DAMomma

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1. Where do you put your STUFF

   DAMomma replied to DAMomma's topic in New Nurse

   What a nice site! Thank you to everyone for your suggestions...I am a work in progress. One thing I am finding it when I buy scrubs, I need to avoid the ones with pockets vertical on the seem. The other night I had a trail of alc wipes falling out...

2. Where do you put your STUFF

   DAMomma posted a topic in New Nurse

   How you organize carrying all of your stuff? I have one of those pocket organizers, but when I am running thru the night I usually will not stop to put it back in my organizer. I also use one of the hospital lanyards around my neck and I will clip ...

3. working nights as opposed to working days

   DAMomma replied to tolerantgirl's topic in New Nurse

   I agree working nights can take a toll on your health. After I get off from work, I am religious about running to the gym (2-3 times/week) to get my cardio kickboxing and weight training in. I also try to watch what I eat. I feel like I am in the ...

4. When my shift is over...when can I leave?

   DAMomma posted a topic in New Nurse

   Okay, okay, I know nursing is a 24/7 job. My problem,however, I am not sure when enough is enough. With the night shift we will have on average of 9-11 patients. We are dealing with sundowners, checking med sheets, hanging abx, pain meds, 5AM meds...

5. ITT- Tech RN program

   DAMomma replied to justwannaRN's topic in Michigan

   WOW, Congrats on getting in. When will you graduate? I saw the banner up for a day or so and it disappeared. Where do they do clinicals? Man, ITT is only 2 miles from my house. Will you do basic (ie: english, psych, gov, math if needed) classes...

6. Struggeling New Grad working in the med surg floor.

   DAMomma replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in New Nurse

   Everyone here is such AWESOME support.....I thank everyone:bow:. Now I do not feel so alone. I hope I can look back 7 years from now and just remember this as a learning experience...I am sure I will:rolleyes:. Okay, let me get a couple hours of sl...

7. WCCCD Spring 2010 Hopefuls

   DAMomma replied to Heart_Shaped_Rocks's topic in Michigan

   Questions, what is the point system? I have a friend who was at a 48. She said the cut off was 65. I have no suggestions for her. We did not have a point system years ago. What do they base the points on?

8. How far do you work from home?

   DAMomma posted a topic in New Nurse

   i am kinda piggy backing off another post here regarding "how long should you wait before transferring to another unit" i am a new grad 6 months as an rn now. my questions is would you transfer to another facility because of the distance? help me ...

9. Code Blue...

   DAMomma replied to vernonleon's topic in New Nurse

   HA! I don't want to jinx myself (or my patients for that matter.....) I will say, it is something to experience. By the way, my med-surg floor also has hospice patients.

10. Struggeling New Grad working in the med surg floor.

    DAMomma replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in New Nurse

    Thanks, this post helped me after a SUCKY night!!!! Just a bunch of crazy stuff and attitude from the day nurse coming in. Gheeze....I did give my very best. I am going to take a sleep aid and go to bed. By the way, I am also turning off my cell ...

11. WCCCD Spring 2010 Hopefuls

    DAMomma replied to Heart_Shaped_Rocks's topic in Michigan

    oh man, i hear you pain......just reading some of the post got my anxiety level back up again. this is so true, "now on to the issue of the nursing office not giving you a straight answer!!! get used to it!!!!! if you can't go with the flow of const...

12. Hate the evening shift

    DAMomma replied to AllSmiles225's topic in New Nurse

    I know what you mean. Some people LOVE the PM shift, I personally hate it. I missed to much......dinner time with my family, helping my son with homework, taking my daughter to dance class, doing evening stuff, etc. I LOVE my 2300-0700 shift. I d...

13. Jobs for New Grads in Michigan

    DAMomma replied to meher's topic in Michigan

    I like it CandyGirl!!! Awesome job and tips. Best wishes to you. You go me motivated and I am not even looking.

14. Jobs for New Grads in Michigan

    DAMomma replied to meher's topic in Michigan

    WOW! I remembered when I applied for my externship January of 2008. I put in 4 applications and received 3 calls for an interview. I was hired on the 1st one. I am still at that 1st job as an RN. It is crazy how a little over 1 year can make. B...

15. working nights as opposed to working days

    DAMomma replied to tolerantgirl's topic in New Nurse

    My thoughts EXACTLY!!! I got less done while I was in orientation on days. Up by 5AM, out the door by 6, on the job by 7 needing to be fully alert, staying hopefully till 3-4PM, home by 5, dinner is not done, trying to get household stuff done so I...