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  1. calling ALL newly licensed NURSES.......[3yrs<]

    Quidam replied to NURSESrMEAN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated Dec. 2009, first day of work was Jan. 2nd 2010, I was not licensed until sometime in late January I think. I worked as a graduate nurse during the interim. I was hired before I...

  2. Question about ER tech position

    Quidam replied to Love911Nursing's topic in Emergency

    It would be invaluable

  3. Advice on 12 hour shifts

    Quidam replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    It took me about 3 - 4 months to really adjust to 12's. But I did and I tried different shoes. UGH. I bought a pair of Saucony running shoes that hurt my feet badly! Wore them about 3 times. I...

  4. A worn out topic

    Quidam replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am 8 months in and so far have only had one doctor act up with me. He was telling me I was wrong when he asked me about some clerical procedure that I had already told him I was unsure about but...

  5. awesome nurse pt ratios

    Quidam replied to sassy_cassie's topic in General Nursing

    I have never had more than 4 patients. LOVE

  6. Respect?

    Quidam replied to trimm's topic in General Nursing

    Ya know...this compelled me to post what has been on my mind for a while. I am a new grad and have been working at my first position for 6 months now. I feel truly blessed to have landed where I...

  7. A really bad day in the ER for a new nurse resident

    Quidam replied to godbless-yute's topic in Emergency

    Betcha learned a lot today. :hug: And I think that it may have been somewhat of a compliment that he said since you were a new grad then you did ok. Really there is a world of difference between an...

  8. My VENT and Salute!

    Quidam replied to Hopeful2011's topic in General Nursing

    Hard working techs are awesome! But I have come in contact with some who are just as bad as the lazy nurses. As for being a student nurse...keep your head about you and always remember there is much...

  9. Termination

    Quidam replied to FutureERDoc's topic in General Nursing

    I was not trying to be sarcastic. I see how it may have sounded that way. I just curious as to your thought process when you were doing it. I have no ideas for you as far as getting your job...

  10. Termination

    Quidam replied to FutureERDoc's topic in General Nursing

  11. C's In Nursing School

    Quidam replied to redraider1977's topic in General Nursing

    It was my experience that more employers were looking at GPA's when I graduated (Dec. 09). I think it has something to do with the job market. But, either way...it's done now. Just move forward....

  12. Do you include co-workers' names when charting? How do you chart?

    Quidam replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    As a new employee I have a lot of trouble knowing who is who...and what the names are and as I chart and cannot put the names with a face, I generalize and HATE it. I am doing my best to get and...

  13. Associates degree

    Quidam replied to Kristen<3's topic in General Nursing

    Dallas/Ft. Worth here...and I have associates. I have not noticed a problem with ADNs being hired. I went to work immediately as did many of my

  14. Patient asks my opinion...what's appropriate???

    Quidam replied to jorla9903's topic in General Nursing

    I would tell the patient that it is really hard to have an opinion about options when you are not actually in the position of having to make that choice for yourself. Then offer information on each...

  15. Help me with my project on New Grads! Please!

    Quidam replied to FtrFen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi everyone, I am a student in an accelerated 2nd degree BSN program at Georgetown University and I am working on a small project on the experiences of new grads. I'm looking for some opinions, from...

  16. Preceptor Woes, In desperate need of guidence!!!!

    Quidam replied to hope2-B-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would work with her to find a short amount of time to talk. Sugar coat it. Tell her you appreciate her time and the things she has taught you but that you are having a difficult time grasping some...

  17. Mandatory Internal Transfer at New Job (sorry, really long!)

    Quidam replied to jorjaRN's topic in General Nursing

    As you previously stated, there are not many jobs available where you are. Realistically, what are your options? While not an ideal situation, this sounds like a prime opportunity to gain experience...

  18. Importance of Nursing School Clinicals?

    Quidam replied to redraider1977's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about you, but preparing care plans helped me tremendously in understanding patho. I DID look up the disease my patients had. I correlated the signs & symptoms the patient was having...

  19. Importance of Nursing School Clinicals?

    Quidam replied to redraider1977's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes they are disorganized...sometimes hodge podge describes the experience perfectly. In the end, you get out what you put in. Focus on learning something from each clinical experience....

  20. Ideas for Gift for nursing instructors??

    Quidam replied to NC29mom's topic in General Students

    Each semester I gave my instructor a Satin Hands set from Mary

  21. Is it bad to retract your job offer?

    Quidam replied to carebearsRN's topic in General Nursing

    "I think he or she was saying that the right spelling is acceptable. Exceptable, if it's really even a word, would mean that something is able to be an exception. Or that an exception can be made to...

  22. NCLEX tomorrow.

    Quidam replied to Quidam's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had about 6-8

  23. NCLEX tomorrow.

    Quidam posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So tomorrow is my turn. I have been ok mostly...but tonight I am nervous! I just want it done!! I think what bothers me most is that I absolutely LOVE my new job and I don't want to jeopardize it...

  24. NCLEX tomorrow.

    Quidam replied to Quidam's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got 75 questions and I guess it took me about an hour and a half or so. Maybe not quite that long. Good luck to all those preparing to

  25. Handover and report/charting/documentation

    Quidam replied to Michelle123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    SBAR. You can google it for more info...but it is a system that helps "gather" your thoughts for report. S-Situation-why here, most recent treatments, meds, special considerations, most recent pain...