Just-floored

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1. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows when you’re a labor and delivery nurse.

   Just-floored replied to Lampritl's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Well said. It isn't always the best job in the world but many days it is.

2. I'm starting to feel like I'm dying on the inside

   Just-floored replied to sadmurse's topic in New Nurse

   Ok, if you have only been working since October then I really think you need to give it time. There is always something to be done and not enough time no matter what floor or population you work with. Unfortunately it is the nature of the beast. A...

3. Bully CNA, not sure how to fix this

   Just-floored replied to 2018nurseandbeyond's topic in New Nurse

   So this definitely needs to be addressed. First if she isn't getting her tasks done and you are writing up a list make sure you also write up one for yourself and then you can document what isn't getting done. If it is most of what you are asking o...

4. Nurses 'Eat their Young?'

   Just-floored replied to HMendee's topic in New Nurse

   I am a preceptor quite frequently and also still remember what it felt like to be new. It is hard. When I first started precepting I did my best to make it so my orientees did not feel the discomfort I did because I was hoping to make the process e...

5. How do I become stronger clinically?

   Just-floored replied to alexamasan's topic in General Nursing

   Every time I come across something new I research it. For me it helps to understand the pathophysiology of a condition because it will point you in the direction of what really is important to assess for. It is also super helpful I have found to go t...

6. Nurse Gives Lethal Dose of Vecuronium Instead of Versed

   Just-floored replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   The nurse who administered it did not even document it. Hard for the system to have checks and balances when the system is bypassed.

7. Scared.....No Nursing?

   Just-floored replied to Name9335's topic in General Nursing

   That is a starting place then. Any time I need to call the physician and notify them of something I will do an assessment, run through what could be causing the problem and be ready to answer their questions. Think of the nursing process it all sta...

8. Too old for OB?

   Just-floored replied to TinyDancer01's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I'm almost 50 too and feel that some days I run circles around the younger nurses. Give it a shot, you won't know til you try.

9. OB Education??

   Just-floored replied to emily1984's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We have done an emergent C-section drill along with the ones you have mentioned. I would also suggest maybe reviewing hypertensive crisis, cord prolapse and uterine rupture.

10. Advice please

    Just-floored replied to ert01479's topic in General Nursing

    First of all given yourself a break and realize that this has nothing to do with being a good nurse or not. You need some training and that is to be expected if you have never needed the skills before. I would suggest you talk to your manager and s...

11. What Does A Graduate Nurse Do?

    Just-floored replied to Future-NurseRedHeart's topic in New Nurse

    I totally agree with others who say to take the NCLEX right away. You get out of the flow of NCLEX type questions. We were strongly encourage to take it right away and my school had a 98-100% pass rate first time.

12. Almost to the 1yr mark.....

    Just-floored replied to RN44's topic in New Nurse

    Yeah one year survived and it sounds like you are doing great and have made some good self-care choices to help prevent some soul sucking. If you work a 12 hour day you will feel tired by the end no matter what you are doing I think. I get home eat d...

13. Feeling lost in my career...need advice!

    Just-floored replied to Nursey3239's topic in New Nurse

    Well if it was me and I was planning on returning to school I would want to stay in the mellow predictable job if it works. That being said could you just try out a mother baby unit as a per diem. You could get an idea if the unit would be a good f...

14. need advice: new RN with doubts

    Just-floored replied to newRN02's topic in New Nurse

    I really love working Thanksgiving also. We usually celebrate it at home a week before or after. It is great because the grocery store isn't a mad house when the shopping needs to get done. The holiday is for spending time with family and friends,...

15. How do you get through the first weeks on your own?

    Just-floored replied to coffee&scrubs's topic in New Nurse

    Xanex! It is super hard the first year or so. Find someone you trust to ask questions when they arise. On my unit we all bounce ideas off each other and it is great for learning. I hope you are in a supportive environment. I was told by a mentor...