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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]ER provider here. I am very compassionate and loving, however I am so tired of working the ER. It's just nonstop BS coming in day in and day out. Complaints of things like sniffles/body aches, intoxication and general medical exams are basically what I do all day. No one is appreciative at all and the ER is constantly busy because it's pretty much operating as a primary care facility. I completely understand that some people come to the ER as a result of not having insurance, but a lot of people seem to come just for the hell of it. I see a true emergency (appendicitis, OD, heart attack, stroke, severe burn or broken bone etc) about once every 3 shifts. Would I be happier working in ICU or maybe just as a primary doctor so at least I would work on a normal 9-5 schedule and not have to deal with the 5th case of sniffles at 4 am.

Vent over. This is all stuff I can't say in real life because I would sound inconsiderate but my job is seriously dragging me down most days. [/quote]

Go to a university teaching hospital.  They will pull you into all sorts of interesting cases, particularly if you are on the overnight shift and they need another doc available.  Sounds like you opted out for a suburban/urban hospital (like Alexandria) with no need for acute care.[/quote]

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