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  1. Are new grads prepared for the bedside?

    oceangirl1234 replied to Robert.CFRN's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated with a four year BSN degree. 1, 670 clinical hours later and I felt prepared to start on the floor. We had numerous clinical rotations: general medicine, oncology, palliative, community,...

  2. 12 hour rotating shift thoughts??

    oceangirl1234 replied to Emmers4's topic in General Nursing

    I love my 12's. They are the best. And night shifts aren't that bad...it is actually nice to work at a different pace sometimes. Just make sure you get enough sleep and you will be

  3. too many post-ops?

    oceangirl1234 replied to juana15's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a typical day on my floor. Start out with five patients, and in twelve hours you end your day with a different set of five patients. You either sink or

  4. bleeding after catheter insertion?

    oceangirl1234 replied to sstei5988's topic in General Nursing

    Why did you insert the

  5. DNR Turning Into Do Not Treat?

    oceangirl1234 replied to EllaBella1's topic in General Nursing

    I was not expecting him to be intubated. I was looking for something to calm him down and make him

  6. Anxiety and Panic Attacks

    oceangirl1234 replied to Victoria1982's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You need to find other ways to deal with your anxiety. Sure, anti-depressants are great but they aren't magic pills. I only stayed on them for about six months (due to the side effects). I found that...

  7. DNR Turning Into Do Not Treat?

    oceangirl1234 replied to EllaBella1's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, which is why I was horrified. Had to call the staff to actually get anything ordered. The resident left without doing

  8. What do you think of 12 hour shifts

    oceangirl1234 replied to RNattie's topic in General Nursing

    I love my 12's. Typically first week I work Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Second week I just work Wednesday, Thursday. If it is the three shifts in a row, typically it is day, day, night...

  9. DNR Turning Into Do Not Treat?

    oceangirl1234 replied to EllaBella1's topic in General Nursing

    Had a resident say, "patient is a DNR so it doesn't matter if he dies." Meanwhile patient is crying and can't breathe because he is filled with fluid. Was

  10. Toileting: is it really necessary?

    oceangirl1234 replied to nursemike's topic in Men in Nursing

    What did I just

  11. What’s in your bag/what should I have as a newbie?

    oceangirl1234 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I have a pencil case full of pens, watch, stethoscope, tape, penlight, notebook full of brain sheet/notes, lunch and snacks, ID badge, and toothpast/toothbrush (I work 12 hours shifts and brush...

  12. Honest opinions PLEASE! Am I the right fit?

    oceangirl1234 replied to EliApril's topic in General Nursing

    I would challenge you to look at your "weak points" as potential learning opportunities. You are overly emotional....but you are also compassionate. Find a way to utilize your emotions to develop...

  13. Duty of care? Opinions please

    oceangirl1234 replied to sharpie12's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    So, if you came across someone lying unconscious on the sidewalk and clearly NOT okay, would you just leave them there? Make a casual phone call that isn't 911?! I can't really grasp why that wasn't...

  14. Nursing in Calegary Alberta

    oceangirl1234 replied to Rn.se's topic in Canada

    Don't hold your breath on getting a nursing position there anytime

  15. "Just" a CNA?!

    oceangirl1234 replied to AliceTrout's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You should absolutely NOT be ashamed of this! From what you have said, you sound like a wonderful health care provider and husband. That being said, if you aren't fulfilled, maybe have a conversation...

  16. Vancomycin IV solution changed color?

    oceangirl1234 replied to Sedpedsnurse's topic in Patient Medications

    Did you use the same line? I don't think vancomycin and esomeprazole are compatible (could be wrong though). Maybe that's

  17. I let the patient took his medications without water. Is this a medication error?

    oceangirl1234 replied to leenmei's topic in General Nursing

    I would never ask my patient to dry swallow a pill. If they choose to do so, and it is a small pill then whatever. I would also never ask a family member to buy the patient water....if I was in her...

  18. Operating Room question

    oceangirl1234 replied to jaweirdo's topic in Operating Room

    In my opinion, someone with no OR experience vs someone who has experience with "basic surgeries" will not get hired over the person with the experience. You're building a foundation of knowledge and...

  19. PICC line flush after blood draw

    oceangirl1234 replied to Mizdeb123's topic in General Nursing

    Our PICCS are valved. Weekly cap changes. 10 cc NS flush, waste 6-10 cc blood, draw your blood, flush with 20 cc NS. No

  20. SubQ injections

    oceangirl1234 replied to Trinity.Rn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Nope. Should have removed the clothes. Insulin needles are

  21. Lunch bag for 12hr shift

    oceangirl1234 replied to serenity now's topic in General Nursing

    I spent $13 dollars at walmart. Was the first one I picked off the shelf and works great for my twelve hour

  22. How full do you fill your lab vials?

    oceangirl1234 replied to Exhuasted's topic in General Nursing

    Our lab likes to cancel every single test if it is not full. I understand for blue tops but it is so frustrating. Usually if they are a hard poke then we will write that on the req and ask them to...

  23. First Year Horror

    oceangirl1234 replied to ajp43's topic in General Nursing

    I can definitely relate to what you are saying! It is actually insane how many people think that being in the hospital is a vacation...and that I am their servant. Some patients (and their families)...

  24. Mistake with IM injectiom

    oceangirl1234 replied to LPNewbie's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Mistakes happen. Yes, you should have maybe been more prepared and taken more time if needed but you didn't. If the patient was fine, then use this as a learning experience to be better next

  25. Hello and Help...

    oceangirl1234 replied to SAnurse81's topic in International Nursing

    You probably won't get a job in Alberta anytime soon, so avoid that