FLoat RN replied to Lizzy84, RN's topic in Emergency
Here is the simple solution! Tell your educator what's going on. They may set you up with another preceptor. Move quickly! Every day of your internship is precious.
I'm not sure where you got your information about 100% job security. You should check your sources. Hospitals are cutting back big time. They are not really even hiring new grads any more. Enter nursing because it's your passion, not for job securit...
I'm in ARNP school right now. I have shadowed a Primary Doctor in the Past. One thing I noticed is he did move very fast and efficiently because he was only addressing one problem and he knew what the diagnosis and treatments were immediately. He wo...
Let me correct my statement I should have have said something along the lines of a pt complaint. I wasn't referring to lab results or vital signs. For example, i had a pt that was complaining of pain. I noticed that the nurse from the prior shifts we...
FLoat RN replied to Darkpk55's topic in Pre-Nursing
First of all, is English your first language? Regardless if it is or isn't, I believe you need to read more. You need to read a lot more. While you're reading you need to look up words you don't know and use them in a sentence. A runner never wins a ...
They must preform interviews differently in Australia. I think in the US they assume you know the basics of the profession if you have passed your boards. However, I did have to take a medication math exam. In order to keep the job applicants had to ...
The fact of the matter nurses are already more directly involved in pt healthcare than many physicians. How many times have you called a physician with results and they asked you what do you want to do about it? So you just tell him or her what you t...
FLoat RN replied to JessaAustralia's topic in New Nurse
I think first of all you need to figure out whether you made a medication error or not. Elderly people usually have several comorbidities. Remember to always check vital signs before giving BP med or HR meds. Figure out if the pt is symptomatic. A B...
FLoat RN replied to * Nurse Jenni *'s topic in General Nursing
In the state of Florida we do not have nurses unions; which I believe is our saving grace. The organization I work for is a not for profit hospital system. A lot of the nurses I know have part time jobs at other hospitals to make up for the fact that...
I agree with you about the FNP degree. I am going to see what I can do about preforming my clinical hours in the ER. Thank you very much for your input. I'll looking into the CD you recommended.
I'm a float nurse so I'm almost always the new nurse. I believe that as a newcomer I need to try harder to get the approval of the people I work with. I'm treated fairly most of the time. Every once in a blue moon there is that one person who has a c...
Ok I have one year of acute care nursing under my belt. I am planning to start my MSN next fall at a private university. They offer adult and family track for ARNP. Does anyone know how I can specialize once I'm done? I want to specialize in either E...
FLoat RN replied to IknowIcanRN's topic in New Nurse
Most importantly you should always remember to ask questions. Ask question! Ask questions! Even as an experienced nurse I will get the opinions of the nurses around me and consult reference material if I'm not sure about something. Yes it may take mo...