BlueDawnRN BSN

BlueDawnRN has 10 years experience as a BSN and specializes in Progressive Care.

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1. RNs Don't Help CNAs

   BlueDawnRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I've seen lazy nurses and lazy CNAs. I've worked in other professions before nursing and there were lazy people there, too. I love our aides and do as much as possible to help them. I respect them a lot and they respect me. We help each other out. Th...

2. Research patient or see patient first?

   BlueDawnRN replied to RNingBSNing's topic in General Nursing

   I clock in at 7:53 and have 7 minutes to write down the basic info on my patients (name, age/DOB, diagnosis, pertinent PMH, when the best med is due, etc). After I get report I go directly to my patients to take their vitals, check their drips, and d...

3. Male nurse, female peri care

   BlueDawnRN replied to FerruzAXP's topic in Men

   Peri care does not change when a woman is menstrating. The sterile field is not compromised. First of all, blood should not have bacteria in it. Secondly, it takes minutes to insert a catheter and hours for blood to seep out. The sanitary pad has an...

4. "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

   BlueDawnRN replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

   Same here. I was so set on breastfeeding but much like OP we had to supplement due to weight loss. Weighted feeds with the lactation consultant showed she was only getting 0.5 ounce per feed. I ended up with PND due to my incredible sense of failure ...

5. Night shift schedule?

   BlueDawnRN replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

   I eat when I come in from work because I'm hungry. Also eat right before work because I don't know when I'll eat again. And snack periodically at work. I try to eat clean and eat whole foods whenever possible. So it doesn't matter when I have what me...

6. Oncology or Med/tele?

   BlueDawnRN replied to WonderBuffStuff's topic in Job Hunt

   Based on your last two responses it sounds like the PCU might be more in line with your career goals unless the commute is an issue.

7. Oncology or Med/tele?

   BlueDawnRN replied to WonderBuffStuff's topic in Job Hunt

   Based on your last two responses it sounds like the PCU might be more in line with your career goals unless the commute is an issue.

8. Oncology or Med/tele?

   BlueDawnRN replied to WonderBuffStuff's topic in Job Hunt

   Congrats on the two job offers! That is awesome! I think the reason you have so many views and no responses until now is that it's hard to tell from your post what your career goals are. If you're really interested in oncology, even pediatric oncolog...

9. Is nursing school as bad as they say?

   BlueDawnRN replied to sarahelaine08's topic in General Students

   Time management, good study habits, and support from your loved ones are what you will need. I did well in school while working part time, helping to manage a household, maintaining a healthy marriage and working out most days. I didn't see friends m...

10. The Enemy... The Nurse Manager

    BlueDawnRN replied to I.Am.A.Nurse.'s topic in Management

    I just wanted to let you know that I really respect my manager even though it seems the majority of my co-workers do not, and that I'm sure there are employees on your floor that respect you as well. I stay out of the gossip and basically keep my mou...

11. Took NCLEX 9 times, passed 10th time 265 questions!

    BlueDawnRN replied to youcanrn's topic in NCLEX

    Exactly. The test determines how well you can take a standardized test and that's about it. 90% of what I know I learned on the job. Congratulations!!

12. Getting a second degree BSN

    BlueDawnRN replied to WooPig29's topic in Pre-Nursing

    It is possible. People have done it. One of my nursing colleagues worked full time and raised 3 kids as a single mom while in nursing school, and one of my nursing instructors worked full time while in school too. For them it was a financial need tha...

13. Jury duty and new grad program

    BlueDawnRN replied to IGSD777's topic in New Nurse

    Something similar happened to me. Got jury duty while I was in nursing school and I requested hardship, and sent a copy of my student ID, class schedule and work ID. You could send a copy of your work ID and copy of acceptance letter into the new gra...

14. New grads in float positions

    BlueDawnRN replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in Career Support

    That's great. I was just stating the requirements for float nurses at my hospital but I see it's not the same everywhere. It looks like it's a position for new grads and as long as they have good training I'm sure it's fine.

15. New grads in float positions

    BlueDawnRN replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in Career Support

    I was the one who made the first post about float nurses at my hospital needing critical care experience. If the position is for new grads then yes go for it! They probably won't be floating you to the ICU. Just make sure they have adequate training ...