BYE BYE ICU NURSE, HELLO ER NURSE | Why did I make the switch?

YES!! What you are reading is true! I made the switch to the over side! In August 2022, I left my job as a Surgical/Trauma ICU nurse and became and Emergency room nurse. In this video, you will see why.
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[@His_ChristieRose]

That’s the beauty of nursing-life actually. Change. It’s ok to change. I wish you well on your endeavors.

[@Missypeachy]

As a LTACH nurse, ratio 1-5. All the patients have tons of tasks like wound care on all, mobility x2, (q2hour turns(important I know/ with 5 it’s tough), review every patients food Breakfast, Lunch. Dinner) and report, bath and mouth care, change all 5. findings a vital machine to get vitals for 5 patients, all my patients have TONS of medication. Some patient have TF and on vents, some are awake and talking asking for items, some patients are on vents and need more nursing assessment and management, the charting is ALOT per patients. Some patients are on drips and need blood work. It’s just ALOt, while others need to go to MRI or surgery, labs need to be walked down. Meds are due all day long with 5.
Honestly, I feel like this is soo much. My time management is a lot slower. I feel like I honestly can’t assess my patients because I am split between patients.
Personal I have been thinking just to change hospital nursing all together. It’s so busy most shifts I don’t drink water, pee, or eat lunch. We have the computer WOW. We sit in the hall instead of at a desk.
We have providers on our floor. I can ask questions but mostly they do not want to be bothered. ( I don’t mind this much)
Does it get better anywhere? At one time I thought of going into the ICU. I wanted to really dig into my patients medical history, and assess and use my nursing skills, observe changes and treat.
Like I said it seems many nurses excel. I’m trying to get faster. I hate having to many patients.
I just would love to hear any input anyone has.

[@kalkidankidane3436]

Im do happy for you . I’m going to graduate this year. So nervous but can’t wait . What do you recommend someone who wants to continue their education ? When should you apply for NP school

[@michofalltrades]

congratulations on graduating this year! as fas as continuing education, my advice would be to do so as soon as possible! esp when financially ready.

[@His_ChristieRose]

How has is been so far?