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  1. To quit or not to quit

    skittlebear replied to syndeytish's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First of all, hugs to you! It isn't easy being the new nurse on the block. Your overwhelmed with learning tons of new information, feeling nervous and stressed as your trying to learn your job, and...

  2. Med Error Question

    skittlebear replied to Dawn108's topic in General Nursing

    Relax...you are only human! Everyone makes mistakes and we have all made at least one med error. Don't doubt your nursing abilities based on this one error! I wouldn't quit your job over this. I do...

  3. Lost it at Work

    skittlebear posted a topic in General Nursing

    We are all stressed out at work due to several nurses out sick. Without giving out too much detail, I pretty much lost it today. We've been working short for a while. I go in to accept report for my...

  4. Lost it at Work

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all who responded. I am most definitely going to cut back on the OT. What gets me about our DON the most is, is that she expects us to answer our phones on our off time when we are...

  5. What do you hate the most (if anything at all) about your job?

    skittlebear replied to kika72's topic in General Nursing

    ((((HUGS))) I think that with time and experience you will feel more comfortable in your shoes. I actually went through the same emotions when starting my first job. I went from mild anxiety to...

  6. What do you hate the most (if anything at all) about your job?

    skittlebear replied to kika72's topic in General Nursing

    All the posts I've read so far pretty much sum it up. I really like the quote tha RNperdiem made. It is true...it would be so easy if you knew what your day would be like...but things happen that we...

  7. Digitally removing fecal impactions

    skittlebear replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know this is a little off topic, but what about ear irrigation? Do you actually need an order to do this as

  8. Dialysis Interview for LPN...HELP

    skittlebear posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am excited and also very nervous about an upcoming interview I have with a Dialysis Clinic. Yes, I have read several posts here but still can't get a general idea about what it is truly like working...

  9. fired...

    skittlebear replied to iluvnoodles's topic in General Nursing

    >>>> I'm sorry this happened to you. I am sure you will find another job and will succeed. Don't beat yourself up! Maybe this particular unit just wasn't right for

  10. The Impossible Quiz

    skittlebear replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, this is so addicting! I got to question like, 60 something but it took me a while of repeated answers, lol. I finally gave up. Ahhhh....I'm

  11. Will my pay go down?

    skittlebear replied to gwendelyn's topic in General Nursing

    I would think your pay would either stay the same but would most likely go up. Your med/surge experience does count for something. Good luck :

  12. In need of a pep talk

    skittlebear replied to bdbrdb's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think the above posts gave great advice, so I'm going to 2nd that. I am sorry your having a tough time juggling your home and work life. You know your work load is causing stress and anxiety but...

  13. Dialysis Interview for LPN...HELP

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Wow! Thanks so much for the details of your day! It makes me tired even reading it, lol. My interview went great, but I am having second thoughts. I actually told the guy I'd have to think about it...

  14. Stress, Anxiety, depression, want to venture out where less stress is

    skittlebear replied to frailatheart's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry your going through this! I felt the same way at my job so I decreased my hours and that helped tremendously. I don't know if that's an option for you? If not, I really think you need to...

  15. Suggestions for nursing CD-ROMs

    skittlebear posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know of a good CD-ROM that could improve ones critical thinking skills as a nurse. For example: Gives patient scenerios and quizzes along with rationales. I have my old medsurg books along...

  16. Suggestions for nursing CD-ROMs

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    anyone? :

  17. if u had to choose another career in healthcare besides nursing, what would it be?

    skittlebear replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    Radiologist, Physical Therapy, or Medical Lab Tech. Wished I could just do it all,

  18. Where did you find your job?

    skittlebear replied to mixedfruit's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I looked in the local paper and online as well. I also applied at several places that didn't have ads showing they were hiring. I got job offers from the places I applied to that didn't have ads...go...

  19. What you had to give up for NS

    skittlebear replied to amathis's topic in General Students

    My sanity...lol, j/k. I attended the 3 semesters of LPN school along with all the RN pre-reqs. I was lucky enough that I was young, single, and still lived at home with my parents so I didn't have to...

  20. Would You Call Out of Work for Mild or "Walking" Pneumonia

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    That's a scary situation and I'm glad your daughter is doing

  21. Dialysis Interview for LPN...HELP

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    anyone?

  22. Help with Presentation ASAP PLEASE

    skittlebear posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have to give a short presentation at work to CNAs about how increasing the thermostat can cause respiratory problems. Just quick brainstorming here (and I am tired after working 16 hours straight so...

  23. Help with Presentation ASAP PLEASE

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    thank you so much everyone and especially nccity 2002...this is the information i needed! i did a search but couldn't find articles directly pin-pointing what i needed. this is perfect. thank you all...

  24. Help with Presentation ASAP PLEASE

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    LOL...yeah, I should tell them

  25. Help with Presentation ASAP PLEASE

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, I agree with this. I am suppose to do a presentation to tell the CNAs to quit turning up the thermostat basically...73 would seem to be a desirable temperature. I keep it cold in my house,...