ER nurses are trusted to initiate care without doctors orders September 22, 2015 ER Nurses are the first one(s) you see when u come to the ER. They have already assessed you, initiated care and and usually diagnosed you before the doctor gets a chance to see you. Most...
See if your primary MD has a nurse line! We really do know what we are talking about! September 22, 2015 I was tired of being overwhelmed with nonsense in the actual ER that I now am working for a telephone triage service and I keep people away from the ER if needed. ...
Not hiring LPN’s in hospitals anymore is a cost saving measure September 22, 2015 Not hiring LPN’s in hospitals anymore is a cost saving measure. They hire CNA’s, pay them much less but train and expect them to perform many of the tasks that...
Lol! I am NOT sleeping September 21, 2015 Can someone PLEASE tell all of my cute little elderly patients that I am NOT sleeping on 3rd shift out at the Nurse’s Station?? Lol I can’t tell you how many times they have ever-so-sweetly wished me a good nap or...
I try to make them smile or laugh September 22, 2015 Ortho Trauma OR RN here, Many times I see people at their absolute worst…severe pain, life threatening injuries, possible legal trouble, scared…the list goes on. Anyway, I try to make them smile or...
