'd love to go but would prefer to go with an organized group. How can I find out if there are any...

  19. Should I stay or go? 1st Year RN wanting to quit without another job in place.

    pthelper777 replied to pthelper777's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I also feel like my debate (to stay or stick it out) has become an obsession that consumes most of my waking hours. Because I really don't know what to do. I am thrilled you have an interview lined...

  20. Should I stay or go? 1st Year RN wanting to quit without another job in place.

    pthelper777 replied to pthelper777's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thank you for your honesty and for the Blessing. I will continue to pray for guidance. I have prayed that He closes all doors He does not want me to go through and I found out today that I did not get...

  21. Should I stay or go? 1st Year RN wanting to quit without another job in place.

    pthelper777 replied to pthelper777's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thank you so much for your insight and wisdom! I too am a devout Christian and believe that the Lord placed nursing on my heart years ago, while in high school. I pray and seek His counsel continually...

  22. Should I stay or go? 1st Year RN wanting to quit without another job in place.

    pthelper777 replied to pthelper777's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I totally get it and am aware. Thank

  23. Should I stay or go? 1st Year RN wanting to quit without another job in place.

    pthelper777 replied to pthelper777's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm holding on to my resignation letter until I have that interview next week. Thank you so much for your insight! I really appreciate

  24. Should I stay or go? 1st Year RN wanting to quit without another job in place.

    pthelper777 replied to pthelper777's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Oh gosh DannibeeRN, your scenario would just be ideal for me! I work nights so I tend to get teary-eyed when its time to go, not only because I'm miserable, but also because I hate having to leave my...

  25. Should I stay or go? 1st Year RN wanting to quit without another job in place.

    pthelper777 replied to pthelper777's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    As I replied on the post before, I totally get it that you are less attractive when not currently hired. I'm willing to volunteer and help others (that's why I became a nurse in the first place),...