darwinsbluefish

darwinsbluefish has 5 years experience and specializes in PACU, CCU, Agency Nursing.

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1. wasting of narcs in pacu

   darwinsbluefish replied to Jaesim's topic in PACU

   I have worked PACU for the majority of my career and at multiple facilities. Every facility I have worked allowed the nurse to hold narcs. In a busy environment were each patient is being treated for pain frequently (most q5 min) this is common pract...

2. Combating burnout in new nurses

   darwinsbluefish replied to darwinsbluefish's topic in Stress 101

   Thank you to everyone who replied to my question. The advice you gave was very helpful and I will be more aware of circumstances that zap my energy. I definitely need to learn to say no! Have a safe & happy holiday weekend!

3. Combating burnout in new nurses

   darwinsbluefish posted a topic in Stress 101

   Hi Friends, I have been a nurse for 3 years now. I have worked in a busy Level 1 trauma hospital my entire career. I am lucky enough to specialize in an area I love. I continually found myself tired, unable to recuperate. I recently left my positi...

4. Fmla Question

   darwinsbluefish replied to darwinsbluefish's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you allnurses for all the speedy responses! My manager is not someone I would consider ethical in these situations. In the past, she has let priveleged information slip. My hope is that I can do my job without anyone knowing my personal infor...

5. Fmla Question

   darwinsbluefish replied to darwinsbluefish's topic in General Nursing

   My dx is psychiatric in nature and we all know that carries stigma. I dont feel that my manager shouldnt know, I just wanted to know if they had a right to know! Thanks for the speedy reply!

6. Fmla Question

   darwinsbluefish posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, Just a quick question about Fmla. Does your manager have the right to know the reason you were granted Fmla? Thanks a bunch!

7. nursing school jitters

   darwinsbluefish replied to ashlee22's topic in General Students

   I am currently in a BSN program and I also have a BS in Biology. I was worried about starting nursing school because I knew it would be very different from what I was used to. It takes a few weeks to adjust, but you will do great. The background in s...

8. The Introverted Folks

   darwinsbluefish replied to narcissistic's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I understand exactly how you feel. I am very shy and any sort of public speaking makes me a blubbering mess. I ended up taking my public speaking class during the summer session so there wouldn't be as many students in the class. It was hard for me, ...