nursejami replied to LPNalltheway's topic in Medications
If you have an order from the MD, why would it be illegal...? You're just transcribing the order, just as if he had told you the order over the phone. Now, whether it's against facility policy is another question entirely...
nursejami replied to newgrad1988's topic in New Nurse
Re: the metoprolol, why was his blood pressure in such a good range? Was it because his BP meds were keeping him there? :) How does he trend? Also, you always want to look at the history. WHY is he taking the metoprolol? For BP management, HR managem...
I floated to ICU after 6 months. I was scared, but felt comfortable as they gave me patients that had orders to be transferred to my floor anyway (just no available beds). After one month, there's no way I would've felt okay doing that.
Bottom line: IT WILL GET BETTER! Speed comes with time and experience. In a month, you'll feel better. In 6 months, you'll feel great! :) You're not alone. I felt the exact same way when I first started as a CNA, and again as an RN. You'll get throu...
Two weeks of "classroom" orientation, random scattered residency classes while orienting on the floor, 4 weeks of floor precepting. I was a tech and LPN on my floor previously also, thank God, because 4 weeks of orientation is ridiculous. Also, I hav...
I don't think I can say anything that hasn't been said. I love being a nurse and couldn't see myself doing anything else. Even on the worst days, I know I've made some sort of difference in someone's day and their health outcome.
nursejami replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Med-Surg
I think you pretty much cover it! I also work nights, and my typical shift goes something like... Look up orders/vitals/hx Get report Assess patients Obtain vitals from tech Give meds (scheduled and prn) Sign off tele strips Look up more info on pati...
nursejami replied to Leahwannabe's topic in Career Support
Working as an RN is not a pipe dream! :) However, you are smart to be realistic! *There ARE shortages. .. just not everywhere. You may need to b relocate after school to get a job. * You probably won't get your dream job right out of school. Peds ...
nursejami replied to Maladroit's topic in New Nurse
Stick it out for the year! You'll feel more confident in yourself as a nurse, which will look great for you when you transfer to the new department. It'll also look better on your resume! Trust me, you'll get it down! It just takes time! One day you...
nursejami replied to cascadingbeauty's topic in General Nursing
I was just going to comment "if work doesn't, school will!" I see I'm not alone in that! In addition to the professionalism issue, having extra holes in your face probably won't be very good for your health. If you're planning on working in a germ-f...