NewEastCoastRN

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1. So after reading enough posts, I can't help but wonder..

   NewEastCoastRN replied to TheFuture2010's topic in General Nursing

   One good thing about nursing is that even if it isn't right for you, it is a great stepping stone to other areas. I realized that nursing wasn't really for me, and I just finished my first year of law school. I plan on specializing in health care l...

2. Burned out!!!!!!!!

   NewEastCoastRN replied to emilee1978's topic in General Nursing

   I will keep this short and sweet because I am exhausted :) Yes, I am burned out for all of the reasons outlined above plus some, and that is why I am leaving the profession. Perhaps I am just not strong or selfless enough to put up with it, but to ...

3. How does everyone wind down after work?

   NewEastCoastRN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

   A glass of Pinot Noir works everytime for me... Nothin' like watching the DVR with a glass of wine at 8am to help me unwind!

4. First Day Back In Clinicals

   NewEastCoastRN replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

   I have to say I disagree with the poster above. I think practicing while working as a nurse assistant is a great way to learn assessment skills. And think of all of the great opportunities you have to fit assessments into your daily routine - durin...

5. Do you know of any nurses going back for law degree?

   NewEastCoastRN replied to labbio's topic in General Nursing

   I am applying to start law school this coming Fall. I am just finishing up my MSN/MBA. I am hoping to do something in health care policy.

6. It Seems Like It's Student Nurses vs The Nursing Staff

   NewEastCoastRN replied to APBT mom's topic in General Nursing

   I understand your frustration, but this topic has been covered exhaustively (is that even a word? my mind gets fuzzy at 4:30 a.m.). If you do a search of this topic I am sure that you will come up with hundreds of stories like yours and all of the ...

7. Any patients you couldn't stand et how did you deal?

   NewEastCoastRN replied to fultzymom's topic in General Nursing

   Haha, I love that! I had a patient the other day tell me to take the smirk off of my face. That was definitely a first, since I am known for being the nurse who is always smiling I didn't take it too personally.

8. Any patients you couldn't stand et how did you deal?

   NewEastCoastRN replied to fultzymom's topic in General Nursing

   Whenever I have to take care of a patient like that, I deal with it by thinking of myself as an "actress" for the day. My "role" is to be a good nurse to that patient, no matter how I feel personally. I need to think this way because I have a tende...

9. Hypochondriacs who come in...

   NewEastCoastRN replied to KMP77's topic in Emergency

   I had the exact same experience. When I was only 19 years old, I developed severe GERD and had laryngospasms all the time. I would go to the ER or to my primary doc and they thought I was crazy/overreacting/attention-seaking. Then finally I went t...

10. Lotion

    NewEastCoastRN replied to mingez's topic in General Students

    I have found that Aveeno is the only lotion that works for me. I also have very dry hands with cracking/bleeding. I use the Daily Moisturizing Lotion during the day and the thick stuff in the tub at night (well, day since I work nights :nuke: ).

11. graveyard shift?

    NewEastCoastRN replied to greenr06's topic in General Nursing

    SCRN1 really sums up my thoughts on the night shift perfectly. All shifts are hard for various reasons, and he/she really highlighted what the night shift entails. One aspect of working nights that I am getting sick of is not being able to sleep at...

12. 'Scuse me sir, don't bite into that frito ! ! !

    NewEastCoastRN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that it gets to a point where you just need to let them make their own decisions. I am also a tele nurse, and I can't tell you how many times people sneak fluids when they are on strict fluid restrictions. If we have told them repeatedly th...

13. CTs with contrast through central lines

    NewEastCoastRN replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    yes, we have the same policy. every patient has to have a peripheral line. unfortunately, this can mean the test is delayed for those with poor access.

14. my DON called today and told me i lost my job

    NewEastCoastRN replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry that this happened to you. I really recommend that you consult an attorney to figure out your legal options. This all seems a little too fishy...

15. Stupid Things RN's Have Done!!!

    NewEastCoastRN replied to shaazzaamm34's topic in General Nursing

    There was recently a thread about this subject. However, something rubs me the wrong way about the title of your thread. I know that people can do "stupid" things, but a lot of times errors result from the conditions in which we work. Are you curr...