speedynurse

speedynurse ADN, BSN, RN, EMT-P

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  1. If You Changed Careers

    speedynurse replied to Mavnurse17's topic in General Nursing

    I don’t at all hate being a nurse and even dislike it. However, I would at some point like to get into an area I am more passionate about. Pediatric genetics clinic, pediatric GI, etc. I would love...

  2. How do you guys do it for so long?

    speedynurse replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    I at one point invested in my job. Now, I see it as just a job. I do it and go home. I don’t love nursing, but it is generally a financially stable job. I hope to eventually go into a field of...

  3. Newbie in ER....help!

    speedynurse replied to nasr69's topic in Emergency

    First - meditech is terrible! I refuse to ever transfer to a better paying hospital system in a town I live in because of meditech! (Although I have heard of better versions). Second - ER nursing...

  4. New grad Operating room nurse scared about never being able to go to ICU

    speedynurse replied to tg2125's topic in General Nursing

    Mmm....I haven’t necessarily seen this nor agree with this. There are many many nurses that change specialties. I have seen PICU nurses go to ED, an ICU nurse go to OR and then to preop and PACU, ER...

  5. Burnt out after only 6 months

    speedynurse replied to gennn19's topic in Critical Care

    I LOVE peds but can’t imagine working in a high acuity peds on a daily basis. I actually did enjoy the high acuity in the ER, but your brain and body eventually have to take a break. I do encourage...

  6. New grad Operating room nurse scared about never being able to go to ICU

    speedynurse replied to tg2125's topic in General Nursing

    If OR is your passion and it sounds like it is, then take it while it is available. I started in the ER as a new grad and while I am very grateful for the experience, it burned me out in more than one...

  7. Disheartened by Profession Realities

    speedynurse replied to 2BS Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    They are but they can choose to go to a private practice instead of a hospital practice. (As unfortunately it is the hospital systems that push the documentation approach).There are many doctors, NPs,...

  8. Disheartened by Profession Realities

    speedynurse replied to 2BS Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, many times. When I was first considering the change from paramedic to nursing is that the main area that prevented me from making a change was all the stupid charting. It took me years to make...

  9. ECG lead placement for large breasted women

    speedynurse replied to Cidneysue's topic in Emergency

    I placed the leads under the breast and held it up while I obtained the EKG. Perhaps slightly awkward but it’s imperative to place the leads correctly to avoid missing a

  10. I can no longer handle nightshift

    speedynurse replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    If your body can’t handle night shift, then it can’t handle nights. I lasted for years on night shifts, then went to days. When I tried one more time to go back to nights, I lasted a total of 9...

  11. Taking a break? How long until you came back?

    speedynurse replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    I think only you can decide what, when, and how to take a break from the site. I have learned that I can and will disagree with people and that’s OK. There are threads that do irritate me or even...

  12. Which patients are you most scared to take care of?

    speedynurse replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    In all honesty - after working on the ER, I don’t think a whole lot scares me in my current job. I had critically ill patients in the ER, psych patients, PICU patients, etc. Pre and post op is...

  13. Bad Clinical Experience Today

    speedynurse replied to j0622's topic in General Students

    In all honesty, this may be your first experience with a difficult patient and coworker but will certainly not be your last. I was in the ER for 7 years and was GOOD at my job and IV starts...

  14. Are nurses required to read preop H&P

    speedynurse replied to Twm2021's topic in General Nursing

    Same for phase I and even sometimes for phase II. I won’t allow a patient to go to an actual toilet until they are legit ready for discharge. Bedpan and toilet before that. On the way out, I will...

  15. Bit Off More Than I Can Chew

    speedynurse replied to bluescrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Same. At one point, I had a fulltime job and worked extra hours there, a part time job, and went to school. Needless to say, I become fried fast. Now I work one full time job and have no desire to to...

  16. I NEED ADVICE!

    speedynurse replied to Mebzone05's topic in General Nursing

    Why not try another ER? There are higher acuity ERs, trauma ERs, pediatric ERs,

  17. ADN or BSN?

    speedynurse replied to Unsuregirl101's topic in General Nursing

    I went for my ADN because I had spent a fortune on my masters degree prior to going to nursing school and I wanted a cheap option where I didn’t need a loan. However, an ADN is not any less...

  18. Transferring Early

    speedynurse replied to NurseShamshey's topic in General Nursing

    I think you actually explained your points very well too. I would be direct and to the point.....explain you are not getting your hours and need more stability financially, you would like more...

  19. How many jobs have you had in your career?

    speedynurse replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Same. I am a millennial and believe in being dedicated to a job. But not to the point that I am miserable. I will be more than happy to jump ship to make my life better. I have lived with a genetic...

  20. Nurses Refusing to Administer COVID-19 Vaccinations!? | Nurses Week Contest

    speedynurse replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    This nursing student may very well have a compelling reason - and she is simply not comfortable with telling you if she doesn’t perceive you as being willing to understand her viewpoint. I am one...

  21. How to move on after being reported ...

    speedynurse replied to GS ED RN's topic in Emergency

    Yes, yes, and yes to all of the above. Busy ERs have crap happen and it happens to the best of us. Supportive teams will understand that. I once worked in a little department and was written up over...

  22. Vocera! Can you talk to...?

    speedynurse replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    I used Vocera in the ER. I had a love hate relationship with it. I guess it’s a necessary evil in order to communicate with each other, but it drove me nuts with the constant interruptions. I did...

  23. My Instructor Used To Be My Nurse

    speedynurse replied to hikeclimb44's topic in General Nursing

    I think all of us have had an experience where we were talked about in a negative and inappropriate way. I know one time I was out of work from a health condition I had dealt with since childhood. I...

  24. How many jobs have you had in your career?

    speedynurse replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    I have had 3 jobs in my nursing career. The first lasted many years and I left because I felt the job was set up for very unsafe conditions for patients and even staff. The second lasted less than a...

  25. Always Feeling Stupid

    speedynurse replied to Whitneyz's topic in General Nursing

    You aren’t dumb - you are in a new speciality. My advice is do your best, work hard, show your willingness to learn, and ask questions! I feel like for the most part, other nurses are more than...