Jamie34NY

Hi all! So I transferred to the ED from labor, delivery/Mother-baby. I work in a level 1 trauma center. A VERY busy ED. I have always wanted to work in the ED, even before I was in nursing school. I love it so far, I am 6 weeks in. The nurses are not the nicest to me. I am kind of bubbly and happy, they are angry and just "clicky". I HATE this about nursing. I am having a hard time with it. I am nice and treat everyone in a respectful, nice manner. I get we are busy, but man some of these nurses make me not even want to look at them. I dont get where nurses act like this? I am not a new grad, I have it together. I work fast and hard. I feel like they are just miserable and hate my positive presence, I swear. Any advice for me?

Hi! So I will get right down to it. I am a postpartum/light med surg RN at a large facility. It is very busy and I love it! I have great co workers and management, However I feel bored. I feel I am spinning my wheels and am desperate to learn more. My facility is a level one trauma center and I would like to go to the ED. Our ED is insane and super super busy. Any advice? Should I consider something else first? I have alot of energy and know I can handle it, but its a HUGE change. I am also about to be an EMT and am a first responder so I am familiar with the kind of patients they have as well. Thanks so much for any advice! Jamie

Hi! I have been an RN for about 7 months on an OB/Postpartum/Meg Surg unit at a large local hospital. I love what I do, however I feel I am not getting more in terms of what I am able to learn and using my skills. I do learn something new daily, don't get me wrong. I am a very high energy person and really enjoy when we are really busy and different things so to speak take place. I feel like my end goal is to be a flight nurse. I am really interested in the ED, ICU or a trauma unit, however I have never worked on a unit like this so at the same time I am nervous to make a change like this and regret it. I work on a great floor, but I feel it is very routine and my nursing skills are going to waste. I am being warned off about going to the ED in my hospital as it is very very busy. Also, my manager takes it very personal when people leave and we get along great so I am also scared she will be upset and the opportunity for per diem is shot as they rarely allow that for some reason, despite being super short staffed. Any thoughts or advice? Thanks so much! Jamie