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I'm thinking you would still be ok. When I was looking, I contacted the HR depts and was told that at 5 years out they would want a refresher. Unfortunately times are tough right now which may be...

Good for you. I to work with a bunch of people who pitch in to help and offer constructive advice and I too accept it graciously. Even the most experienced nurse will learn something new along the...

It was discovered and addressed. You did your part correctly. No harm came. Unfortunately there is barely enough time to keep up with what changes with one shift let alone many. Do your best...

Your post made me laugh. That is the story of most of my shifts! Always something that throws me off of my stride too!

Best of luck with your new assignment. I applaud you for trying something different. Having options is one of perks of nursing. It's tough being the "new" person but hopefully they will be...

I would be concerned if you didn't feel a measure of sadness. It is difficult to lose a pt. no matter what. You always feel like you could have done more. That's what makes you a good nurse, you...

I completely understand how you feel. Sort of stage fright and lack of confidence in your presentation and fear of being judged badly. From what I can tell, most nurses don't want a rehash of what...

The advice in the first post is excellent. Telemetry was not my first choice but I was transferred there when my med/surg unit closed and it has been a great learning experience. Most pt.'s have a...

I checked with our hospital pharmacy regarding similar situation, and they said can give additional amount up to what order covers, then time from the additional dose.

We can mark preferred shifts or a day we need to not be scheduled and if possible the charge nurse tries to meet your request. If you leave the request schedule unmarked, she will schedule you where...

There are a group of nurses on my unit who truly work together to accomplish what needs to be done regardless of whether it is their patient. I try to repay the favor whenever I am able. It makes...

Yes you can renew without working. I would suggest doing that or else you may have to sit for another state test to activate your license rather than just a refresher course if you choose to go...

Having the flow rates reversed on IV pumps when you have 2 or more running at a time. Like NSS at 100mls and Heparin at 12.0mls! Pt. falls. We have become obsessed with fall prevention.

I find that getting a thorough report and plotting a course of action based on pt.'s acuity prior to even starting seems to help. Don't let anyone rush you through report, checking lab results, and...

Yes, yes, yes. This is normal. There will be times a year from now when you will have that "stupid" feeling. Nursing is such a complex profession. You will learn something new every day. Make...

Sometimes it's a no win situation. Not enough time/staff to do the job right. Management doesn't like to pay overtime and oncoming staff sometimes want everythiing to be done so their job is...

I cope by accepting that while I can't change their circumstances, I can make a difference for the short while that I am with them, by caring and helping them the best way that I can. We will never...

Good for you. I was able to secure a job on a general med/surg unit when I finished my refresher course 2 years ago. I had never done bedside nursing prior to that. I listed it under education on...

Take a refresher course. It will boost your confidence and bring you up to date with new info. Find one with a clinical component. It may open you up to some opportunities. Don't be discouraged,...

Try to be familiar with the commonly used cardiac meds, know the norms for labs especially K, Na, Ca, Mg, PT/INR, PTT. I imagine you will have critical care training along with general orientation. ...

I usually don't but because I ask questions and use certain terms, they usually ask if I'm in the medical field. I don't like to come off as if I am a know it all so I keep it under wraps. After...

If you are interviewing for a position that you are really interested in just explain that with the tight job market you were limited at the time for options, and that you wanted to stay current with...

As you go on you will see that there are a lot of meds that are common to many pts. Look those up as you go and make note of the important facts about them. As you pass the med if you briefly state...

I could have written this post myself, almost word for word. I am at the end of my rope trying to figure out how to get it all wrapped up the exact minute mgmt. wants. The only thing that I can...

I too am feeling disillusioned. Came home yesterday in tears due to the pace of the day. Frustrated because I can never get done on time and it is brought to my attention. I feel I do well with...