NurseMaybeBaby

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  1. The ONE thing that will make your nursing life easier

    I would like to meet the maker of the call light, Press Ganey and the Studer Group in a dark alley....
  2. other non traditional students / moms

    I had a 4 year old and a 6 month old when I started my pre-reqs. I also did an accelerated BSN program. It was rough, but 100% worth it.
  3. I thought I was done crying and feeling incompetent

    I think you are being a little hard on yourself. It's a mistake you will never make again. Patient is ok and that's what matters. It will get better as you get more experience. It takes time. [emoji6]
  4. Being forced to stay at work. (West Virginia)

    I'm in south Louisiana and my hospital does this when we are "activated" for a hurricane. However, we do get paid the entire time even thought it's not as much. We also get meals and can bring family members and pets with us if needed. I think it's v...
  5. Please Help, I'm new & made a huge med error, I'm devastated.

    I disagree with you. This does NOT mean you aren't cut out to be a nurse. You made a mistake--and you will learn from it. You will never do anything like this again. We ALL make mistakes. Everyone. Learn from it an move on. [emoji6]
  6. I cant decide between two jobs

    That's a hard question to answer and there is a lot more to a job than the hours. Which one is better staffed? Benefits, pay? However, if your only concern is that your boss will be upset with you, I urge you to do what is right for YOU. Your boss wi...
  7. Any accelerated SELU students out there???

    Hi, did you get in? Yes it's doable with kids. I had 2 small kids and a part time job when I went through the program. It was rough, not gonna lie. But if you are determined and want to do it, you can. Good luck!!
  8. Ridiculous medical mistakes on TV

    Private Practice: a patient has a seizure. Doc orders 10mg lorazepam. Geez..surely they will stop seizing cause they will also stop breathing! Grey's cracks me up. Tons of docs everywhere ready to do anything all the time. Surgeons that are also ER d...
  9. Lpns in the er

    I work in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and we have a few LPNs in the ER. There are way more RNs, but we have some. The LPNs are mostly in the fast track area.
  10. Im curious and want to see absolute honesty

    It's not my life dream by any means. I'm 32 and was a marketing coordinator for years before going back to school. I looked at the whole picture: the work, the pay, the hours. I'm in it for many reasons. What drew me was that I like the idea of flex...
  11. What is the difference between PCT and CNA?

    I work in the ER as a nurse tech, previously an ER tech. At my particular facility and unit, a nurse tech is within 6 months of graduation from an accredited RN program. The skills are the same (vitals, caths, monitors, erc) but you shadow a nurse. ...
  12. Help with care plan, pt discharged

    I gave a few answers because I remember when I first started doing care plans, I had a hard time getting started. Once I had an appropriate diagnosis, I was able to formulate the care plan. The concept of a nursing diagnosis is difficult for new stud...
  13. Afraid to quit my job to go to nursing school

    I did the same thing. I quit my relatively decent paying job of 6 years to go back. We have 2 kids and it's been a rough road. But I graduate in 4 months and I'm hopeful that I will be offered a job in the ER I've been a tech in. I highly recommend t...
  14. Newborn Nursing Diagnosis

    Ineffective thermoregulation Risk for injury Knowledge deficit, newborn care Risk for SIDS Risk for infection It would help if you knew a few more things. Is it a first time mom? GBS positive? Vaginal delivery?
  15. Need help with careplan on Impaired urinary elimination

    Education: teach s/s, ways to prevent, encourage questions, provide written material. Monitor labs if applicable Encourage fluids Good cath care to prevent infection If the cath is taped to him, watch for skin breakdown in the area