TX_TeleRN

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1. How often can I say no?

   TX_TeleRN replied to DAMomma's topic in New Nurse

   I agree. Planned OT is easier to handle than last minute OT -- and it shows your boss you're a team player when you occasionally pick up an extra shift. Unless I have to go to work, I turn my ringer off at night. And if work calls when my ringer is o...

2. End of shift frustration

   TX_TeleRN replied to Cabbagehead's topic in New Nurse

   Frankly, you are doing alright! MY ! Some nights will be good ... Some nights will be long ... And some nights will be very daunting... Just hang in there! The only thing that I would recommend is: talk to your preceptor to review what you could have...

3. Embarrassed to be transferred after one month..

   TX_TeleRN replied to EwokRN's topic in New Nurse

   Can you make arrangements with your family members to see if they can have you shadow a nurse at their current/former employment entities? You won't be able to do hands-on things due to liability issues but it is possible for you to observe procedure...

4. How do you feel when you see family members and their Note pads in hand

   TX_TeleRN replied to lpnflorida's topic in General Nursing

   If you think "the notebook" is bad... Check this out. One time, we had a pt on our unit who had a laptop and camera setup in the room so that family can watch (record?) pt care. Sadly, I cared for this pt for at least 2 consecutive days, and NEVER...

5. Embarrassed to be transferred after one month..

   TX_TeleRN replied to EwokRN's topic in New Nurse

   I sure hope that orientation would be longer than 4 days! But irregardless, it is great that your managers and HR are willing to help you find another job rather than terminate you. My orientation class consisted of approx. 13 GNs going into Med-Su...

6. Don't want to be a nurse anymore

   TX_TeleRN replied to belindalou's topic in New Nurse

   I concur with Bx_RN2B and GooeyRN. You're taking too many OT shifts. Stop or limit yourself to 1-2 OT shifts per month. You need time to recover. From your posting, it does sound like you are well overdue for a vacation in order to recharge! Turn you...

7. stressed..other nursing options??

   TX_TeleRN replied to LovePurple's topic in New Nurse

   Bedside nursing is not for everyone. I, for one, cannot see myself doing bedside nursing forever, and yet I think I'm fairly good at it because I communicate well with people. I was originally hired to work nights along with another classmate. I hav...

8. Female foley cath- burning

   TX_TeleRN replied to Cabbagehead's topic in New Nurse

   You should definitely deflate the balloon whenever a patient complains of pain. Echoing others who have replied, advance the catheter 1-2 in. more before reinflating. I would request for a UA, if there is not one already ordered to ensure no UTIs. ...

9. New RN: I need advice

   TX_TeleRN replied to newbieinNY's topic in New Nurse

   You may have to look at GN positions or positions with orientation for newhires. Acute care and critical care setting is a bit different from LTC. In this case, networking with other RNs is a best way to find out who can your resume to the right hiri...

10. help please!!

    TX_TeleRN replied to lgblue's topic in Career Support

    Check with your local hospitals. Some of them have programs geared towards volunteers by high school students interested in health care. Also, ask around to see if you know of any doctors or surgeons who is willing to let you shadow them for a day ...

11. question for preceptors

    TX_TeleRN replied to futurenicunurse2008's topic in New Nurse

    Janfrn gave a very good list. I would also add: Don't be lazy. I sometimes see preceptees sit/web surf instead of working/learning. You're not hired to play/goof off. Use this time to learn. Also, it's very important to learn to work with PCTs. ...

12. Night nurse, AM report

    TX_TeleRN replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in New Nurse

    At our hospital, we use computer charting as well, and we practice giving report in front of the computer screen with pt's chart open for proper handoff. You'll get the hang as to which RNs need/give too much details and which RNs need/give little i...

13. Night nurse, AM report

    TX_TeleRN replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in New Nurse

    I would recommend starting out any change of shift reports with either "Will you be back tomorrow morning/night?" and/or "Have you taken care of this patient before?" These questions can help you determine how to direct details of your report. If it'...

14. Needs Help With Studying

    TX_TeleRN replied to BLAZE 007's topic in New Nurse

    I agree with Chocolateheals' advice as well. I took advantage of tutors (at my school, it was done by teachers too), and I think there were only 3-4 people who used them. My tutor would even formulate test questions at end of tutor session and help...

15. When to HOLD a medication...Help!

    TX_TeleRN replied to dumbell40ish's topic in Student Assist

    Pharmacology was very overwhelming to me while in nursing school. During clinicals, a RN once told me that it gets easier when you practice, as you will learn (look up those drugs you are not familiar with) as you go. There will be some drugs that ar...