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  1. Migrane Headache Treatment in the ED

    TXERRN replied to keaston's topic in Emergency

    If they aren't frequent flyers, and truly have a migraine, they may get narcs from some of the docs. Some docs tell the FF's that "sorry, you've been here too often, call your doctor, you won't be...

  2. What experience is needed?

    TXERRN replied to thomsonr's topic in Emergency

    I got into the ER by applying for an internship program. It really helped prepare me for the day to day torture of the ER. With the nursing shortage as it is, for example, our ER will hire RN's who...

  3. two year RN degree programs

    TXERRN replied to almostrn's topic in General Nursing

    I have my ADN and am proud of ADN RN's. I interviewed for my first job out of school and the employers told me they would rather hire ADN's because, and I quote, "you have more clinical experience and...

  4. Nurse to nurse communication

    TXERRN replied to MartyL's topic in General Nursing

    How awful! Why is it that we treat PRN nurses (or any for that matter) this way? I make it a habit to be friendly to PRN, agency, and all staff that comes to my unit. I think nurses eat their young as...

  5. verbal 'scripts'

    TXERRN replied to NCRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, our hospital too, has those disgusting scripts. Such as the one you mentioned and "is there anything else I can do for you, I have the time" and "it's my pleasure". I refuse to say those. We all...

  6. The old teaching the new

    TXERRN replied to panda_181's topic in General Nursing

    Try to get into an internship if you can. These internships are set up so that you have an experienced nurse all to yourself, plus extra classes and seminars that go beyond nursing school type...

  7. STRESSED OUT nursing student

    TXERRN replied to NurseKrissy's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school will prepare you for the real working environment stress you will feel when you get your first job. Learn ways to manage your stress now, and you will be a much happier nurse after you...