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    how do you study AFTER you get your license?

    NoviceRN10 replied to smilesmilesmile's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you have time and energy to study when you start your first job I will be impressed! Most of what you need to know is already in your head, your coworkers will tell you if you ask, or you learn as...
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    What would you rather do?

    NoviceRN10 replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    Heck, just use Priceline and get a decent, affordable hotel for a few nights and see if you actually like (can handle) being away from your spouse and it helps you deal with the driving issue. It...
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    How do I get out of a pt's room politely?

    NoviceRN10 replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in General Nursing

    And some people are just lonely and want to chat! I was stuck in an elderly gentleman's room last week for almost half an hour because he kept going off on tangents and I wasn't sure how to get...
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    Acute vs LTC. I think I miss working LTC!

    NoviceRN10 replied to lilaclover's topic in General Nursing

    Can you work part time at an LTC and per diem or contingent at the
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    Which Job would YOU rather have??

    NoviceRN10 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    That's my dream
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    Wondering about my current situation

    NoviceRN10 replied to luci2424's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do you already have a
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    methadone clinic..good 1st job?

    NoviceRN10 replied to NurseNikkiC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So what goes on at a Methadone clinic? I was thinking that you just pass out meds to pts that are
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    Phlebotomy class question

    NoviceRN10 replied to MollyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    If you are taking an IV start class I don't see any reason to take a course in drawing blood. Starting an IV is more difficult than drawing blood, if you can start an IV you can draw
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    Can't decide..help?Cna wasn't for me will Rn be?

    NoviceRN10 replied to cantdecide33's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't sound like nursing would be your cup of tea. I would try something
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    Am I at fault here?

    NoviceRN10 replied to SarahRN2010's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand why some people stated they wouldn't give an enema at 1 am? If someone needs relief from impacted stool I don't think they care what hour of the day they are getting their enema....
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    What was I thinking

    NoviceRN10 replied to olderthandirt51's topic in General Nursing

    Oh puleeze . Nursing school is nothing like actually being a nurse. I'd like to see how you are faring in a couple years when you find out what an overload of stress it can really
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    is this a common thing with OVERTIME

    NoviceRN10 replied to CHEWEYchum's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. Nurses can do everything a PCA does, but a PCA cannot do everything a nurse
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    Help! EBP on not inflating foley balloon prior to insertion

    NoviceRN10 replied to highlandlass1592's topic in General Nursing

    How would you not notice that a catheter balloon hasn't been totally deflated before you try and insert it? I was taught to test it and don't see any reason not to continue to do
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    Putting things together...

    NoviceRN10 replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Now you will be evaluating for possible UTIs when someone complains of back pain. The way I see it, each day is a learning experience, especially when you are new :). I learn something new every...
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    Becoming a nurse with being bipolar

    NoviceRN10 replied to luke1985's topic in General Nursing

    I don't agree. My life was no where near as stressful before I became an RN as it is
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    Confused new RN!

    NoviceRN10 replied to ashalina213's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't work LTC, and I don't think I could after reading the experiences of those that do. I am
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    Intense Hospital Interview and now shadowing..

    NoviceRN10 replied to Jw1724's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would ask the HR person what you are supposed to wear (or the person who invited you to shadow). I think a surgical unit (it's not med-surge, is it?) is a good place to start your first nursing...
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    I hate nursing..

    NoviceRN10 replied to flygirls2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree. I work with some very nice/supportive coworkers. They are not the problem. The long hours, lack of proper staffing, being pulled in 8 directions at once, and the stress of possibly...
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    Pregnant New Graduate Nurse

    NoviceRN10 replied to Sarahpednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't disclose it to anyone until you start showing, or have some physical problem from your pg that is affecting your ability to work (extreme nausea or something like that). No reason to do it...
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    Floating related to age

    NoviceRN10 replied to SandraCVRN's topic in General Nursing

    I vote that nobody should have to float, just get more pool nurses
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    QUESTION?

    NoviceRN10 replied to wbdtrt's topic in General Nursing

    Do you get to set your own salary? I thought when a job offer is made it comes with a salary figure; you either take it, counter, or say no thank you. I hope the job pays well because it sounds like...
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    Floating related to age

    NoviceRN10 replied to SandraCVRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think using age as a guideline for being floated is ridiculous. Everyone should be required to float, or make your unit a closed
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    Cardiac nursing questions

    NoviceRN10 replied to Ciale's topic in Cardiac

    Nurses don't make different pay based on their unit where I work. Pool nurses make more because they are more experienced and have to be able to handle pts on whatever unit they are assigned to. As...
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    Telemetry nurse duties

    NoviceRN10 replied to finallyRN7's topic in Cardiac

    Pts on a cardiac floor are there because they were admitted with chest pain, have a history of A-Fib or other heart disrhythmias, or possibly have had a heart catheterization, etc. You would do all...
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    Benefits and PTO in UHS hospitals

    NoviceRN10 replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    You need to tell your manager that you have a wedding in September and will need time off. Hopefully you can be accomodated. I knew when I was offered my first job that I wanted to take vacation a...