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@sunnyshells It has been several months since your post. I am curious what you have found at Tempe St. Luke. Are you still there?

3 to 1 sounds great. I generally see between 5 and 7 pts in med surg

Peds is just like big people with different psychosocial issues. You must understand the developmental stage of the child to modify your approach and care plan.

In three years of nursing, this is the first time I have seen this. Our facility uses IV pumps that are programmed with medication guardrails to improve pt safety. I was setting up a medication...

This makes sense to me. First of all, tossing meds, is a waste of money. Second, there have been so many drug shortages lately, I am often unsure if a next dose will be available. The company...

Wow, it is amazing that there are so many diverse responses to what should be a straight forward answer. I have learned over the years that there are several things that provide opportunities for...

Phenergan and Zofran

This may not be my MOST epic fail, but definitely the one that makes me squirm the most! Patient was admitted for a priaprism. Nothing in ED had worked (valium), so he was admitted for tx by the...

I am not Wiccan. I AM pagan. I do not sacrifice infants, self mutilate, or worship a devil (sorry, dont believe in a/the devil). I believe that healing is not always for the patient, sometimes it is...

Hello All, I am looking for input about a friend who I believe is at risk, or may already be experiencing postpartum depression. She had a lot of pre-postpartum issues: single, disappointed...

Have you done what the board required of you? If you have personal nursing liability insurance? If so, check into representation. If you have done what they asked, you have a better chance of...

I just stopped by to see if any new "enlightenment" had been posted. First, thank you all for your input and support! I am still at the same job. Please understand, I do not hate my job, or my...

Ah, two really good, opposing points! Here are my two cents :twocents:. If you are offered the NICU job, you will be trained. I have seen new grads swim and sink in NICU. If you are drawn to...

I would love some input! I have been working in Med/Surg for 1.5 yrs. After graduation, I took an EKG class and obtained my ACLS cert. I like Med/Surg, but really want to work in a higher acuity...

do we work together?

If you look at the original post, it is from 2003.

First I would like to thank all posters for your kindness and support! Second, I would love to follow the above train of thought... I am not sure what changes I can make to improve my chances...

I just need to whine for a second. If anyone can slap me into reality, I would really appreciate it:uhoh3:. For the last year (since my graduation), I have been working at a job that I am mostly...

This is wonderful advice. Here is one more piece that I learned the HARD way. Even if a manager interviews well, do not accept everything at face value. As a late in life career changer, I did...

YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! Oh my goodness, I don't think I have ever done anything right in a year of med/surg nursing! Actually, I know that is not true, and I will explain why in a bit, but let me tell...

That a lol who has been mostly unresponsive through your shift can suddenly announce, while you are changing her brief, that you are killing her and she is going to call the health department.

I am a relatively new grad ( 6 months) working in Med/Surg. My IV skills leave ALOT to be desired. The seminar is being presented by Gannett through Nurse Spectrum. The agenda is8:00 AM ...

Has anyone attended a seminar for infusion skills? I recently received info about an upcoming seminar. I would have to pay out of pocket for the seminar, travel out of state, and hotel. If I...

Oh my stars, I hope the blues go away! Although, I suspect that there will always be an opportunity for them to slide back in. I was fortunate enough to get into a hospital in this less than...

Skittlebear, First and most important, I apologize for being crabby! :imbar Most facilities have rules about the number of allowed unplanned absences in a given period of time. I have noticed...