new_oldRN

new_oldRN specializes in IMCU.

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1. Having trouble fitting in

   new_oldRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have a question for older nurses. I've been a nurse for 2 years, and I'm in my fifties. I really enjoy working with the nurses on my floor, but I feel sometimes like I don't fit in. Let's face it, I'm old enough to be the mother of most of them!...

2. Suspended and Unsure.

   new_oldRN replied to VerbalGrl715's topic in General Nursing

   The hospital I worked for has a reputation for doing everything for the doctors, forgetting that the nurses are the one's at bedside caring for the patients 24/7. Administration has done this very thing before; part of the reason I'm glad I'm out of...

3. Abusive Doctors!

   new_oldRN replied to new_oldRN's topic in Relations

   Thanks to everyone who has responded to this post. You have given me lots of great advise that I can use to reformat my nursing attitude and become a better nurse. Tewdles, your post was very eloquent and I agree with your statement that I need to "...

4. Suspended and Unsure.

   new_oldRN replied to VerbalGrl715's topic in General Nursing

   I believe that because he is a specialist and admits a lot of patients to our facility, he probably told them to get rid of me. I don't know that for sure, but don't have any other answers for it either. Easier to force out an RN that costs you mon...

5. I must be gifted, I made the DON cry

   new_oldRN replied to Silent Prayer's topic in General Nursing

   I bow down to you! I'm also very proud of you for standing your ground and believing in yourself. Now everyone else will have the opportunity to believe in you, too. Stay strong and study hard in CNA class.

6. Suspended and Unsure.

   new_oldRN replied to VerbalGrl715's topic in General Nursing

   When I met with my manager today, I was given 2 options. Either resign or be suspended for 3 days, not be able to transfer for 6 months, and one more strike and your terminated. I couldn't deal with that hanging over my head, so I resigned. There...

7. Abusive Doctors!

   new_oldRN replied to new_oldRN's topic in Relations

   Thanks to everyone who has responded so far to my post. You have all made me feel a lot more confident and hopeful that I can actually speak my mind. I am going to start being more assertive and not a doormat.

8. Abusive Doctors!

   new_oldRN replied to new_oldRN's topic in Relations

   I was working nights until recently. It was easier until I had to call a doctor in the middle of the night!

9. Abusive Doctors!

   new_oldRN posted a topic in Relations

   I am a nurse in an IMCU/Renal unit with almost 2 years experience. I am having a really hard time with the doctors. I work days and try to have everything ready when they come in to see their patients (labs in charts, vitals done). But they come in ...

10. Lovenox(enoxaparin) SQ

    new_oldRN replied to sharann's topic in Medications

    Sharann: SQ injections are not aspirated.

11. Suspended and Unsure.

    new_oldRN replied to VerbalGrl715's topic in General Nursing

    This was not a good week! Friday I had a doctor complain about me and tell my nurse manager that he didn't think I should be on my unit! He was in a bad mood when he walked into the nurse's station and I guess I was his whipping boy. I work on a t...

12. I feel like I am working at Walmart...The customer is always right!

    new_oldRN replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    You summed it up perfectly. I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling this way about nursing; it's a shame it's come to this.

13. I feel like I am working at Walmart...The customer is always right!

    new_oldRN replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    In our hospital, administration has embraced the Studer philosophy, which makes the nurse the bad guy in all situations! Our manager has even stated that she will believe the patient no matter what the truth is. So we are screwed no matter what. ...

14. If You Knew Then What You Know Now

    new_oldRN replied to brinn1269's topic in General Nursing

    You have a very good perspective on what has gone wrong with nursing! I agree with your views and wish we could get the powers that be to understand what we need as nurses to do our jobs and take care of the patients.

15. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

    new_oldRN replied to madwife2002's topic in New Nurse

    I cannot even imagine trying to care for 60 patients! You deserve kudos just for that . Sounds like you did an excellent job under those circumstances. You didn't lose anyone and days can just help pick up a little. Hang in there and listen to y...