SweetsRN522

SweetsRN522 specializes in Med/Surg.

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1. ACLS certification

   SweetsRN522 replied to flipper628's topic in New Jersey

   I originally took ACLS without telemetry and I understand it well, unfortunately I am not seeing it alot on my current floor. I am working on recertification for my ACLS and then getting PALS with hope that I will be able to get into the ER by the en...

2. I Need Another Job ASAP!!

   SweetsRN522 replied to Nurzelady's topic in Career Support

   I can sympathize with you there. I often feel like my passion is being sucked out of me working on a MS unit. I too was not a fan of MS when I was in school and because of the economy I was thrilled to get a job and I appreciate having the opportunit...

3. How did you switch to ED nursing?

   SweetsRN522 replied to sameasalways's topic in Emergency

   Any advice for a MS nurse with 2 years experience, ACLS and currently taking a Telemetry course. My applications never make it to the manager because they require ER or ICU experience, even at the hospital when I apply internally? Any suggestions? I ...

4. I don't like my job

   SweetsRN522 replied to Lauryen828's topic in New Nurse

   When you become a new nurse out of school on your first job it is easy to be shocked when the glamorous job nursing is made out to be in schools is brought to light. We all assume we will work 12 hour shifts (most want days), we will work on our drea...

5. Night shift syndrome

   SweetsRN522 replied to SweetsRN522's topic in Stress 101

   Thanks everyone for your helpful tips! Most of the jobs I have had in my life I have worked afternoons. The schedule is nice, however I was never seeing my husband and it was tough. I am considering going back to 12 hour days when position becomes a...

6. 1.5 years in and at the end of my rope....?

   SweetsRN522 replied to SrnD's topic in General Nursing

   I hear ya!! :hug: I am in the same boat as you. I graduated in May 2010, obtained my first position on a medical surgical unit (no telemetry) :uhoh21: and I too have applied at over 100 positions both internally and externally. I have interviewed for...

7. Night shift syndrome

   SweetsRN522 replied to SweetsRN522's topic in Stress 101

   I am in the process of getting blackout curtains. I never thought of ear plugs, but during the day it is usually pretty quiet here. I do drink coffee and tea beverages at work, but I try to stop around 3am, and drink more h20. Exercise is definitely ...

8. Night shift syndrome

   SweetsRN522 posted a topic in Stress 101

   Is there a such thing as "night shift syndrome"? I just started working 12 hour nights in July after working 12 hour days for about 6 months. I decided to go to nights because in my current position, the environment was chaotic, stressful, without an...

9. Funny video about catheters

   SweetsRN522 replied to drjrf2000's topic in Humor

   Haha very creative!

10. Can you throw out some career options for the fields i am interested in?

    SweetsRN522 replied to confused256's topic in Pre-Nursing

    You have plenty of time still! Meet with your academic adviser and start contacting different hospitals and ask them if they would be willing to offer you a shadow day. Do some research as well at the same time. Make sure you know what you absolutely...

11. No gloves ever?!?

    SweetsRN522 replied to dizzyray822's topic in Safety

    EWWWW!!!:barf01:His practices are not only hazardous to himself but to the patients he takes care of!! He is a walking vector of infection!! I cannot believe he does not stop to think of the effect he is having not on himself but all the other patien...

12. Can you throw out some career options for the fields i am interested in?

    SweetsRN522 replied to confused256's topic in Pre-Nursing

    You could always double major in psych and nursing and utilize them in your nursing career. I have a degree in Psychology and in Nursing. I do not work as a Psych nurse, but my understanding of human interactions and feelings has allowed me to be a b...

13. Job Interview Questions

    SweetsRN522 replied to RougeVelvet's topic in Job Hunt

    Why do you want to work for our organization? Tell me about a time you had a conflict with another employee and how you resolved it? What are your strengths and weaknesses?(always turn weakness into a positive outlook) Why should we hire you?(Let the...

14. Catheterization Expiriences

    SweetsRN522 replied to ubsjl's topic in General Nursing

    Yeast infections, extremely foul odors, individuals ripping them out(not my patients), irrigation, CBI, BPH( and the doctor forced a catheter BLOOD EVERYWHERE once again not my patient but I assisted the other nurse). Straight cath, very large caths ...

15. Nurse to Patient Ratio

    SweetsRN522 replied to flg2008's topic in Safety

    In the hospital I work at we usually have 5-6 on nights (mostly 6) and one nursing assistant and a charge nurse who sometimes carries patients depending on census on a busy Medical/Surgical Unit. It can be hectic at times depending the acuity of the ...