Just_Me_2

Just_Me_2 specializes in med-surg, ER, rehab, neuro, OB.

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1. Cut Staffing!

   Just_Me_2 replied to q12RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We always have to have 2 L/D trained RN's on unit, but if our census is low we will either float out the third RN or give low census. The third RN will be home on call, ready to come in if we need her. Really, it hasn't been bad at all. We are goi...

2. Do you work w/ a bully?

   Just_Me_2 replied to Vroom's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Not currently, but I have in the past. My suggestion to you would be to not let people affect how you do your job. Wherever you work, there will be difficult people, and they tend to gravitate toward people they think they can bully. Notice they nev...

3. Is it better to pick one OB area or cross-train?

   Just_Me_2 replied to missyl670's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am a new grad working in a smallish hospital which crosstrains everyone to work all units. There are usually only 3 nurses scheduled at one time, so we all have to be able to help each other. Maybe going to a smaller hospital for a while would giv...

4. Who consents for the underage where you work?? long

   Just_Me_2 replied to crysobrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Good Lord, that is horrible. "Make" her daughter have a natural labor? What kind of a sick person wants to see her child suffer? I just can't even imagine....

5. What do patients say that irks you?

   Just_Me_2 replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

   You know, I can understand needing to vent at times. There have been times in my nursing career where I have been mistreated by a patient, and it is hard to deal with, and I have vented to my coworkers. But, feeling the need to vent because a patien...

6. What does an appropriate OB/GYN orientation consist of...

   Just_Me_2 replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in Ob/Gyn

   So, if I understand correctly, you are going to be expected to work labor and delivery with only a couple of days of orientation? Or just postpartum? Either way, that isn't long enough. I am going to be starting in OB next week, also in a smallish r...

7. How will our new grad Male RN work in L &D?

   Just_Me_2 replied to ragingmomster's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am getting ready to start working in OB, eventually training to work L&D. When I asked about it, the director said they had had one male nurse working OB at one time, but he decided it wasn't for him. As for doing vaginal checks, I am not sur...

8. Just turned down my dream job...

   Just_Me_2 replied to Just_Me_2's topic in Career Support

   I guess I wasn't clear in my post. I did follow up, or attempt to, at least. I left 2 voice mails, one when I didn't hear back from her, and one last week when I got my date to take boards, telling her I was still interested. When she didn't retur...

9. Just turned down my dream job...

   Just_Me_2 posted a topic in Career Support

   I am a bit frustrated here, and wondering if I did something wrong. About 3 weeks ago, I interviewed for an RN position in the CCU. It is absolutely my dream job. I would get to cross train to the open heart unit, and receive tons of skills and tra...

10. Any other ppl have bad preceptors?

    Just_Me_2 replied to NewGrad07's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I was lucky since I had a wonderful preceptor. At my school, they required a preceptor to have 2 years work experience minimum, which is a good idea I think. I agree with the poster who said older, experienced nurses are opting out because...

11. What nursing shortage?

    Just_Me_2 replied to labfreak's topic in General Nursing

    I think the RN shortage is pretty much regional. In my area, there are several nursing schools so there is a steady supply of new nurses. Hospitals are still hiring, but I can't get on at the hospital in my town, I will need to commute for a while....

12. Any ACTUAL Second Degree BSN/RN's?

    Just_Me_2 replied to buddhak0n's topic in ADN/BSN

    I have a bachelor's in social work, although I never worked in the field. About a year before graduating, I realized that my heart is in nursing. I went back right away and did a year long LPN training program, and worked as an LPN for around 12 ye...

13. Want to be a nurse, but have to eat.

    Just_Me_2 replied to mslinzyann's topic in General Nursing

    I have always managed to find time to eat and pee during my shifts. I hear from other nurses that they don't even have time to use the bathroom, and it always amazes me. It takes, what, 2 minutes? I can count on one hand shifts where I haven't bee...

14. where do old nurses go?

    Just_Me_2 replied to insightful's topic in General Nursing

    I am planning to eventually move into a teaching position or health education of some type. Floor work is exhausting, and I can see how the wear and tear can really get to you over time. That being said, I do work with several nurses who are in thei...

15. Double Shifts: Your tips and tricks for getting through it

    Just_Me_2 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work doubles all the time, starting at 6 am and ending at 10:30 pm. For me, the key to getting through it was taking a 15 minute break every 4 hours. I know we are all busy and taking a break is difficult, but working long, stressful hours...