hearthelper replied to airforcewife's topic in General Nursing
I don't think the job market is bad. I have been a nurse for 2 years and I currently have 3 prn jobs right now and they have all offered me full-time positions. I think it just depends where you are in the country and what you specialize in. It mayb...
hearthelper replied to hearthelper's topic in General Nursing
The point I was trying to make in my original post was the first thing that any Nurse (med/surg, lpn, rn, icu) should do if there is a change in the status of your pt the MD should be notified. I can't, even as an icu RN, push any drug without an or...
Yeah, I tried the whole posting thing today and was chewed up by a few people. Oh well, just thought I would share my experience so I could see other perspectives from fellow nurses. I didn't even call anybody stupid just described the situation and ...
hearthelper replied to hearthelper's topic in General Nursing
I am glad I posted, and it is good to see everyones take on the situation. I apologize if I offended anyone and I would never call a M/S nurse stupid nor would I consider any of my co-workers stupid. I just like to see proactive people at work not ...
hearthelper replied to hearthelper's topic in General Nursing
Actually, diligent trooper, I am not an expert and I know I have a lot to learn and I will make mistakes (I haven't updated my status in awhile I have been a nurse for over a year). I appreciate the critical comments and I know I did the wrong thing...
So, maybe I wasn't being nice to my fellow coworkers, but common on we need to be a little more intelligent about our decisions. I work in ICU and had transferred my pt out of the unit to the Med/Surg floor when about 2 hours of her leaving she went...
hearthelper replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing
I just completed my 3 month orientation and now starting the residency portion. I will attend a class once a week for a month. I am very excited about the training experience and believe it will help my confidence as a new nurse! One of my fellow cla...
I am pretty darn scared myself! I only have 1 more shift before I am on my own and I have felt less confident these last few shifts. There doesn't seem to be enough time in my days to do provide the best care and reviewing patient's charts. I am norm...
I am a new grad RN in La and started out @ $20.55 with evening/night differential in addition to the base. I didn't realize how low Nurses are getting paid in other parts of the country!! I coundn't imagine having to do what I do for less.
hearthelper replied to welfaremedic13's topic in General Nursing
I feel your pain! I am in the same situation right now and some days seem to spin out of control:uhoh3:! I am hopeful that I won't be a fish out of water for too long.