connecticut23

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1. Seattle Nursing/ UW, Swedish or Harborview?

   connecticut23 replied to connecticut23's topic in Travel

   Thank you for your response! I think I will go w Swedish for now. Hopefully I can get into UW for the next one.

2. Seattle Nursing/ UW, Swedish or Harborview?

   connecticut23 posted a topic in Travel

   First time traveler All the way from Texas LOL. Any insight on medical surgical nursing in Seattle and best places to work at? I see UW, Harborview and Swesih w travel nurse opportunities. Any information or advice is greatly appreciated! ...

3. Is the grass greener in ICU?

   connecticut23 replied to connecticut23's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you everyone for the replies! I appreciate it. I got the courage I needed

4. Is the grass greener in ICU?

   connecticut23 replied to connecticut23's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for the reply! Almost two years

5. Is the grass greener in ICU?

   connecticut23 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello everyone! Long story short: I am not happy in med surg anymore but I don't know if I can make it on the ICU yet or if things would even be any better in the ICU. On my med surg department, I have cared for patients on heparin drips and amiodaro...

6. New nurse staying way past 9:30 pm on day shift

   connecticut23 replied to connecticut23's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you for your response, workinmomRN2012. I asked about the ratio and was told anywhere from 6 to 8 patients. I really can't say the manager did not warn me that some days we could get 9 patients. I was also told nine new nurses (going for night ...

7. New nurse staying way past 9:30 pm on day shift

   connecticut23 replied to connecticut23's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you for your response, it was difficult to read but everything you said is true. However, it is not realistic for me to leave so soon though. This is my very first job and did sign an agreement for a year. This is a major hospital branch and le...

8. New nurse staying way past 9:30 pm on day shift

   connecticut23 replied to connecticut23's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you for your response nalie2. My patients also have their own cubbie in the med room and also uses the electronic scanning system. I will keep drawing insulins individually. How many patients do you have in California?

9. New nurse staying way past 9:30 pm on day shift

   connecticut23 replied to connecticut23's topic in New Nurse

   Thank your for your response, beekee. One of my coworkers said the same thing, she felt all she did was pass meds. I do not see my job like that. I actually assessed pts and held some meds because they were inappropriate, potassium low and lasix, he...

10. New nurse staying way past 9:30 pm on day shift

    connecticut23 replied to connecticut23's topic in New Nurse

    RNperdiem, thank you for your response. Honestly, I woke up, read the responses and cried for a little bit. I did not realize my situation was that bad. The last thing I want to do is to hurt my patients. We are short staffed right now, and my manag...

11. New nurse staying way past 9:30 pm on day shift

    connecticut23 replied to connecticut23's topic in New Nurse

    My shift is from 7 am to 7pm. Those days, I didn't have any new admits in the day. I had the same 9 patients through the 12-hour shift. Other nurses end up leaving around 7:30- 8:30 pm. If there is a crazy day (incident report or AMAs). I have seen t...

12. New nurse staying way past 9:30 pm on day shift

    connecticut23 posted a topic in New Nurse

    Hello everyone, I am a new nurse and this past week was my first on my own and also my first 4/4. I work at a very busy med surg floor and needless to say I feel very stressed/overwhelmed being on my own. I am so scared of making a big mistake. I us...

13. School organizations outside nursing? Is it worth it?

    connecticut23 posted a topic in General Students

    I am currently doing my nursing prerequisites and will be applying to nursing school next semester, but I was wondering if anyone ever joined any school organizations outside of nursing? I have a deep love for literature but nowadays I don't read as...