amzyRN

amzyRN

ED, Cardiac-step down, tele, med surg

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  1. How will I know when I am ready?

    amzyRN replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for the encouragement! I did decline an opportunity that presented itself, but I will take the next one that presents

  2. On Negative Feedback

    amzyRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just because someone is not liked, doesn't mean their opinion doesn't count. There are plenty of good nurses with solid skills that I don't particularly like, but if they were to point out something...

  3. Rude vs Mean vs Bullying

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

    Good examples. I think continued rudeness and meanness can also cause issues at work, leading to poor performance, unnecessary stress, and even patient safety (distraction from the task at hand)....

  4. Almost two years no RN Job in Hosptial

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

    I would take a job out of state. You can probably even get a phone interview and get a job. Get a job, take out a loan to move and once you have an income pay it back. If you get a job out of state...

  5. What is bullying then?

    amzyRN replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know this is a little off topic, but I have never heard the term WASP (white anglo saxon protestant) be used as a derogatory term, but as a descriptive term rather. Maybe people do use it as a slur,...

  6. Going from med surg to telemetry

    amzyRN replied to annieboo444's topic in General Nursing

    My tele floor has drips and we titrate them too. It's tele/step down. There is a lot of overlap between med/surg. I don't see why you would need a longer orientation. Tele has more patients with...

  7. This will be a tough year

    amzyRN replied to Andoo's topic in General Students

    My deepest condolences for your loss. Your strength to carry on is admirable! I wish you the best in you studies and in your nursing

  8. Resume Advice. New RN. No work experience. Please Help!

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

    There are many templates you can look on online. Sometimes it's just that you don't have the experience they want. If you are in a highly competitive state, consider relocating for a while to obtain...

  9. Encouragement for if you failed the NCLEX

    amzyRN replied to Beni2012's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Try the Kaplan Q Bank. I did this and passed and found it very helpful, even harder than the real Nclex questions. Try not to change too much also. Sometimes people change answers to the wrong answer....

  10. What is bullying then?

    amzyRN replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I sense the tensions rising in the thread and just wanted to point out that when people have had to endure a hostile work environment it can be very traumatizing for a person. Especially if someone or...

  11. Help, I hate my job

    amzyRN replied to TiffTiffRN's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Wow that sounds crazy! How can they justify such a high ratio if the patients are so acute. Are they all DNRs or something. How do you give meds to that many people and do an assessment? There's got...

  12. Starting to find some aspects degrading

    amzyRN replied to QuarterLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've felt that way at times. I've had issues with patient's families that were very draining. One of the brothers of my patients would call and would be threatening to sue everyone and he would try to...

  13. NOC, where's the professionalism??

    amzyRN replied to oohhgolly's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    We have surveys. Noise was a big complaint, so we started closing doors and using our "inside voice." Try closing pt's doors, maybe talk to you manager about a quiet initiative, a suggestion to...

  14. Nursing student lacking passion?

    amzyRN replied to misskate098's topic in General Students

    Am I passionate? Sometimes, but not always. A lot of the time I'm just doing a job with my best effort. The inspiration sometimes come from the experiences I have, making a difference in peoples...

  15. What is bullying then?

    amzyRN replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think workplace hostility exists and can interfere with the job getting done and can even affect patient care. Bullying can occur in any setting and does exist in healthcare. I think some people are...

  16. Infection with normal WBC

    amzyRN replied to Lisa Haney's topic in General Nursing

    I've had pt's with infections and a normal WBC count. Look at the differential. Ask the infectious disease doctor and tell us what you find

  17. All Men Shift

    amzyRN replied to kalevra's topic in Men in Nursing

    Your original post is so offensive. Partly because of the sexism but also because if you really believe all those stereotypes then maybe you thinking process isn't working either. Stereotypes do not...

  18. bully

    amzyRN replied to gonzo1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    More context is needed. Continued pranks like this could be construed as such; but an isolated event, probably not. Why don't you try to find out who did it? Ask them what the intention was. Maybe it...

  19. New Grad Where should I work?

    amzyRN replied to slushymaker75's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What do you mean "bad" patient? Maybe try working in a clinic setting or one of the flu/vaccine clinics to start. That would be a low stress environment to start. Don't you like you be part of the...

  20. Do you chart lies?

    amzyRN replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen some of this type of charting. I don't do it. Sometimes when people are charting on skin; they will chart, aloe vesta applied. I have noticed there is no aloe vesta in the room and it's been...

  21. RN's - how long did you stay at your first job?

    amzyRN replied to sunshyne17's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My first "real" nursing job; 1.5 years on tele/step down unit. Had to move out of state for family. The job was awesome, excellent teamwork, great coworkers, management and patients. I sure hope my...

  22. will it be like starting over?

    amzyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I don't know why I am so worried about starting a new job at a different place, but I am just afraid that it will be like starting all over again. I hated that first 6 months when I started out on my...

  23. Opinions needed...

    amzyRN replied to Gingerbell's topic in General Nursing

    I would let him get back to me, or show up in person. Usually when one mode of communication doesn't work, I try a different one. I figure if someone calls and I can't talk they should be willing to...

  24. Why is Med-Surg so hated?

    amzyRN replied to Nola009's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I don't mind med/surg just as long as I have CNAs to help since the ratios are usually higher. Their vitals might be stable but that doesn't mean they don't require a ton of time. I don't dislike...

  25. Rotating Shifts: Surviving and Thriving

    amzyRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could work nights and rotating day night shifts because I agree there is a lot to be learned from variety. My body just won't let me. I've tried nights and my body said no. Some people can do...