ZenRN181

Latest Activity

1. How to call a provider at 3 am

   ZenRN181 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I've worked nights on and off for about 10 years- I have many stories from calling providers in the middle of the night, good, bad and funny. Bad story: My patient status post-GI surgery...

2. I hate my new grad nurse residency program HELP

   ZenRN181 replied to nursingisfun4lyfe's topic in First Year After Licensure

   -No job is perfect, ever!! Make a list of pros and cons and think of the pros on bad days -Even if you switch jobs you could HATE your new job, the grass is not always greener on the other side -Make...

3. Favorite Motivational Quote

   ZenRN181 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   Learn something new every day, there's many ways to do the same

4. When to call Rapid Response Team?

   ZenRN181 replied to LUCBSN's topic in Critical Care

   We would only rapid response for pain meds or admission meds if the physician wasn't responding for a certain amount of time. Running to help at a code blue or rapid response if you are not assigned...

5. Weight loss for nurses

   ZenRN181 replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

   My first nursing job working nights, my body was so out of whack I lost 15 pounds. I quickly gained that back and then some when I switched to days and started grad school . I have recently lost 10...

6. Missed call from HR. Too late to call back?

   ZenRN181 replied to 1newgrad's topic in New York Nursing

   Always return their phone call! If you were receiving a call, they are interested in interviewing you. Even if the job they called about initially was filled, they could very well have another...

7. How do you deal with high pressure and stress as a floor nurse?

   ZenRN181 replied to nurseburst's topic in Health, Stress Management

   In order to take care of others, you need to take care of yourself! I have been in your shoes and it does get better! Take your lunch break (many places do not pay you for your lunch break, FYI), I...

8. How do you feel about being a nurse?

   ZenRN181 replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

   I love being a nurse and now a nurse practitioner but they are both very difficult jobs!! It will not be easy and you need to be dedicated. My advice to you is to do as much research as you possibly...

9. Washing scrubs?

   ZenRN181 replied to dd131's topic in General Nursing

   Vinegar for sure! Another trick that works for me is putting my deodorant on at night before I go to sleep, I sweat way