Cholkasum

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1. Needle stick injury

   Cholkasum replied to Taytayrenee's topic in General Nursing

   With needle sticks, you should report to charge RN and then follow through with the "exposure protocol" (it might be called a different name at your facility). This protocol applies to any hospital staff who has been exposed to body fluids in various...

2. Fresh nurse from school

   Cholkasum replied to jameshutch's topic in Men

   I have been nurse for about 7 months. There are times when I am the only male nurse on the unit but I hardly notice it since I stay busy. Some female clients will be uncomfortable with assessments and cares but it helps when I stay calm and pretend t...

3. Does anyone else get really nervous before a shift?

   Cholkasum replied to j_tay1981's topic in General Nursing

   I can relate to you since I have been a nurse for last 7 months now. As I start walking towards the hospital, I feel the anxiety. There are couple of things that helps me. On my way, I "intentionally" smile a few times and take some deep breaths. The...

4. Orientation and first day at work how was it for you?

   Cholkasum replied to ThinkerBelleRN's topic in General Nursing

   I have been RN for about 7 months now & want to share some thoughts that might be helpful to you. Although you are new to the US hospitals, you mentioned you have 5 years of experience & that should help you immensely. Although there may be m...