MedSurgMale

MedSurgMale specializes in Behavioral Health, Hospice, Med-Surg.

Latest Activity

1. My CRNA friends do illegal drugs

   MedSurgMale replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in CRNA

   The facility where I work has a policy of random urine testing. Therefore, it's not worth the risk to jeopardize my nursing license/employment. I believe people can drink alcohol responsibly and in moderation, and I assume use other substances, leg...

2. Organization

   MedSurgMale posted a topic in Med-Surg

   I am a new graduate working Med-Surg in a large hospital. I've just completed my 6-week orientation period. Now that I'm on my own, I've had my first taste of short staffing (no LPN to pass meds or NA) on a shift. I'm up to the challenge of not co...

3. New Nurse feeling overwhelmed!

   MedSurgMale replied to Diva Nurse Dani's topic in General Nursing

   Looking through this forum, there are some wonderful suggestions for making the transition from student to competent nurse/caregiver. It's easy to feel overwhelmed with the rules and protocols of the real world. I'm starting my third week of a four...

4. Took Exam today Scary.. help pls

   MedSurgMale replied to Daretocare's topic in NCLEX

   I also got the "blue screen of death" after 75 questions. I felt very focused while taking the test and wasn't anxious or stressed, but it was still very unsettling. It sucks, but we'll have to live through it. I am age 54, and this is very hard o...