Whats the best thing you like about the ER? Whats the least you like?

[KittyinNj]

Im a med surge nurse with 1.5 years experience in ortho neuro trauma at a level 1 hospital . I am used to getting 2-4 admits and doing about 3-4 discharges a day. I would love to advance to the ER. I have an offer, but a part of me is scared to do it! The patient ratio is 4 unless vented or ICU status then 1. They do a podding system where you buddy up with your nurse so that means at times more then 4 patients.

I wanna know what you guys think is the best part of working in the emergency room? And what do you think is the worse?

Also i was told 11am-11pm is the busiest and i would be coming in from 3pm-3am. Does that mean i would have no sit down chart time from 3-11? Im used to working on a busy floor and feel the ER would def look n ice on my resume for future advancement!

Thoughts/opinions would be appreciated much :)

[GM2RN]

I agree with everyone else, but the absolute worst for me is when the hospital is full and have to hold pts in the ER when they have a ton of floor orders. There's a reason I'm not a floor nurse so I hate having holders, especially 2-4 at a time.

[ezgreazin]

the best part is the dynamic of the ER, no 2 days are the same-every shift is a learning opportunity.

the worst part are the unappreciative pt's, usually drunk or there for ridiculous primary care.