sabrn2006

sabrn2006 specializes in ER, ICU, Cardiac, Med-Surg.

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1. Any opinions on Nightingale Travel Agency?

   sabrn2006 replied to Marissa00's topic in Agency

   I recently completed a travel assignment with Nightingale. I was concerned at the beginning because my recruiter seemed very disorganized. Then I had heard that nurses had difficulty with getting paid, so I was leery. Their policy is to pay nurses 2 ...

2. Just Opened Acceptance Letter! I'm In!

   sabrn2006 replied to Absolutely13's topic in General Students

   Congratulations! My advice is to get as organized as possible ahead of time. Save up some reserve money if possible. Find some healthy ways to relieve stress. Prepare to study hard for the next 2 years. Best of luck to you...

3. How often do you assess your patients?

   sabrn2006 replied to MissAnthrope's topic in MICU

   Complete assessment Q4H with focused assessments Q1 to Q2. i.e. Neuro checks Q1 on acute neuro pts. Pts with resp problems/vented lung sounds Q2.

4. What is best state for RNs to work at? Where you all from?

   sabrn2006 replied to John123's topic in General Nursing

   That is interesting to see. Thanks for posting the link.

5. Miserable. Is this how it is everywhere?

   sabrn2006 replied to gearheadfly's topic in New Nurse

   My orientation last year was less than perfect but much more organized than what you are going through. Even so, I know that I suffered through a great deal of insecurity and doubt. I am sorry you have to endure what basically amounts to torture...

6. Am I taking too much time before I see pts? HELP!

   sabrn2006 replied to mrod's topic in Cardiac

   rn1989, you gave excellent advice to the op. Good tips for planning out the beginning of shift too.

7. Charge or Night Nurse: To be or not to be

   sabrn2006 replied to eymilin's topic in New Nurse

   Good luck in your new job. I think getting some experience first is a great idea.

8. Any advice for new grads?

   sabrn2006 replied to Trollmama's topic in New Nurse

   I agree that hospital experience of one year or more will open up many doors for you. What clinical experiences and settings have you liked? What topics have you enjoyed learning about? The answers to these questions are a good starting point. T...

9. feeling discouraged, defeated, and confused

   sabrn2006 replied to psfjtf's topic in New Nurse

   First of all, let me say that I am sorry to hear you are having such a rough start to your nursing career. I would suggest you evaluate your goals and consider why you wanted to become a nurse. You say you want to work in the ICU setting. What co...

10. How many new nurses are seriously thinking about quiting?

    sabrn2006 replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in New Nurse

    I started last June. I won't be leaving nursing altogether, but I am unhappy on my current med-surg unit. It is extremely stressful. I get behind frequently. My immediate supervisor is notoriously hard to deal with and very critical. I am trying...

11. Intgeresting Info from the New York State Office of the Professions

    sabrn2006 replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the information. I was not aware of this. I will be calling for a photo ID.

12. New grad seeks assistance with organization - all suggestions gratefully received

    sabrn2006 replied to MedSurgeNewbie's topic in Med-Surg

    I've been doing this since June. I am still working on my organization as well, but it's evolving. I do aat least a quick head to toe assessment of the patients that my assigned LPN has. I don't like at it as second guessing them but more as anoth...

13. What is your nurse to pt ratio....and how many is too many?

    sabrn2006 replied to crb613's topic in Med-Surg

    I work on a very busy med-surg floor days with a usual ratio of 4:1 or 5:1 - sometimes 6:1. This is primary care nursing and we are responsible for every aspect of patient care with some adl and vs help from aides (who are frequently floated off the...

14. Input from current nursing students

    sabrn2006 replied to sabrn2006's topic in General Students

    I found out that all nurses doubt themselves - not just the brand new ones. I also learned that I will never know it all. I will have to ask questions everyday. And I will sometimes answer others' questions. What was harder: Adopting a rhythm all...

15. Input from current nursing students

    sabrn2006 replied to sabrn2006's topic in General Students

    I developed a rhythm that worked for me...a little bit each day, then studying more when time allowed. Studying for tests the day & night before. Sometimes I got up an hour or 2 earlier to study and other times, I stayed up into the night. The...