Nick2you

Nick2you specializes in LTC, Orthopedics.

Latest Activity

1. How to pick yourself up after bad day

   Nick2you replied to RN44's topic in Med-Surg

   The way I handle a rough day is to realize that there is only so much that I can do. When I clock out from work, my problems stay at work and I do not bring that home with me. Yes, you will have more rough days to come, but with time and experience ...

2. Racism in Nursing

   Nick2you replied to eastcoastrn586's topic in Relations

   At my current employer I have not experienced racism personally, but I have witnessed covert racism at my former employer.

3. Suspended from work for an investigation,can i resign and take another, will i look guilty

   Nick2you replied to SuziQ63's topic in General Nursing

   Everyone wants brownie points with management, so they are quick to throw others under the bus.

4. Patients Say the Darnedest Things

   Nick2you replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   Patient: Well what are you going to do about it? Me: (looking confused) I'm sorry sir but I don't understand what you're talking about Patient: You know the end of the world is coming and I have this big bed and nice pillows. Would you like to join ...

5. terminated from FMC

   Nick2you replied to Healerforlife's topic in Urology

   First I just want to say that I am sorry to hear about your incident. Sometimes there are managers that are not willing to show support and are quick to throw you under the bus. I understand about the missed water check because those are very importa...

6. Anyone ever gotten stuck

   Nick2you replied to Twinmom06's topic in Urology

   Yes that same exact thing happened to me. I had to go to urgent care, and they wrote me a prescription for some prophylactic medications.

7. Phone interview with Davita tomorrow

   Nick2you replied to Emergent's topic in Urology

   I really don't like their benefits. The medical is okay but the dental coverage is terrible, and doesn't cover that many dentist

8. Phone interview with Davita tomorrow

   Nick2you replied to Emergent's topic in Urology

   Ask about the hours of the clinic, most clinics open around 4:30 am and close around 5pm depending on how many shifts your clinic has, if there is a full third shift expect to stay until 8 or 9pm. I would also ask what would my role is in the clinic ...

9. Dialysis at VA Medical Center

   Nick2you replied to Nick2you's topic in Urology

   Did you only do chronic or did you also do acutes?

10. Dialysis at VA Medical Center

    Nick2you replied to Nick2you's topic in Urology

    Ladybug: what was your schedule like? How many nurses worked in your unit?

11. Dialysis at VA Medical Center

    Nick2you posted a topic in Urology

    Has anyone worked in a dialysis unit for the VA MedicalCenter? I currently work for one of the big two companies, but I was interestedin how the VA's unit operates, and any pros or cons to working there.

12. New to Dialysis Need Help!

    Nick2you replied to RexRN's topic in Urology

    I also work in a twelve chair clinic. The most difficult aspects I found in a chronic unit is time management. Chronic units are very fast paced, and it's very easy for something such as a difficult cannulation or post treatment bleeding that can slo...

13. Finding your niche

    Nick2you posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, to all of the nurses on AN! I have a question for all of you. How did you find your niche? Did you discover your niche in school or did you just stumble across it? Also, how long did it take for you to find your niche?

14. My termination story, any new grad success advice appreciated!

    Nick2you replied to Islaleigh's topic in New Nurse

    Don't feel bad. I was terminated from my first nursing job because I had trouble with my preceptor, and I didn't pass boards. You will get through this. Orientation should be a time for learning and having a good preceptor and unit that will aid in...

15. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    Nick2you replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I agree with you. I am one of those who will work undesirable jobs too, but I'm talking about the majority of people who are trying to work in acute care.