RNperdiem

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  1. Do you have to be an adrenaline junkie to work in the ER?

    RNperdiem replied to Nola009's topic in Emergency

    See if you can get a chance to shadow in both departments and then decide for yourself. ER needs a person who can "go with the flow" and deal with the unpredictable. In ICU, I know I will start my...

  2. Best Advice for New Nurses on their First Job?

    RNperdiem replied to Ankh's topic in General Nursing

    Take care of yourself. This sounds trivial, but the stress of the first year is real. Protect your sleep, especially if you work nights; chronic sleep deprivation affects your mood and morale. Find...

  3. Students who get As are bad bedside nurses

    RNperdiem replied to konstantine's topic in General Students

    Nursing is a performing art. Getting an A on my dance theory test is good, but it doesn't mean I am a better dancer. Now, the people who are motivated to put what they have learned into nursing...

  4. Being an individual

    RNperdiem replied to Circulate's topic in Men in Nursing

    I wouldn't worry about standing out, but there is nothing wrong with trying to look your best in a way that is work appropriate. If you have long hair, find a couple of different ways to wear it up or...

  5. Family member hurt my somewhat fragile new grad confidence

    RNperdiem replied to BlueChocolateCat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I imagine twelve hours at the bedside with a family member who never leaves makes for a claustrophobic day. Anxieties are magnified when you never get

  6. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    RNperdiem replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    I think the lack of understanding of the "seniority" mentality is part of a generation gap. Fewer young people grew up familiar with a "union" culture. In the non-union world a lot of us came from,...

  7. Embracing Night Shift

    RNperdiem replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Glad you were able to find lots of positive things. People who get good at being thankful for what they have and are able to find something positive in less than ideal situations go far in

  8. Nurse retention

    RNperdiem replied to mombuxx's topic in General Nursing

    My manager has hired some great nurses. My coworkers have been my strong, competent and helpful brothers/sisters-in-arms. I eat lunch every time. As a per diem, I am allowed to pick my schedule just...

  9. Dissatisfied RN

    RNperdiem replied to Viictoriaann's topic in General Nursing

    In the mean time, what about your life outside work? If there are needs you have that are not getting met at work right now, and you need a little time to build experience and skill, then what do you...

  10. Part-time?

    RNperdiem replied to Munimula's topic in General Nursing

    If staffing is that short, they will simply have to hire more staff. I have heard of the tactic of trying to get more hours out of part-time staff as a way to avoid having to hire a full time person...

  11. Obesity: A disease or a lifestyle

    RNperdiem replied to TexMex22's topic in Health, Stress Management

    If you are trying to convert people from less healthy processed food to more healthy food, more than cost is involved. Convenience foods require less work. Switching to real homemade food requires...

  12. Did you work fulltime in nursing program?

    RNperdiem replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    I moved in with my parents, worked 12 hour weekend shifts at a nearby hospital as a CNA, sometimes picked up the odd 3-11 shift during the week, and used the money to pay for all of my schooling,...

  13. Nonsedated Pt's equal self extubations

    RNperdiem replied to RunninOnCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    The combination of undersedation and intubation plus minimally secured endotracheal tubes is one reason I would never work in neuro ICU. There is a lot of self-extubation around there. I understand...

  14. Non-FIT Nurses and FIT Nurses

    RNperdiem replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    I was in line for toppings of my taco at the local taqueria and when my son criticized my lack of vegetables on my tacos, I said "salsa is a vegetable!". Eating out is a rare treat. When the family...

  15. Obesity: A disease or a lifestyle

    RNperdiem replied to TexMex22's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It is a sign of the times. Once in the not too distant past, unless a person was very rich, making that amount of food available to grow a body to massive proportions was simply not possible. Most of...

  16. Changes in language

    RNperdiem replied to kidzcare's topic in General Nursing

    There are also words that drop out of a language, unfamiliar to a younger generation. My kids once asked me what an "ashtray" was. I grew up when every house had one around, even if the family didn't...

  17. Any SAHMs?

    RNperdiem replied to LilBitty's topic in General Nursing

    I consider myself mostly a stay-at-home mom. I work per diem once a week or so. The kids are now 10 and 13. Once you get comfortable being home, and money isn't an issue, going back to work full-time...

  18. do you think a degree/ education is ever a waste?

    RNperdiem replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    For the mind, an education is a good thing, especially if the degree taught you critical thinking or a new way of seeing the world. A degree is not always a good return on investment. The term "waste"...

  19. How old is too old to pursue an MSN?

    RNperdiem replied to Ancientnurse18's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on how you plan to pay for this and your current financial situation. If your employer offers tuition reimbursement and you want to take a class here and there, then why not? You can always...

  20. do you have a previous degree?

    RNperdiem replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly, with college costs going up at public universities, we pay a lot more for a degree

  21. do you have a previous degree?

    RNperdiem replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    Sociology. I was premed but didn't get in. Nursing was plan B. The previous degree was able to transfer class credit for almost all of my prereqs. It didn't help me get into nursing school, neither...

  22. Would you quit over white uniforms?

    RNperdiem replied to TexMex22's topic in General Nursing

    Quit? Of course not. I survived just fine for years in white uniforms. I guess I just don't see the big deal. I actually wore white and made those uniforms last without looking all stained up. Stains...

  23. Regarding chronic tardiness

    RNperdiem replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Executive function? Future oriented mindset? I wonder if there is a connection there. Some people keep immaculate houses, others can't keep an organized unchaotic space. Some people are punctual all...

  24. What does your Head to Toe really consist of?

    RNperdiem replied to mykg's topic in General Nursing

    In ICU it starts with assessing level of consciousness, level of orientation, pupils, lung sounds, heart sounds bowel sounds, ability to move all four extremites and with how much stength, a look at...

  25. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    RNperdiem replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    Trouble is people will keep coming into nursing. Maintaining a middle-class life is getting harder and there is more interest in nursing now that entire job categories have vanished. You can quote...