amzyRN

amzyRN

ED, Cardiac-step down, tele, med surg

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  1. do you drink coffee during your shift?

    amzyRN replied to aname's topic in General Nursing

    I work day shift and only drink coffee on my last day of work for the week. I always drink a cup in the AM but if I drink it all shift or even more than one cup it messes up my sleep and I like to go...

  2. What's wrong with me?

    amzyRN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Workplace hostility doesn't take place everywhere and count yourself lucky. I've been fortunate enough to not have much "NETY". I've had some attitude from certain nurses along the way but nothing I...

  3. Job Hopper, concerned

    amzyRN replied to ~Shrek~'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't see why someone has to stay in a job they hate. I don't agree with that philosophy at all. It's bad for patient care too. If something is unsafe, I have no issues moving on. Due to...

  4. I need help. =(

    amzyRN replied to MissyERnurse's topic in General Nursing

    You'll learn a lot on the med/surg unit and I'm glad you have such a positive attitude about it. Med/surg will give you an opportunity to work on time management and priority setting and your...

  5. reasonable orientation for an experienced nurse?

    amzyRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am about to start a new job and the orientation will be 8 shifts. I will be going from computer charting back to paper. Do you think 8 shifts is enough? They will be

  6. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    amzyRN replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    It's my opinion that if people don't have a legitimate desire to help others and don't have the intelligence required and are going into the field for job stability and making money alone, they should...

  7. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    amzyRN replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    Kind of off topic, but I was recently shocked by some of the nursing students that have come to my floor. The lack of knowledge and incompetence was shocking. 4th semester students about to graduate...

  8. seems like the union isn't doing anything

    amzyRN posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    There is an overflow "wing" that consists of 8 beds and 2 nurses that nurses are floated to at my hospital. The nurses are expected to provide full care to telemetry patients (this is in CA),...

  9. Any hospital units that DON'T use telemetry?

    amzyRN replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a tele floor and I like to have my patient on a monitor. Infact, I'd prefer to have all my patients on a monitor (even if I have a med/surg) patient. It's like an extra check. Monitors save...

  10. Dreading bedside report with The Interrogator

    amzyRN replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    I like bedside reports too. I feel like being in front of patients helps me avoid the interrogation because sometimes the patients have the answers that I don't. You can be honest and say to the next...

  11. Coworker tried converting me on my break

    amzyRN replied to CountryMomma's topic in General Nursing

    I think I might say to her that I appreciated her concern but that I would appreciate it if she not brought that up again. I've had people try to offer me religion. Not in the aggressive way you...

  12. Thinking about quitting

    amzyRN replied to snider1970's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You might have to leave your state for experience in another part of the country. Try the mid west. If you absolutely cannot leave and go where the jobs exist, then maybe you should find a different...

  13. Please help, almost 2 years and no job!

    amzyRN replied to cc8671's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Move to a state that takes new grads. North Dakota has a great economy. 2 years is a long time to go without working and you skills might start to languish. good

  14. Rude coworkers

    amzyRN replied to djroxy05's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A friend of mine suggested a book called something like what others think of you is none of your business. Not sure I entirely agree but I would like to get to the point of being able to not give a...

  15. 47yrs old in 4days and starting class

    amzyRN replied to maddyfan4's topic in General Students

    Great! Don't feel awkward, I've had several former classmates who were in their 50s going into nursing. It's not just for the young and it's such a broad field that one can do so many things with. As...

  16. ER or ICU (or another specialty)?

    amzyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am approaching my 2 year mark on a tele unit and I am so sick of it. I changed jobs and am now working strictly tele. My last job was on a step-down/ tele floor where I got to titrate drips and...

  17. ER or ICU (or another specialty)?

    amzyRN replied to amzyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't say anything about now wanting to care for people. I said I was bored by the specialty and the task based nature of my job. The stress and strain and demands placed on me are starting to burn...

  18. I'm confused what to do, CNA or BSN-Nurse(Generic)?

    amzyRN replied to maryanaO's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For me personally, I'd be reluctant to put money into something I wasn't sure I would like. Can you shadow a nurse? Maybe working as a CNA would be a good idea to see if you'd like the medical field...

  19. Is this the right career choice?

    amzyRN replied to hclothier's topic in Nursing Career

    90K is too much debt to take on with uncertainty of obtaining a job sufficient to pay it back, in my opinion. Be careful with taking on that much debt, you might regret it. Never go into any endeavor...

  20. Should I do Nursing?

    amzyRN replied to Magdalena69's topic in Holistic

    I think many people who go into holistic nursing began their career in western medicine. While I think many integrative therapies are very beneficial, I also believe many western therapies are also...

  21. When does it get better?

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

    When in doubt ask. I've never had an insulin drip on a 5:1 ratio. It was always 4:1 in a state that didn't technically have ratios. If you have that gut feeling, listen to it, don't brush it aside. I...

  22. Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    amzyRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Get well soon Esme!!! My prayers are with

  23. Epic Training - Pros and Cons

    amzyRN replied to RN_Fan_Club's topic in General Nursing

    I hate paper charts with a passion. I've used Epic ad other electronic systems and Epic was the best. Charting became a breeze, and we had excellent flow sheets. We documented very specifically very...

  24. Resigned... then hospital wants me back???

    amzyRN replied to tmartin83's topic in General Nursing

    Take the interviews at the other hospital and see how you feel about it. Don't feel obligated to stay at a facility that is sketchy. There are plenty of them out there. I have experience working at...

  25. "the 3rd degree" with report and other rude behavior

    amzyRN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I recently started a new job at another hospital. I've been off orientation about 3 weeks now. I had 6 shifts on the floor, plus general orientation. I'm going from computer charting to paper. And...