knittingknurse

knittingknurse specializes in med-surg, telemetry.

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1. What do you absolutely LOVE and absolutely HATE about your job as a nurse

   knittingknurse replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

   I love hands-on patient care: assessments and wound care. I don't even mind changing briefs because it brings me more contact with the patient and a chance for a thorough skin assessment. I love...

2. Tell me again....it does get better?

   knittingknurse replied to Michelle123's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Work with the evening nurses - about half of the bathing should be done at night to even out the work. That said, it still sounds like a tremendous load without nursing

3. Moral Support

   knittingknurse replied to mommyx1's topic in Georgia Nursing

   Sorry you're having this issue. Be sure to be open with your new manager about the situation. Don't let them find out about it down the road. And congratulations on your dream

4. "Can I take one of your patients for this one?" "No! And I resent your asking!"

   knittingknurse replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

   I have a regular schedule of 3 nights in a row. Sometimes there are patients my coworkers and I call "one-shifters." If we take turns having the patient, we are able to maintain good nursing care even...

5. Questions during a job interview for RN position

   knittingknurse replied to LMoonRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   What are your greatest strengths/weaknesses? Describe a professional situation in which you have been in conflict with another person. How did you handle yourself? What would you do if you walked in a...

6. Tips for being a great Nursing Assistant

   knittingknurse replied to krimicrat's topic in General Nursing

   As a student, show interest and ask questions. This is a great way to supplement your clinical experience from school! If census is low, I appreciate when CNAs take extra time with patients, like...

7. Appropriate Shoes for Interview

   knittingknurse replied to chevyv's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   You could wear neat-looking scrubs with newish tennis shoes. This is considered professional attire for us. Or you could wear what you would wear to any other "business casual" function. Good

8. when studying the nclex book....

   knittingknurse replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Students

   If I remember correctly, Saunders lumps all of Peds in one testable category and all of OB in another, unlike the systems approach for Med-Surg. I found the outlines very helpful, but I tried to keep...

9. How long did it take you to find a job after graduation?

   knittingknurse replied to Unique87's topic in Maryland Nursing

   I recommend getting a patient care tech job now in one of your top choice hospitals! Work hard and create a good impression now, and you'll be seriously considered as you approach

10. "Nurses Are So Mean"

    knittingknurse replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I graduated last May and have had positive experiences working in a LTC/rehab facility, in a free clinic as a volunteer, and in a community hospital. I work hard and ask a lot of questions and seem to...

11. Preconception/Pregnancy and Work Safety

    knittingknurse replied to knittingknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Makes sense...

12. Preconception/Pregnancy and Work Safety

    knittingknurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello fellow nurses! I am a new RN and work in a small community hospital's stepdown unit. My husband and I are finally getting ready to start a family. I am reading up on preconception and am trying...

13. Felt Like A Real Nurse Today

    knittingknurse replied to Kim, HHRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The first time I felt like a real nurse was when I assessed for rebound tenderness in one of my LTC patients and made the decision to send her to the hospital! I just started in a hospital, and...

14. I really need help, i'm never going to find a job

    knittingknurse replied to lvnjden4ever, R.N.'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    I went door to door to LTC, and it worked for me. I was lucky and got an offer on the first day! I was dressed to impress and had multiple copies of my resume and recommendation letters on hand....

15. LTC is not my cup of tea

    knittingknurse replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm in the same boat, DekagirlsRN. I keep applying to the local hospitals and have even gotten some interviews, but no job there yet. I keep telling myself that it will get better, that the right...