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I Work A 7a-7p New Grad 9 Months On My Own..i Luv Working In The Icu But We Have Lots Of 3 Groups..is This Right..they Justify It By Saying Well 2 Or 1 Of These Pt's Are Tcu The Acuity Is Still The Same..please Help Because I Usually Leave At 9:30pm Finishing Up Charting Or Leave Work Undone 4 The Next Nurse..i Hope Someone Can Help Feeling A Little Burnt Out Or Just Overworked Already Thanks Face N D Ville!

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Hey Sweety New Nurse To New Nurse Start Between The Big And Middle Toes And Move Upward Toward The Ankle Go Slowly And The Big Key!!!! Dont Push To Hard Cuz You Will Actually Occlude The Pulse And Will Not Feel It!!!! I Know I Wuz Doing That...try N Pls Let Me Know If That Helps.. Face N D Ville

[janfrn]

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So Sorry Guess Thats Why I Have No Response...oh Well Point Was Meant To Be Taken Well

[Lizstill]

Originally Posted by yellowroseoftexas

well I am a new grad waiting to sit for boards,I got hired Monday for a med/surg position I really liked the floor manager she has managed that floor for 8 years and said they have very little turnover.My first impression of floor was postive,it was quite and calm. The position offered was 3 12hr the usual ratio is 6:1 and every other week 4 days optional.I am excited but nervous,should I bring lab book and drug guide .
Thanks

Defniitely bring that lab book and drug guide, until you have them memorized you'll use them every day. After awhile you can leave them in your locker and only drag them out when you run across something unusual. Have fun on medsurge. I could never handle that many patients. I get too worried about them. I hate pain. I want to help everyone all the time so I went to ICU so I could be with my pts constantly. NICU actually, because the diapers are smaller (and the pts are cuter).

[GypsyroseWolf]

I work med-surg. Passed boards in July have been on the unit full time since. We have the 6-1 ratio and is it really busy all the time. I am second shift which made the transition from graduate to RN a little easier. I have had a great expierence, it is never the same day twice, I am amazed at how much I learn every night. I am also very lucky because the girls I work with are really wonderful.

[akana11]

Great advice. Thank you.

[adv1]

hey i only have onequestion.. i am about to begin my studies as a practical nurse but i have minor asthma i was wondering if thisis going to come in the way of my employment or training. i feel fine with no symptoms at all but i a just scared if this will come in my way ??

[GypsyroseWolf]

Originally Posted by adv1

hey i only have onequestion.. i am about to begin my studies as a practical nurse but i have minor asthma i was wondering if thisis going to come in the way of my employment or training. i feel fine with no symptoms at all but i a just scared if this will come in my way ??

The unit I work on we have three nurses with very bad asthma. They let everyone on the unit know, my supervisor inforces the no perfume rule, and we do not use the santiation wipes around them. I would just be upfront with your co-workers and supervisor about your asthma on the unit you get hired for. They do not have the right to ask medical history during an interview so if you are worried that you may have difficulty you would have to tell them.
Have a Happy Day,
Bertina

[adv1]

Originally Posted by GypsyroseWolf

The unit I work on we have three nurses with very bad asthma. They let everyone on the unit know, my supervisor inforces the no perfume rule, and we do not use the santiation wipes around them. I would just be upfront with your co-workers and supervisor about your asthma on the unit you get hired for. They do not have the right to ask medical history during an interview so if you are worried that you may have difficulty you would have to tell them.
Have a Happy Day,
Bertina

thanks a lot bertina that made me comfertable .. my asthma is not triggered by anything i feel lilke its not even there.. anyways, one more question , do they require you to have a medical check before hiring us?? just like they do in college before enrollment..