Dempather

Dempather RN

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  1. Getting out late.

    Dempather posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Does anybody here get out later than their shift ends? I'm on week eight of orientation, and today, my shift ended at 4:30, but I didn't get out until 6:30! I spent the last two hours finishing...

  2. Getting out late.

    Dempather replied to Dempather's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In lieu of recent discussion on the boards, I feel compelled to add that I work on a Tele/Step-Down unit (one room with 4 step-down beds.. all the others are medicine). I'm on six patients right...

  3. Using pumps

    Dempather posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Generally, are there rules stating which drugs should be hung to gravity and which ones are on pumps? I feel like, when in doubt, use a pump - but is there an easy way to

  4. Salary and not hourly?

    Dempather replied to manurse06's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I interviewed for a salaried hospital - it was one of the things that turned me off. The only differential was more for nights. I imagine that there must be some benefits to that, though. Every...

  5. How do you stay organized?

    Dempather posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey guys -- I'd like some advice on how to stay a little more organized with my patient info. My floor has tape reports and the nurses on the floor get print-outs of the pertinent patient info...

  6. I just can't catch on

    Dempather replied to Brooke13-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    On one of my days during orientation, I took my patient's IV out and forgot to tell the nurse coming on the next shift that the patient didn't have access. I figured she would find out, but I got...

  7. Psyching yourself up to go to work..

    Dempather replied to kellyo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I like giving myself enough time to clear my head before my shift. The day always starts off better if I have ample time to make the transition between home "Me" and work "Me". I also pray, like a...

  8. Has anyone ever????

    Dempather replied to healer27's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To ease things on myself - I'll go to another nurse to ask for help. If my preceptor isn't around... there's usually somebody else who has a moment to answer my question. Don't feel like you're...

  9. What a Young One has to Say about Mistakes.

    Dempather posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    My shortened version of mistakes -- :) I've been on orientation on a telemetry unit. I'm loving it.. and what makes it wonderful is how supportive the nursing staff has been towards me. I know that...

  10. Help! Overwhelmed

    Dempather replied to sam26's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi Sam. I think one of the greatest misconceptions when starting a new job (whether it be nursing or something else) is believing that we need to know everything as soon as we start. Don't be...

  11. Does anyone like med-surg their 1st year?

    Dempather replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I like my med-surg unit. I'm a firm believer that a good year or two of med-surg before going into any specialty area will only help you in the long run. You won't be expected to handle an entire...

  12. Taxes and the single nurse

    Dempather replied to bchboy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey guys - I spoke with somebody in depth who is pretty familiar with tax deductions and whatnot (actually.. it was my dad... lol) I told him I was worried about claiming TOO many deductions because I...

  13. Thriving with several preceptors

    Dempather posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was told that I'd end up having a couple different preceptors throughout orientation. What are some ways to make the most of being exposed to so many learning

  14. Today is my day!

    Dempather replied to Chiefy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! You should be so proud for sticking with it and ultimately succeeding in the end. Do something wonderful for yourself. :) You deserve it,

  15. Help! I'm sinking!!

    Dempather replied to whippetgood's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Paula, It sounds like you've been activated at just the right moment. I'm so sorry that things have been a tough for you. But this is the stuff that makes your skin thicker (and we're not...

  16. Day of/before NCLEX Exam

    Dempather replied to dimplez's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hmmm.. you could sleep late, go for a run (or any exercise is good), or anything else that can help lower your anxiety before going into the test. You've studied and studied, so force yourself to...

  17. Does anyone else feel as if they are barely treading water?

    Dempather replied to TXNurseBSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    "I graduated May 12, 2006 and started working on May 30 in a busy pediatric emergency room. It's a teaching hospital, the only children's hospital in our state. I work 7p-7a, work 7 nights in a row,...

  18. Bellevue ER, NYC

    Dempather replied to Dempather's topic in Emergency

    It's good to hear all those facts. Perhaps getting to Bellevue isn't as much of a problem as staying there. I'd like to get some med-surg exp. under my belt so I can keep my head above water. I'm...

  19. Bellevue ER, NYC

    Dempather replied to Dempather's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for the support! I've also heard that NYU Medical is an affiliate of Bellevue. Maybe that's something to look into,

  20. That familiar student nurse feelin'.

    Dempather posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Has anyone had that feeling during hospital orientation that they're back in clinical? I spent most of today on the floor chasing the nurse around... trying my best to assess and whatnot - but, she...

  21. Anybody do ERI?

    Dempather replied to rnjmiranda's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My school offered an ERI program at the end... four sessions x 8 hrs each. Good stuff - the instructors kept it interesting... they just put a question up in front of everyone and we could all crack...

  22. Just took the boards for the 2nd time

    Dempather replied to dlacina's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!!!

  23. All scrubbed up in Penn Station!

    Dempather replied to Dempather's topic in New York Nursing

    Ahh, thanks so much for the helpful replies. I talked to one of my co-workers who comes in through Grand Central -- she said she doesn't see many people either (also comes into work wearing scrubs)....

  24. All scrubbed up in Penn Station!

    Dempather posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Calling all you commuters! I'm from Long Island and commute into a city hospital for my day orientation. I wear my scrubs to work, but find myself to be the only one breezing through Penn Station...

  25. That familiar student nurse feelin'.

    Dempather replied to Dempather's topic in First Year After Licensure

    thanks for all the great advice guys... especially janfrn with those napping tips. as a new nurse, i'm just so excited to know more and learn the right way and i'm reaally nervous that my colleagues...