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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...

  16. IVs

    TX_TeleRN replied to sureshooters wife's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You have received (as have I!) many good technique advices with your post. My advice is more for your self confidence: Don't let your failures get you down. Bring in RNs who are good with IVs and...

  17. gift for preceptor

    TX_TeleRN replied to lindseyr.n.'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am glad that you have found a preceptor that stood out and influenced you in a positive way. During my orientation, I had 2 primary preceptors, and they were both great. I gave both of them a thank...

  18. what questions to ask-thinking ahead

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

    I concur with abbynurse28 and rbezemek. I had a fellow classmate who started work with me. This classmate was very book smart but was shy/nervous to jump on opportunities and worried too much about...

  19. Going Off Orientation

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

    I concur with most of the replies you have already received. You will be fine. If they did not feel you are ready to be on your own, they would have extended your orientation. I remember my first day...

  20. Want to move on!

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

    Depending on how many years of experience you have under your belt, you could consider case management, work for insurance companies, school nursing, or even consider home health to set your own...

  21. On my own now -- but always forgeting things

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

    I'm still a fairly new RN on days, and I especially forget things when my orders change. Just do the best as you can, but the key thing (as many others have already mentioned is to find a management...

  22. Afraid of giving report, need adivse please!

    TX_TeleRN replied to ImShelly31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I concur with Timothy. I used to fumble very badly in receiving and giving reports until I made/use my own report sheet. It helped me be more organized to ensure that I have information on all the...

  23. Does anyone have a good report sheet?

    TX_TeleRN replied to lotus32's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't know how to attach my file, but I use two forms that I made to help keep me organized during my shift. It's in MS Excel. If interested, PM me and I'll send it to you via e-mail. The first...

  24. First shift crazyness!!!!

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

    I agree with this response. Perhaps the shift coordinators for both shifts can get together to communicate issues and concerns of their respective nursing staff. Maybe a realistic list of tasks can...

  25. Give advice for new nursing students!!

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

    I feel your struggles. I too changed from another completely different field into nursing. Many family and friends challenged me for giving up a lucrative career to go into nursing. So, in regards to...