elaineRN

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1. Drs. handwriting - Can you read it well?

   elaineRN replied to RN2007's topic in General Nursing

   All the things a new nurse has to learn can seem overwhelming at first - but don't give up! It will get better with more time. One very important thing is to not be scared or intimidated to clarify orders. We do have one particular Dr. whose han...

2. special courses?

   elaineRN replied to TJHAILMOM's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Welcome! One of the best things you can do for your nursing career in whatever area you end up in, is to be a pt. care assistant. There's not much glamour in it but boy do you learn alot! Once you are a nurse, the experience as a pca will help you...

3. # allowed in delivery

   elaineRN replied to skdauriaRNC's topic in Ob/Gyn

   As a new nurse, 5 yrs ago, I didn't understand why as many people as pt wanted couldn't be in room. It didn't take long for me to learn why visitors are limited. Had to learn the hard way that too many visitors cause unnecessary risks/hazards to p...