metalmom

metalmom specializes in Psych, DD, SNF, DOU/Tele.

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1. Sacramento New Grad RNs.... Are You Having A Difficult Time Landing A Job?

   metalmom replied to nurseJ88's topic in California

   No stay where you are. California is way too crowded, filthy, crime-ridden etc. Oh and need I mention-BROKE. I am a native daughter of native parents plus an RN trying to keep my own head above water, working several jobs. As soon as I find the ba...

2. Charge nurse unprofessionalism

   metalmom replied to metalmom's topic in California

   The problem that I have is that other nurses have told me that if she's out to get you, she will. Whenever I ask a question, she responds to me in a superior, patronizing tone. I'm not stupid, nor am I not an adult. I'm a new nurse that's all, wit...

3. Charge nurse unprofessionalism

   metalmom posted a topic in California

   I have 2 charge nurses. One is very professional, helpful and patient, with a great sense of humor. The other is arrogant, not helpful and condescending at times. I hear her whispering to a couple of our peers (also unprofessional) about others ev...

4. Is it professional??????????

   metalmom replied to starbin's topic in General Nursing

   All I can say is get over it. I am not that insecure to feel offended because of a conversation in another language. To speak in front of patients is another story. I work in a predominantly Fillipina environment but I love my co-workers...they wo...

5. how do i max my income as new grad

   metalmom replied to focker-male nurse's topic in General Nursing

   I'm not sure where the idea came from that California pays so well. In the OC the starting pay at many hospitals is $21.00/hr. Believe me that is what I was offered at more than one hospital and I have friends that work as new grads in the OC and t...

6. Insulin verification

   metalmom posted a topic in General Nursing

   What is the protocol for verifying insulin with another licensed person? Is it standard or does it depend on the facility? I'm in the long-time habit of verifying as little as 2 units and I don't plan on changing my game. Most nurses that I work w...

7. Will somebody PLEASE tell these doctors....

   metalmom replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

   HELP!!! I'm a new nurse and having a difficult time (frequently) with a particular cardiologist. Can I get fired for diplomatically telling him that the lines of communication between us are severing? That the ONLY reason I would talk to him is to...

8. How can one become a Cardiac Nurse??

   metalmom replied to RNsoon!'s topic in CCU

   I attended a job fair in October and asked for a job on a DOU/Tele and got it. I worked my 6th shift on my own on Friday and we have been slammed the past 2 weeks by the ER. We get drips, vents, CTs. I've learned so much in 2 months. Great place ...

9. Which NCLEX review books are worth the $$?

   metalmom replied to Joydancer23's topic in General Nursing

   I bought them all; I was soooo desperate but I have to agree with anyone who chose Saunders. It was great while in school and the CD-ROM is what I studied to take the NCLEX. I kept it and still refer to it. The outline format is awesome. Another...

10. RNs- Mostly first born? Alcoholic fathers?

    metalmom replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    The saying goes......90% of all nurses are codependent, the other 10% are in denial.

11. Will somebody PLEASE tell these doctors....

    metalmom replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    12. Figure out what needs to be ordered for your 1 month post open heart patient (that I just met one hour ago) for his discharge that morning and not take it out on me in front of everyone in the nurses' station.

12. It's finally over!!!

    metalmom replied to kittylvr's topic in New Nurse

    WoooHooo! Good job. I know the feeling. I finished in May but several of my good friends that struggled in my class were pinned last night as well. Welcome to the awesome world of Registered Nursing. May you find your niche and excel.

13. Need advice

    metalmom replied to metalmom's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all. Good points indeedy. We will take it one day at a time. I think I want to take some cardiac nursing classes that aren't so demanding on our time. It will set a good example for my daughter while enriching my cardiac nursing career. ...

14. Need advice

    metalmom replied to metalmom's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Daytonite. That's exactly what I wanted to hear.

15. Need advice

    metalmom posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know the answer to my dilemna, I just need validation. I graduated from a known to be over-the-top difficult (by comparison) ADN program in May. I started taking an online Critical thinking class in August, which I finished this week. I planned...