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1. New job not what i was expecting

   guest606416 replied to BSN16's topic in General Nursing

   You should defintiely leave that job. Burns are painful physically, psychologically and emotionally. To consider the fact that your patients aren't damaged enough to keep you interested in them is a sad statement. To this seasoned nurse, nursing, i...

2. Is there a law on minimum hours for PRN employees

   guest606416 replied to Maustin89's topic in General Nursing

   PRN means that they use you at the manager's discretion. I have been PRN for the last 15 years. I have worked at the same hospital but am oriented to several units. At times I could have worked 24/7 in the EC. I'm in the GI lab now, and the shifts re...

3. Should I leave this racist town?

   guest606416 replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Relations

   I am white but can sympathize with your issues. I work in a hospital in a part of town in which I am in the minority. I experienced racism first hand. I was called names. I was literally pushed aside in an effort to degrade me while at a patient be...

4. 5 Ways Night Shifters Can Sleep Better Now!

   guest606416 replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in General Nursing

   Ive been using an eye mask for over 15 years now. And soft ear plugs. Never thought of the lavender oil. Great idea! Night shift nurse and day shift mom. It takes its toll on your health no matter what you do.

5. 46 year old new nurse - Should I get a BSN?

   guest606416 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I totally agree with Nurse Beth. I see the push for BSN prepared nurses in specific institutions that are looking for accreditation that will impact their reimbursement rates. It's not becuase they make a nurse better at what she does, especially whe...

6. Dont know if I can do this at 49!

   guest606416 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I think the idea of Palliative Care is great. I work in a GI Lab which services outpatients and inpatients. I'm required to take BLS,ACLS, Dysrhythmia and conscious sedation certifications. I'm 57 and every single year I think I can't do this again...

7. What specialties have you tried? Did you end up where you thought you would?

   guest606416 replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

   I worked strictly peds, critical care, ER, and med surg for 18 years. Now in adult endoscopy lab. Never believed I would be here or like it. But 3 years later, don't have any plans to leave. My advice, don't be afraid to try new things.

8. 60 visits a week quota ?? sound possible?

   guest606416 replied to SweetRN007's topic in Home Health

   I worked as a supervisor for a pediatric home care agency. What I learned is that all visitis are not created equal. Many take longer than expected. When you add travel time in the best of traffic situations it's still hard to envision more than 7 vi...

9. ICU to ED, how long for orientation?

   guest606416 replied to KR's topic in Emergency

   Six weeks is fine. Transitioning from ICU to EC is an ideal transition. The biggest challenge anyone has is if they've been working with adults is if the EC receives both pedi and adult patients. A fear of treating pedi patients is a necessary protec...

10. First Day On The Job!!

    guest606416 replied to samantha0890's topic in NICU

    I wish you the best of luck. You have now entered the true beginning of your nursing education. You've achieved something really great! Just be a sponge and absorb all you can. The advice I'd like to share is to ask lots of "why" questions to help y...