Rainbow_RN BSN, RN

Rainbow_RN has 6 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Orthopedics.

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   Anyone relying on lipreading? I had to quit bedside nursing.

   Rainbow_RN replied to Streetnurse42's topic in Disabilities

   I have fairly significant hearing loss but don't require hearing aids (yet). So far I manage but masks do make it hard. There is one excellent nurse on the vascular access team I've met that is completely deaf. Has an interpreter at all times. If you...
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   Has anyone gone through nursing school with depression?

   Rainbow_RN replied to trapstudent's topic in Disabilities

   The very experience of nursing school is inherently depressing. Don't let this hold you back if you really want to do it. But also don't be afraid to put school on hold if you need time.
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   Pursuing Nursing with Cerebral Palsy and Hydrocephalus

   Rainbow_RN replied to thepsychtech's topic in Disabilities

   I think you should try for it. The memory problems would be most likely difficult in nursing school. Nursing school is difficult for EVERYONE. In real life, you can look everything up before you do it if you need. Except in emergency codes, so learn ...
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   Wearing a beard as a male nurse?

   Rainbow_RN replied to Jarl Redbeard's topic in Men

   I trim mine fairly short but it's integral to my sense of identity. I have shaven before and mostly felt awful. We do carry Caprs at my work if I need one. I am not in a high covid case area though. Also, sweet username.
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   MEN, dont come into nursing

   Rainbow_RN replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Men

   I wish I read this back then LOL
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   Quarter life crisis? Young, single, depressed, and bored

   Rainbow_RN replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in Men

   The grass is probably not greener. I don't have personal experience trying out other places though, so take that with a grain of salt. It's just that I've thought about it a lot, and then I remember that moving to a new place where I don't already ha...
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   Professional relationships/social media

   Rainbow_RN replied to may20rn's topic in Professionalism

   Check your organization's social media policy. In this day and age it's sort of a red flag if they don't have one. For me, I would avoid interacting...as stated, you may have no consequences now but anything on the internet is sort of "forever" and i...
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   Oncoming Shift Nurses Complaining about Assignments

   Rainbow_RN replied to Joanne15's topic in Professionalism

   Depending on the culture of the unit, it may be common. I have learned that over-explaining things is almost never a good thing. Stand your ground, state your logic if they push, and that's it. I agree the next shifts charge should have supported you...
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   Is this hurting my resume?

   Rainbow_RN replied to nursex23's topic in General Nursing

   I'm in a similar boat. It helped to read through this thread. Thanks. 7:1 ratios are a lot for me to handle with 6 months'experience. I know of some nurses that transferred after 6 months. Perhaps you could transfer within your facility. Even still, ...
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    Transferring with 6 months experience?

    Rainbow_RN posted a topic in Stress 101

    Hey all, I have been at my job since July 2018. I am on a busy ortho/geriatric med/surg floor. I know some people have a more difficult time so I don't mean to complain. And I love my co-workers and patients. But my ratio is consistently 6:1 and up t...
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    What's next? I hate my job

    Rainbow_RN replied to Taylor1432's topic in Stress 101

    I'm a new grad with similar feelings. I think it just takes time to get your brain used to the new career. I'm told nobody has an easy first year. Even the first two years can be tough. Hang in there. You are not alone
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    Mandated Nurse-Patient Ratios

    Rainbow_RN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Dr. Laura Gasparis as in Dr. Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio? I learned ABG's by watching one of her talks and she is truly a hero among nurses. And hilarious. I always thought that 6 patients is a lot. And then I thought I'm just too new to the profession...
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    Male Nurse Disgusted by Female Nurses

    Rainbow_RN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I see the "this is just how it is" attitude. It makes me glad that I work in a facility where mostly everyone helps each other. I never thought of it as having to do with the way women are raised or the culture in society. I have noticed as a male RN...
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    Any advice for a new grad trying to stay afloat?

    Rainbow_RN replied to Rainbow_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I cracked up at the superwoman comment--I'm a guy. But the sentiment is totally right. I had a friend in nursing school who would tell me all the time, "you're not Superman". The charge nurse laughed when I was late and told me don't worry, it will p...
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    Holiday Bonus

    Rainbow_RN replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    We get a $100 gift card -- it's a bank gift card, to be spent anywhere.