speedynurse

speedynurse ADN, BSN, RN, EMT-P

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  1. No Job Yet

    speedynurse replied to ddockery85's topic in General Nursing

    I understand wanting to stay in the department you are comfortable in. I started as a new grad in the ER that I had been a tech in because my team was so supportive. Have you talked to your manager to...

  2. Too strong of a personality?

    speedynurse replied to NICU_rn_bsn's topic in General Nursing

    This is SO true. I have met nurses that met type A.....rude, unhappy with their lives, a bully, and treated people terribly. Yet these same nurses were extremely good nurses, flipped back and forth...

  3. Too strong of a personality?

    speedynurse replied to NICU_rn_bsn's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes when people have nothing else to do, then they just want to complain about anything and everything. I know there was a job I was in where people complained that I was “too quiet”. And I...

  4. Should I quit now?

    speedynurse replied to acmt27's topic in Nursing Career

    Jobs are really tough right now so I would not actually resign until you have a concrete offer. Generally, you will receive an offer very quickly if the unit wants you. I don’t see why waiting til...

  5. New Grad Indecision

    speedynurse replied to rnofsunshine's topic in Critical Care

    First - how badly do you need a job? Can you afford to go one month without a job to take on the residency? I have never worked in LTACH but have actually heard it has some good critical care...

  6. Is nursing less physically taxing than veterinary technician?

    speedynurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I have never worked as a vet assistant so can’t vouch for what that is like. I can attest to the fact that nursing is quite physically taxing.....like A LOT. But that’s coming from an ER nurse....

  7. Advice for new RN graduate..

    speedynurse replied to EmmaK's topic in General Nursing

    1. Apply for jobs in both places (or any state you are interested in). However, wherever you end up, stay at least a year. It costs a bundle to train a new grad nurse and it looks bad to leave early...

  8. Working Weekends: How often? Seniority based?

    speedynurse replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    I can never remember what our weekend commitment is at our ER. I think one or two weekends a month? The reason for this is that I actually LIKE working weekends.....no administration....the team is...

  9. Struggling with babies

    speedynurse replied to scribblz's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    First, babies are not easy at all. It took me awhile to get over my fear of starting pediatric IVs and even though I am actually very proficient now, I still miss some. Especially in the super chubby...

  10. I am questioning on if I chose the right career

    speedynurse replied to sguiler14's topic in Health, Stress Management

    In all honesty, I would think a critical access hospital would be tough for a new grad because often there are very few resources and when things happen....well.....it can be a lot to handle. I see...

  11. The masks are making life hell!

    speedynurse replied to heather7781's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have some hearing loss too and have been struggling with the masking but also struggling with hearing on the phones. I get frustrated with constantly asking people to repeat things because they get...

  12. VIP Patient Demanding His Drugs

    speedynurse replied to athey1999's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    WOW!.....that’s....very unethical. I thought my hospital was bad but at least they won’t go that far. I would never allow a patient to drive home after IM or IV opioids. That is a huge licensure...

  13. Need shoes that feel as good as Asics, but are as easy to clean as Danskos?

    speedynurse replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I switch between Asics and Sanitas. Sanitas look like Danskos but feel SO much better to me. Oddly enough, I never could wear Danskos. I think I tried on 10 something pairs and thought they were...

  14. Tried multiple units, miss CC

    speedynurse replied to TChild's topic in Critical Care

    I think there are plenty of nurses that try to find their niche in nursing and may bounce around to do that. I am in a similar position to where I was at my last ED for 6 years and then moved over to...

  15. Don’t want to work during Covid-19

    speedynurse replied to boneknuckleskin's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This is very true. Many of us are high risk. I am one that can not afford to go without a job either though. If you can afford to not work and feel it is in your best interest to go on leave or...

  16. Made a mistake during orientation

    speedynurse replied to surfnurse90's topic in General Specialties

    It sounds like this is the “Swiss Cheese Model”. It went past multiple nurses.....you, your preceptor, the night shift nurse, etc. I also find it odd that your tele floor doesn’t have an...

  17. HELP! Don't know what to do.

    speedynurse replied to lucyrdgz's topic in General Nursing

    Yes - unless you want to start at ground zero with a 4 year bachelors program, then I also suggest taking the NCLEX first. That way you can go into an RN to BSN program - these programs require RN...

  18. Quality of life and part-time

    speedynurse replied to Guest 1152923's topic in General Nursing

    I have never been able to afford to go part time but at some point, I would love to go part time and then pick up a paramedic or nursing teaching job to make up for the rest of the income. I know...

  19. What is your minimum base pay on Covid-19 unit???

    speedynurse replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I don’t work in a covid unit but I work in an ER with plenty of covid patients and don’t get paid any additional

  20. ED observation unit

    speedynurse replied to Jama93's topic in Emergency

    A step down unit will give you some critical care experience. However, the observation experience is good for different reasons - all the reasons others mentioned above.....plus networking and making...

  21. TNCC for a Travel Nurse

    speedynurse replied to NursyParker's topic in Emergency

    TNCC is a 2 day course and the written and practical portion are at the end of the 2nd day. It can be expensive. I loved it because it reminded me of my paramedic trauma practical.....has a very...

  22. Help! Got a job offer... working days vs. a job I want more

    speedynurse replied to NewGradNurse3's topic in General Nursing

    As others have said.....magnet hospitals do not mean much. I work at one, but essentially it means more BSNs and more certifications. Not necessarily better patient care. Do you think you could...

  23. As a Nurse, is it normal to be pushed around doing different jobs at the place you work?

    speedynurse replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    So......I work in an ER where the census is so low since covid that a lot of fulltime staff are now having to basically take part time hours and use their own PTO or take a pay cut. I can’t do that...

  24. New Grad Burn Out? What to do now?

    speedynurse replied to sjyRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    WOW!.....that’s all I can say. 2 weeks of orientation for a NEW GRADUATE is completely totally unsafe. ICU tripling is unsafe in general (unless it’s a step down overflow). Just those 2 factors in...

  25. Small ER no RT after 9pm

    speedynurse replied to Nurse-please's topic in Emergency

    I transferred from a bigger hospital with a larger ER and more resources to a freestanding ED several months ago. It was nerve-wracking to have no L&D nurses as resources, no NICU, no RT. But I...