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  1. Scared!!!!!!!

    MedSurgeNewbie replied to jc1207's topic in General Nursing

    You are so totally normal, I didnt sleep my first night before my first class - Its a huge undertaking, but so worth it! You have a great background, I came to nursing from IT/Computers with no...

  2. Would you be offended, "practically an RN?" - or am I overreacting?

    MedSurgeNewbie replied to manna's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to guess the OP was making it tounge in cheek -an in that spirit I have been to a palace so I must be " a princess". Told some of the gang at work about this one, made for a fun

  3. "problem patient"

    MedSurgeNewbie replied to Nurse2bducky86's topic in General Nursing

    I understand tehre might be court in his future, but if hes not pinked, or there is someone else in charge of his care - then he can sign out. I only say this becuse I have had a similar kind of...

  4. "problem patient"

    MedSurgeNewbie replied to Nurse2bducky86's topic in General Nursing

    I might get into trouble for this, but really if he is his own man, let him sign out AMA, really hospitals are not prisons. If he's pinked you have a different situation but really you are not a...

  5. 18 y/o RN!

    MedSurgeNewbie replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Good on her! wish I was so with it so young, refreshing to

  6. Real People Denied Healthcare

    MedSurgeNewbie replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We are a country of smart folks; I can’t believe there is not solution out there. One of the better ones I have heard about was letting folks buy into a plan now used by federal workers. Would it...

  7. So I've decided...

    MedSurgeNewbie replied to cnolan's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, sorry you are going through a rough patch. I would like to commend you on realizing that you are not happy with what you are doing and being brave enough to make a change, too many people get hung...

  8. Hip Hip Hurrah!!!!

    MedSurgeNewbie replied to snowfreeze's topic in General Nursing

    Happy

  9. "The Victim" and the "Big Ole Meanie who Made Her Cry"

    MedSurgeNewbie replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a newbie, and but I love when I get direct communication. When my charge says do X and gives me tips to run my day, I listen why re-invent the wheel, and if I need help I ask, then if I get a...

  10. Intimidation and Threats in Nursing School

    MedSurgeNewbie replied to Pianoforte's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry you have to deal with that kinda thing, nursing school is hard enough. Make sure that you stand up for your rights if you can - I know its easy to say but you might just do theese folks...

  11. 265 questions??

    MedSurgeNewbie replied to Unicornfrog's topic in General Nursing

    Please Dont take this as fact, but I think I remember in my prep class that some people get all 265 as a way to track the questions, I ran it past my friend in the same prep class and she said she...

  12. Skin care question

    MedSurgeNewbie posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I am a new grad - I hope to get into ET WOC some day, right now I am in med surge trying to learn all I can. My question is what are some things I can do to really help my patient's skin, I am really...

  13. After reading negative thread, want to give up nursing dream!

    MedSurgeNewbie replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    Hey whatever you decide be true to you, I can remember in school certain classes we all dreaded because they were supposed to be terrible, I loved them! Never let someone else write your history- find...

  14. What is the main difference between LPN and RN

    MedSurgeNewbie replied to dayzee1975's topic in General Nursing

    Your states nurse practice act might be online, that should delineate between the two – I work with some really awesome LPN’s who I admire very much! They have great skills, even the new grads I...

  15. How many new nurses are seriously thinking about quiting?

    MedSurgeNewbie replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a newbie myself, I think part of the problem is what you are taught in school is so different than life on the floor. I think a residency for first year RN's would be so great! I cant imagine how...

  16. Question re: NPO and meds

    MedSurgeNewbie posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have a question how do you give your meds to someone who is NPO? My understanding other places I rotated as a student was meds with small sips of water was ok unless the Dr. wrote otherwise. My...

  17. How to deal??

    MedSurgeNewbie replied to TraumaICURN's topic in General Nursing

    I would just smile and say "why how old to I look". If its any consolation, people see my grey hair and assume i have been a nurse forever - Umm no. I wouldnt let silly people bother you, to finnish...

  18. Question - How much Exp to go Agency

    MedSurgeNewbie posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    HI I am a new grad, and was offered an agency position. I really dont feel I have enough experience yet to do this - was wondering how long do you thinkyou should work before you can be an effective...

  19. Question - How much Exp to go Agency

    MedSurgeNewbie replied to MedSurgeNewbie's topic in Agency Nurses

    Thanks for the info, I will admit the extra 10 an hour is very tempting but I just had teh feeling it would end in disaster- may be when I have been at it longer I can think about it - I like my unit...

  20. Looking for some advice.

    MedSurgeNewbie replied to dreamerlady's topic in General Nursing

    One of the things you might consider doing is calling around to your hospitals get a hold of a nurse recruiter and ask if you could shadow a nurse for a few hours.. That way you can see at the floor...

  21. Skin care question

    MedSurgeNewbie replied to MedSurgeNewbie's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    That is a good Idea!!! I can run it past my boss she is very cool and great at geting things done! Cool - Thanks I did get to see one of my long timers who was transferd to our SNF again Leg ulcers...

  22. For those who have gone before me.....

    MedSurgeNewbie replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Goofy as it may sound "teach" some one else how to the calculations I use an ACCN one page fomula sheet I got on rotation to this day- I used M and M's and did it with my kids and family - Goofy I...

  23. What would you have said to this??

    MedSurgeNewbie replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    That was

  24. What would you have said to this??

    MedSurgeNewbie replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    call him back in 30 min and tell him the Browns won the super bowl - Kidding wow that was

  25. Giving Baths At Night. Agree Or Disagree?

    MedSurgeNewbie replied to kmwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sure as long as I could sneek into the DON's house at three am and throw her into the lovley state 100 degree water they pass off as warm too... I am all for HS showers/baths some folks go to bed...