dthfytr

dthfytr ADN, LPN, RN, EMT-B, EMT-I

ER, Trauma

Member

  • Content

    1,163

  • Visitors

    14,726

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    41

All Content by dthfytr

  1. Please tell me things will get better!

    dthfytr replied to LadyEJ BSN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's easier to find work when you already have a job, so look as the current position a an investment. The quality care and responsibility you show in your current job will help offset the stigma of...

  2. what are the duties of the ER Rn?

    dthfytr replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    I think you'd be better served doing a web search on the topic. Since the ER deals with any and all problems that walk, are carried through, or left just outside the door, the answers to your question...

  3. I lied to the state surveyor

    dthfytr replied to tammietan's topic in General Nursing

    You can resign or your license will be tagged for a lie? That sounds like bull to me. You were put in a bad position by a bad employer, and the employer is trying to cover their butt at your expence....

  4. sleeplessnseattle

    dthfytr replied to huberusone's topic in General Nursing

    It's always amazed me that with billions of people in the world, bad luck isn't more evenly spread around. It just finds certain people, places, and times and clusters there. I feel you couldn't have...

  5. African Americans as nurses.

    dthfytr replied to Daniel Floyd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I blame the U S Census Bureau for this junk. In the 1960's I think it was, they started asking about ethnicity, and ever since we've been stuck with all these HYPHENATED AMERICANS! I'm a...

  6. A cold-hearted manager

    dthfytr replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    I'm assuming L doesn't chronically have family emergencies. It never ceases to amaze me that hospitals never understand that employees and their families have medical emergencies and illnesses too....

  7. what has been your experience with companies who end memos with......

    dthfytr replied to tazzle's topic in General Nursing

    All I can make out of what you posted is that there are choices to be made with possible

  8. Paramedics in the ER

    dthfytr replied to okie4ever's topic in Emergency

    Have seen them used with excellent results. Great in codes! Charge nurse had to cosign the

  9. I give in to drug seeking patients

    dthfytr replied to Raidernurse's topic in General Nursing

    Alright, alright. I just wanted a little artistic

  10. I give in to drug seeking patients

    dthfytr replied to Raidernurse's topic in General Nursing

    If you prescribe it, they will come. And come. And come. And come. Perpetuating their abuse/addiction is not helping

  11. How hard is nursing school? Another question...

    dthfytr replied to wnb4's topic in General Students

    It's hard enough to make sure that people who are going to literally have other peoples lives in their hands with each decision and calculation are willing to work like hell to make sure they want to...

  12. Losing motivation to study, any tips??

    dthfytr replied to Newbiestudent18's topic in General Nursing

    Probably wont help you much, but I'd like to share a story from my days in nursing school. A group of us first year students were looking at grades just posted on an instructors door. Some upper class...

  13. What is the best unit to work in and why?

    dthfytr replied to wnb4's topic in General Nursing

    The best unit to work on is the one you love working on. You'll sleep well at night, you wont go home and kick the dog after each shift, the hours will fly by, and you'll be amazed that they pay you...

  14. Unsafe ?? Need opinions....

    dthfytr replied to j464335's topic in General Nursing

    Long story short, if you don't feel you've been given adequate orientation, or that the job's just not for you, go with your feelings. If you try to push a bad situation and something goes wrong, the...

  15. Can I work in Florida as an RN if I have a Florida RN license number but just havent

    dthfytr replied to svbg16's topic in General Nursing

    Many states no longer give a paper license. Instead, licensure is confirmed via the internet. TX, NM, NH, and ME do this. Perhaps Florida? I miss the paper copies,

  16. What are they looking for?

    dthfytr replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in Emergency

    Great answer Jammin! I almost hate to put my 2 cents worth in after your answer. ER nursing is unique, to say the least. Either you can do it and love it, or you can't and the stress eats you up. Your...

  17. Song Ideas?

    dthfytr replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    Oh boy! Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd? Candle in the Wind by Elton John? Sympathy for the Devil by The Stones? Thus Spake Zarathustra? Bolero? Mi Tierra by Gloria Estefan? Schools out by Alice...

  18. What is the nurses priority in a trauma (new to ER)

    dthfytr replied to Shell5's topic in Emergency

    And keep extra IV catheters in your pocket! When you're trying for the "2 largebore IV's" and the residents just wont get out of your way, well accidents happen, then use a clean one from your

  19. What is the nurses priority in a trauma (new to ER)

    dthfytr replied to Shell5's topic in Emergency

    Get yourself a TNCC course ASAP. All c-spines are fractured until proven otherwise, Always remember your A B C's, re-evaluate often, look listen poke and probe everywhere so you can chart a thorough...

  20. Will I have to give up my nurse dreams if I'm on dialysis?

    dthfytr replied to dreamon's topic in General Nursing

    What type of dialysis will you be on. Machine 3 days per week, home peritoneal dilysis? I think the answer to your question is something you'll have to discover as things progress. In any case, best...

  21. Hope this is refreshing to hear: I LOVE LTC!!!

    dthfytr replied to LPNweezy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Either you are the queen of sarcasm, or you genuinely love LTC. Either way, you are my hero. I can't do LTC. Give me a nice chaotic ER and I'm

  22. Working while slightly ill or waiting until you're completely better

    dthfytr replied to SerenePeach's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with both above. Had it been someplace like the ER which is always a germ palace I'd say don't sweat it. Always amazed me when I went to work in the ER with a cold and coworkers would comment...

  23. Applying to another compact state

    dthfytr replied to kerussll's topic in General Nursing

    You are correct. For compact states you can only hold a license in the state in which you have legal residence. You can work in any compact state, and are subject to the laws of the state in which you...

  24. Great metro areas to work in the U.S. Today?

    dthfytr replied to PraiseMariahCarey's topic in General Nursing

    Try New Mexico, The Land of Enchantment! You can have all the hassles of big city living in Albuquerque, and the challenge of working with the Native Americans through the Indian Health Service. Just...

  25. Hospital ER relocates and treats patients to next door coffee shop (Tim Hortons)

    dthfytr replied to RN2B123's topic in General Nursing

    Been to Tim Hortons in Maine. Much better than Starbucks! Great prices too. My dream ER would be next door to a Tim Hortons! Thanks for the post. Here in Texas we've mostly got Dunkin Donuts which is...