Wendy_RN

Wendy_RN

Telemetry, Med Surg, Pediatrics, ER

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  1. anyone with hospital and office experience??

    Wendy_RN replied to NellieP73's topic in General Nursing

    I debated on going to work in an office also, but it just did not weigh out. The "normal" schedule was appealing, but then again my hospital schedule definitely has perks. Working 3 days a week is...

  2. Want others to know...and learn

    Wendy_RN replied to lilywater's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry your first year has been so difficult. Please don't let a few people turn you against nursing. It is not that way everywhere. I can empathize because I worked in a toxic environment....

  3. Am I going to lose my license?

    Wendy_RN replied to unlucky_monkey888's topic in General Nursing

    I did not know that some states license. I learned something new. Thanks for the

  4. A prime lawsuit

    Wendy_RN replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    Well said. There is nothing to be gained by criticizing the decisions made. I am sure the patient did not walk in the door and the ER doc decide it was a slow day in surgery so he would send them...

  5. Am I going to lose my license?

    Wendy_RN replied to unlucky_monkey888's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, the RN is ultimately responsible for the patient. If something goes wrong due to lack of care from the CNA the BON will go after the RN. As far as abandonment, that would not apply in this...

  6. A prime lawsuit

    Wendy_RN replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    My husband is a 5 year cancer survivor. During the course of his surgeries, treatments, etc., he had a surgery that ended up being termed "exploratory." This was because his surgeon was wrong about...

  7. What would you do?

    Wendy_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had been offered 2 very different positions, ED and home health. I decided to go with the ED position. It is something I know I want to do at some point in my career. I was set on that position...

  8. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    Wendy_RN replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I cannot imagine this happening. We constantly hear of the predicted nursing shortage. It would make more sense to work on the reasons for the nursing shortage instead of making it worse. When the...

  9. computer charting error

    Wendy_RN replied to OKRN's topic in General Nursing

    Leaving a note stating that you did the charting does prove anything. I can leave a note with someone else's name on my computer charting if I want, but I am still liable. You are logged in under...

  10. What would you do?

    Wendy_RN replied to Wendy_RN's topic in General Nursing

    No job is perfect and personalities will conflict at some point. Going into a situation where you know there are issues is probably not the wisest choice though. I agree with you about the ER...

  11. You Know the patient is going bad when...

    Wendy_RN replied to Nurseboy1's topic in General Nursing

    When the patient tells you "I am crossing Jordan", you can be sure they won't be with you long. That happened when I was a student and I will never forget the

  12. Career Advice Needed for New Grad

    Wendy_RN replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    Peds would be your best choice if you are wanting to eventually work in a Peds ER. You should be able to get your PALS certification, which would be a plus for you. If a child is sick enough to be...

  13. What would you do?

    Wendy_RN replied to Wendy_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the advice. It is not that I am not open to both positions, I just am drawn more to the environment of the ER versus Outpatient Surgery. A drawback of the Outpatient Surgery position...

  14. What should I do?

    Wendy_RN replied to kelly75's topic in General Nursing

    My CNA I certification expired while I was in college. I did not work either. I am not sure how it works in your state, but in NC I was not only able to renew my CNA I certification, but I was...

  15. I Need Some Advice

    Wendy_RN replied to SupeRNursERatchet's topic in Emergency

    There are 2 books on the ENA website that are "supposed" to be good references / study guides. I just ordered them today from Barnes and Noble. I am new to the ER and thought they would be great to...

  16. Interview concerns

    Wendy_RN replied to TRINI_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You have received some excellent advice thus far. I agree that a suit would be best. You will look professional and like you really want the position. Make-up is definitely fine. You don't want to...

  17. NCLEX

    Wendy_RN replied to NusingCareerMan's topic in General Nursing

    When I took NCLEX I only had 75 questions and I passed. You can pass or fail with 75 questions just the same as you can if you get 265 questions. I am sure you knew more than you realize. It is...

  18. I'm so confused.

    Wendy_RN replied to Aimee03's topic in General Nursing

    Before you decide whether or not to go back to school you must first decide if it is the field of nursing you are wanting out of or if it is your current job situation. I have had a bad experience...

  19. travel nursing nightmare

    Wendy_RN replied to dmarcelal's topic in General Nursing

    I love

  20. Am I going to die?

    Wendy_RN replied to 2bnurselovescoffee's topic in General Nursing

    Those are pretty much my standard answers. I was caught off guard the first time a patient asked me if she was going to die. I was a student at the time also. I think instructors really do need to...

  21. Proof that Magnet Status is a farce (read this article!!)

    Wendy_RN replied to CareBayer's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, Magnet status is so great that I have resigned from a magnet hospital to go to a non-magnet status one. Our staffing ratios are a joke. I have yet to see an

  22. Gentiva Home Health

    Wendy_RN replied to Wendy_RN's topic in Home Health

    Thank you all for the information. I have decided not to accept a position with this company. I haven't heard anything positive about them, and my dealings with them thus far have left me very leary...

  23. Which classes would benefit?

    Wendy_RN replied to lynnly's topic in General Nursing

    I am amazed that Pharmacology is not required. I would definitely suggest taking it. I got a lot out of the

  24. opinion of NCLEX review courses

    Wendy_RN replied to base16's topic in General Nursing

    I did not take a review course. I used Saunders Comprehensive Review. I thought it was great and would highly recommend it. A few of my friends did take the review course but then went out and...

  25. Can I have a kiss???

    Wendy_RN replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing