I Desperately Want Out
Hi Everyone, i just need to vent and I need someone to talk to me. I'm just feeling very upset right now and I want out of nursing.. I graduated with my associates a year and a half ago and...
Don't Leave Your Money On the Table
When nurses graduate nursing school they are often at the end of their proverbial ropes. After several long years of barely making ends meet and surviving the NCLEX most people just want to get that...
Pt fell and I think its my fault
I work at an assisted living Theres a Pt that wonders all day She uses a walker and doesnt have the steadiest gate The other day she complained of chest pains I went and talked to her although...
BS 94, Lantus 20 units, give HS snack?
So I work in a LTC facility on the weekends. One of my residents had a blood sugar of 94 at around 1930. She gets scheduled Lantus 20 units at 2000. Would you guys give her a snack at HS? The...
What should I do?
I am feeling really stuck and hopeless in my career path. I graduated 3 years ago with my ADN. I got my first job working in LTC, thinking it would be temporary until I gained enough experience. I...
Is it jealousy, bullying or my imagination
A few months ago, I was approached by upper management about cross training for nursing supervisor. The position was going to be intermittent as needed to cover vacations or days off. I was so happy...
So conflicted..hate current job..two new options
Ive been working in an ER for about 8 months now. First RN job out of school, second degree, etc. Its the busiest ER in my state. And I loathe going to work everyday. I feel anxious days before I...
Poor attendance in past hurting future
I've struggled with depression and anxiety my whole life. The past few years have been rough as I have been hospitalized a few times and I have had to take medical leave a few times, so attendance...
Anatomy Advice and Help Needed!!
Hi there, I am currently in the pre-rec stage of the nursing program at my school. I was originally a Bio major, but I decided I wanted to pursue nursing instead, especially since I had the...
First Job, Unsure of Role
My first NP job ever, and they are opening a new clinic, which is where I'll work, though I'm training at one of their current clinics. When I was interviewing, I was told that they would have 1 new...
what should i have done.
patient 77 year old JOHN DOE: admitted for: encephalopathy (related to meth, benzos, opioids is what i gather) hx: COPD, hight blood pressure, stage 3 kidney disease, unspecified seizures,...
Do I need A's?
Hello everyone, It has been quite a while since I posted due too circumstances in my life and studying. I wanted to post this in regards to the pressure I am feeling and my nerves getting ready...
Multistate license
I have been a nurse for 15 years. I moved to my current state 10 years ago. I applied for my RN license a few months after getting settled in. Approximately 30 days After receiving my license here I...
How do you change a diaper without waking a baby up?
Hi! I"m a nursing student, and I think I want to go into pediatrics; I'm doing a clinical on a pediatric GI unit and we have a lot of kids who are ordered for Q2/Q1 diaper changes. I don't want to be...
Return blood in IV
Does your hospital have a policy of return blood in new IV placement? I've read conflicting reports.
Birthing gowns
LDRP nurses: what's your opinion on birthing gowns? They've been popping up on all the mommy blogs, but I wonder how practical they actually are. What are your thoughts on birthing gowns versus...
You COBs Were Right After All
I have gotten some great advice over the years from COBs that have really enhanced my work/family life. Among them are: *Take your breaks and vacations or you'll burn out fast. *Toughen up a little...
How often are you asked for opiates?
I was talking with a former ER NP who said one of the things that burned her out was drug addicts seeking opiate pain meds. Just curious how common this is for NP's?
Help!! PN 2018
Hello, I take my Nclex PN for the 2nd time in 10 days. What is some good advice? I feel so nervous, because I didn't pass the 1st time. I did great in school & clinical but for some reason I bombed...
should I move up my NCLEX date?
Hey my NCLEX is for 7/28. I have an option to move it up to 7/18 (that's the only other option available currently) I have been using Uworld primarily. I have 450 Uworld questions left...
