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  1. Lack of respect for nurses

    squirtle replied to nicuRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    I used to have this frustration, especially when I was first accepted in to nursing school and then even more so when I landed my SICU position. I wanted to share my excitement with everyone I knew......

  2. I don't mean to whine...

    squirtle replied to omcnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have much advice to add with regard to the problems with your coworkers, being a fairly new grad in the ICU myself- started just at a year ago, but I do have a thought with regard to your free...

  3. What's in your pocket(s)?

    squirtle replied to AllieSparksRN's topic in General Nursing

    SICU- cell phone and chap stick in one pocket, then in the other my little pocket organizer that holds my scissors, hemostats, ekg calipers, 2 different colored pens, a sharpie mini, pen light, and a...

  4. a must read book for nurses!!

    squirtle replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    Love that book! I read it while I was in nursing school, and just reread it now which is a year after I graduated. This is going to sound corny, but I felt so emotionally involved with the book...

  5. ...ICU ...good idea??

    squirtle replied to RXD, RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's really an individual decision... I started out in the ICU but had a very structured 6 month orientation. I learned so much. You do end up spending a lot of time at home studying and looking up...

  6. broken hearted new grad

    squirtle replied to brokenheartedrn's topic in General Nursing

    I applied to many jobs just looking for a PRN position in a matter of a month or so. I could see how this person could have easily applied to 200 or more positions since December. I'm hoping you meant...

  7. I'm not really a nurse until I sign "RN" after my name

    squirtle replied to NewNurseAlert's topic in General Nursing

    The only point I want to reinforce is that just because a person knows someone in the field doesn't mean that they have received an easy pass in to wherever they end up. I ended up with my first job...

  8. New Nurse ... HELP!

    squirtle replied to pinkypie's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to comment on this person's opinion because I have found this to be completely untrue and since you are all ready nervous enough about starting, this way of thinking will not help. I...

  9. Let me be clear there is NO nursing shortage!!!!!!!!! and now THIS????

    squirtle replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    As Mag said, you can get an extension on your student loans if need be. Please don't let that top off your pile of things to worry about. I am a fairly new grad and my loan payments kicked in, but I...

  10. Is it dangerous?

    squirtle replied to canny48's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for clarifying. Its always nice to learn anothers point of view, especially one with experience dealing with the specific situation. I was completely thrown off by the response, mostly...

  11. Is it dangerous?

    squirtle replied to canny48's topic in General Nursing

    was quite suprised by this and curious as to how one could assume this person needs parenting classes based on this very vague post... she took the time to discuss the situation with a friend so she...

  12. How long between Graduation and Boards

    squirtle replied to misswhitney's topic in Florida Nursing

    I graduated August 18th, took Kaplan the following two weeks, then sat for boards on September 11th. I began working as an RN on October 1st. I submitted my paperwork and paid the fees for my boards...

  13. Did I do the right thing?

    squirtle replied to PedsRNinTX's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion, if you documented appropriately you should be fine. My only thought is that if it is your institution's policy to use a biopatch with a PICC, then you technically didn't follow it... I...

  14. First code that shouldn't have been a code (long)

    squirtle replied to MJJFan1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think rapid response, but you mentioned that the on-coming nurse who called the code was married in to the patient's family. If I understood you correctly, do you think that could have clouded her...

  15. Is this the general opinion?

    squirtle replied to Bridgette_H's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! You know, it seems like some nurses forget what life was like while they were in nursing school and even more so what it was like when they were eagerly working toward getting accepted to a...

  16. 2 quick and easy questions about nursing school?

    squirtle replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    Seems like this information should be acquired by contacting your school... All schools are different when it comes to application deadlines, and they are all different as far as which terms they...

  17. Med admin help

    squirtle posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey guys... I have some questions about meds, mainly IV meds, and need some help. These questions seem to arise every time I work and I have asked (I'm on orientation), but seem to be missing...

  18. Med admin help

    squirtle replied to squirtle's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you SO very much for taking the time to explain all of that to me. It really cleared some things up. I had bits and pieces of what you said, but it was sort of jumbled up in my mind and I...

  19. Med admin help

    squirtle replied to squirtle's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmm, maybe I should have posted my question in another area... Is there a way I can have it

  20. Are you working all the holidays because you're new?!?

    squirtle replied to Faeriewand's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We rotate the three major holidays- Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. When you work you work the holiday and either the day before or the day after. I am brand new and am working New Years. Since...

  21. Part time right out of school

    squirtle replied to Logos's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I accepted a part time position right out of school in a hospital- I didn't want part time but it was all they had at the time, now I am switched to full time. I could have started out with...

  22. I'm so discouraged

    squirtle replied to Gloin's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure that I understand how this has turned into a discussion about the military.... but back to the original topic. I started out as a PCT at $12.50 an hour with no previous hospital...

  23. Can you trust your co-workers??

    squirtle replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I was thinking as well. It doesn't make much sense to me that the situation that occurred was the fault of another nurse. Where I work, staffing does all kinds of things on their own...

  24. You're JUST a nurse

    squirtle replied to oliveralways's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new nurse, so I guess I probably haven't been burned out by comments with regard to the nurse being 'just the nurse', but I think Daytonite put things in to perspective. It really isn't all...

  25. FCCJ E/W 4th Term Role Trans....

    squirtle replied to jsd42277's topic in Florida Nursing

    You do not have to do care plans during Role Transformation... We didn't have to turn in report sheets, do post conference, or anything like that. You will most likely have a resume/job search...