TigerGalLE BSN, RN

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    When are vital signs done?

    TigerGalLE replied to ivorybunny's topic in General Nursing

    Our CNAs do vitals at 7a, 3p, and 11p if they are on Qshift vitals. If they are on Q4 vitals they are done at 7a, 11a, 3p, 7p, 11p and if necessary they'll do them in the middle of the night. If the...
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    Doubting my decision... I hope I am doing the right thing!

    TigerGalLE posted a topic in General Nursing

    Starting Sunday Feb 28th I'll be moving from med-surg to ICU. I'll be leaving my friends and the comfort of what I know. I'm having some anxiety about the move. I'm nervous, scared, and afraid I'll be...
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    MICU interview...is a follow-up email appropriate?

    TigerGalLE replied to palmettogirl's topic in MICU, SICU

    I wouldn't send an email. If you haven't heard anything by Wednesday I would call the manager and check on
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    What is the most professional way to quit a job?

    TigerGalLE posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I just accepted my dream job working in the ICU. Currently I work on a medsurg floor full time within the same hospital. I'll be changing from full time days to full time nights (12hr shifts). My...
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    New job in MICU

    TigerGalLE replied to TangoLima's topic in MICU, SICU

    4 weeks seems too short to me. I've been working on a medsurg floor for 3 years and next week I'll be starting in the MICU. They are going to give me 12-16wks of orientation. Including dysrhythmia,...
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    What is the most professional way to quit a job?

    TigerGalLE replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you elkpark. That was going to be my next question. How to give them the letter. I think I'll do it in person. And I think I'll given them a 4 week notice. That will be plenty of time for them...
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    What is the most professional way to quit a job?

    TigerGalLE replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I should also add that working at my 2nd job makes me want to poke myself in the eyeball... Haha sorry, it is just a very rural hospital that has a ridiculous ways of doing things. They are...
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    Old Wives Tale or Nursing Intervention?

    TigerGalLE replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    Great idea for a thread... How about using soda to unclog a feeding
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    How do you feel about orienting on day shift when going to night shift?

    TigerGalLE posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just got a new job in the ICU. I was hired to be full time nights. I'll be orienting 3 months on days, 1 month on nights. I'm glad to be orienting on days because I feel like I will learn more, see...
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    How do you feel about orienting on day shift when going to night shift?

    TigerGalLE replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked 3 years on a med/surg floor in the same hospital. So I know the computer system, I know the doctors, and I know how departments interact..... But I know ICU is a whole new
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    Night Shifters... How do you do it?

    TigerGalLE replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Well some of these posts are quite discouraging. After reading these responses I went and had a little cry/whine fest with my husband. (Well I had a cry fest, not him haha) He said, "we will make it...
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    Night Shifters... How do you do it?

    TigerGalLE replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Oh and one more question. How has working night shift effected your married life? Do you feel like you see your husband less or more now? I'm worried we will become distant with this change. He works...
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    Nursey things that you'll NEVER say again.

    TigerGalLE replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yea I had a patient one time that told me she felt like she wouldn't make it through surgery... I told her "You'll be alright." She coded on the table... Made it though... thank
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    My life is about to completely change.... Nervous/Excited!!

    TigerGalLE replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your support everyone. I'm still very excited and nervous. I am going to work 2 more weeks on my medsurg floor before starting in the ICU. I have A LOT to
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    My life is about to completely change.... Nervous/Excited!!

    TigerGalLE replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    16 weeks.. Sounds reasonable to me
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    Finally a solution to our sore backs!!!

    TigerGalLE replied to CAnurse18's topic in General Nursing

    We have a Turn/Lift team at my hospital. It is an extension of our transport team. So the same people that manage the transporters manage the turn/lift team. The turn team goes to the ICUs and some of...
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    How proactive should you be when applying for a job?

    TigerGalLE replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    So I finally got up the nerve to go talk to the DON of the ICU. I introduced myself, told him I had applied for the job, gave him a little background information, and then he asked if I wanted to set...
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    How proactive should you be when applying for a job?

    TigerGalLE posted a topic in General Nursing

    For all the managers/directors out there.... When someone applies for a job should they call you or stop by to check on the status of the application? I recently applied for an ICU position in the...
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    OTC Mucinex DM Expectorant & Cough Suppressant Question

    TigerGalLE replied to rockytopRN2b's topic in Patient Medications

    Not supposed to give medical advice but... I think you'll
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    How proactive should you be when applying for a job?

    TigerGalLE replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Well considering it is after 5pm on a Friday... I guess I'll call them on Monday. Thanks for the
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    How proactive should you be when applying for a job?

    TigerGalLE replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I applied online. My hospital is pretty tech savvy I'd say. I received an email from HR saying they received my application and they would contact me if an interview was desired. I do have some people...
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    Forced to quit, now what

    TigerGalLE replied to lolo2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You only got a 5 week orientation? Is this an acute medical floor? I would never expect anyone to be ready to go after only 5 weeks. I got a 9 week orientation and now they've extended orientation for...
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    Why are nurses exposed to more carcinogens than other professions??

    TigerGalLE replied to psustudent5's topic in General Nursing

    Well my husband works on a research fruit farm and sprays pesticide. I think he'd be more at risk than
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    Do you have a best friend at work?

    TigerGalLE posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone here have a coworker that is their best friend? A lot of the people at my job have paired off with each other and become buddy buddy. A few have really developed great relationships and...
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    Things I have learned in Nursing

    TigerGalLE replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a respiratory floor. So we see tons of COPDers... We all tell them... Smell the flowers.... blow out the birthday candles... If you sit down with them and do it with them, you'll be amazed...