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1. PACU charting, please help!!!

   roziepig replied to roziepig's topic in PACU

   Thank you so much for your reply. VERY helpful and considerate of you for taking the time to post some helpful tips.

2. PACU charting, please help!!!

   roziepig posted a topic in PACU

   Can anyone give me an idea of/examples of PACU charting or nurses notes. This is a new area of nursing to me and quite different from med/sx charting. Thank you

3. Short Stay Unit????

   roziepig replied to roziepig's topic in General Nursing

   I think this does sound stressful, but in a different way than the floor. The floor to me is discouraging in the fact that 5-6 patients can have life-threatening complications and a multitude of conditions/co-morbidity, while I must juggle the manage...

4. Short Stay Unit????

   roziepig replied to roziepig's topic in General Nursing

   Wow! Really? I didn't think it would be so chaotic in that area. How many patients are generally assigned to one nurse, and is it mostly same day procedures? Thank you for the response. You have been very helpful.

5. Short Stay Unit????

   roziepig posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a new grad with six months on my own on a very busy medical floor. I am looking in to working in a SSU, and was wondering if anyone could give me an idea of a typical day in that setting. I love to teach, like to stay busy, but am quite overwhel...

6. New Grad Overwhelmed

   roziepig replied to roziepig's topic in New Nurse

   I can't thank you all enough for your time and inspirational words. I would certainly love a copy of your template, and any other tips you have to offer. I have made a conscious decision to go in each day with a positive mindset, looking at difficul...

7. New Grad Overwhelmed

   roziepig posted a topic in New Nurse

   As a new grad I am coming up on 3 months off preceptorship on a very busy medical floor. We generally have 4-5 patients and cover LVN's. I was never started off with moderate acuity patients and was floated on my 2nd day on my own. This is tough, but...

8. New grad in Cardiac Rehab

   roziepig replied to roziepig's topic in Cardiac

   I can't thank you enough for taking the time to reply to my post. It is very helpful to get advice from a professional. It was very insightful to hear your opinion, and I know how important it is to stick it out to gain perspective and experience -- ...

9. New grad in Cardiac Rehab

   roziepig posted a topic in Cardiac

   I am a new grad in the ICU, which I adore. I absolutely love the detailed assessment, pathophysiology, patient/family teaching and interaction and teamwork. The course load and only option to work nights is taking its toll on my health and marriage. ...

10. Resume ? for Surgical Floor Postition

    roziepig replied to roziepig's topic in Med-Surg

    Thank you for the advice. I appreciate you taking the time to reply, and I will certainly take that into consideration. :nuke:

11. Resume ? for Surgical Floor Postition

    roziepig posted a topic in Med-Surg

    What expereince is most specific and appropriate to list on my resume for a Surgial floor position ? I have a great resume, attended a summer practicum but I am having trouble narrowing my exprience down to short specific points. Thanks

12. Orginazational Skills

    roziepig replied to roziepig's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for your help. I truly appreciate your time and suggestions. Thank you!!

13. Orginazational Skills

    roziepig posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone have any good suggestions on how to organize your patient care in clinical/hospital day? I am also trying to find a book on nursing prioritizing or organizing. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

14. Organization Help

    roziepig posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    Does anyone have any good suggestions on how to organize your patient care in clinical/hospital day? I am also trying to find a book on nursing prioritizing or organizing. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks