Renell

Renell has 1 years experience.

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1. Job Websites

   Renell posted a topic in Career Support

   Does anyone know any other job websites besides Indeed and Monster that are good to use? I appreciate any suggestions. =3

2. New nurse bullied by other new nurses?

   Renell replied to sophiemarie_1212's topic in Stress 101

   I am very sorry you are going through this, especially with your fellow peers. You guys should be helping each other out, not alienating one another. Well, first things first, if they will go as far as tell a CNA to not help you, or harass you about...

3. Med/Surg Nursing & Social Anxiety: Am I Digging My Own Grave?

   Renell replied to Aortiz1991's topic in Stress 101

   You kinda sound like me. Ever since I've been working, I've tried my best to push past my anxiety, and perform my job to the best of my abilities. And it worked, for a while. But I can tell it is getting harder to muster up that courage to even go in...

4. New Grad, what did I get myself into?

   Renell replied to jasskaRN's topic in New Nurse

   Fellow new grad here! Nursing is hard. It is not for the faint of heart. But you can get through it. I had to nip my introversion in the bud, and I did. Mostly. Do I still have my social anxiety moments? Oh yeah! Sometimes, I have to take a few brea...

5. I think I might hate nursing

   Renell replied to Lexi256's topic in General Nursing

   There is a whole lot more to nursing than passing meds. And passing meds itself might take some work at times, especially if you have a patient with dysphagia, or any other kind of swallowing alterations. You have to do assessments, blood glucose che...

6. What is the Registered Nurse Patient Ratio at your hospital?

   Renell replied to LinenP's topic in General Nursing

   Most of us are not happy with taking 5 patients. It would not be so bad if it was every so often, but it has been constant over the past few months. Our hospital is centered in the downtown area, where the majority of the population is below poverty ...

7. What is the Registered Nurse Patient Ratio at your hospital?

   Renell replied to LinenP's topic in General Nursing

   Stepdown unit in Tennessee. Normally, nurses get 1:4 patients, both days and nights. 1:3 if you're managing drips. However, on nights, we've been juggling 1:5 ratios quite often compared to day shift. New grads included. We also have a med-surg area....

8. Preceptee medication error

   Renell replied to Emmers4's topic in General Nursing

   Not gonna lie, I am a bit concerned that you're precepting with only 8 months under your belt. You're still learning, and now you have to teach too? I commend you for taking the task, and if you feel you can handle it, you can add precepting to your ...

9. I hate being a nurse

   Renell replied to Kmc12's topic in Stress 101

   I graduated in May 2017, too. Night shift on a stepdown unit at a big urban hospital. And I cannot tell you how often I just wanted to quit, and move to another job. I still do, but I'm trying to hold on till I get my year in. Plus, I really like my ...

10. What are your Thoughts on Bedside Reporting?

    Renell replied to Phoenix16, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am honestly not a big fan of bedside reporting, but I do understand its importance. If I can get a nice, condensed report ( i.e procedures, labs, discharge plans, stuff I need to prep the patient for, etc.), then yes. I need to know that informatio...

11. Ten Ways To Know You're Burning Out

    Renell replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Stress 101

    I think I am on the verge of burnout, if not already there. I don't even want to get out of bed for my night shift. I'd rather spend time talking to my dear one than muster up a caring attitude for a patient. It's getting harder to be nurturing, and ...

12. IV incompatibility error

    Renell replied to Pinkflower77's topic in General Nursing

    Always double check. Mistakes happen, and as long as you learn from them, don't let it cloud your head. Just be careful~

13. Charge nurse after 1.5 years on unit

    Renell replied to Nurse-please's topic in General Nursing

    On my unit, I've seen new nurses with 6 months of experience become charge nurses, including one of my fellow resident nurses! I know my time is near (honestly surprised it hasn't happened sooner), especially since a few usual charge nurses are going...

14. Problems with nursing profession and why I want to quit

    Renell replied to bravewarrior1's topic in General Nursing

    You have a lot of legitimate grievances. I've second guessed my career choice many, MANY times! The lack of appreciation. The work conditions. The politics. It's a lot to deal with while trying to maintain a career. I get through it by holding on to...

15. New Grad Nurse Support/Survival

    Renell replied to Fntsemi's topic in Stress 101

    I am a new grad as well. I'm 7 months into being a nurse on a stepdown unit. And I'm not going to lie. It is starting to burn me out. Do not get me wrong. I have learned quite a bit with the various patients I've had, so I am enjoying the experience....