tropsnegRN ADN, BSN, RN

Cardiac, COVID-19, Telemetry

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    Yes, You CAN Do This!

    tropsnegRN posted a topic in General Students

    Congratulations. You’ve embarked on a journey so many of us have trekked before you, yet in a crazy whirlwind of a pandemic. Obviously, you must have dreams and goals that pushed your desire to...
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    Do not return list

    tropsnegRN replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    I knew I recognized this username! I think the best option here is for you to talk to the agency that you worked for to determine why you were placed on these lists. Can it cause you to not...
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    Should I quit my job

    tropsnegRN replied to whatisgonnabemyname's topic in General Nursing

    Either way, your new employer is going to ask during your interview about where you presently work. If I read your posts correctly...you work PRN at a facility, you work in ICU at a different facility...
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    I make a similar post every couple of months...Am I just not meant to be a nurse?

    tropsnegRN replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    Being a new grad nurse is difficult no matter what. Your co-workers need to be understanding of this. When I first started on my floor as a nurse last year (started out cardiac and now we are...
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    My house is so empty.

    tropsnegRN posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    I’m a nurse. I’m a mom. I’m a wife. I didn’t get any option or any warning when they turned the med-surg floor I work on into the designated COVID-19 unit. I’m a NEW nurse. I will hit my...
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    My house is so empty.

    tropsnegRN replied to tropsnegRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I tried to get him to go stay with her at his parents but he refuses to do it. He said that he doesn’t want me to get sick and be by myself. I’ve insisted and he’s pushed back and said if I have...
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    Small Victory for staff

    tropsnegRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My facility, initially two weeks ago, stated that we weren’t allowed to wear masks because it would “incite fear” unless we were directly exposed to a PUI. That same day, they placed a PUI on...
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    July 2019 Caption Contest: Poll - Select $100 Winner!

    tropsnegRN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Night shift nurses be like “lemme see if I can scan that
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    July 2019 Caption Contest: Poll - Select $100 Winner!

    tropsnegRN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    When the IV pump is beeping, Occluded - Patient Side, and your patient who hasn’t slept in 3 days FINALLY falls asleep.
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    Trouble communicating with patients?

    tropsnegRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, I’m a new nurse. I’ve worked as a CNA all through nursing school, so patient care comes as a breeze. However, I am struggling with communication that patients “don’t want to hear”. Such...
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    Trouble communicating with patients?

    tropsnegRN replied to tropsnegRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the feedback everyone. I will try offering other choices when their request just isn’t feasible. I have learned very quickly that the best way to grow a spine is to become a nurse!
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    Trouble communicating with patients?

    tropsnegRN replied to tropsnegRN's topic in General Nursing

    I do agree with pain is what the patient says it is. I actually did call the doctor about her pain medicine and he asked me to describe what she was doing, etc. Evidently, the nurse the day before had...
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    Combat Fatigue

    tropsnegRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Any tips on fatigue? I’m getting plenty of sleep at night but I am still waking up overly exhausted. It takes me several hours to truly feel awake. Last night I was so tired, I left the door to my...
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    Combat Fatigue

    tropsnegRN replied to tropsnegRN's topic in General Nursing

    No idea. It started as allergies and then developed into a nasty sinus infection. I got out of my habit of getting yo early to go to the gym and would rather stay in my bed. It’s been about 3 months...
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    Combat Fatigue

    tropsnegRN replied to tropsnegRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a free gym membership that I was using for a while and I stopped going to classes because I got sick and then after I got over being sick I just felt so tired constantly. I think I’m going...
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    Combat Fatigue

    tropsnegRN replied to tropsnegRN's topic in General Nursing

    I didn’t even think about that but now that is all I think when I read the topic.
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    Combat Fatigue

    tropsnegRN replied to tropsnegRN's topic in General Nursing

    I didn’t even think about being vitamin deficient though or even taking a daily
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    Combat Fatigue

    tropsnegRN replied to tropsnegRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just visited my PCP about two months ago with the same complaints about feeling truly exhausted. He did a full panel of labs considering I haven’t been to a physician in quite some time. All my...
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    July 2019 Caption Contest: Poll - Select $100 Winner!

    tropsnegRN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Sir, I need to change the batteries in your telemetry box you’re sleeping
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    July 2019 Caption Contest: Poll - Select $100 Winner!

    tropsnegRN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Pain
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    New Grad and Rejected from First Choice Job Option

    tropsnegRN replied to Joanne15's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ha, thanks! It really is a different world and you don’t fully realize that until you cross over. ? I would have to have a post CABG x3 go into Afib with RVR and here I am fresh on the unit and no...
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    Med Error from incorrect Mar

    tropsnegRN replied to Bakingismylife's topic in General Nursing

    If I were you, I would just take the experience and learn from it and if they address it go from there.
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    Options for Non-Nursing Degree Holders

    tropsnegRN replied to MaiaS's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can’t speak for all employers. My job offers a scholarship program, a tuition reimbursement program, and a student loan repayment program. Just check around at your local places or somewhere that...
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    New Grad and Rejected from First Choice Job Option

    tropsnegRN replied to Joanne15's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I worked as a tech for 2 years solid, was a go-to person to train new hires, consistently asked to pick up extra shifts and generally well liked. When I graduated, my manager told me that there was...
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    "Not sure what unit you will be hired into..."

    tropsnegRN replied to TitaniumPlates's topic in General Nursing

    Same.