I am a retired RN in North Carolina - hoping to move to TV soon. These problems are not unique to The Villages hospital. Basically the same thing is happening everywhere. I've worked in several large hospitals, and like most of you I've had family members in a number of hospitals as well. My best advice would be to avoid the ER almost at all costs. They are strictly for true emergencies. Unless you have potentially life threatening symptoms try to see your personal physician before you go to the ER. And, at lease phone his emergency/night/weekend phone number and report your problem if possible, before you go to the ER.
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