RoadRN

RoadRN has 10 years experience and specializes in Family practice.

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1. Should I quit if the job doesn't fit??

   RoadRN replied to RoadRN's topic in Advanced

   Thank you so much for the feedback. I definitely don't want to look like a job hopper, but the attitudes, lack of support, and not to mention my frayed nerves, have all taken its toll and it's time to move on. I have applied at another facility and I...

2. Should I quit if the job doesn't fit??

   RoadRN posted a topic in Advanced

   I am miserable at my first FNP job. I've been there 3 months and have absolutely no support, the PA is a jerk and basically wants nothing to do with me, the office manager is a controlling biotch, and there's an MA who is also a total jerk. The probl...

3. I flunked out of clinical today..

   RoadRN replied to Student2001's topic in General Students

   I wasn't aware of this new policy. Thank you for setting me straight :) Just FYI, I didn't flunk out of nursing school, I dropped out after my 3rd semester because of one particular instructor. I was thankful that I was able to complete my ADN with E...

4. I flunked out of clinical today..

   RoadRN replied to Student2001's topic in General Students

   Yes, this sucks. I had a similar experience with no recourse. So, I applied at Excelsior College (it's online, Excelsior.edu), and was accepted. A year later, I graduated with High Honors and took the NCLEX and passed a month after that. I've bee...

5. What makes a good ICU nurse??

   RoadRN replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in MICU

   One thing I found when I went to work in ICU is that you are never alone. There will always be experienced nurses by your side (if your unit is as supportive as mine) If you are in a code situation, be the recorder and not only record, but watch what...

6. Procedure for accessing a Portacath

   RoadRN replied to CNALLENRN's topic in Education

   Excellent! Thank you~

7. Taking temps on babies

   RoadRN replied to Luv2care0907's topic in Home Health

   I know it's frowned upon, but a rectal temp is the most accurate. At the hospital I worked at, a rectal temp was mandatory up to one year of age. I think axillary is the next best site.