NurseHeart&Soul MSN

Auson16...and every other new grad out there... I will agree 100% that the first year of nursing is tough. For me that was over 20 years ago, but the memories are vivid like yesterday. I started in the ED as a new grad as well. There were days I ca...

Does the facility have any special supplies for pediatric patients? Handing out coloring books or crayons to the pediatric patients and those in the waiting room is very helpful. Distracts the child which lessens the stress for the parent. After p...

Being present for a patient and their family during some of life's most vulnerable moments. Identifying the subtle clues of intimate partner violence and sharing resources with a person who would never in a million years ask for them. Holding the ...

Thesimplenurse~ Congratulations on surviving your first code!!! This experience is now behind you. Phew! One of the most important aspects of learning is taking time for reflection, thus I commend you on being vulnerable, sharing your experience, ...

Thank you for the excellent resource. I'll check it out!!

My wish is for all of you school nurses to get exactly what you want!! Thank you for your service. Thanks for the ideas for my school nurse!

Every day is a new beginning. Take a deep breath, smile, and start again. YOUR ONLY LIMIT IS YOU We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. -Winston Churchill Rule your mind or it will rule you. -Buddha Sounds like a fun proje...

Follow your heart. If it calls you to the ED, DO IT! I started in the ED over 20 years ago and that was at a time of very limited orientation. If you are dedicated to learning as much as you can, as rapidly as possible, go for it. The ED is a ste...

Becoming an ANCC accredited is a ton of work. Check with your state Board of Nursing regarding requirements. In some states (ex. California), you apply directly with the Board of Registered Nursing. I recently went through the process. Creating ...

You come in running and often leave running, but the shift goes by quickly. The bonus as a new grad is there is more staff on at that hour so more resources and support to be found. In my 20 years in the ED, this has always been my favorite shift. ...

Be proactive with your learning. Learn, learn, learn. Get as many certifications as possible. For example, ACLS, PALS, ENPC, TNCC, NIHSS. These are certifications that may be required and if the employer doesn't have to pay for them upon hire...b...