(If ur old enough to have watched even the reruns?!!). :) Our ER is just being slammed at the moment. Crazy volume and some patients are actually 'sick' and unwell! We have a nurse:pt ratio of 1:5...
ER_AllTheWayMay replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Men in Nursing
I enjoy my ED most days. It's pretty much like any job in respect that's it's still ..... Work. I'd rather not have to do it at all. In saying that I have encouraged my children to get good quality...
ER_AllTheWayMay replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Emergency
I'd go ED while your young enough to cope with the craziness that is emergency nursing. You can change to a slower pace one day when/if it's too much. You sound very sensible and are obviously...
ER_AllTheWayMay replied to lippy's topic in Emergency
We are experiencing a similar problem in NZ. (New Zealand = tax payer/Public funding system ). It's very difficult. People who DO NOT need to present to hospital. Vs. those whose do or
ER_AllTheWayMay replied to Eatrealfood's topic in Emergency
I forgot to say... When I was a new grad. (5years ago ) I just could not see myself "ever" ever having that immediate, triage nurse, " gut" instinct. .... I have it now.... (It was there all...
ER_AllTheWayMay replied to Eatrealfood's topic in Emergency
I agree. We would say " they look a bit sh@t". It's actually a bit if a 'spidy' sense. Experienced ER nurses 'have it'. It's hard to 'learn'. It's defiantly 'time' is of the 'essence'. But I...
ER_AllTheWayMay replied to ER_AllTheWayMay's topic in Emergency
Exactly stargazer. We have text msg everyday offering overtime to try to obtain enough cover. A bit frustrating when your already scheduled for work! Mahaha It just feels so unsafe at times. We are...
Nursing may not be the answer. Seek budgeting and finance advice first. Nursing jobs are hard to find and you will get into debt to change careers. Get yourself financially sorted first. Then look at...