MassED BSN, RN

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    Why is everyone hating on ED?

    MassED replied to canche's topic in Emergency

    there have always been and will always be complaints. about the ER I think the absurdity of nursing has gotten more brazen in their badgering of ER nurses, I will say. The supposed control of a...
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    Chronic Extreme Emergency Department Shortstaffing

    MassED replied to LEFTFLANKPAIN's topic in Emergency

    I would be looking for a new job. Little staff, high patient numbers = future sentinel event. I would make sure I have liability insurance, document those times you've gone to management regarding...
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    Frustrated

    MassED replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    It is interesting all of the personalities we deal with in our working environment/s. At times it's like navigating a mine field, while other shifts is very easy. It's more some aspects of these...
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    Frustrated

    MassED replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    that is excellent advice. Thank
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    August 2015 Caption Contest. Win $100!

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

    female nurse : "I've been sent for lifting
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    How do you get over feeling like you'll pass out

    MassED replied to RNtobe17's topic in General Nursing

    Just like anything, you get used to it. Some things make me gag, even after all this time, but most things I can tolerate and brush off eventually. Coping, compartmentalizing, and using humor go a...
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    Waiting in the ER & Heard This

    MassED replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Emergency

    Triaging weeds those out - we know when someone tries to pull the "I have chest pain" card but then the Doc tells them she has GERD, while drinking her Big Gulp and eating her McD's. We may throw in...
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    If you were to move from ER...

    MassED posted a topic in Emergency

    What would you want to do? If it is to remain in nursing, what area would be most interesting to you? I am just throwing a wide net to see if there are others out there who are in the same boat....
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    If you were to move from ER...

    MassED replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    I agree about Flight nursing - seems the only area to move to from a level 1 ER where you know you are really upping the game, still providing some
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    I'm proud of you, FERN.

    MassED replied to bebbercorn's topic in Emergency

    I really take offense with the term "FERN." It's a horribly derogatory term coming from other nurses outside of the ER that don't understand what we do. I first heard of this working in my current...
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    I'm in a Quandary

    MassED replied to Hooligan's topic in General Nursing

    alright, slow your roll. No need to get irritated with the
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    I'm in a Quandary

    MassED replied to Hooligan's topic in General Nursing

    that's not much more money - I sub as a school nurse, which is more than the full-time ones make. OP, what about per Diem somewhere, picking up more time in the
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    If you decided to be a RN, think again..

    MassED replied to kate_ibl's topic in General Students

    I get paid more for having my BSN. To add my 2 cents, I don't know what TEAS and HESI are - unless those are entrance exams for colleges, I'm sure I had to do those. I went to a nursing ADN program,...
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    7 Social Media Posts That Will Destroy Your Nursing Career Before It Begins!

    MassED replied to Michael M. Heuninckx's topic in First Year After Licensure

    what is insane about this is that people AFFILIATE themselves with their job and thus are representing that institution. Not only that, PATIENTS can find you - look at your pictures, see what your...
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    7 Social Media Posts That Will Destroy Your Nursing Career Before It Begins!

    MassED replied to Michael M. Heuninckx's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's laughable that anyone would not know this. Seriously. It's just such a sad evolution of our
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    Patient ratio/assignment, acuity and holdings

    MassED replied to anursedad's topic in Emergency

    sometimes intubated pt's are held/boarded - it depends on the bed situation in the hospital. There is no cut/dry who will stay or go upstairs. Floors seem to choose who they want from the ER. Often...
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    Sleep/dreams

    MassED posted a topic in Emergency

    Anyone on night shift who occasionally have night terrors and/or sleep walking? This usually subsides in childhood, but not for some. If I've had a pretty stressful shift or little sleep (after...
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    If you were to move from ER...

    MassED replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    staying Per Diem would keep your nursing foot in the door, not a bad idea at all. What's your new path,
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    Sleep/dreams

    MassED replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    oh the phantom alarms and bells! Drives me
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    how can i help my mom destress from her ER job l?

    MassED replied to mymomsmyhero's topic in Emergency

    tell her she saves lives and you are proud of her. Keep pushing through it. Takes "at least" 6 months to START to feel comfortable, so hang in
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    If you were to move from ER...

    MassED replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    I like all of these responses. I think flight nursing, IV team (would be so fun!), maybe PICC placements, PACU - no more floor nursing ever again, been there done that, would get bored and fail to...
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    marijuana and nursing.

    MassED replied to middleagednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree. I think once it's federally legal, institutions will implement parameters of what is a positive result on a drug screen, knowing THC can stick around after use (and not be high while on...
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    If you were to move from ER...

    MassED replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    I would try PACU too. I sub as a school nurse when I can - not too bad. Bit boring. Looking to be a nursing school instructor part time
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    I Love Night Shift

    MassED replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in General Nursing

    To do LESS? You must not work in an ER. Less staff, less resources, but the same amount of patients. If you get paid a night diff and you work LESS, I'd never leave your current
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    Verbally, mentally & emotionally abused by patient where do I turn.

    MassED replied to nowdistracted's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I really am beside myself with other posts on here about how to manage this guy (no matter the setting). ASSAULT and any type of threat is illegal, people. ILLEGAL. He is alert/oriented. We can...