AfloydRN

AfloydRN BSN, RN

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  1. How do you know when it is time to quit your job

    AfloydRN replied to CCURN's topic in General Nursing

    When you have to take a sleeping pill only on nights before you have to work. When you try to come up w/ some crazy reason to call in the night before. When you realize how great it will feel to...

  2. Stress! How do you releive it?

    AfloydRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    There are prescription drugs that help!

  3. PACU Stand By to cover ICU patients????

    AfloydRN replied to Silentfoster's topic in General Nursing

    And they wonder why there's a nursing shortage. My best advice is get

  4. Thinkin' about getting into nursing. What are your reasons?

    AfloydRN replied to EiramesoR's topic in General Nursing

    My mother is a nurse and so are several aunts and cousins. My mom always taught me to be able to stand on your own as a woman and to never have to depend on a man. RN jobs are plentiful and you don't...

  5. time off revoked $3500 trip,

    AfloydRN replied to BSN74's topic in General Nursing

    When I was hired, I told my manager that I had already planned and paid for our family vacation. It would have to be approved for me to take the position.

  6. how do i max my income as new grad

    AfloydRN replied to focker-male nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Try to find a union hospital. We make great $ and our benefits rock. We get weekend alternative pay along w/ shift diff after 3 pm. I haven't found any other hospitals in our state that come

  7. Feedback frustration of anxious over-analyzer

    AfloydRN replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    Basically, when you are a nursing student you are being taught the " correct and approved " way of doing things. The basic textbook version. Then, there's reality. You will eventually find your own...

  8. What is the difference: MICU vs. CTICU?

    AfloydRN replied to ReeseW's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The CCU I worked in was a general CCU- but we also recovered post open hearts. Medical CCU is a catch all. Any patient goes- Renal, neuro, GI, cardiac etc. Cardiothoracic should be post open hearts,...

  9. I am not sure I can take one more day of this....

    AfloydRN replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    You have made it this far- don't give up now. I know, it seems like an endless hell, but there is an end. I, as well as most nurses, felt the same way. I worked 40 + hours a week and went to school FT...

  10. Fake Nails on Nurses, Yay or Nay?

    AfloydRN replied to Patience's topic in General Nursing

    I know what the ID nurses say, however I have hypothyroidism to the extent that my nails are paper thin and tear and bleed. I do have a coat of gel on top of my nails so I can function. I can't open...

  11. Critical Care/ICU versus ED

    AfloydRN replied to jewelsg627's topic in General Nursing

    HAving worked them both for many years- ER and ICU are nOT the same. ER is a package them up and get them out of here mentality. ICU is where they go. ER is pretty much protocols and pathways and ICU...

  12. Leaving your first nursing job, how hard was it?

    AfloydRN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I stayed at my first nursing job almost 9 1/2 years. I knew it wasn't great, but I am not one who likes change. I floated between ER and ICU and finally got so burned out w/ staffing and unreasonable...

  13. Adn Curriculum- No Chemistry?

    AfloydRN replied to checkmate's topic in General Nursing

    At my nursing school, chemistry was not a requirement. It was a pre- req for Physio. I took physio and passed- never took chemistry. After being an RN for 11 years, I can honestly say I have never...

  14. The Knob

    AfloydRN replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    very old, still

  15. Good Nursing Joke....

    AfloydRN replied to StudyingRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    It's super old, but still

  16. Best & Worst April Fool's Pranks

    AfloydRN replied to Fran_Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Told one of our ER doctors he had to pronounce this code from the field that was down a long time and never had a chance. Sent him into the dark trauma room. He uncovered the sheet and a fellow RN...

  17. Patient is a famous star

    AfloydRN replied to Lara911's topic in Nursing Humor

    Orlando Bloom- Would need 1 : 1 care and I would reluctantly volunteer

  18. 10 things you say at work lay people could get arrested for

    AfloydRN replied to sharann's topic in Nursing Humor

    Blow harder- Respiratory. Hurry up and get those pants off- I haven't got all day. I have to restrain you. Drink this or else. Bend over let's get going. I didn't like the way he looked so I drugged...

  19. Waxing hysterical

    AfloydRN replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in Nursing Humor

    Your hair is afraid of above story. I had a terrible wax experience at home as well. Boyfriend spilled the HOT wax down my leg and ass. I was stuck to the towel. By the time we solved this crisis- the...

  20. Doctors' Hell

    AfloydRN replied to Elvish's topic in Nursing Humor

    I did not get them coffee, but out of respect I still stand up and let them

  21. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    AfloydRN replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Don't drink rubbing alcohol- it's really not the same alcohol. Never leave the same tampon in for over a week. Never allow your little one to go pet the " Nice raccoon" without considering rabies...

  22. Stupid Nurse Trick... Don't try this at home... or work!

    AfloydRN replied to TXRN02's topic in Nursing Humor

    Drew up some fentanyl for a burn patient, flipped the syringe in the air and it landed on my big toe- through the shoe and all. I was impressed. Of course have ran MYSELF over with our ER

  23. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    AfloydRN replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    Just to make sure I was still on duty and didn't go home yet.To check and make sure it works right. To turn the light off- it's on the call button. To put my head up/ down- manual controls are on the...

  24. Do you feel valued in your current nursing position?

    AfloydRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    No. I worked the same hospital for 11 years and as nurses we are still treated like crap. I left for a better opportunity where I do feel respected in my profession and feel like I have a

  25. 30 credit hours semester

    AfloydRN replied to middleageNP's topic in General Nursing

    I did high 20's and worked FT. Yes, it sucks but is able to be done. If you want it bad enough- you can do