So I’ve been an RN since 2017. I started at the hospital (ortho/neuro/trauma unit). Was there one year and really disliked it. I felt there was no time to do anything and I always felt super...
What happens if you do not add water to a chest tube to gravity only? I had a patient with a hemothorax. Anterior chest tube draining well to gravity in an Atrium set up with no water in
Yeah he transferred to me with no water in the water seal. Some nurses were saying it's okay bc it's just to gravity and said it was a "dry system". So we were
It's true! I started in a hospital and still currently there! It's rough, and as a new nurse I feel the work volume is way over for the safety of my patients. I've been trying to stick it out for the...
I'm interested to talk with RNs who have worked at an Urgent Care clinic? Just curious if you like it, if it's something I should apply for, etc. There's a job opening for 3 12 hr shifts and rotating...
sweetredRN replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing
First year of nursing!!!! It's kind of like this....Remember starting nursing pre-reqs? I remember A&P being SO HARD! I was stressed out, etc. and wasn't even in the nursing program! Then I...
sweetredRN replied to bluestar776's topic in General Nursing
As a brand new RN at a hospital I can tell you I was SUPER EXCITED to become a floor nurse with my new job. Unfortunately, it's been super stressful and has made me struggle quite a bit. I think it's...