I almost forgot

I have been an RN for over a year now ;)

Shared Governance

My hospital is trying to gain magnet status. I find that working in the ER is extremely hard work so I've decided to join in the meeting on shared governance in hopes that it will change some part of our work environment. Yesterday we had our first bitch fest or meeting. I honestly feel like it was productive and I am trying hard to be optimistic because I do like working in the ER. There is a certain sense of accomplishment when it comes to being an ER nurse. I have also been thinking of going to days...nights are hardcore. I go into work at 7pm and we run all night long with full patients until about 4-5am. I am mentally and physically exhausted. I am willing to do anything to make myself feel more sane.

I have not blogged in a while because there is not much to talk about. I have received some interesting cases but all in all in routine. A lot of our nurses are leaving and we are now getting agency. I am just glad we will have someone else to take patients and share the load. I am tired.