Set up - like a bowling pin. Knocked down - it gets to wearing thin

[Music in My Heart]

I'm a nurse in a large urban ED.

My last 16 hour shift had more than its share of head-shaking moments that provoked comments of, "if you don't do this job, you just don't get it"

and which was capped by my unknowing participation in a clearly unethical and illegal situation... for which I received serious attitude when I insisted on shining the light of day on the situation.

For some strange reason, I actually like my job - and love most of my colleagues - but, to quote the Grateful Dead...

"Set up - like a bowling pin. Knocked down - it gets to wearing thin"

If you don't work in an urban ED, you don't get it... which is understandable... but don't cop a 'tude to those of us who do...

[Nurse SMS, MSN, RN]

Rough shifts are rough. Hope you get some rest and a chance to recharge.

[SwansonRN]

Big kudos to you for doing what you do.

Do something nice for yourself!

To quote AC/DC, tonight I'm going "back in the ring, to take another swing..." metaphorically speaking since, of course, we're the ones getting swung at but you get the point.

[emtb2rn, BSN, RN, EMT-B]

Cause you know that "too much of everything is just enough".

We gonna start a Garcia/Hunter lyrics you can use in daily conversation thread?

[Altra, BSN, RN]

Been there ... and will find myself there again, no doubt.

Recharge, blow off steam, count your blessings ...

I'll throw in some other lyrics:

"I'm at a place called vertigo ... it's everything I wish I didn't know"

or

"Mama always told me not to look into the sights of the sun ... but Mama, that's where the fun is."

[CapeCodMermaid, RN]

I wasn't aware there was any 'tude copping going on here.

[emtb2rn, BSN, RN, EMT-B]

Ahh, but "are you kind?"

[mcdebb]

As long as you told your side of the situation in a professional way…. and there is still a problem, I would Privately speak with this person to see if you can possible come to an understanding. This way, when working the same shift… there will be less tension!!! Good Luck!!!

I wasn't aware there was any 'tude copping going on here.

I wasn't referring to anything specific here on AN...

though I sometimes get flamed or singed by folks who don't have the experience to justify an opinion on certain matters

the "tude-ing" refers more to some interactions with a few nurses from other units who, I think, would change their tunes in seconds flat if they walked a mile in my Merrells.

[Farmbeachcity]

Song in my Heart, I'd love to hear about how you got into the ED. I am going to graduate in May '14 with ADN. I am 49 years old. I'm extremely interested in the ED. Not sure if this is the best place, but couldn't seem to send you a message. Thanks, farmbeachcity

[nurseprnRN, BSN, RN]

".... livin' on reds, vitamin C, and cocaine / All a friend can say is 'Ain't it a shame'..."

This is the Grateful Dead in the ED thread, right? ::looking around::