amzyRN

amzyRN

ED, Cardiac-step down, tele, med surg

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  1. Unappreciated at my Job

    amzyRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Can you ask why you were not selected and what you can do to increase your chances of a management position in the hospital? With your charge experience, you could apply for a management poisiton...

  2. Can't find a job

    amzyRN replied to FutureNurse0201's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would make sure my resume and cover letter are perfect, then I would call the manager of where I put my applications out. Then you can also try to network if you know anyone who works where you want...

  3. I am new to nursing but I don't want to do this anymore

    amzyRN replied to newgradkat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Any field you go into will be different from what you thought it would be. I would stick it out for a while, because if you jump into something else too soon , you might not like that

  4. I am new to nursing but I don't want to do this anymore

    amzyRN replied to newgradkat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Stick it out for a year or two and see how you feel. You've got to give things a chance. Plus your resume will look bad if you leave now. Things will get

  5. Discharge Lounge

    amzyRN replied to gaykurtz's topic in Emergency

    My last ED had one. They were patients waiting on their dc instructions, already dispoed by the MD as cleared for

  6. Nurse Gives Lethal Dose of Vecuronium Instead of Versed

    amzyRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, what a terrible mistake and breakdown in safety protocols. I can't imagine being responsible for someone's death. That would haunt me for the rest of my life. I would never even want to be a...

  7. Boomerang Coworkers

    amzyRN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Never been a boomerang employee, but that doesn't mean I won't be one in the future. There's one job I left that I should have tried harder to stay in and I knew it. Most of my other reason, the cons...

  8. Mandatory Vaccination

    amzyRN replied to degfnp's topic in General Nursing

    No stigma associated with the mask, there are many masked nurses walking around and some of them had the flu shot. There are some nasty illness people can give and catch. There will be much less sick...

  9. New Grad changes Preceptor. Help!

    amzyRN replied to MOmama's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would just stick it out now. You've explained enough. Don't gossip at all to anyone. Just learn as much as you can. This job is a stepping stone, try to use it as such. With the gossip, you could...

  10. Verbally Abusing a Nurse

    amzyRN replied to Hk30's topic in General Nursing

    I don't tolerate abuse anymore from patients, administrators or co-workers. I'm very easy going, but if it crosses the line, I will say something to them. I have said plainly I don't have to tolerate...

  11. Would you call in sick?

    amzyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand the objection to calling out when someone feels unsafe to practice because of sustained lack of sleep. If I really felt like I might be unsafe I would call out. I work in the ED...

  12. Would you call in sick?

    amzyRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would rather call out than harm a patient. That is part of being a good ethical nurse, that you would place patient safety above all else. In fact, I would rather lose a job rather than cause harm...

  13. Advice for working floor with "attacks" (anxiety?)

    amzyRN replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the ER with anxiety, but I don't get panic or anything but have had anxiety. I find that putting myself into critical situations helps because then I've done it before and learn to deal with...

  14. Best shoes for 12 hours

    amzyRN replied to Karlie2114's topic in General Nursing

    The kind that your feet feel best in after 12 hours, get 2 pairs. For me I like Nikes, wide sized because my feet swell when I work 12s. Rotate your

  15. Possible career ending injury

    amzyRN replied to LovingLife123's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    What about the ADA though. If you became disabled, your employer might have to move you to a job you could do. You might not like it, but you'd have a paycheck. I would take a leave of absence, like...

  16. Snowflakes

    amzyRN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Do you think it's a generational thing? Helicopter parents not allowing their kids to develop a thick skin? Lowering the bar for people because their parents complained so they could get a B instead...

  17. Let go/resign from new grad 6 months in

    amzyRN replied to shaza111's topic in General Nursing

    I would be glad to get out of there and would examine if there were any red flags that came up that you can look out for in your next job. You did make some mistakes and someone should have also...

  18. Mandatory Vaccination

    amzyRN replied to degfnp's topic in General Nursing

    I had an allergic reaction to the flu vaccine and can't get it and wear a mask. I work in the ED and to be honest the mask has helped me avoid a lot of illness that I might have gotten without it....

  19. How Much Junk do you Keep?

    amzyRN replied to Accolay's topic in General Nursing

    I still have my anatomy and physio book, my pharmacology book and critical care book, ACLS and PALS manuals. I may have TNCC manual too. I'm not a total hoarder, but I'm sure I have things that I...

  20. I hate my current job and want to work in a hospital

    amzyRN replied to nr92's topic in Nursing Career

    Maybe you can shadow. Nursing is a tough job, especially in a hospital. Make your decisions carefully because nursing school is expensive. Law and business are good choices if you want to make

  21. Was I wrong?

    amzyRN replied to snickers17's topic in Medical-Surgical

    No, you weren't wrong. The patient didn't ask for it, thus it would be wrong to give it. I might have asked her why she would give a PRN med if the patient didn't ask for it. If the patient asked her...

  22. New grad nurse in Emergency Department

    amzyRN replied to Miss_RN92's topic in Emergency

    I can't really add to what was already stated, except that once you get your flow down, help your coworkers out when they are swamped. If you are done with your charting and thinking of checking your...

  23. Should I quit during orientation?

    amzyRN replied to littlemiss8's topic in Nursing Career

    I had a job that was 1.5 hours away, sometimes more and I rented a room and would work several shifts in a row then drive back home. It worked out well. I wouldn't have driven each day working 12s....

  24. A really stupid incident

    amzyRN replied to Tina412's topic in General Nursing

    It was a one-time thing, right? A one-time event probably won't get you fired. Everyone makes mistakes. Most hospitals are very strict with narcotics though, so I'd be prepared for a thorough...

  25. How can I get back to nursing?

    amzyRN replied to Marixa2013's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Have you tried meds? I would try not to be embarrassed, you'd be surprised about how many skeletons people have in their closet. I have anxiety and depression too, but I find my work soothes those...