peggyon replied to Birdsofprey's topic in Emergency
I would say the only folks who benefit from 'training hard' in an inner city level one Trauma Center are surgical/trauma residents. If they can hang with the gunshot/knife wounds, the rapid bleeding-out, the extreme behavior, the MVA's, the unrelenti...
peggyon replied to Birdsofprey's topic in Emergency
You are not crazy. You are working in the worst environment possible-a public, under-funded hospital with the most challenging patient population.
Try to complete one year and then apply to an ER in a private hospital. It will be better funded ...
I worked in ICU for 15+ years primarily because the staffing was better. Looking back, I would say my temperament was not suited to the ICU. It is my experience that ICU/ER nurses who are comfortable for the long-run in those environments are wired a...
peggyon replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in General Nursing
Yes, I agree with giving yourself time. You will need @ least one year to be able to show experience.
My point is that though you may master hospital nursing, it is not a good fit for many nurses, hence the nursing shortage. Even on good days, i...
peggyon replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in General Nursing
I just re-read your fear about your 2 year contract. I would talk to an attorney to see if it legally binding. Somehow, I don't think so. You sound like a wonderful person; I'll be thinking about you. I know how you feel.
Hospitals can have an a...
peggyon replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in General Nursing
My heart goes out to you. I agree with the previous poster to double-check your gut feelings with an experienced RN with a generous heart.
You sound very conscientious and please give yourself some room to grow.
Even experienced nurses mak...
Bravo Julie! I just cannot understand why nurses across the country do not stand together and unionize. it is not fair for Julie to have to do this alone!! Hospitals cannot operate without nurses. You may have to strike for a period, but the outcome ...