speedynurse

speedynurse ADN, BSN, RN, EMT-P

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  1. Acute care RN, but no acute care positions to be found

    speedynurse replied to Wuulie's topic in General Specialties

    I don’t really have any advice to give you but if you need a job immediately, just take what is available and stay for a year and move on to a position you like better. I do understand how you feel...

  2. CEN Prep Rigor

    speedynurse replied to TheMurseChronicles's topic in Emergency

    For me, the most helpful study guide was online CEN modules through the ENA. I couldn’t tell you how the exam was compared to the study prep, but just remember that the online modules were...

  3. Hazard Pay

    speedynurse replied to JenMH88RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No hazard pay in the ER. I don’t think any unit is receiving hazard pay in my healthcare

  4. Almost 2 years in and still making mistakes

    speedynurse replied to Newbie_Newbie_New's topic in General Nursing

    Can I be honest about my perception of your post? First, nurses make mistakes....6 months in....a year in....10 years in....etc. It happens to even the most cautious, careful, most intelligent and...

  5. I am a bit lost because I am not sure if I want to become a nurse anymore....

    speedynurse replied to elomi18's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I do not think you necessarily have to go back to school to find another specialty. It sounds like you have leadership beginnings if you have already received a leadership award. In all honesty, I am...

  6. Blood pressure in peds patients

    speedynurse replied to Georgia Weasley's topic in Emergency

    I have always worked in mixed age EDs. These are the guidelines that I basically follow when triaging.... 1. Super sick kids.....lethargic, severe respiratory distress, sepsis, pre-existing health...

  7. Disappointed New Graduate in Pediatric ICU

    speedynurse replied to PureHoney327's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I do understand your frustration as someone who also loves to learn. The low census is everywhere and it is definitely not an ideal time to learn for any new grad. I have been SO bored throughout...

  8. Covid wedding... am I the bad guy?

    speedynurse replied to zoidberg's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Only you can decide this. One thing to mention though is do you think your family is anymore at risk then what you bring home from work? Most critical care nurses are absolutely exposed to

  9. I can't believe this - wearing a mask during the test?

    speedynurse replied to guest1059427's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In my state, masks are actually mandatory in any public place. No options. I honestly have just learned that this is the new way of life. At least things are opening back up and you CAN

  10. Nursing School and Career with Back Problems

    speedynurse replied to person115's topic in General Nursing

    I also have some medical issues so it has made things more difficult in my job. It is doable, but you have to re-think job choices, make adjustments on your job, and find alternative ways to do...

  11. Difficulty with respiratory issues as a new grad?

    speedynurse replied to Audacioustank's topic in General Nursing

    1. Like anything else, lung sounds take time to learn. I know when I was a paramedic and learning lung sounds, it took awhile to truly become adept at this. 2. What type of stethoscope do you have? I...

  12. How do I explain not finishing my orientation?

    speedynurse replied to Cheechwizard's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Can you just use references from former jobs? It sounds like this was a very frustrating situation that you honestly had no control over. If it wasn’t that one incident, it probably would have been...

  13. could the covid-19 have made it harder for new grad nurses with no previous medical experience to find a job?

    speedynurse replied to short cake's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yes, it’s difficult for new grads to get jobs right now. As I mentioned in another post, it’s actually hard even for us with experience to transfer to other jobs. I am trying to transfer to...

  14. New Grad RN on L&D unit. Discouraged and questioning my nursing career.

    speedynurse replied to RNeileen's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I disagree. I started as a new grad in the ED and remain in the ED. I actually thrived in this environment because it worked well for me, my paramedic background, relatively short attention...

  15. Applying to Jobs In the Time of COVID

    speedynurse replied to chubbysloth's topic in General Nursing

    No it doesn’t look bad at all. Most new grads apply to multiple positions anyway to make sure they have options (or at the very least....just a job). During a pandemic.....and as a new grad.....it...

  16. New Grad RN on L&D unit. Discouraged and questioning my nursing career.

    speedynurse replied to RNeileen's topic in General Nursing

    From someone who has precepted many new grads and nursing student externs.....from someone who has been in a super supportive departments and then not so in others......even if you are doing...

  17. Being Rushed in the ED

    speedynurse replied to vtachy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That sounds very much like the last ER I worked at. I think the pull til full philosophy can work but a charge nurse or triage or float nurse needs to be available to either triage these patients or...

  18. New RN burnt out

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

    It is good that you recognize you need a change. That is the first step. One thing I recommend is make sure you have a very good resume and cover letter to sell yourself as a future employee. I agree...

  19. Bullied in the NICU

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

    Oh my goodness - every single thing you said is completely true in this! It even makes a nurse doubt herself when these bullies are good nurses and extremely competent, but continue to belittle their...

  20. Used to love my job, pandemic changed everything

    speedynurse replied to Baconpancakes's topic in General Nursing

    I think a lot of people’s jobs have changed with the pandemic.....I know there is a certain heaviness to our

  21. New Grad working in a COVID hospital

    speedynurse replied to NAtoRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I think COVID has definitely made things harder for new grads but honestly, covid will be at any hospital. If this is your only job offer and you aren’t immunocompromised, then go for it. Since the...

  22. What do you think of 12 hour shifts?

    speedynurse replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have a love/hate relationship with 12s. I like the 4 days off but my brain gets so fried with the 12s and sometimes I think how much easier it would be to move to

  23. Exposed to COVID+ no PPE, only surgical mask

    speedynurse replied to girlwithnoname's topic in Disaster Preparation

    When I had

  24. Exposed to COVID+ no PPE, only surgical mask

    speedynurse replied to girlwithnoname's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I unfortunately have gotten exposed multiple times to patients in the ED with only a surgical mask. I did eventually end up becoming symptomatic and was out of work for 3

  25. Depressed, unhappy, feeling lost

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

    I am an ER nurse so still have a job too. But I agree that it’s largely affecting everyone to some degree. I don’t watch the news and have to walk away at work sometimes when the covid talk goes...