stayingoutoftrouble

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1. Young Nurses?

   stayingoutoftrouble replied to MelBel's topic in New Nurse

   I am 29 and last night I had a pt. tell me I look 19. I'd say it happens to me at least 2 -3 times a week, someone asking me how old I am. I tell them, "I swear, I am qualified to take care of you." One time I was getting a pt. back from surgery an...

2. Why is the first year like a prison sentence?

   stayingoutoftrouble replied to Curious1alwys's topic in New Nurse

   I just wonder when its going to get easier. I've got about8 months under my belt but some days the anxiety I feel is too much to handle. Even on my days off I find myself worrying about my job. I can't relax and feel on edge all the time. I know, ...

3. interview from hell

   stayingoutoftrouble replied to grv68's topic in General Nursing

   I cannot write as nicely as the OP but it does remind me of my interview from hell. First interview as new grad, EXCITED because I really wanted to work on that floor, got all dressed up in my interview clothes, prepared answers to some questions in ...

4. disgusted with MD, what do I do?

   stayingoutoftrouble posted a topic in General Nursing

   I won't go into the details because I would be writing forever. Basically, the MD lied to the patient and he lied to me. If I ever lied to a MD I would be in deep doo doo, but its okay if he lies to me? He can just get away with it... I just wante...

5. DUH moments..

   stayingoutoftrouble replied to Mommy TeleRN's topic in New Nurse

   Went to SL an IV, pt. taking in fluids ok. etc, after sugery. instead of just locking it, I took the entrie thing out. DUH, still had doses of IV abx, if I remember correctly.

6. chronic pain patients: pain in the behind to care for

   stayingoutoftrouble replied to Tadpole's topic in General Nursing

   This is an interesting thread for me to read because as a new nurse, on a ortho unit, I am continully trying to better myself in terms of managing pain. Pain control is HUGE on our unit and we also get a lot of chronic back pain pt.'s, etc. through ...

7. after last night I don't want to be a nurse anymore

   stayingoutoftrouble posted a topic in New Nurse

   hahah, ok, I am kidding. I DO still want to be a nurse but last night was BY FAR my worst night ever. about 3 weeks off orientation now, had 4 pts on 3 -11 shift, two of them new surgical patients, one MRSA patient who requires a lift to get up, on...

8. contact precautions questions

   stayingoutoftrouble posted a topic in General Nursing

   Probably a stupid question here but I still have trouble understanding contact precautions. So, when I have a pt. on contact precautions obviously I gown/glove with all contacts with the pt. However, what about items coming in and out of the room. ...

9. How long is your commute to work?

   stayingoutoftrouble replied to rn2bn07's topic in New Nurse

   I go about 30 miles. I think that is my limit too. I work staring 3 - 11:30 shift so at least I am not driving when its trafficky. There are 2 other hospitals within the system closer to my house. I may look at oppurtunites there in the future.

10. Is this normal?

    stayingoutoftrouble replied to alexan18's topic in New Nurse

    I am on orientation right now. I got a calander that told me what days I was working an the name of the preceptor I would be working with that day. So far, none of the days I have worked I have been paired with the person listed on my calander. It...

11. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    stayingoutoftrouble replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    I always wonder about the background of the people who post here, have they been in the nursing profession their whole career or have they worked in other fields?? If you asked anyone in any profession (unless they are a CEO) they would probably say...

12. Help! Question for all RN's! ARE NURSES MEAN TO EACHOTHER??

    stayingoutoftrouble replied to AudioGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I just recently graduated and am now working at my frist job. There are always going to be nurses who are mean to other people because that's just the way they are. There is one girl on my unit now that will not look at me, will not talk to me, the...

13. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    stayingoutoftrouble replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    I hate working with people who are just in it for the paycheck because you can tell exactly who they are. If it is that bad and you hate it that much then get out. Just a thought.

14. Anyone left good paying job for nursing?

    stayingoutoftrouble replied to LovesGreyhounds's topic in General Nursing

    I previously recieved a BS in another field but decided in my mid twenties to go back to nursing school. I was making ok money but was truly BORED out of my mind. I needed more and nursing was it for me. Who knows what the future holds for me in t...

15. How soon after Graduation did you take the NCLEX?

    stayingoutoftrouble replied to neeniebean's topic in NCLEX

    Graduated Dec 16, took the boards on Jan 8 and passed.