curlybear

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1. Night shifters and AM report

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

   Hello! I am also a new nurse on a busy tele floor and work the night shift as well. We are also very busy most nights and I feel the same way about giving report to the am nurses. Sometimes I feel like I don't have enough time to sit and read thru th...

2. This is not my job?!?

   curlybear replied to Ally0981's topic in General Nursing

   We actually just attended a seminar on this very issue. If you were there at the time, and you didn't have any pressing issues to take care of at that very moment, the best thing to do may have been to ask for help cleaning it up. I think a lot of t...

3. TELE Floor NEW GRAD

   curlybear replied to Michellemmk's topic in New Nurse

   Oh, and to answer your question, you can absolutely do it! Have confidence in your self and don't be afraid to ask lots of questions. Good luck!:wink2::wink2:

4. TELE Floor NEW GRAD

   curlybear replied to Michellemmk's topic in New Nurse

   Hi! I am also a new grad and just started on a tele floor. It is very hectic and there is a lot to learn, but I think it will be a great learning experience overall. We are given a 12 week orientation with a preceptor and will gradually work our way ...

5. comfortable shoes

   curlybear posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   Can anyone tell me if dansko nursing clogs are comfortable? Before I spend the $$$$ on them I would like to get some feedback on them. I 've been wearing my nurse mates and by the end of the shift my feet are killing me!!!!

6. focus charting

   curlybear replied to curlybear's topic in New Nurse

   focus charting is data, action response. For example: Focus- Pt. c/o SOB Data- saO2 90%, RR 28, BP 100/60 Action- Elevated HOB to high fowlers, applied 2L o2 nasal cannula Response- SaO2 95%, RR20, pt. denies SOB, resting comfortably. I was just won...

7. focus charting

   curlybear posted a topic in New Nurse

   Help, I'm just starting orientation for my first nursing job as an RN. The hospital uses focus charting and I was wondering how do you write a focus note if the shift was uneventful? Any ideas??? Thanks!

8. New Grad Earnings

   curlybear replied to revolution's topic in General Nursing

   In Long Island NY, new grads start at around 64,000 days w/ 6,000 diff for nights

9. Learning disabilities

   curlybear replied to RedhairedNurse's topic in General Nursing

   I had similar problems with my now 3rd grade daughter. I tried many different tutors to no avail. Finally, someone recommended Huntington learning center to us. They start by giving a full educational eval. which showed that she had problems in mat...

10. new grad telemetry floor

    curlybear posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I just recently graduated and passed the boards this summer. I was hired on a telemetry floor and start in October. Are their any telemetry nurses who can give me info on what to expect on this type of floor? Any info would be greatly appreci...