AlliecatRN11

AlliecatRN11 has 1 years experience and specializes in Orthopedics.

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1. Did you already know that area of nursing you wanted to be in before graduation?

   AlliecatRN11 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

   I knew which areas of nursing I preferred when I graduated, but we were recommended to get general med/surg experience before going into a very specific area. Some nurses I graduated took that advice, while others knew they wanted to be in NICU or O...

2. are nurses satisfied?

   AlliecatRN11 replied to snickerdoodle17_1's topic in Relations

   The routine can bring you down after a while--that's why it's always nice to have a few days off to yourself every month (if you can swing it, that is). Breaks up the routine and keeps working fresh. Having different patients always helps me; gives...

3. What's Your Stress Reliever?

   AlliecatRN11 replied to ibinezz's topic in Stress 101

   I've been doing yoga and meditating. Both have really helped me to be calmer in general. Sometimes I feel lazy and don't feel like doing it but afterwards I feel refreshed. When I am a couch potato, I watch some of my favorite movies--always good f...

4. Curious about Hospice Nursing

   AlliecatRN11 replied to AlliecatRN11's topic in Hospice

   Thanks! I will definitely look into volunteering-that's a great idea. Once I get a bit more med/surg experience hopefully I can start branching out :)

5. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

   AlliecatRN11 replied to sethmctenn's topic in Humor

   Dr. McCrackin--back surgeon

6. Curious about Hospice Nursing

   AlliecatRN11 posted a topic in Hospice

   Hello everyone, I'm new to this site and a new graduate. I work on an orthopedic unit but I've had experience in nursing homes and geriatrics. I have always been interested in hospice but am not sure what steps I should/need to take to get there. ...

7. Night shift sleep schedule

   AlliecatRN11 replied to DreamyEyes's topic in General Nursing

   I work 7p-7a and get home around 8:30. I relax, eat some breakfast and sleep from 9ish to around 4:30pm. On my days off I sleep a lot to catch up on the hours I may have missed during the week. Like anissa said, sometimes it's 18-20 hours. That rea...

8. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

   AlliecatRN11 replied to madwife2002's topic in New Nurse

   Hey volunteer pioneer-- I know it seems like things will always be this hectic and crazy, but don't worry--it will get better!! I'm reaching the end of my first year, and it is crazy to think of how far I've come (and how far I have to go haha). But...

9. CPM Placement

   AlliecatRN11 replied to pawnotesRN's topic in Orthopaedic

   It sounds like you have the right idea, but it's a lot easier with a second person. That way someone can hold the leg for the patient while the other slides the CPM into place. Unless the patient is able to lift the leg up themselves easily, or you...

10. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    AlliecatRN11 replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Humor

    When I was working as a tech I had a fresh post op patient who called at 3am to ask Patient: Do I have a catheter? Me: Yes Patient: Oooooohhh Another patient called to ask for a foot massage (err...no thanks). I told him we didn't give foot massages...