I know this may seem like a silly topic. I am a nurse who works 12-16 overnight shifts. I am single and do have some family support but this supports only go so far. I was wondering if any one has any...
Oh and one last thing, no know except nurses/nursing students can understand how crazy nursing school is. Maybe get to know your classmates a little, you are all in the same
I have to saw that Fundamentals was my absolute worse class. Before I chose nursing I was a biology major and was at the top of my class. The first semester of nursing school was a shock to me. I...
FeliciaRNCPN replied to OverlyStressedRN's topic in Nursing Career
I used to work in a pediatrician's office as a new grad and loved my job. My schedule was M-F 8-5 and usually just one Saturday a month 8-12. I did a lot of telephone triage, calling about test...
FeliciaRNCPN replied to NewNurse1997's topic in General Nursing
I'm sorry you're going through this. I've been a nurse for 6 years now and have done the last two on a med-surg/tele/neuro until. We haven't the highest acuity second to the ICU because we also take...
This is a tough one. While it would be "convenient" for the techs I work with to push the button, I error on the side of caution. I usually just ask them to silence it while they can inform me. Then I...
FeliciaRNCPN replied to Nursejh01's topic in Men in Nursing
My first question if why do you think it will show up on a background check? if it was just performance or an incident at your jobsite then it shouldn't. I would just start over with applying for jobs...
FeliciaRNCPN replied to ButterflyRN90's topic in General Nursing
I've following this post. It sounds like you are not taking responsibility. In all honestly you were not acting safely. I know from my experience in the hospital setting, when you get fired it is...
I work on an telemetry/neuro unit. I get no-chip manicures pretty regularly. i can generally make them last 2-4 weeks. The trick for me it always keeping them really
I absolutely love being a nurse. I think I'm quite lucky to have not looked too far into before I decided to go to nursing school. I'm sure I would have been discouraged with how hard school is and...