runninggirl

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1. New Nurse feeling overwhelmed!

   runninggirl replied to Diva Nurse Dani's topic in General Nursing

   I am also new and have learned so much, but realize there is so much more to learn. Ask the questions. That is the best advice someone gave me. If I am feeling uncomfortable about doing a procedure, I drag someone in with me. People like to help ...

2. Think I've found my niche...

   runninggirl replied to weetziebat's topic in Hospice

   i'm working my first nursing job on an oncology unit. I think I might be interested i working for hospice after I get some experience. Any advice?

3. It's official, I'm stupid!

   runninggirl replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

   Talking about breaks. There should be a way to work it out so employees get off the floor for lunch or break without endangering patients. We need to get away for our own health and well being as well as for our patients. A chance to regroup is i...

4. Do I tape foley to leg?

   runninggirl replied to jd494's topic in General Nursing

   any posts on 3-11 shift

5. Post Graduation Anxiety!!

   runninggirl replied to healer27's topic in General Nursing

   I just sent in my application for license. We can work on a permit for 90 days until taking the boards. It is all a little scary but I think you just have to take one day a time.

6. newgrad

   runninggirl replied to runninggirl's topic in General Nursing

   I think i want something slower paced. I'm a little worried about patient load and pt. acuity, but i do want the cllinical and organizational skills.

7. newgrad

   runninggirl posted a topic in General Nursing

   As a new grad i'm wondering if you recommend hospital nursing to get experience. I'm not sure I want to be on a med-surg floor. Anyone take another route?