amzyRN

amzyRN

ED, Cardiac-step down, tele, med surg

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  1. how to perform basic neuro check, not the NIH scale

    amzyRN replied to looking_foranswers's topic in Neurological

    I usually ask orientation questions. Where they are, time, situation, seeing if they are A and O x4. I look for facial symmetry and tongue deviation. I test shrug, grip, and dorsi/plantar flexion and...

  2. What experience level is competitive?

    amzyRN posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    I'm considering agency work and would need it to be full time. Of course I'm looking at staff positions, but want it as a back up plan. I don't know if it will even be an option because I only have...

  3. What experience level is competitive?

    amzyRN replied to amzyRN's topic in Agency Nurses

    I can do med surg; but I work on a tele/step down floor now. I'd prefer to work in a similar setting. I would feel more comfortable traveling with a solid 2 years under my belt. I am still asking...

  4. What experience level is competitive?

    amzyRN replied to amzyRN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Thanks for the info Ned. I actually want to/need to move back to CA and the market is crazy for staff positions. I've had some interest from MGA, but I've heard that even if an agency takes an RN with...

  5. 1.5 years experience; worried about agency work

    amzyRN posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    I have 1.5 years experience on a tele/step down unit but will need to relocate back to CA soon. I have an ill relative I need to be closer to. I am worried about the job market there, not being able...

  6. 1.5 years experience; worried about agency work

    amzyRN replied to amzyRN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Hi Been there, done that, I tried to PM you back but it says your inbox is

  7. Incredibly rude and disrespectful patients and/or their family members

    amzyRN replied to lalexa15's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't care much about please and thank you's either as much as I do yelling and screaming and throwing things. Some people just don't say please and thank you. Maybe it's a cultural thing or...

  8. How do you know you are ready?

    amzyRN posted a topic in Emergency

    I think I would really like to work in the Emergency Department, but don't know when I will be ready. I'm still a very new nurse, working on a tele floor. I still have a "brain sheet" that I carry...

  9. How do you turn off the stress response?

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

    I think the nerves go away with time. It's like driving; in the beginning it would make me nervous; now I get into a car and can drive anywhere in most road conditions and feel like I have it down. I...

  10. Mastering prioritization skills?

    amzyRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Priority setting is the most challenging thing to me as a new nurse. I get priority setting in critical situations (I have the ABCs down), but there are subtleties that I sometimes miss. If two meds...

  11. Please help new grad very anxious and upset.

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

    SoldierNurse22 gave some good advice. Make/use a good brain sheet and write things down that you need to do. With passing meds be fully present when you are giving meds, thinking about what you are...

  12. How much RN experience should I have?

    amzyRN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I want to go back to school and get my NP license someday. I don't really know what area yet, probably FNP because it seems like I'd have the broadest opportunities. I only have about 1 year of real...

  13. How much RN experience should I have?

    amzyRN replied to amzyRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I know there are people who go straight through; but in this economy some people who do this are left without a job. I don't want to spend thousands of dollars on a graduate degree and be left hanging...

  14. Needlestick ugh...

    amzyRN replied to sMoLsNurse's topic in General Nursing

    That sucks; sorry this happened to you. I stuck myself 3 times with an new insulin syringe and was very glad it wasn't a dirty one. I was still upset that I did this though. I've gotten blood on my...

  15. Staying safe vs being new with too much to do

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

    I usually call on a DPB>100 right away, or a SBP>180 if it's a new occurrence. The DBP >100 is a little more alarming to me. It depends on my priorities though; I remember my ABCs. Always...

  16. Exploring other jobs after 6 months

    amzyRN replied to HeartNursing3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Stick it out 1 year. It will look better on your resume and you might be able to transfer to NICU. Leaving after 6 mos might look kinda flaky. It's never a good idea to burn bridges with any facility....

  17. Already burned out?

    amzyRN replied to pumpkinspice555's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah it's normal. I also found orientation more draining and was glad to be done. I think it's normal to feel exhausted until you get a "flow" down. Once you are able to prioritize, it won't feel so...

  18. Dealing with family so draining

    amzyRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've always thought I've been a compassionate and patient listener. Many people tell me that all the time, especially my friends. Lately, I've been feeling so drained by dealing with family. I've been...

  19. IV push and wearing gloves

    amzyRN replied to Katniss88's topic in Patient Medications

    I don't always use gloves. I try to though because it's another layer of protection for me and the patient. If I'm in a hurry though, I'll wash hands and do the IV push and skip the gloves. I know...

  20. Two Offers, ONE choice! Which one?!?

    amzyRN replied to krazievi3t6url's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I guess it depends on the type of PACU. Most in patient PACUs require ICU experience first. I'd go for the MS spot because you will get broader experience. It depends on what you want to do in nursing...

  21. Dating former patient

    amzyRN replied to usnurse11's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I see a problem that he has/had psych issues and it would be healthy to get involved with this person. Being a former patient doesn't seem unethical to me, since it was a former (not current) patient....

  22. Med/Surg fail x 2. Now what?

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

    I wouldn't recommend LTAC because I've heard it's like the ICU but you get worse ratios and the patients are sicker. The only difference between that and a hospital is the patients stay for a longer...

  23. New back-to-school worry: Unvaccinated classmates

    amzyRN replied to wtbcrna's topic in Nursing News

    I met another nurse at my work who had an adverse reaction to a vaccine and now has to take expensive steroid shots. I don't know if it was the hep b or what, but each shot is like 5000 bucks. Luckily...

  24. Delegation

    amzyRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Delegating to nurse aides is something I find challenging. Some of the aides are very good and I don't have to ask them to do much, but sometimes some aides seem to resent when I ask them to do...

  25. Feeling lousy

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

    Your mistakes don't seem that bad. Everyone makes mistakes. I've learned to slow down a bit too, especially when I have an unstable patient. I'd rather be late on charting than harm a