socalRN3

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1. Torn to pieces - Pls help?

   socalRN3 replied to fedupfinally's topic in Relations

   All it takes is one person to not like you for whatever reason and make you their target. Who knows, right? Like the other posters have stated, start looking elsewhere and get out of the toxic environment you are in. There is high turnover for a re...

2. helppp, i think i hate nursing

   socalRN3 replied to NursesRus's topic in General Nursing

   Hi! First, I feel much empathy for you feeling this way and you are absolutely not alone. I worked as a new grad on nights for 6 months and while the job itself was not that stressful...nights almost killed me. I could only sleep for 4-5 hours bet...

3. Unhappy in Job

   socalRN3 replied to Unhappy RN's topic in General Nursing

   I hate my job too but I started in an ICU about 8 months ago with 4 months on my own...it sucks. So I don't have much to offer, but you are not alone.

4. My first true rant... my new job STINKS. :(

   socalRN3 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

   What an unbelievable toxic environment you are in. I don't get how people can be so disrespectful, but in my short time as an RN I have noticed that NA's/MAs, etc, or people with little education do their best to try to make those who they feel are ...

5. the nursing identity

   socalRN3 replied to violin9's topic in General Nursing

   Violin 9, I am going to be very honest with you. It really is interesting how our family of origin always influences us no matter how much we do or don't want to be like our family. You have a lot of core issues that need to be dealt with in a prof...

6. Electronic documentation has stolen the human touch from nursing.

   socalRN3 replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

   The hospital I work at recently implemented computer charting and it is HORRIBLE! I am young and grew up using computers all the time and I still cannot believe how horrible this program is. It is super slow, time consuming and takes away from patie...

7. New graduate job offer in a surgical floor.

   socalRN3 replied to sr1984's topic in Florida

   CONGRATS!!! I started out on a pediatric surgical floor and what a great experience that was. It is a busy floor and patients and families can be very demanding, however, this will be a great starting point and you will learn a ton about different ...

8. Are you a sensitive person too?

   socalRN3 replied to glutton4punishment's topic in General Nursing

   Sensitive person here.... I recently read a book which was recommended to me and its called the "Four Agreements" by Miguel Ruiz. They are: 1. Be impeccable with your word 2. Don't take anything personally 3. Don't make assumptions 4. Always do you...

9. Prep for PALS

   socalRN3 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm taking PALS in about 2 weeks and still have to prepare. Is this enough time to prep or should I postpone the class? Thanks!

10. My first med error... Yikes!

    socalRN3 replied to RiverNurse's topic in General Nursing

    My goodness those responses by the NM would just irritate me... We all are going to make mistakes, however, patient was not harmed and you learned something from this. I know someone who I work with that hung vanco to the lowest port in the primary ...

11. Why no air bubbles in IV lines for cardiac patients?

    socalRN3 replied to socalRN3's topic in General Nursing

    I should have been more specific. I am referring to pediatric congenital heart defects where there is "right-to-left" shunting. The docs are big on making sure there are no air bubbles in the lines.

12. Why no air bubbles in IV lines for cardiac patients?

    socalRN3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Quick question...I understand there should be no air in any IV line, however, why is it especially crucial to not have air bubbles in IV lines for cardiac patients? Thanks!

13. Appropriate to ask for schedule switch?

    socalRN3 replied to none the wiser's topic in General Nursing

    hmmm that's a tough one. If it were me I would just suck it up and work the 4 unless you have a good reason to switch...

14. PICU nurses..give me advice please :)

    socalRN3 replied to thekellyone's topic in PICU

    Good luck to you! I also am a new PICU nurse and the best advice I can give is to be yourself, show interest and enthusiasm in the interview. Don't rush through the answers and don't be afraid to say you need a moment to think the question through. ...

15. called in sick

    socalRN3 replied to socalRN3's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all. You helped me feel better about missing a day to take care of myself first. I will most definitely bring in a doctor's note and ask to make up this missed orientation day later this week.