Ilovenursing3 replied to Ilovenursing3's topic in General Nursing
Well, I'm sorry you feel like I'm a "twenty something" who couldn't handle it. Could I handle someone constantly making up nonsense? You're right. I couldn't and my attitude sucked. I'm an adult and...
Ilovenursing3 replied to Ilovenursing3's topic in General Nursing
Thank you for your response. I feel bad I mentioned in my above post I thought someone would need more than three years expierience to train. I didn't mean it in a manner she doesn't know what she's...
Ilovenursing3 replied to Ilovenursing3's topic in General Nursing
You are correct, she could have been going through them in her head and not explaining how she does her med checks. But, I am not in anyway saying she doesn't know what she's doing by any means, I...
Ilovenursing3 replied to Ilovenursing3's topic in General Nursing
My communication skills could be better. Do you have an article to recommend that describes what good training vs. ineffective training looks like? I think that's awesome people want to lift each...
Ilovenursing3 replied to Ilovenursing3's topic in General Nursing
I want to be told what I am doing wrong, however patient safety is my main concern and I want to be able to ask questions without catching an attitude. If I can't go to my preceptor to ask a question,...
Hi my fellow nurses :) I am looking for advice. I am working on a brain injury floor as a new grad. Words cannot describe how happy it makes me to see patients progress, BUT it's my fourth shift...
Ilovenursing3 replied to Ilovenursing3's topic in General Nursing
No, I am very cautious with HIPPA info. I meant what I did during the day as far as RN skills. If someone has a specific diagnosis, I printed out a care plan for it. I don't see anything wrong with...
Ilovenursing3 replied to Ilovenursing3's topic in General Nursing
I completly agree with you. I think it's so unsafe to have two staff for a unit like that. However, yes there is help that can come quickly if an emergency comes up. If there is a 1:1 sitter, someone...
Ilovenursing3 replied to Ilovenursing3's topic in General Nursing
I used to work at two hospitals as a unit secretary before I decided I wanted to be an RN. They had the barcode system and 2 RN sign off on insulin, heparin, blood transfusions etc. So, it was new to...
Ilovenursing3 replied to Ilovenursing3's topic in General Nursing
You are exactly right. I had to re-evaluate myself and what I needed to do on my own to help further my learning process. She does have things to do, and doesn't have time to explain everything to me....
Ilovenursing3 replied to Ilovenursing3's topic in General Nursing
Thank you for your response. It is a state hospital with three units. The first one is long term care, the second is resident that have to be on a higher level of care but will return back to long...
Ilovenursing3 replied to Ilovenursing3's topic in General Nursing
Hi all :). Thank you all for getting back to me. I'm sorry it took a while. I thought about it and I feel bad for complaining. The fact that I was able to pass my boards and become an RN,is something...