Dad-2-3

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1. bringing work home...

   Dad-2-3 replied to RNmaria's topic in New Nurse

   I sometimes bring work home. I have about an hour on the road after work, so that helps to decompress. I have also recently begun journaling my day when I get home. I think it has helped by just giving "voice" to my thoughts about the shift. things I...

2. Took care of a nurse today...

   Dad-2-3 posted a topic in New Nurse

   I'm an RN on orientation. I don't care to give away too many details but it was nerve wracking since this nurse works on my unit and I see her every shift that I work. She has been a nurse for more than a few years and I'm still the incompetent newbi...

3. need advice on getting big picture

   Dad-2-3 replied to jamkpb's topic in New Nurse

   I do the same as racing-mom. I feel no shame in not knowing something, and I don't feel embarrassed (sp?) in asking. A short answer reply to my question along with a roll of the eyes is sometimes what I get in response, but I'm going to keep on askin...

4. Its True about Nurses and Tickets

   Dad-2-3 replied to ScooterNurse's topic in General Nursing

   I don't care who you are, that's just plain funny!!!

5. I think I am an ACLS phoney

   Dad-2-3 replied to racing-mom4's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks. I passed with no problems. I will feel much more confident in my next code situation!!

6. I think I am an ACLS phoney

   Dad-2-3 replied to racing-mom4's topic in New Nurse

   Congrats on passing! I have my mega code Friday afternoon. During the mock codes I was calm when I wasn't the one under the gun. When it was my turn I fumbled through each of the stations with a bit of prompting from the instructors. I was not the on...

7. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

   Dad-2-3 replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX

   Passed in 75 questions. 12 SATA, 3 med calc, and tons of prioritization. The poll results are showing exactly what Pearson says about the NCLEX. That is 85% of people pass whether it be at 75 questions or 265.

8. what shoes do you wear...

   Dad-2-3 replied to blee1's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I want to eche Steve on this one. I would never buy shoes I hadn't tried on first. A comfortable pair of shoes help out when you have a rough 12-13 hour (or more) shift. BTW~~It's Danskos for me. My wife pokes fun at me for the way they look. They ar...

9. What # of questions did u pass the NCLEX with?

   Dad-2-3 replied to teresab_2000's topic in New Nurse

   I passed with 75 questions. 12 SATA, 3 med calc questions, and lots of pioritization.

10. Orientation.

    Dad-2-3 replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    I can't really say much because I'm in orientation myself, but my advice is that while you are standing around waiting, take the oppurtunity to study the admit paperwork/discharge paperwork for your unit, or after report is given let everyone know yo...

11. March 2008 NCLEX support group

    Dad-2-3 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

    I'm not looking for any congrats or pats on the back here. Instead I just want to pass along some good thougths/vibes in here. I took the NCLEX RN yesterday. I had 75 questions with 12 of them being SATA. I really thought I had failed. I was pretty ...

12. Calling a Code

    Dad-2-3 replied to Bella36RN's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto to Tazzi. If an aide came to me to ask if it was OK to call a code I would have a sit down with them after the code was over. Better to look like a bunch of morons than to have a patient arrest and waste valuable time looking for a nurse!

13. med calculation test at work

    Dad-2-3 replied to ava'smomRN's topic in New Nurse

    Take a deep breath. If you have taken a med calc test each semester and passed then you will be OK. Reflect on your past success! I had to take a critical care med calc test in my orientation, along with completing several compentencies such as Patie...

14. Positive Thoughts

    Dad-2-3 replied to Kymmi's topic in General Nursing

    Just want to say thanks for this thread from a new grad who is about to begin working. It is scary as hell to read some of the stories in these threads. I want to go into my first job with eyes wide open and certainly I know from life experience that...

15. How did your spouse handle the news of a career change?

    Dad-2-3 replied to CTGuy's topic in Men

    I think she said "It's about time!!!!" :trout: Just kidding. LOL My wife was very supportive. I was making decent money at my previous job as a foreman of a construction company, but she knew I was not happy. When I broached the subject of a career i...