knittingknurse

knittingknurse specializes in med-surg, telemetry.

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1. Do you see a generational gap in nursing?

   knittingknurse replied to egglady's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, I really dislike all the generalizations in this thread. I am 27 and just finishing my first year in the field. My school (BSN) emphasized the mental work of nursing much more than the physical, but I have stepped up to the challenge. I am lucky...

2. What do you absolutely LOVE and absolutely HATE about your job as a nurse

   knittingknurse replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

   I love hands-on patient care: assessments and wound care. I don't even mind changing briefs because it brings me more contact with the patient and a chance for a thorough skin assessment. I love working with the doctors from our hospitalist service. ...

3. Tell me again....it does get better?

   knittingknurse replied to Michelle123's topic in New Nurse

   Work with the evening nurses - about half of the bathing should be done at night to even out the work. That said, it still sounds like a tremendous load without nursing assistants.

4. Moral Support

   knittingknurse replied to mommyx1's topic in Georgia

   Sorry you're having this issue. Be sure to be open with your new manager about the situation. Don't let them find out about it down the road. And congratulations on your dream job!

5. "Can I take one of your patients for this one?" "No! And I resent your asking!"

   knittingknurse replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

   I have a regular schedule of 3 nights in a row. Sometimes there are patients my coworkers and I call "one-shifters." If we take turns having the patient, we are able to maintain good nursing care even if unable to provide continuity. It can actually ...

6. Questions during a job interview for RN position

   knittingknurse replied to LMoonRN's topic in New Nurse

   What are your greatest strengths/weaknesses? Describe a professional situation in which you have been in conflict with another person. How did you handle yourself? What would you do if you walked in a room and found a patient... (unconscious/on the f...

7. Tips for being a great Nursing Assistant

   knittingknurse replied to krimicrat's topic in General Nursing

   As a student, show interest and ask questions. This is a great way to supplement your clinical experience from school! If census is low, I appreciate when CNAs take extra time with patients, like giving "feeders" snacks and drinks. Interested, hard w...

8. Appropriate Shoes for Interview

   knittingknurse replied to chevyv's topic in Job Hunt

   You could wear neat-looking scrubs with newish tennis shoes. This is considered professional attire for us. Or you could wear what you would wear to any other "business casual" function. Good luck!

9. when studying the nclex book....

   knittingknurse replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Students

   If I remember correctly, Saunders lumps all of Peds in one testable category and all of OB in another, unlike the systems approach for Med-Surg. I found the outlines very helpful, but I tried to keep up with our textbook also.

10. How long did it take you to find a job after graduation?

    knittingknurse replied to Unique87's topic in Maryland

    I recommend getting a patient care tech job now in one of your top choice hospitals! Work hard and create a good impression now, and you'll be seriously considered as you approach licensure.

11. "Nurses Are So Mean"

    knittingknurse replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Relations

    I graduated last May and have had positive experiences working in a LTC/rehab facility, in a free clinic as a volunteer, and in a community hospital. I work hard and ask a lot of questions and seem to be getting along fine. The new LPN grad seems to ...

12. Preconception/Pregnancy and Work Safety

    knittingknurse replied to knittingknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Makes sense... thanks!

13. Preconception/Pregnancy and Work Safety

    knittingknurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello fellow nurses! I am a new RN and work in a small community hospital's stepdown unit. My husband and I are finally getting ready to start a family. I am reading up on preconception and am trying to figure out if there are any special precautions...

14. Felt Like A Real Nurse Today

    knittingknurse replied to Kim, HHRN's topic in New Nurse

    The first time I felt like a real nurse was when I assessed for rebound tenderness in one of my LTC patients and made the decision to send her to the hospital! I just started in a hospital, and working with PICCS without supervision is another major ...

15. What's the weirdest baby name?

    knittingknurse replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I went to school with a guy named Harry Heyman.