drowningdaily

drowningdaily has 6 years experience.

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1. First Job Landed - Need Financial Advice About It

   drowningdaily replied to CRNAinthemaking.'s topic in New Nurse

   I believe you can only be on your parents benefits if you aren't eligible for benefits on your own.

2. My Nursing Future

   drowningdaily replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Career Support

   Keep it active. It is tough with kids, but you can do it!

3. I hate my job (vent)

   drowningdaily replied to MarrahRN91's topic in General Nursing

   I started in LTC and SAR, as a new nurse, it is very tough. I would consider trying to get in an acute care environment after you get a year under your belt. I understand what you are saying about making friends. I am guessing you mean just a frie...

4. Question

   drowningdaily replied to VampyrSlayer's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I would save your time and money. Get one nclex book, set of cards, whatever, when you start your first nursing course. Good luck.

5. New nurse, feeling discouraged. Please help!

   drowningdaily replied to ♡♡RN♡&#9's topic in New Nurse

   Oh, honey, it will get better. I still make an occasional mistake, and I have cried from time to time. Try to step back, and give yourself some time - maybe three months, and then do a self evaluation. You need at least a year to feel competent. ...

6. Medical Spanish

   drowningdaily replied to drowningdaily's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the tips. I am going to do some research today.

7. Do you "tell" Facebook where you work?

   drowningdaily replied to RN403's topic in General Nursing

   My fb profile identifies me as an RN, and gives a city- but I make no mention of my company. I never post specifics- I have found out after the fact that 1 of my patients was a relative of a fb friend when she posted a link to pt obit. Too risky. ...

8. New Nurse Woes

   drowningdaily replied to Cutandstitch's topic in Professionalism

   Sometimes being the new kid on the block is tough. Sometimes you get good criticism. Sometimes you get bullied. Just stay calm and survive that moment. Smile and stay professional. Later reflect on the issue. Usually there is something positiv...

9. Texting While Working

   drowningdaily replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Professionalism

   My phone stays in my locker at work. I think it looks unprofessional when there are cell phones all over the nursing station. And, from an infection control perspective....yuck!

10. Obnoxious Doctors

    drowningdaily replied to SU2013's topic in Professionalism

    95-98% of the doctors I work with are great. But, man, that one meanie can ruin your shift. I have one grouch who always gives me hell when I call at night. I only call for the things that must be addressed right then. Last time the greeting I go...

11. Medical Spanish

    drowningdaily posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi. Does anyone have any suggestions for a med Spanish course? Our translator phones are in short supply and my 20 year old high school Spanish is a little too rusty!

12. Is it hard to get into med surg if you stay in LTC/SNF for yrs?

    drowningdaily replied to RN&mom's topic in Med-Surg

    LTC/SAR is a very skilled position that many nurses love and do it forever. I spent my first 2 1/2 years in LTC facilities. But, depending on your market, you can get stuck as a nursing home nurse. I did not want five 8 hour shifts and I wanted to tr...

13. Engagement/Wedding Bands

    drowningdaily replied to ~Melissa~'s topic in General Nursing

    I never wear my wedding ring at work - yuck! I tried and my skin got funky under the ring.

14. Confusing shoe restrictions!

    drowningdaily replied to mrs.rn2be's topic in General Students

    Nursemates "dove" model meet your school requirements and are comfy. Not very stylish - but my feet are happy when I wear them.

15. Forgetting to waste meds in pyxis

    drowningdaily replied to lemur87's topic in Recovery

    I would just start wasting in pyxis from this point forward.