SRQ5417

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1. PCU vs. ER

   SRQ5417 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I've been working as a Cardiac PCU Nurse for 3 1/2 years, and I've been thinking about trying the ER. I've recently been offered an ER position but the shift is 3pm to 3am and I'm used to a 7am to 7pm shift. I applied for a 10am to 10pm shift, but th...

2. I can't find my Lithmann Cardio 3 steth!!

   SRQ5417 replied to Dianna11's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Which did you go with? I recently lost my Littmann Cardiology III steth at work. No idea what I did with it. Usually I take it off my neck when I get tired of it and put it on my computer (C.O.W.). But, when a doctor asked me to borrow my steth becau...

3. Starting IVs

   SRQ5417 replied to Scarlettz's topic in Med-Surg

   I'm happy, I'm not the only new nurse that has problems with IV starts. I've been on my own since mid-November, and find starting IVs the most daunting part of my job. Granting I'm sure there are many things I can get better at, but starting IVs is t...

4. Not feeling so great after first day precepting

   SRQ5417 replied to about-to-graduate's topic in General Students

   It's super overwhelming. I'm in my 7th day of my preceptorship, and I gave a pt. a flu shot, and she got a fever. At first I didn't think the flu shot could of caused the fever since the temp was taken just after administration. I thought developing ...

5. The introverted nurse

   SRQ5417 replied to esunada's topic in Relations

   i too am an introvert and will begin nursing school in august. i think i will make a great rn and am excited to follow my dream to become a nurse. however, i hope my introverted nature will not hinder my success. i too hate it when people tell me how...

6. Considering a Career Change (Graphic Designer to RN), but lots of Questions! Help!

   SRQ5417 replied to jnm11's topic in Career Support

   i was about to make a similar post, and i'm happy to hear that there are those in a similar position that i am. i was in a corporate marketing career and a few months ago i obtained a radio advertising sales to be able to move in with my fiancé. we w...