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Is there any way you could get a position on a certain unit and not float any more? I suspect part of your anxiety may be that it's hard to feel like you have backup, that you're part of a team, when you float every night. If I were you I'd talk to H...

Do NOT feel about about this yahoo leaving. You didn't make him go. He's a grown man and if he wants to refuse treatment he can. You can't fix stupid and you can't teach him manners. "Here's your AMA form, have fun going into fluid volume overload wi...

Heyo! I would love some advice from y'all on how to dodge answering all these personal questions my patients ask me! I work in a busy ED and see multiple people a day. It seems like so many patients or visitors ask old I am? am I married? do I have k...

Hey there, I voted that you should stay 1-2 more months (at least) and here's a way you can do it. Stay where you are and keep trudging along, meanwhile your hubs can be looking for a job in a different state. Hopefully he'll find one and maybe a pla...

Sorry to hear about your DUI's, I'm sure you're anxious about committing to a nursing program and paying money and not being able to get your license because of those mistakes. The only advice I can give is to call your BON and ask the rules on apply...

Hey thank you for the reply, the DON does say I don't have to worry about those vents/trachs because we usually have respiratory on the floor providing breathing treatment and mess with the machine. I think I just need to pass the meds and do my side...

Thanks for the thoughtful response, I do love a good debate. After reading more into this thread and seeing your explanations for things I think you might be more well versed than your original post displayed. I appreciate that you aren't reacting em...

Hi there! Congratulations on graduating and passing boards! I bet you're happy that's behind you. I've been a nurse for 3+ years working neuro step-down, medsurg, and now ER. I don't have my MSN so I can't give you advice on where to go. I have sever...

Good for you! Want a cookie? I'm not sure I could reach you on that high high horse though. OP knows what she can handle and doesn't need you to say what her limits are, or decide she's "selfish" and "just in it for the money" for prioritizing her fa...

K. I honestly was expecting something presented a little better from a student of philosophy. I studied it as well and dude, these are not logical arguments. Please establish your definition of a "right" and "healthcare" first. If you're going to w...

Your questions have a few answers depending on the situation. It sounds like the simulations you're describing are sort of "pre-code" or "not actively arresting yet but probably about to" sims where your instructors are prepping you for responding to...

18:1 seems like a high ratio to me, a lot will depend on how good your techs are. Also, is there a possibility of the ratio going higher? You said 36-39 pts. If you and the other nurse are maxed at 18 will they call in another RN and divide the 39 pt...

Excellent article

Preach!

I'm not sure if everyone saying you "have to stay or you'll lose your liscence", or those advocating to stay because you said you would, are aware that some parts of the Keys are potentially going to be UNDER WATER for a few days? I'm sure a lot of p...

Ohhh this site is great Lane Therrell! Thank you!

You can only have "bad nursing judgement" about things that are up to the NURSE to judge. You called 2 MDs and spoke with your nursing supervisor (hopefully you thoroughly documented all this). Once you got the order from the MD not to dc the line i...

Ohhhh yes! That one is great cause my mama actually DID teach me it wasn't polite to discuss money, politics, or religion with someone I didn't know well. Plus you can't argue with someone to tell when their mom taught them not to! Haha.

Funny you should mention that Dianah, I actually tried that when I first started and you are on the money about what people said in response! Almost quoting your guesses of what they say exactly! I know some folks are just nice/curious and all their ...

You're exactly right Davey Do, I know what I want to say I just need to say it nicely! Your suggestion is great. Compliment their caring questions and turn the focus back, thank you!

Sometimes people comment that I look young too. I'll say "yeah I've heard that before, and I'll take it!". Then after I place their line without a hitch I'll tell them "Good, I'm glad I didn't miss! It was my first time". Usually I tell them I'm kidd...

Yes JKL33 I see what you're saying about having a busy but not rushed appearance. I'm a floor nurse who moved to the ED (LOVE it!) and I think I may seem too willing to talk in an effort to avoid making my patients feel like I'm too busy for them. On...

Thanks elkpark, that's good advice! I'm a fan of your suggestion of turning the focus back to the patient by saying I'm here for them. I'll use that one!

Hahaha I like that!

I completely understand the situation you're describing! I was in the exact same place as you are now 2 years ago. 6:1 ratio on a neuro/ medsurg unit with 1-2 techs max. I had signed a 2 year contract and hated it by the time year 1 was over. I took ...