I am 29 and last night I had a pt. tell me I look 19. I'd say it happens to me at least 2 -3 times a week, someone asking me how old I am. I tell them, "I swear, I am qualified to take care of you."...
I just wonder when its going to get easier. I've got about8 months under my belt but some days the anxiety I feel is too much to handle. Even on my days off I find myself worrying about my job. I...
stayingoutoftrouble replied to grv68's topic in General Nursing
I cannot write as nicely as the OP but it does remind me of my interview from hell. First interview as new grad, EXCITED because I really wanted to work on that floor, got all dressed up in my...
I won't go into the details because I would be writing forever. Basically, the MD lied to the patient and he lied to me. If I ever lied to a MD I would be in deep doo doo, but its okay if he lies to...
Went to SL an IV, pt. taking in fluids ok. etc, after sugery. instead of just locking it, I took the entrie thing out. DUH, still had doses of IV abx, if I remember
stayingoutoftrouble replied to Tadpole's topic in General Nursing
This is an interesting thread for me to read because as a new nurse, on a ortho unit, I am continully trying to better myself in terms of managing pain. Pain control is HUGE on our unit and we also...
hahah, ok, I am kidding. I DO still want to be a nurse but last night was BY FAR my worst night ever. about 3 weeks off orientation now, had 4 pts on 3 -11 shift, two of them new surgical patients,...
Probably a stupid question here but I still have trouble understanding contact precautions. So, when I have a pt. on contact precautions obviously I gown/glove with all contacts with the pt....
I go about 30 miles. I think that is my limit too. I work staring 3 - 11:30 shift so at least I am not driving when its trafficky. There are 2 other hospitals within the system closer to my house....
I am on orientation right now. I got a calander that told me what days I was working an the name of the preceptor I would be working with that day. So far, none of the days I have worked I have been...
stayingoutoftrouble replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing
I always wonder about the background of the people who post here, have they been in the nursing profession their whole career or have they worked in other fields?? If you asked anyone in any...
stayingoutoftrouble replied to AudioGirl's topic in General Nursing
I just recently graduated and am now working at my frist job. There are always going to be nurses who are mean to other people because that's just the way they are. There is one girl on my unit now...
stayingoutoftrouble replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing
I hate working with people who are just in it for the paycheck because you can tell exactly who they are. If it is that bad and you hate it that much then get out. Just a
stayingoutoftrouble replied to LovesGreyhounds's topic in General Nursing
I previously recieved a BS in another field but decided in my mid twenties to go back to nursing school. I was making ok money but was truly BORED out of my mind. I needed more and nursing was it...