emmanewgrad

emmanewgrad has 2 years experience and specializes in Med-Surg, & ED.

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1. Needing encouragement, trying to get past being fired a few years ago.....

   emmanewgrad replied to nursingosaurus's topic in General Nursing

   Follow your but feeling and make it happen. Your self esteem is down after all your personal and professional problems, avoid the pain , but recognize it. Be happy girl. They might make you their problem, but don't make yourself part of them. Let t...

2. Are shy and quiet people not allowed to be nurses?

   emmanewgrad replied to sunnyskies2's topic in Relations

   You will make it, just like we all did. Stay strong and chin up, your hard work will pay off. Best of luck in future endeavors :)

3. Should I stay or should I go? I don't know.

   emmanewgrad replied to newSN's topic in General Nursing

   Who said two years? Get your one yr experience and move on...

4. What career did you have before nursing?

   emmanewgrad replied to julibyrd's topic in General Nursing

   I did phlebotomy for 11 years in hospital settings and plasma centers. 3 years of cna and youth service worker. I got into a cna position by coincidence as a coworker was trying to help me get better pay and recommended me to her employee. Went from ...

5. How do you get thicker skin?

   emmanewgrad replied to Loves2Lurk's topic in Emergency

   I have this tech that has an attitude with me; she taps on the desk and keeps tapping until the pt chart is given to her to transport a pt to the floor. Yes, I take my time on purpose. She gives me the ugly eye when she talks to me and I just look at...

6. Need advice! Jeopardizing my license? Violation of hospital policy.

   emmanewgrad replied to talrico's topic in Safety

   Though young in the nursing field, you are wise, good job.

7. Hypothetical question

   emmanewgrad replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

   Just be honest with them when you do get the offer, your family should always come first. Nothing wrong, I've always seen these types of situations happen. Congrats!!!

8. Stubborn Docs, New Docs

   emmanewgrad replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

   Documentation to the dot is essential.I document everything the doctor verbalizes. When the Dr ignores a nursing questions I type: Dr "..." notified of pts vital signs, o2 saturations being "_ "" , or pain status...etc. NO MEDICAL ORDERS GIVEN AT THI...

9. What 2 do if u r called to a man down?

   emmanewgrad replied to myownboss's topic in Correctional

   Call the doctor?

10. Just got the call...I'll be an ER nurse!

    emmanewgrad replied to Prettyladie's topic in Emergency

    Congrats, may your journey be exciting and encouraging to learn on a daily basis. :)

11. Can you chart too much?

    emmanewgrad replied to Herr_Krankenpfleger's topic in General Nursing

    You r right in documenting as you do, the right way.

12. medication to dry up breast milk?

    emmanewgrad replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How in the world is cabbage used to dry up milk? :eek::eek:

13. Did I Make Things Worse?

    emmanewgrad replied to Bobnbernee's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered prisons? Jails? Takes a background in psych to know how to treat ur patients. Good luck!!

14. I need help and a little info...

    emmanewgrad replied to KrazieStarz's topic in CNA/MA

    Have you considered phlebotomy? It's an upgrade in position and pays more; also, you can do it at a quicker pase and cost less as far as tuition goes. I did it through nursing school , I worked part time. It payer my bills and got me through school. ...

15. Last day of orientation over!

    emmanewgrad replied to ICU_RN2's topic in General Nursing

    Off orientation.....I went off panic mode and bought 3 more ECG and ed pocket books...I haven't openned one at work :) good luck, u will do great!!