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  1. What do young single nurses do on their days off?

    floatRN replied to chichimitchi's topic in General Nursing

    I just worked 3 12's in a row so all I can manage to do today is lay around in my pj's and be lazy. Other days, I cook, clean the apt, do laundry, go for walks, lay by the pool, do pilates, go...

  2. summer internship vs. summer travel

    floatRN replied to Mush2007's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely travel. You might never get that opportunity again. Enjoy the summer. There will still be plenty of nursing

  3. An answer to them calling everyday!

    floatRN replied to confused101's topic in General Nursing

    I have the hospital's number saved on my cellphone under the name "do not answer". If they leave a message, I listen to it and see what they want and then I might call them back. I rarely agree to...

  4. 4 : 1 nurse patient ratio for med surg???

    floatRN replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    I wish we had only 4 patients! I usually have 5 or 6 on day shift. Sometimes even 7. We have a CNA, but she has at least 10 patients, so it is still extremely hard to give all the patients the...

  5. Gifts from patients

    floatRN replied to falconry-girl's topic in General Nursing

    Some patients have sent the staff those Edible Arrangements with the cut up fruit arranged nicely like a flower arrangement. Those are always popular. Any type of thanks is fine though. Even a simple...

  6. Transition from serving to nursing, is it easier?

    floatRN replied to Surfer3406's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a few different retail jobs before working as a nurse. I think the experience dealing with difficult people did help me as a

  7. charting exact time

    floatRN replied to strugglingnurse's topic in General Nursing

    My worksheet for the day is set up like a grid with one box for each hour of the shift. If things are happening fast and I can't chart, I jot down a note of time I called the MD, or time a rapid...

  8. Considering moving to the south east - advise

    floatRN replied to Bwick's topic in General Nursing

    I lived in the south for awhile. Loved it. Its a different way of life. Just beware that salaries in the south are much lower compared some other areas of the

  9. "And it's all going to be your fault"

    floatRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the same way as you. Thanks for posting. Glad I'm not the only one who is fed up with

  10. Disadvantages of 2nd shift?

    floatRN replied to Sarah Bellum's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work 2nd shift. The disadvantages were that it was usually midnight by the time I got home. Then it would take a couple hours for me to unwind enough to be able to fall asleep. I got on a...

  11. Pre-shift yoga classes

    floatRN replied to AliveToday's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I've never heard of that being done but its a good idea. Some hospitals do have fitness centers that offer yoga classes. The class times aren't always that convenient for nurses though. I do Pilates...

  12. How lengthy is your commute?

    floatRN replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    Thats a long commute. Would you be able to consider moving closer if you really like the job?? I think I'd fall asleep driving that far, especially after a 12 hr shift. My current commute is 20...

  13. Bladder Scans

    floatRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone have any advice on how to get the most accurate reading on a bladder scanner? Sometimes just moving the scanner slightly to a different spot gets a completely different number. Does a...

  14. Surgical vs General Medical Unit

    floatRN replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked on a general surgery unit and on medical/surgical units. I like the surgery unit best and found it the most interesting. With surgical patients, you often see a noticable progression...

  15. Help with organization

    floatRN replied to megs0310's topic in General Nursing

    I also use a grid with all my patients down the left side and a column for each hour. I am less likely to forget to do things this way. At the beginning of my shift I put in meds, blood sugars,...

  16. I worked a double yesterday and today I called out!

    floatRN replied to Lovely_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My heart goes out to you. That sounds like a nightmare. You shouldn't feel guilty about calling in at all. Get some rest and relaxation, it sounds like you need it. If I were you, I might even use the...

  17. turned into the boards what now?

    floatRN replied to Buckyxj's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely find a lawyer. And if you have your own malpractice insurance, you should contact them. It doesn't sound like you did anything wrong though. Good

  18. Career change to Human Resources

    floatRN replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

    Some nursing recruiters for hospitals are also nurses. You could look into something like

  19. What Should I do?

    floatRN replied to Bugaloo's topic in General Nursing

    #1 sounds like the better option. A hospital job with no weekend requirement doesn't come along that often. And the shorter the commute the better especially with the price of gas always going up....

  20. Is this true about most nurses..

    floatRN replied to BecomeNurse06's topic in General Nursing

    You do need to be assertive as a nurse. But don't worry. You'll learn!! I was very shy when I started nursing school. I was told by an instructor in nursing school that I would get eaten alive in...

  21. orientating nurse doing med pass

    floatRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think the preceptor should supervise the first couple med passes even with an experienced nurse. That's the only way you can feel confident signing her off on that skill. Also, even an experienced...

  22. Best-smelling liquid meds!

    floatRN replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

    Grape dimetapp smells the best to me. It actually tastes pretty good

  23. older new grad not a night person

    floatRN replied to jamkpb's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a night person either. I've been a nurse for almost four years and have managed to never work nights. I did 3-11 for a couple years. There always seem to be alot of openings on 2nd shift...

  24. Bradley Memorial Hospital

    floatRN posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Can anyone tell me anything about Bradley Hospital in Southington? How do the working conditions compare to other hospitals in central Connecticut? Thank

  25. Shift Times

    floatRN replied to steelersRN's topic in General Nursing

    3p-1130p