Leonurus

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1. latuda

   Leonurus replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

   Have seen it on my unit only once so far, but have been hearing more about it and expect we will be using it more soon. Drug reps are out in full force as usual... It's supposed to have fewer metabolic side effects than other antipsychotics, for one...

2. Young adults and MI

   Leonurus replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

   I read an article that said they were thinking "natural causes." I really hope they won't classify anorexia-related lyte imbalances as "natural" if that turns out to be the cause. I know it's just words, but the young women looking at people magazin...

3. How long should you wait before transferring to another unit????

   Leonurus replied to NoDakRN's topic in New Nurse

   I have been working on a med-surg floor in a small hospital since June as a new grad. Since August, when I started being on my own, I've been absolutely miserable. The ratios are usually 7:1, though I've only made it up to 6 pts so far. Everyone on t...

4. Seeking a job where I have time for my pts. HH a good choice?

   Leonurus replied to Leonurus's topic in Home Health

   Thanks for all the replies. I guess I've lost a lot of self confidence in my current situation. I used to think I'd be able to do anything I set my mind to doing, including really challenging nursing positions...Lately I just feel like I'm so fragile...

5. Seeking a job where I have time for my pts. HH a good choice?

   Leonurus posted a topic in Home Health

   I'm working in med surg/tele now, hating every minute of it, except for the random few moments in which I find time to really connect with my patients. I only started in June, but know that I will not last on this floor. I am being pushed way too fas...

6. Tele class right after orientation...Too much?

   Leonurus replied to Leonurus's topic in Med-Surg

   Update: I tried to opt out of this class, to defer it for the safety of my pts and to make my job a little more sustainable...but my boss said, basically, "Too bad. You're taking the class." No wonder there is such a huge turnover. I have been lookin...

7. Moving on to Dogs...No RN 2 b

   Leonurus replied to NovaRN2b's topic in General Nursing

   Go for your dream! There's no sense in forcing something that doesn't feel right. I used to work with dogs & cats, left and pursued nursing, and now I'm 3 months into my career thinking I made a huge mistake! Better to be clear with yourself from...

8. Tele class right after orientation...Too much?

   Leonurus replied to Leonurus's topic in Med-Surg

   Thanks for the input. I have decided to hold off for another month before taking the class. I had a couple more crazy days at work-They're already giving me tele patients when the census gets too high, even though I'm not a tele nurse. The charge nur...

9. Tele class right after orientation...Too much?

   Leonurus posted a topic in Med-Surg

   I recently started on a medical/telemetry unit after graduating in May and am in my first solo weeks after 8 or 9 weeks with various preceptors. They have me taking 4 pts this week, next week 5, and then I'll be considered officially off orientation ...

10. Witness to Goodbye

    Leonurus replied to BSN_after_40's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for sharing this story, and for all you offered to this family. I just had my first patient death on Wednesday-lung cancer. It broke my heart-I had worked with her for several days and really loved getting to know her and her family. They ...

11. New grad nurse in MS and pregnant

    Leonurus replied to dmart150's topic in Med-Surg

    Wow, sounds like a celebration and a tough situation all at once. I haven't been in your shoes, but here's my advice, for what it's worth: Take care of yourself and your baby. Don't feel like your job has to be all-consuming, because it can consume a...

12. Salary Info

    Leonurus replied to FLDialysisRN's topic in New Nurse

    Here in Central NY for May grads it will be 21/hr or so, base pay, with shift differentials added to that if you work eves, nights, weekends... Good luck!!

13. Graduating in May, Rural area jobs for new grads?

    Leonurus replied to Leonurus's topic in New Nurse

    That does sound pretty interesting. Thanks for the tip-I'll look into it. But can a GN really go straight into school nursing?

14. Graduating in May, Rural area jobs for new grads?

    Leonurus posted a topic in New Nurse

    Hi all, I'm writing to ask for advice. I'll be graduating in May from an associates program in a fairly rural area. There's only one (small) nearby hospital, and they will have many applications from new grads for jobs there. I'm pretty sure I will b...