I have 34 years' experience as a RN, 32 years as an Emergency Department RN, and 37 years in hospital healthcare. Previously, I was a combat infantryman, a paratrooper, drill sergeant, squad leader, and a sniper, and my current job as a RN in the Emergency Department is the most stressful role I have ever had in my life. We are understaffed, have the least support of resources and auxiliary departments in my career, and our management is invisible during crisises. I want to quit, but can't due to my desire to keep my community safe and healthy. Oh, God...... help.
You know Alan, I struggle with the same thing. I just worked six busy 12 hour nights in a small free-standing ER. No inpatient beds, few beds to transfer anyone to, and the icing? Almost no ambulances to transfer anyone if we could find a bed. This is 31 years since residency and a big part of me wants to eject. And the other part feels a duty to keep my skills and stay in the job, just because there's so much need and it feels like the safety margin for the community is razor thin. Thanks for all you've done, and continue to do, my friend!
Yes, I worked ER/Urgent Care for 10 years, saw a lot of same day appointments in the clinic for 10 years before that. I wish I had a recording I could have played and saved my voice. I was happy I was out of there and into hospice when Covid hit, however
I have 34 years' experience as a RN, 32 years as an Emergency Department RN, and 37 years in hospital healthcare. Previously, I was a combat infantryman, a paratrooper, drill sergeant, squad leader, and a sniper, and my current job as a RN in the Emergency Department is the most stressful role I have ever had in my life. We are understaffed, have the least support of resources and auxiliary departments in my career, and our management is invisible during crisises. I want to quit, but can't due to my desire to keep my community safe and healthy. Oh, God...... help.
You know Alan, I struggle with the same thing. I just worked six busy 12 hour nights in a small free-standing ER. No inpatient beds, few beds to transfer anyone to, and the icing? Almost no ambulances to transfer anyone if we could find a bed. This is 31 years since residency and a big part of me wants to eject. And the other part feels a duty to keep my skills and stay in the job, just because there's so much need and it feels like the safety margin for the community is razor thin. Thanks for all you've done, and continue to do, my friend!
Oh, yes! I heard this a lot over the years.
Given that it's cold and flu season, I feel like I could write every chart before I walk into the room...
Yes, I worked ER/Urgent Care for 10 years, saw a lot of same day appointments in the clinic for 10 years before that. I wish I had a recording I could have played and saved my voice. I was happy I was out of there and into hospice when Covid hit, however
LOL!
You worked on the rhyming words. It seems I just wight what comes to my mind so most don't rhyme but I like the writing.