SadRN2010

SadRN2010 specializes in ICU & Med/Surg.

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1. Obtaining urine specimen from foley

   SadRN2010 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm shocked to hear how many of you use alcohol to clean the port before withdrawing a sterile urine sample. I was taught that alcohol can alter the results, use betadine to clean port of a foley. :)

2. Don't scare me...i start n Fall....how much do u make?

   SadRN2010 replied to jewelspassion's topic in California

   Well, I don't work in California but I went to school there and have several friends who work there now. But first of all~ A little advice.......Do not go to nursing school because you will make good money. Nursing is the most stressful, exhausting...

3. Nursing School: Officially the Hardest Thing I've Ever Done

   SadRN2010 replied to werkinit's topic in General Students

   I thought nursing school was the hardest thing I had ever done too............until I started actually working as an RN. Now, I wish I was still in school. Take lots of deep breaths and remember this: Life is a journey, nothing is what it seems, and ...

4. In a New Grad Program seeking to apply for another

   SadRN2010 replied to ChocoRN's topic in New Nurse

   I wouldn't do that. Don't burn your bridges, and forget how lucky you are. I graduated a year ago and some people from my class are still job hunting. Think about it. 30 minutes? That's nothing. :)

5. Love/Hate relationship with nursing..........help

   SadRN2010 replied to SadRN2010's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you very much for responding. I really think it is the patient load and some of the issues at the hospital where I work. I moved out of California for my job as a new grade because I was not able to get a new grad job in California. I love w...

6. Hanging IV bags

   SadRN2010 replied to LStar's topic in General Nursing

   What is your hospital policy? Where I work, IV tubing is changed every 24 hours. Other than that, there is no reason not to use the same tubing.

7. Is this common on night shift?

   SadRN2010 replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

   I went through a 12 week ICU training orientation with the same schedule. Then became a full-time night shift employee. I am sorry to say that my sleep is still (9 months later) just as much a mess. Even though I don't go in on days anymore, it is...

8. Patient to Nurse Ratio

   SadRN2010 replied to Lorien_LPN's topic in General Nursing

   I work on a surgical floor and days has 5-6 patients and night has 6-7. I work nights and almost always have 6 patients right off the bat, then get another one within an hour. Once I had 8. It is ridiculous trying to provide good care with this wo...

9. Love/Hate relationship with nursing..........help

   SadRN2010 posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hi everyone. I am new to the site and a new nurse. I have been working for nine months now and I am very unhappy. I need some input please. I have a love/hate relationship with my job. I am not sure if I really want to be a nurse anymore. I kno...

10. first year finnally over

    SadRN2010 replied to atrex's topic in New Nurse

    Congrats on making through the first year. I am nine months in and everyday is a struggle. Too many patients (7 NOC) and it is insane. Hope I can say the same thing in three months :)

11. A question to new Nursing school grads who were able to find a job.

    SadRN2010 replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in New Nurse

    Anyone willing to relocate to Reno, NV should apply at Renown Regional Medical Center. They gladly hire and welcome new grads. Good Luck!