I've recently been asked whether I'd be willing to fill a seat on our hospital's IRB. I don't know whether any of you out there have ever served, how much of a time commitment this is, whether you've...
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This question came up yesterday in a mtg. -- one of the head pharmacists explained that the exact prescribing info. that usually appears on meds purchased outside of the hospital is missing, and that...
Hi -- I currently work on a Med-Surg/Telemetry floor that has seen a growth in high-acuity patients. We've been going crazy trying to justify increased staffing/find a solution to the craziness that...
If the pt's been there for a day or two (not just admitted), it probably makes sense to draw labs early (our hosp. usu. does draws at 6am) so that the MD can rewrite the order for the PM dose (it's...
Hi - I've been feeling the same way as a new nurse on a med-surg tele floor. I'm incredibly insecure and feel anxious on my days off (really spoils the time off!). Do you have access to Employee...
Hi -- this discussion is really helpful! I'm a new grad nurse on a Tele. floor, never worked as a CNA, but am feeling confused as to how much, in particular, I'm supposed to be adding to my list of...
Hi -- I decided to search for med/surg positions in area hospitals and found a new positions/new hospital w/in about 2 wks. All recruiters were very understanding that my "new-grad-in-the-ICU"...
Is there any possibility of changing your shifts to something like three 8 hr. shifts and one 12 hr. per week (total 36 hrs)? I also find that taking a multivitamin, vit. B complex, iron, and vit. C...
Hi everyone -- sorry for the title, but I'm a newish grad, looking at various hospitals (big city, smaller community) and was wondering what people have to say about starting out in a smaller...
Hi -- everyone seems to be reliving the same nightmare -- getting hired as a new grad but getting a poor orientation and ending up feeling confused, alienated, and losing all confidence in their...
Hi -- I graduated in May w/ a BSN and had to wait 2 mos. for a job offer (the Boston area does NOT have a nursing shortage) as a new grad in an ICU. Both my employer and I misjudged my ability to get...
Hi -- yes, everyone has given wonderful advice about this type of criticism. I guess I'm wondering how patient my own preceptors will be about my getting up to speed w/ organization skills, etc. I'm...
Hi -- I took mine on Sun., and it also shut off at 75. I didn't feel certain about a lot of the questions that I answered, but I did pass . . . and you guys probably will