Caffeine_IV

Caffeine_IV

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  1. Do nurses get holidays off?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't read anywhere in the OP that said she felt entitled to holidays off because she has a child. She just asked how it was and that she'd hate to miss out on most of the holidays. Everyone with...

  2. What's the task you like doing most on the job?

    Caffeine_IV replied to PreStudent101's topic in General Nursing

    -Clocking out -Reporting off to oncoming shift -Reassessing pain and hearing "it's gone or much better" -Assisting when a patient is going bad -IV

  3. medsurg nurses, how many admits/discharges on a typical shift?

    Caffeine_IV replied to pale_pilsen's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work during night shift on a general medical floor. I'd say 3 admissions is an good average but many times we get more. I work in

  4. Pregnant Nurse

    Caffeine_IV replied to Nurse Amy Jolie's topic in General Nursing

    Not to give medical type advice but I would moreso trust an ultrasound measurements than random date

  5. Asking for old job/returning to past employer

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    Thank

  6. Asking for old job/returning to past employer

    Caffeine_IV posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I relocated for a job in a different specialty and it did not work out. See this thread for details if interested including last page for final update....

  7. Asking for old job/returning to past employer

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    @Horseshoe- I was taught from a young age about burning bridges..not to say that I never have but I don't make a practice of it. As to another update: I spoke with my manager and I still have to...

  8. Asking for old job/returning to past employer

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    Well a little bird...my former coworker mentioned to the manager that I was interested in coming back and she told me (per the manager) to fill out an app for the position they had open and give her a...

  9. Asking for old job/returning to past employer

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    I feel good about it. The worse they can say is no as stated

  10. This does not make sense to me.

    Caffeine_IV replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't make sense at all. Who did you ask? Your practical nursing license automatically qualifies you for those duties and

  11. Asking for old job/returning to past employer

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. I hadn't thought of just going in person. I have definitely been humbled just from being terminated and not working these past

  12. fetal demise

    Caffeine_IV replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad that things are coming together for you. You have had a tough

  13. Male nurse in L&D

    Caffeine_IV replied to tony2353's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I wouldn't care if my L&D nurse was male or female as long as they are competent and caring. When it got down to it with the pain and all, I didn't care who saw my nether

  14. nursing career without touching people

    Caffeine_IV replied to confusedstudent2011's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sorry for your traumatic experience but it will be hard to get that type of job with 0 experience even as a BSN

  15. Sad. Not Doing Good on Orientation

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    ^^Thanks.

  16. Sad. Not Doing Good on Orientation

    Caffeine_IV posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to vent/post. I recently started in a new area which is critical care at a large hospital. My background is general medical (the floor) and LTC. I feel that I've been working really hard...

  17. Sad. Not Doing Good on Orientation

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    Update: I got fired for not progressing as they like and not "integrating into the team." Transfer was not allowed as I hadn't been there long enough. I'm sad that I didn't just resign because it...

  18. If you won the lottery would you still work in health care?

    Caffeine_IV replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    If it was a substantial amount, heck no! I'm sure I could get a few hobbies, take some fun classes, spend time with family and stay busy

  19. Your introduction to your patient

    Caffeine_IV replied to SrnD's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We have to use AIDET. If you don't know what it is..you will at some point

  20. Hospital nurses - is it really that bad?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    I vote yes. I worked medical floor nursing for almost 3 years. We were consistently short staffed yet slammed with admissions. We worked together to make sure we got breaks but even those weren't...

  21. Sad. Not Doing Good on Orientation

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all for the replies. I tried to answer the questions. I am just off another shift. I did very well but I had two stable

  22. Sad. Not Doing Good on Orientation

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    I have 2.5 years experience on a medical floor as an RN and I was a charge nurse also for over a year during that time. Before that I worked in LTC. I enjoyed my floor a lot but I decided to relocate...

  23. Sad. Not Doing Good on Orientation

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the comments. @gonzo. I worked on the floor for almost 3 years. The 18months was my LPN time at the nursing

  24. Sad. Not Doing Good on Orientation

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    I am still working with my preceptor. Yes I do want to work in the ICU but it may not be my niche. According to my eval...time management and multi tasking are my issues. They also said I need to be...

  25. Nurses as primary breadwinners?

    Caffeine_IV replied to learning08's topic in General Nursing

    It's only a problem IMO when the people in the household aren't happy with the situation. You have to do what works for your family. I'm sure we can find people at all levels that have some resentment...