wfperseus

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1. Are any of you RNs currently serving on an IRB?

   wfperseus posted a topic in Research

   I've recently been asked whether I'd be willing to fill a seat on our hospital's IRB. I don't know whether any of you out there have ever served, how much of a time commitment this is, whether you've ever served as a primary reviewer, etc. I'd like t...

2. Giving pts. medications to take home at discharge

   wfperseus replied to TorsadesDePointesRN's topic in General Nursing

   This question came up yesterday in a mtg. -- one of the head pharmacists explained that the exact prescribing info. that usually appears on meds purchased outside of the hospital is missing, and that this is why we aren't supposed to send meds home w...

3. Patient Acuity/Workload Measurement Tool?

   wfperseus posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi -- I currently work on a Med-Surg/Telemetry floor that has seen a growth in high-acuity patients. We've been going crazy trying to justify increased staffing/find a solution to the craziness that happens daily on the unit. I've been searching the ...

4. starting a nursing career at 55??

   wfperseus replied to deb2mirabelle's topic in General Nursing

   Here's a link from yesterday's Boston Globe about a 59 yr. old who's just become a med-surg nurse: http://www.boston.com/jobs/news/articles/2007/05/27/she_was_destined_for_career_in_care/

5. any specific time of day when INR is to be checked?

   wfperseus replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

   If the pt's been there for a day or two (not just admitted), it probably makes sense to draw labs early (our hosp. usu. does draws at 6am) so that the MD can rewrite the order for the PM dose (it's given at around 22:00), or decide to completely hold...

6. More than regular new grad anxiety; feel like quitting.. too soon?

   wfperseus replied to azzurra29's topic in New Nurse

   Hi - I've been feeling the same way as a new nurse on a med-surg tele floor. I'm incredibly insecure and feel anxious on my days off (really spoils the time off!). Do you have access to Employee Assistance at your facility? They could probably put yo...

7. My perspective...

   wfperseus replied to RNLisa's topic in New Nurse

   You are all so helpful -- thanks for the insight!

8. My perspective...

   wfperseus replied to RNLisa's topic in New Nurse

   Hi -- this discussion is really helpful! I'm a new grad nurse on a Tele. floor, never worked as a CNA, but am feeling confused as to how much, in particular, I'm supposed to be adding to my list of nursing chores (e.g., giving meds, answering call be...

9. How to explain that I resigned after 2 mos?

   wfperseus replied to wfperseus's topic in New Nurse

   Hi -- I decided to search for med/surg positions in area hospitals and found a new positions/new hospital w/in about 2 wks. All recruiters were very understanding that my "new-grad-in-the-ICU" situation didn't work out, esp. after I explained the poo...

10. Tips for improving energy levels??

    wfperseus replied to healer27's topic in New Nurse

    Is there any possibility of changing your shifts to something like three 8 hr. shifts and one 12 hr. per week (total 36 hrs)? I also find that taking a multivitamin, vit. B complex, iron, and vit. C help . . . and don't give up on your exercise! Goo...

11. Does size matter?

    wfperseus posted a topic in New Nurse

    Hi everyone -- sorry for the title, but I'm a newish grad, looking at various hospitals (big city, smaller community) and was wondering what people have to say about starting out in a smaller community hospital (135-beds)? Do you think new grads can ...

12. How to explain that I resigned after 2 mos?

    wfperseus posted a topic in New Nurse

    Hi -- everyone seems to be reliving the same nightmare -- getting hired as a new grad but getting a poor orientation and ending up feeling confused, alienated, and losing all confidence in their ability to ever measure up. I just resigned from a new-...

13. Keeping busy betw/ jobs?

    wfperseus posted a topic in New Nurse

    Hi -- I graduated in May w/ a BSN and had to wait 2 mos. for a job offer (the Boston area does NOT have a nursing shortage) as a new grad in an ICU. Both my employer and I misjudged my ability to get up to speed -- I really need to get basic clinical...

14. Berated and feeling useless

    wfperseus replied to sn07's topic in General Nursing

    Hi -- yes, everyone has given wonderful advice about this type of criticism. I guess I'm wondering how patient my own preceptors will be about my getting up to speed w/ organization skills, etc. I'm new to nursing and just started a position in a CC...

15. NCLEX-got only 75 q's

    wfperseus replied to Bliu's topic in NCLEX

    Hi -- I took mine on Sun., and it also shut off at 75. I didn't feel certain about a lot of the questions that I answered, but I did pass . . . and you guys probably will too!