Here's what I normally do: after report go check out your patients, just make sure they're breathing and Alive. Check orders, look at labs to make sure there isn't any critical values that hasn't been reported. (consults HnP can be viewed at a later ...
Hey! mwaits081 I was in Houston as perm staff. I took my first assignment here in Mcallen Tx, working for an HCA (Never thought I could handle 7 demanding patients) but I did. I'm glad I took the plunge like you guys did. I'm looking into northern s...
We do have a taxed home, when I said move, I didn't mean completely (sell our house, sell our belongings). It's more of like "hey this store is opening and you have to help get it running for a few months." Type of business. In any case, I'm not worr...
Ned those things have crossed my mind and to be honest, I'm not sure. I'm asking because my partner is taking a job that requires us to move every few months. A permanent position would be a little hard to maintain. This is my second hospital since g...
Has anyone here traveled with less than 2 years RN experience? What is it like? Are you able to find jobs? I have 16 months experience and spoke to a recruiter who basically said I wouldn't have a problem finding jobs. My experiences are in telemetry...
It certainly does get better. I've reached a year and 2 months last week, my confident level is a lot better than it was a year ago, and so will yours (to whom if may applies). After a while, you get used to giving report to certain people. For examp...
vnguyen3 replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in New Nurse
For a quick up to date plan of care, look for the most recent physician's progress note. ALWAYS ASK "ARE YOU ALLERGIC TO ANY MEDICATIONS?" If you don't know the patient or giving them a medication for the first time. Repeat as necessary. Have faith...
It's normal to feel that way. I too have just gotten off orientation for about 2 months. Trust yourself, you know more than you think. Everything will fall in place with time and effort.