woosinatress BSN, RN

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1. New Grads in the ICU

   woosinatress replied to Mr. Murse's topic in Critical

   I got hired as a new grad in the ICU, but I wish I hadn’t accepted it. Here’s why: 1. I wanted to learn so much so fast! I asked questions non stop. And the older experienced nurses, including my preceptor but to a lesser extent than others, got sick...

2. Caption This Cartoon Nurses Week Contest

   woosinatress replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

   When psych nurses admit a “regular” to the floor... “He’s negative for suicidal ideation, but positive for homicidal ideation as usual. No plans though. Really sweet guy, you’ll love him once you get used to him. He’s just a little cranky sometimes.”

3. Patients Say the Darnedest Things Nurses Week Contest

   woosinatress replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

   Once overheard (and intervened in) a conversation between two patients on a gero psych unit. A man with severe dementia (and at least 75 years old) who had been on the unit a while approached a new admit who was getting her vitals done and waiting f...