skewlgurlRN

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1. Infusion Pump - I feel stupid!

   skewlgurlRN replied to skewlgurlRN's topic in Medications

   Thanks. It's called a brain fart. Not a mistake. Not incompetent. I'm human....just as you are. My background is actually in finance - as nursing is a second career for me, so cross multiplying is not an issue. This forum is a means for helping...

2. Infusion Pump - I feel stupid!

   skewlgurlRN replied to skewlgurlRN's topic in Medications

   Thanks for the info. No worries! This occured at the end of a stressful shift and I had a brain fart. I contacted pharmacy and they walked me through it. I also followed up with my preceptor. I am a super cautious nurse and would never do anythi...

3. Infusion Pump - I feel stupid!

   skewlgurlRN replied to skewlgurlRN's topic in Medications

   Ah! There's the unfortunate (but expected) sarcasm from "that nurse" that I choose not to be like!

4. Career Options other than Med Surg

   skewlgurlRN replied to skewlgurlRN's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks for the advice and support. :)

5. Career Options other than Med Surg

   skewlgurlRN replied to skewlgurlRN's topic in New Nurse

   That's what I am thinking. This first 6 months has gone by pretty quick. I realize a full year experience will be more favorable on a resume. My current situation is "sink or swim", with little to no support. I just hope I can maintain my sanity ...

6. Career Options other than Med Surg

   skewlgurlRN replied to skewlgurlRN's topic in New Nurse

   Yes! I am interested in pediatrics, or possibly mother/baby. Problem is - most won't hire without 2 years experience. I feel stuck! I don't want to develop a negative attitude with my new career just because I am unhappy with my current situation...

7. Infusion Pump - I feel stupid!

   skewlgurlRN replied to skewlgurlRN's topic in Medications

   Thank you. Brain fart!

8. Career Options other than Med Surg

   skewlgurlRN posted a topic in New Nurse

   I am a new nurse with 6 months experience on a very hectic Med Surg floor. I took the position in order to build upon my knowledge from nursing school. I work day shift and have 4-5 pts/shift. It is fast paced and I find it to be very stressful. ...

9. Infusion Pump - I feel stupid!

   skewlgurlRN posted a topic in Medications

   I'm a new grad. Most of the piggyback meds to run in the infusion pump have the rate on them. I had one yesterday that did not. I feel stupid because I know I am making it more difficult than it should be. I had Levoquin 150mL to infuse for 90 ...

10. New Grad Open House

    skewlgurlRN posted a topic in General Students

    I am graduating in May and will be attending a New Grad Open House this week for RN Interns. I have been out of the work force for 5-6 years and need to brush up on the interview process. The career center at school assisted me with my resume and c...