anggelRN

How about a good medical-surgical book. I don't have one to recommend-(maybe on the other specialty forums on allnurses? I would try to work as many shifts as possible. You have steep learning curve ahead of you just be willing to learn and eat a lot...

Hello there! I am a telecommuting case manager and things will vary based on your company. I never had to prove my office had a door locked. However, HIPPA is very important and I cringe to think about what would happen if anyone were founded in viol...

Eh, every patient population brings its own challenges and concerns. I don't try to worry too much about the personal lives of my pts. (I certainly notice it). I just don't dwell on the negative. It would drive me crazy. I just do the best I can for ...

Here's advice from an L&D nurse- take an L&D job if it's what you want to do and you are offered the opportunity.

There is a difference between not understanding and not agreeing.

It sounds like you need to be more assertive. There is no reason to be rude to the patient's guest. YOU have to take control of the room because ultimately you are liable for the care. FOB can lay all the guilt he wants. Obtain consent fromt the pt ...

How preterm was she? Also, I second the question about the FFN test. I have checked a patient who was 35 weeks gestation.

This is certainly NOT my philosophy when precepting. Yes, nursing is difficult. Yes, we do deal with life and death situations. Still, there is little need for the level of drama you’ve inserted into your role. Also, I must agree that you are perpetu...

Some people thrive on gossip. They love making others feel as bad about themselves as they do. I especially dislike the way I see some nurses demean other nurses. Whether it's talk about their work performace, their personal life, or any of the oth...

I did two internships before I left nursing school. That's how I got my first job. It is most certainly worth it in my opinion.

I put a range of what is normal/ acceptable for my experience and area. My last job interview I put 27-30 dollars an hour. I got the job and my salary was in that range.

I think you'll find your orientation to be long enough. The role of a mother/baby nurse is very different than many other areas of nursing.(be prepared to do lots of teaching.) As a new grad I had a 12 week orientation on labor and delivery. In this...

Yes there is a chance of hitting a valve if you go for a "Y" vein. Usually you have less change if you go right below the bifurcation. Also, I understand there are endless do's and don't when it comes to IV therapy, but when trying to learn a new ski...

You can definitely make bedside report work. On my old OB unit, we did bedside report. If I had a social issue I needed to pass along to the next nurse I did so before I entered the room. I also agree that letting the patients know you're going to d...

I dont have to work but I enjoy nursing. Also, my income creates a bigger rainy day fund for us

I started in labor and delivery and really don't see myself doing anything else.

I think like with all places, the cost of living will depend on the location. "Now to my understanding...i hear the cost of living is much higher in Australia than NY. How does one survive if they make so much less than what they make now.' Have yo...

In my L&D we did 18 guages...all the time. I really like all the advice.Hereis the only thing I have to add. If you see a bifurcation in a vein(there's usually that hand one that comes straight down the ring finger and then forks into a "V"), a...

I really like the advice given. I second what was said. Good luck.

I am a BSN nurse who also took organic chemistry. I value education and I think I am going to further my education eventually. If I do, I would get my masters in education. I love teaching and I would love to teach future nurses. A high paying job i...

I'm against BSN as an entry to practice. I'm not against getting a BSN in 10 years. I have never understood the uproar about it. 10 years is plenty of time. Community colleges are a cost effective way to get an RN license. I don't think that shoul...

I just don't know why this manager can't call out the people she feels are adding to this issue individually. Why send an email to everyone when you've stated everyone isn't the problem? Also, you can send out an email stating your disdain for certai...

In my old facility, babies used to be bathed almost immediately. The sole purpose of this was to check off the task so the nurses could move on to other things. Sometimes it would be minutes after delivery and I barely have the bands on when someone ...

I can't believe she said "full throttle". WHile it seems like she does have a point, her delivery is less than professional.

This has happened to me several times. Fortunately, pts are surprised when they hear I've been a nurse for just two short years. However, I have run into problems with laboring mothers. I have heard "well, you've never had a baby beofre so how would...