LunaTunaPineapple

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1. New protocol - No report from ER to floor...

   LunaTunaPineapple replied to justjRN's topic in General Nursing

   We started this protocol last year and many people weren’t excited about it, they had lots of safety concerns. We quickly became accustomed to the flow of it, and you find that you learned more from your chart than you would from the verbal pass off ...

2. When will critical thinking skills come?

   LunaTunaPineapple replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

   It comes with time ! I'm a new nurse as well on a MS Tele floor and I'm often caught in situations where I feel "clueless". I'm so frustrated from shift to shift. Don't give up , it gets better. You'll get wiser. Please , don't give up ! Don't compar...

3. Right when you thought you were ready !

   LunaTunaPineapple posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm two weeks and 2 days into my graduate nursing orientation (I haven't even hit the floor) and the nerves are starting to set in. Our educators are phenomenal and our hospital is clearly dedicated to its GN program, so I'm more than happy, but I ca...

4. SCABIES!!

   LunaTunaPineapple posted a topic in General Nursing

   So, one of the SNOOTIEST residents within our facility appears to have picked up a few unwanted friends. I have to admit, although unforunate, i find it giggle worthy. How and why, we may never know, but it seems to be spreading! Word has gotten arou...

5. Is my name Winston?

   LunaTunaPineapple posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   MUST BE because last nights 3-11 (more like 3-1am) took a draaaaaaaagggggg on me. Not even an hour into my shift and I hear "pt x is on the floor"! You have got to be kidding me:arghh:? About 45 minutes after that I hear "pt y just threw up". Say it ...

6. ER nursing or med surg?!

   LunaTunaPineapple replied to clh8987's topic in General Nursing

   In my opinion, your lack of hospital experience puts both positions on a level playing field. Either way, you're going to get a long orientation that will make up for your lack of experience. You already have the time management skills that will go a...

7. Medical Mystery: What made the night-shift nurses so sick?

   LunaTunaPineapple replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Headlines

   I really enjoyed the story :)

8. Nursing School and Working. Smart idea?

   LunaTunaPineapple replied to toniatorres's topic in General Students

   I obtained little part-time job, I only worked 2-4 days out of the month. Needless to say, I was usually between school and home all the time because I had no money to do anything extra. It paid off though. I was a home caregiver BTW.

9. Does it matter where you get your associates?

   LunaTunaPineapple replied to Kaitlyn.w's topic in ADN/BSN

   I completely agree with this. My local community college has a well know nursing program. It's no secret that students attend the ADN program, then transfer into the University's BSN program. Nurses from many facilities in the area have taken this r...

10. Out of the frying pan, Into the fire.

    LunaTunaPineapple replied to LunaTunaPineapple's topic in LPN/LVN

    I'm sorry you had to go through that, I couldn't imagine being put there alone! Today I was with another preceptor. She had me pull meds and along side her, then she would leave me alone for extended periods. It was rough to say the least. It's still...

11. Florida IV certification

    LunaTunaPineapple replied to qlady's topic in LPN/LVN

    Check with a few near by community colleges. I'm on the same hunt. The FLBON website also has a list of places that offer the IV course. If you're employed, then your nurse educator may also have access to such info or offer in house training and cer...

12. Out of the frying pan, Into the fire.

    LunaTunaPineapple replied to LunaTunaPineapple's topic in LPN/LVN

    That's exactly what I need ! A list to stay in order! I've noticed that residents love to chat, but I'm pretty good at cutting short and running like the wind! Do you suggest doing dressing changes while I'm in or coming back to perform the dressing ...

13. Out of the frying pan, Into the fire.

    LunaTunaPineapple replied to LunaTunaPineapple's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thank you! That's a great idea, I'll def create a sheet for that! I've made a few cheat sheets for procedures and codes, so that will def be a great add on!

14. "Can I give you report?"

    LunaTunaPineapple replied to future_RN, CNA's topic in General Nursing

    It's great to see you appreciate the effort for team work. I'm a new nurse and I've been thinking about approaching the CNAs about our patients and how to make our shift easier as a team. Since I'm new, I'm hoping they can point me in the right direc...

15. Out of the frying pan, Into the fire.

    LunaTunaPineapple posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    You know, you think nursing school is hard until you get your first job. "Don't be picky" they say, "Take what you can get" they say. I almost hate them for being right. As a new nurse, I already expected my orientation at a LTC/Sub Acute rehab woul...