pinkdoves BSN

Pediatrics, NICU

I'm an experienced pediatric nurse and new NICU nurse!

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    Genuine question that I know is going to make me sound like a TERRIBLE nurse...

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are gravely misunderstanding what I mean. I mean, I literally tell the MDs "you put this instruction in wrong" or "you put in the wrong dose" and they say "yeah, you're right I did" and...
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    Genuine question that I know is going to make me sound like a TERRIBLE nurse...

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    No...when I mean "wrong", I literally mean wrong. Like they ordered the wrong dose of medication or missed an important order...it has nothing to do with my preferences if that makes sense. And aren't...
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    Why do so many cheerleaders enter nursing?

    pinkdoves replied to RitzyCinnamonRoll's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think cheerleader is the right term, LOL, but I see what you're saying. From what I've seen, most nurses are caucasian sorority girls who all dress the same/own the same things. Upper middle...
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    Suicidal thoughts every week before first shift

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    I really think I need to go on an SSRI which is my biggest fear. I hate taking medications (even multi-vitamins..) You're right. I need help. But I am not voluntarily committing myself and I need to...
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    I quit

    pinkdoves replied to ADN_Is_Complete's topic in General Nursing

    I know many camps are hiring right now for the Summer! of course it's temporary but it's a good, immediate option imo
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    10 year plan

    pinkdoves posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Becoming a nursing professor is the ultimate end goal for me. I know it might be ridiculous to be thinking about this, as I am a brand spanking new nurse, but I am just wondering how you even get to...
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    10 year plan

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    thank you so much for your advice!! I will keep this in mind
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    To All Nurse Preceptors:

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    It really was a gift in disguise!! It's unfortunate because a lot of people in my life are looking down on me for quitting (It is a very prestigious place to work), but I would take my happiness over...
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    To All Nurse Preceptors:

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    In this case, she had a choice. She willingly chose to be a preceptor and was enrolled in many classes for it I brought up the issue to my manager, but I feel like he really didn't take me seriously....