Quidam

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1. calling ALL newly licensed NURSES.......[3yrs<]

   Quidam replied to NURSESrMEAN's topic in New Nurse

   I graduated Dec. 2009, first day of work was Jan. 2nd 2010, I was not licensed until sometime in late January I think. I worked as a graduate nurse during the interim. I was hired before I graduated. I was not employed at the facility. I work at ...

2. Question about ER tech position

   Quidam replied to Love911Nursing's topic in Emergency

   It would be invaluable experience!

3. Advice on 12 hour shifts

   Quidam replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

   It took me about 3 - 4 months to really adjust to 12's. But I did and I tried different shoes. UGH. I bought a pair of Saucony running shoes that hurt my feet badly! Wore them about 3 times. I bought Danskos and really liked them...then I bought...

4. A worn out topic

   Quidam replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I am 8 months in and so far have only had one doctor act up with me. He was telling me I was wrong when he asked me about some clerical procedure that I had already told him I was unsure about but this is what I thought....He proceeded to speak loud...

5. awesome nurse pt ratios

   Quidam replied to sassy_cassie's topic in General Nursing

   I have never had more than 4 patients. LOVE IT!!!

6. Respect?

   Quidam replied to trimm's topic in General Nursing

   Ya know...this compelled me to post what has been on my mind for a while. I am a new grad and have been working at my first position for 6 months now. I feel truly blessed to have landed where I did. My co-workers are wonderfully supportive. My ...

7. A really bad day in the ER for a new nurse resident

   Quidam replied to godbless-yute's topic in Emergency

   Betcha learned a lot today. :hug: And I think that it may have been somewhat of a compliment that he said since you were a new grad then you did ok. Really there is a world of difference between an experienced nurse learning a new area and a new gr...

8. Want To Be A Nurse, But

   Quidam replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

   Not looking to pick on anyone, just though one central thread under a catch all heading would help to serve perhaps as a reference point. 1 - Failed one or two classes, but only by "X", points, why are programs so strict? Because they have to set a s...

9. My VENT and Salute!

   Quidam replied to Hopeful2011's topic in General Nursing

   Hard working techs are awesome! But I have come in contact with some who are just as bad as the lazy nurses. As for being a student nurse...keep your head about you and always remember there is much to learn from good and not so good nurses. I lear...

10. Termination

    Quidam replied to FutureERDoc's topic in General Nursing

    I was not trying to be sarcastic. I see how it may have sounded that way. I just curious as to your thought process when you were doing it. I have no ideas for you as far as getting your job back...but I do wish you well.

11. Termination

    Quidam replied to FutureERDoc's topic in General Nursing

12. C's In Nursing School

    Quidam replied to redraider1977's topic in General Nursing

    It was my experience that more employers were looking at GPA's when I graduated (Dec. 09). I think it has something to do with the job market. But, either way...it's done now. Just move forward. No sense dwelling on something that is done and ove...

13. Do you include co-workers' names when charting? How do you chart?

    Quidam replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    As a new employee I have a lot of trouble knowing who is who...and what the names are and as I chart and cannot put the names with a face, I generalize and HATE it. I am doing my best to get and remember names, and know which Dr. is which as I don't...

14. Associates degree

    Quidam replied to Kristen<3's topic in General Nursing

    Dallas/Ft. Worth here...and I have associates. I have not noticed a problem with ADNs being hired. I went to work immediately as did many of my classmates.

15. Patient asks my opinion...what's appropriate???

    Quidam replied to jorla9903's topic in General Nursing

    I would tell the patient that it is really hard to have an opinion about options when you are not actually in the position of having to make that choice for yourself. Then offer information on each option. As much as I think I would choose this ov...