TX_TeleRN

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1. How often can I say no?

   TX_TeleRN replied to DAMomma's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I agree. Planned OT is easier to handle than last minute OT -- and it shows your boss you're a team player when you occasionally pick up an extra shift. Unless I have to go to work, I turn my ringer...

2. End of shift frustration

   TX_TeleRN replied to Cabbagehead's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Frankly, you are doing alright! MY ! Some nights will be good ... Some nights will be long ... And some nights will be very daunting... Just hang in there! The only thing that I would recommend is:...

3. Embarrassed to be transferred after one month..

   TX_TeleRN replied to EwokRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Can you make arrangements with your family members to see if they can have you shadow a nurse at their current/former employment entities? You won't be able to do hands-on things due to liability...

4. How do you feel when you see family members and their Note pads in hand

   TX_TeleRN replied to lpnflorida's topic in General Nursing

   If you think "the notebook" is bad... Check this out. One time, we had a pt on our unit who had a laptop and camera setup in the room so that family can watch (record?) pt care. Sadly, I cared for...

5. Embarrassed to be transferred after one month..

   TX_TeleRN replied to EwokRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I sure hope that orientation would be longer than 4 days! But irregardless, it is great that your managers and HR are willing to help you find another job rather than terminate you. My orientation...

6. Don't want to be a nurse anymore

   TX_TeleRN replied to belindalou's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I concur with Bx_RN2B and GooeyRN. You're taking too many OT shifts. Stop or limit yourself to 1-2 OT shifts per month. You need time to recover. From your posting, it does sound like you are well...

7. stressed..other nursing options??

   TX_TeleRN replied to LovePurple's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Bedside nursing is not for everyone. I, for one, cannot see myself doing bedside nursing forever, and yet I think I'm fairly good at it because I communicate well with people. I was originally hired...

8. Female foley cath- burning

   TX_TeleRN replied to Cabbagehead's topic in First Year After Licensure

   You should definitely deflate the balloon whenever a patient complains of pain. Echoing others who have replied, advance the catheter 1-2 in. more before reinflating. I would request for a UA, if...

9. New RN: I need advice

   TX_TeleRN replied to newbieinNY's topic in First Year After Licensure

   You may have to look at GN positions or positions with orientation for newhires. Acute care and critical care setting is a bit different from LTC. In this case, networking with other RNs is a best way...

10. help please!!

    TX_TeleRN replied to lgblue's topic in Nursing Career

    Check with your local hospitals. Some of them have programs geared towards volunteers by high school students interested in health care. Also, ask around to see if you know of any doctors or...

11. question for preceptors

    TX_TeleRN replied to futurenicunurse2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Janfrn gave a very good list. I would also add: Don't be lazy. I sometimes see preceptees sit/web surf instead of working/learning. You're not hired to play/goof off. Use this time to learn....

12. Night nurse, AM report

    TX_TeleRN replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    At our hospital, we use computer charting as well, and we practice giving report in front of the computer screen with pt's chart open for proper handoff. You'll get the hang as to which RNs need/give...

13. Night nurse, AM report

    TX_TeleRN replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would recommend starting out any change of shift reports with either "Will you be back tomorrow morning/night?" and/or "Have you taken care of this patient before?" These questions can help you...

14. Needs Help With Studying

    TX_TeleRN replied to BLAZE 007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with Chocolateheals' advice as well. I took advantage of tutors (at my school, it was done by teachers too), and I think there were only 3-4 people who used them. My tutor would even...

15. When to HOLD a medication...Help!

    TX_TeleRN replied to dumbell40ish's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Pharmacology was very overwhelming to me while in nursing school. During clinicals, a RN once told me that it gets easier when you practice, as you will learn (look up those drugs you are not familiar...