tamz04

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1. Readmitted shortly after discharge (long)

   tamz04 replied to tamz04's topic in New Nurse

   I suppose tachy is a bit harsh but he runs high in the high 90s occ low 100s. At 4pm his bp was 73/39 he usually runs about 65/45 but when i took it when he was transferred to the stretcher to go it was like 90/70 so I assumed it was positional. I k...

2. Readmitted shortly after discharge (long)

   tamz04 posted a topic in New Nurse

   There are so many threads I dont know if I put this in the right place. I am freaking out. I have been an RN for 6 months. This morning my manager called to ask me about a patient I cared for which was transferred to a nursing home and readmitted to ...

3. Online bachelors degree

   tamz04 replied to tamz04's topic in Online Learning

   Thanks Suzanne4. I have read through the RN to BSN thread - very very overwhelming. Dont know where to start. I am an RN with ADN and want to get my MSN but have to get BSN first. I want to relocate in a year so exclusively online would be my forte....

4. Online bachelors degree

   tamz04 posted a topic in Online Learning

   I would like to pursue by bachelors degree but want to do it online. Do you have any recommendations about online degree programs, I see some require clinical attendance. Any advice and experience would be welcomed and any suggestions of ones that h...

5. How many times have you cried???

   tamz04 replied to CareBayer's topic in New Nurse

   by the time i get home i am way too mind numb to cry but I am in my third month and I have cried 4 times at work. It just gets too much and I cannot hold it in anymore.

6. How many preceptors did you have during new nurse orientation?

   tamz04 replied to NsgChica's topic in New Nurse

   I have had about 9 I think, I lost track.... its so disorganized. The preceptors are expected to carry 6-8 patients and still orient the newbies.

7. I just want to cry!!! I'm VERY overwhelmed!!

   tamz04 replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in New Nurse

   Its a relief to read these posts. I feel for you. I am in my 7th week orientation, just picked up 6 patients on a med/surg floor and freaking out. I feel like a robot running around pushing meds and pushing paper, no time to care for patients or fami...

8. How do you know if you are ready to take the NCLEX

   tamz04 replied to Becksalmost's topic in NCLEX

   I was relieved to see this post. I am starting a review course on Saturday and already want to reschedule my date, I cannot seem to get my score above the suggested percentage. I am scared.

9. Mean and Nasty consistently

   tamz04 posted a topic in General Students

   For 4 semesters the nurses during our clinicals have been consistenly horrid. I continue to try and build relations. Each time we move to a different unit I continue to be astounded. Is this just where I am or do you all get the same attitude? Would...