FLMom3 RN

FLMom3 has 31 years experience as a RN and specializes in PCU, cardiology, oncology.

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1. Drama in nursing?

   FLMom3 replied to Justi' Lynn's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Not sure where you get that idea about nursing. Did you ever work on floor, maybe as a tech or something? I think it really depends on where you work. In the nursing field there are literally hundreds of different environments you could work in. ...

2. How to get out of Ambulatory and onto the floor?

   FLMom3 replied to eggsovermeezy's topic in Ambulatory

   Wow, most people want to know how to get into ambulatory care from the floor! I guess it depends where you live. In a bigger city, I would think it would be easy to get onto the floor with any experience at all. My hospital has a ton of inpatient ...

3. Penguin Cold Caps to reduce hair looss during Chemo??

   FLMom3 replied to electricblack's topic in Oncology

   I have seen them.I work outpt chemo. The patient had to deal with it, we didn't touch them. It looked like a major hassle, she had to bring a cooler and change it frequently. From what I saw, it didn't work well at all, very patchy hair loss. Also, t...

4. Patients who ask if you got a flu shot

   FLMom3 replied to RxOnly's topic in Ambulatory

   This is why I posted my last comment, klone...

5. Patients who ask if you got a flu shot

   FLMom3 replied to RxOnly's topic in Ambulatory

   Btw, it is safe and recommended by the CDC that pregnant women get the flu vaccine...

6. Current nursing student interested in oncology

   FLMom3 replied to ekendall10's topic in Ambulatory

   I don't think getting a job on an onc floor would be too difficult... mostly because they tend to have a lot of turnover. It's a tough job in many ways. If you can't find a job on the floor you want, then take the next best one that's open. You ca...

7. Chemo Nursing

   FLMom3 replied to kbht03's topic in Infusion

   I know your question is from months ago, but anyway... Working on an oncology floor is probably your best bet. Join ONS and go to meetings and network, network, network. I work in an outpt chemo unit and about 75% of the RNs came up thru oncology f...

8. job advice? posted on general forum, but had no luck.

   FLMom3 replied to Kinley_Y's topic in Emergency

   IMHO I'd say stay where you are & be the best nurse you can be, don't lower yourself to their gossip, etc... if you feel it is interfering with pt care, then talk to your supervisors about it. I don't think the stress on your family (son) is wor...

9. Cardiac Telemetry PCT vs. ICU PCT?

   FLMom3 replied to LiL_121's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the others. Tele is a decent place to work as an RN, but why not just jump in at the ICU & see all the interesting stuff while you're not responsible for keeping the patients alive???!!! You will see & learn a lot more.

10. how do i say this job is not for me??

    FLMom3 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I was recently in the same situation. I went thru orientation & got a bad feeling about the whole organization, but I tried to stick it out because the money was great. Well, I lasted about a month on the floor & decided this place is nuts ...

11. LTAC ? Good or Bad?

    FLMom3 replied to krstxn's topic in LTAC

    I recently got a job with Select after being a stay @ home mom for 3 yrs. I have a lot of PCU experience, but the 5:1 ratio (some vents) makes me a little concerned... and some shifts you cover LPNs. Most of the nurses look like they're running aro...

12. Been out for almost 7 years

    FLMom3 replied to meadowsong's topic in Retired

    Wow, you guys are lucky. I've been a SAHM for about 3 yrs, away from the hospital for 4, and am having a VERY hard time finding a job. I'm getting pretty disgusted with nursing ... I'm finding it to be not at all flexible or family friendly. I kno...

13. Confused about next steps

    FLMom3 replied to Shange's topic in Career Support

    My first preceptor was a 54 yr old who had only been an RN for a few yrs.... she was one of the best! Age is only a number. But like some one else said, it's FAR from a perfect career. If you have a realistic picture of the job, then GO FOR IT! T...

14. Pregnant & Working... When to Tell?

    FLMom3 replied to LNDRN2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would tell my boss soon, but everyone else can wait until you're ready for them to know. Chances are tho, it'll leak out from some charge nurse complaining you can't a certain pt. because of your condition. Good luck.

15. Finally landed a job (new grad) - couple questions

    FLMom3 replied to Seagate's topic in General Nursing

    Don't spend too much on books. Research all you can on the internet, there's a ton of info at your figertips. American Heart Assoc. is a good resource, to name one. Congrats on the new job!