emmaroseRN

emmaroseRN specializes in Med Surg.

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1. How do you avoid getting your patients info mixed up in your head?

   emmaroseRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm a new grad I've been working for a few weeks under my preceptor, and I take 7 patients on med surg. It's actually pretty doable and almost fun, but I always get my patients mixed up in my head....

2. What should I (fresh NG) know before starting my job on a surgical heavy unit

   emmaroseRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   It's med surg but very heavy in the surg. I work in an ortho hospital so lots of that and they do a lot of bariatric procedures as well. do any of you experienced nurses have tips for me? Time...

3. New Grad seeking advice + reassurance: I will be taking 7 patients on med surg day shift

   emmaroseRN replied to emmaroseRN's topic in General Nursing

   I will absolutely take what you said into consideration, and as a past aide I know you are 100% correct! Vitals I'm not too worried about but labs and finger sticks and that kind of thing will be...

4. New Grad seeking advice + reassurance: I will be taking 7 patients on med surg day shift

   emmaroseRN replied to emmaroseRN's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you so much for doing the exact opposite of what I was asking in my question! I needed something to make me feel worse and less confident a week before my start date actually so this was super...

5. New Grad seeking advice + reassurance: I will be taking 7 patients on med surg day shift

   emmaroseRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   This is my first RN job - and I am well aware 7 patients is ridiculous PLEASE do not make me feel worse about this I am aware of the risks. I will be starting on the unit soon, and I am getting more...