Nurse8988

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1. U of Buffalo CRNA 2022 Start

   Nurse8988 replied to CCURN4's topic in SRNA

   OK great! Hopefully things go well!

2. U of Buffalo CRNA 2022 Start

   Nurse8988 replied to CCURN4's topic in SRNA

   Interview was okay. Anyone hear anything back yet?

3. New Nurse, terrible shift

   Nurse8988 replied to ascty87's topic in General Nursing

   Hi there! First off, I want to commend you for pursuing your dreams and for the major achievement of becoming a nurse! I'd like to say that it is totally normal to have an off night. It is a reminder that you are human. I can identify with feeling un...

4. Difficulty with coworker

   Nurse8988 replied to CommunityRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

   You can also say I'm sorry that your busy but this does need to be done. Any way that you can help me? (In my experience that has helped when faced with NAs or others who meet me with resistance)

5. Difficulty with coworker

   Nurse8988 replied to CommunityRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

   Hi there! I recommend pulling her aside in a nice way and letting her know how you feel that you can't do certain tasks which is why you need her to help. If she gives you an unfavorable response and it happens again I would inform your superior with...

6. What does it take to succeed in the ICU?

   Nurse8988 replied to beekee's topic in General Nursing

   Hi there! I think a great novice ICU nurse is one who is detail oriented(triple checks everything especially when administering medications), receptive to learning, puts patient safety first, and one who cares for the patients and self. Everything el...

7. Transitioning from post acute to ICU-- - Tips Appreciated.

   Nurse8988 replied to bsntocrna's topic in General Nursing

   Hi there! I would recommend applying to MS or step down ICU positions if you are unable to land an ICU job. I know some facilities that allow a nurse to transfer in house from med surg after 9 months of being on med surg. Anyhow, I did subacute nursi...

8. I am not good at nursing

   Nurse8988 replied to Lostinorlando's topic in General Nursing

   Hi there. First off, congratulations on obtaining your BSN and working as an RN! This is a major accomplishment and you should be proud of yourself. Second, I want to say nursing as you know can be difficult. Often times nursing school does not teach...

9. Is it like this everywhere now?

   Nurse8988 replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

   I think there are many places that are like this and some places that aren't. I think it all depends on ratios/staffing. This MAY be(I stress "may") less common in ICU or other specialties so I recommend looking into other specialties where turnaroun...

10. Adjusting to LTC/nursing rehab

    Nurse8988 replied to Lienne11's topic in General Nursing

    You're welcome! All the best with everything.

11. Registered Nurse or Special Education Teacher

    Nurse8988 replied to vleigh's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I think working as a CNA will give you a good understanding of whether or not nursing is for you because you will be seeing it first hand and involved in the field. As far as switching specialties, education is provided to you via the job generally. ...

12. Adjusting to LTC/nursing rehab

    Nurse8988 replied to Lienne11's topic in General Nursing

    Also you might simply need time to get used to the floor. There are some things that take a while to perfect. Seeking a mentor if there is someone there that you think is an exemplary nurse may help as well. You can do this!

13. Adjusting to LTC/nursing rehab

    Nurse8988 replied to Lienne11's topic in General Nursing

    I think that the workload in ltc and rehab can be overwhelming. It is great to learn time management. I recommend reflecting on how you can best manage your time and to create a plan to do so. However, there may be instances in which the workload is ...

14. Anxious, depressed, and might need to go to HR.

    Nurse8988 replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    It’s good to be self aware, to be able to know the areas that you can improve on, and to work on said areas. However, it sounds like the issue at hand is the nurse manager. Unfortunately in life, my experience has revealed that there are people for o...

15. New grad RN, absolutely hate nursing

    Nurse8988 replied to Ashley Karanja's topic in General Nursing

    Only you know to the fullest extent the trauma you’ve experienced and if it’s worth it with respect to your mental health to continue trying to make clinical nursing work for you. If you are interested in trying clinical nursing again, I recommend ma...