EDNURSE20

EDNURSE20 BSN

ED, med-surg, peri op

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  1. Getting on with other staff

    EDNURSE20 replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Nursing

    We are responsible for are own pt. But if we need a hand or someone to cover our breaks, then you go to that nurse/s. It come from my manager. Not directly at me. One nurse in particular I...

  2. Crying when you need to talk about something serious

    EDNURSE20 replied to AriRN36's topic in General Nursing

    Eh. I'm the same, sorta. Once went in to see my boss after a truely awful shift, that had unsafe staffing levels and to many emergency's. Wasn't sad but burst into tears. Felt so embarrassed. Happened...

  3. Weird actions that are out of nursing scope

    EDNURSE20 replied to AriRN36's topic in General Nursing

    It's nursing school. They love to scare you. Don't over think it. In the hospital you have staff to guide you. In your free time you will find you rarely come across situation that require you to be a...

  4. Dr makes me feel so incompetent?

    EDNURSE20 replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    If it was a PRN dose, I would of rechecked his bp again. But would of given it about 4 hours or so before I did. If the BP was still high, and not within the normal range I would talk to a senior rn...

  5. Bored new grad

    EDNURSE20 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I'm a new grad, who has always studied and worked. I've never had 'days off' or much free time. I studied health science for 2 years and worked 3-4 days aweek. And For the 4 years of nursing school...

  6. Hours of sleep before work

    EDNURSE20 replied to j0yegan's topic in General Nursing

    I rotate, and we have 3 different shifts. Mornings start at 7 where I get about 4-5 hours sleep before. Afternoons start at 3 so easily get my 7-8 hours sleep. And then nights that start at 11. I...

  7. Taking a paycut for experience?

    EDNURSE20 replied to dropdatslurpee's topic in Nursing Career

    Wait?! You have 3 years experience and earn $72 an hour??? No wonder every one talks about money on here. I had no idea you earned so much in the US. Not even are most senior nurses or even nurse...

  8. Debating Going back to school

    EDNURSE20 replied to Rayacj's topic in General Nursing

    Education solely for more money is not the right reason for it. If you happy without your bsn and you employer is, then don't bother. Only do more study if you want to learn and advance you career....

  9. Im very discouraged am I in the right field

    EDNURSE20 replied to Glashburn's topic in Nursing Career

    I know nurses like this, they just get so flustered. Doesn't mean nursing isn't for them. Just means the haven't find the right speciality. One may nit be any good in med/surg but are great in mental...

  10. Help!! New nurse that hates Med/Surg!

    EDNURSE20 replied to M0nk3y007's topic in Nursing Career

    Yeah, you and 99.99% of new grads on med surg. Or really any nurse on med surg. Speaking as new grad, 7 months out, some days I leave feeling great. Others I leave swearing I'll never go back again....

  11. SHHHHH, dont tell anyone I'm a RN

    EDNURSE20 replied to Barbie8808's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You need to tell him straight away. You've already told nurses there you've past, so I can guarantee you. he will find out before you month is up. And there will be consequences. He's told you...

  12. Patients & Pet Peeves

    EDNURSE20 replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    Easy. When pt come in and suddenly can't do anything, when they are perfectly able. They ring the bell for any little thing, like pass me that book that's half half a metre away from there bed. Or can...

  13. Ask me anything, Australian RN here

    EDNURSE20 replied to rajo's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    yeah I don't think you understand what I said. Firstly i understand you need a masters and need to work for senior roles. Never asked for them to be handed to me. I just want the oppurtunity. In nz...

  14. Ask me anything, Australian RN here

    EDNURSE20 replied to rajo's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Such as Better pay. Better work condition. More oppurtunities to grow you career and get into senior roles like nurse practitioner or clinical nurse

  15. Dropped Pill - Do you give it?

    EDNURSE20 replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Nursing

    Never give any pills I've dropped anywhere. There's always plenty more pills, just get rid of it and grab another one. Shouldn't be an issue, unless your constantly dropping

  16. Long hair at the bedside

    EDNURSE20 replied to kakamegamama's topic in General Nursing

    I have long hair and won't even wear it in a ponytail. Always a bun. Although nails are my thing. Long nails in general gross me out, and the amount of **** that will be under there. But can't...

  17. Best thing about being a nurse?

    EDNURSE20 replied to LM838's topic in General Nursing

    Having autonomy. I worked in retail as a student and I hated that I was constantly bossed around and not allowed to think for myself. I love for most of my day I make all the decision and can voice my...

  18. We are not saints! (just because we work hard)

    EDNURSE20 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I agree in the sainthood thing. But a bit of appreciation would be nice, or even just respect. Anyone whose there to help shouldn't be abused, whether youre a nurse, ambulance officer, PCA, student,...

  19. Delegating to PCAs

    EDNURSE20 replied to Tboland88's topic in General Nursing

    They are there to there job, and your there to delegate to them. I'm a new nurse and all of the nursing assistance are older than me and have been on the working there longer than me. But it's about...

  20. How to relax after a bad shift

    EDNURSE20 replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure they are. But Our medical and surgical floors are separate, they aren't mixed together. Both are just as busy. However the surgical floor is 100000000000% nicer to work on in every single...

  21. is this bullying?

    EDNURSE20 replied to jennalou's topic in General Nursing

    Being someone who answers all the questions can be really annoying. We had a student like that in my cohort, and they did not have a good reputation. But there no reason to drop out over this. It's...

  22. Advice for new grad?

    EDNURSE20 replied to ray-man's topic in General Nursing

    Don't expect to get into ed or icu. Chances are you won't. No job is perfect. More importantly find a job which is supportive and you can tolerate. For example my hospital has seperate floor for...

  23. School Shootings

    EDNURSE20 replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

    There has been so many shootings in the USA, and every time one happens people say we have to change things. But nothing ever does. And a thread on a nursing website isn't going to help. The us...

  24. can RNs change specialties often

    EDNURSE20 replied to direw0lf's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad, and I work on the float pool. It is hard, trying to learn all these specialities. But it's such a great oppurtunity to move around and everything I'm interested in. I agree, float pool...

  25. New Grad Nurse. Which department is best for me?

    EDNURSE20 replied to NNurseLina's topic in General Nursing

    The job for you is who ever is willing to hire you. Getting a job as a new grad isn't that easy. Any experience you get will be good. Nursing school always tell you just get this experience as a new...