Well, when my charge nurse walked up to me with my eval (which I was completely not expecting) I was a little nervous, but as I read it I was shocked that I was actually doing well, she said I connected well with my patients and families, pts wrote "...
NurCrystal22 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Med-Surg
Pt 1 pneumonia, not too bad, pt 2 ISSUES, bad attitude, doc just stopped CAPD, transfer to ICU.. I don't have time, make time. Now behind, pt 3 back from surgury, too much pain 10/10. New admit with Lamy, just when I thought I was catching up. Pt 4, ...
NurCrystal22 replied to shape0fmyheart's topic in New Nurse
Hi, hang in there. I'm new to nursing too and I know how you feel. I'm in orientation right now, one more week to go until I'm supposed to be on my own... but last week we were short staffed so i was basically on my on anyways. Some days are hard... ...
I wouldn't do this if I were you, messing with your bodies natural neurotransmitters is not a good idea, A/P 2. Take a relaxing bath, maybe you NEED noise to distract from your throughts, turn some soft music on... I can't fall asleep without having ...
NurCrystal22 replied to dianacs's topic in New Nurse
Don't feel bad, I know exactly how you feel. I was on my own last night, unexpectedly, and I was responsible for 5 patients (I'm still supposed to be in orientation). To my suprise I actually had a good day, got things down but constantly worried abo...
NurCrystal22 replied to MrsMinor's topic in New Nurse
Usually pharmacy mixes it up, 20meq KCl in 1000ml of 1/2 Normal Saline, we infuse at 75ml/hr, decrease rate if burning/irritation/etc sensation is felt by patient. ~Crystal
NurCrystal22 replied to kjcboys's topic in LPN/LVN
My states minimum is 85 questions and that is how many I recieved..... and I passed. You can't really judge by the amount of questions though.... good luck. ~Crystal
NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in New Nurse
Well yeah, if i don't know something, I always ask. Last night went great with 4 patients and I learned how to do CAPD. Other than that it was a quiet night, I stayed buzy, really great patients. ~Crystal
Here is some advice from someone that is in this situation. I am single, I'm an LPN, have no kids work full-time second shift 3-11:30, M-F. I'm taking 7 credit hours this semester and I start into the LPN to RN program Summer 06. Look, if you WANT to...
If a patient has a med schedule for Ambien at 2100 and also requests a Vicodin PRN at the same time is that okay? OR If a patient has a scheduled me for Ativan at 2100 and requests a vicodin PRN is it okay to give. I'm asking because it seems like pa...
NurCrystal22 replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing
Just because a person comes from a "dysfunctional" background, doesn't mean that they ARE dysfunctional. I wouldn't get twisted over what your manager said.... forget it... ~Crystal
Well out of four weeks, I'd say I had one bad night. So I guess I'm doing alright. I'm looking forward to being responsible for my own patients but at the same time I'm super nervous, I have a fear of making a horrible mistake but I think it's the fe...
NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing
I guess I should clarify, the patient came to the ER and was TRANSFERRED to my floor, the ER people connected him to the yellow port, I guess inadvertantly (sp) because he had a LOT of "things" going on and I'm sure they were in a hurry, anyways, no,...