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    Waking up the crabby butts

    NoviceRN10 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know where you work, but at my hospital there are 2200 meds, and when I start my shift at 2300 is is rare that the afternoon shift is even finished with the med pass. I am lucky to get all my...
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    How Do I tell my current job that I need time off for 1 month to work as a camp nurse

    NoviceRN10 replied to careo180's topic in Nursing Career

    If you were able to switch to per diem, you'd still have to work a couple of shifts during the 4 wks, right? I don't think it is likely your manager is going to approve your leave, even if you...
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    New grad nursing job question

    NoviceRN10 replied to mikala3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a new nurse that has been working acute care for almost two years, I am thinking psych nursing may be something to consider. If you can get a job there, give it a shot and keep looking for the job...
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    Waking up the crabby butts

    NoviceRN10 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    We are supposed to eyeball our pts every hour during a shift. Can you imagine someone knocking on your door every hour? That is the only reason I appreciate pts that don't want us to shut their...
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    Is CPR needed by BONs or employers?

    NoviceRN10 replied to lukegail's topic in General Nursing

    You need to be cpr certified to work as a nurse, so I would say YES, you do need to be certified to be hired, or agree to get certified before employment begins. I have always been asked to bring my...
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    Need RN's opinion- BIG clinical mistake

    NoviceRN10 replied to CrazyheadSN's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I don't think you made a big mistake. Stop beating yourself up :). The object was to get the pt's bp lower than it was, and you succeeded and definately didn't bottom the pt out or harm...
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    what items could you not go a nursing shift without?

    NoviceRN10 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Pen and stethoscope. Oh, and hundreds of alcohol wipes
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    Funny "Code" Last Night

    NoviceRN10 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, something about this story is a bit off. If there is a code called, everyone goes running, the nurses, aides, etc on the unit. Nobody makes a phonecall and then just sits back and files their...
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    Left position that stunk, feeling bad...

    NoviceRN10 replied to Hoosiernurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I would list the job, and not worry about giving only one week's notice. If you have good references from your colleagues I wouldn't worry too much. I have a friend that has worked at 3 different...
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    DILEMMA!!should I tell my full time job manager I am applying for part time outside?

    NoviceRN10 replied to willowRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would not tell the people you are interviewing with that you are planning to keep your current job, and I would not tell your manager right now that you are looking for a different position. People...
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    Moms who are nurses, please give me your opinion!!!!! Please!

    NoviceRN10 replied to gottagetmyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Have your babies while you are young, enjoy your kids. Maybe your husband to get a better job so you can quit the one you don't
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    New Nurses Precepting Students/New Hires?

    NoviceRN10 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work with some new nurses (with 2 yrs experience) that can run circles around some of the veteran nurses on my unit. I see nothing wrong with a competent newer nurse
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    Reporting Abuse

    NoviceRN10 replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in General Nursing

    The abuse was between you and the supervisor, or the CNA and a patient? I am
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    Fired for giving Med late

    NoviceRN10 replied to Beaubou's topic in General Nursing

    My advice to you is to not do admissions in the middle of your med pass. I would never put off giving my meds on time to do that. When we get admits the nurse aides usually help get the pt in bed...
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    Is going into Nursing a good idea?

    NoviceRN10 replied to littletwinstar's topic in General Nursing

    Why not become a physician's
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    scoop method for recapping

    NoviceRN10 replied to michelecl's topic in General Nursing

    You don't recap any needles you use? Where I work we are required to recap even the blunt cannulas. I would never just toss an insulin, heparin, lovenox or any other neeedle into the sharps...
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    Technology taking over

    NoviceRN10 replied to mpink74's topic in General Nursing

    I love electronic
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    First RN job: How long does it take to get your groove?

    NoviceRN10 replied to 567 SeaOtter's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had a "groove" within a year, but that is just when it comes to tasks. I still feel somewhat like a robot just racing around trying to pass meds on time and make everyone happy, but I don't always...
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    Forced to be in charge before I'm ready.

    NoviceRN10 replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    5 months seems like plenty of time to figure out the unit and how to be charge. I was charge within 4 months of beginning my job. What does being in charge on your unit entail that makes you so...
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    Etiquette in the OR?

    NoviceRN10 replied to trauma_lama's topic in Operating Room

    I had the same experience with the one surgery I got to observe when I was a nursing student. During the surgery the resident who was performing the lap chole made quite a few rude remarks about the...
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    Newbie advice- 1st job not going so well.

    NoviceRN10 replied to NuNurse<3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't think going to med-surge is going to help you in this situation, if you really want to become a proficient OB nurse. I think your preceptorship sucked and they failed you by only getting you...
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    Pregnancy timing and FMLA

    NoviceRN10 replied to ExpatHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    It's not confusing at all. Work 12 consecutive months, and then you can request a leave, which will not be approved until 30 days have passed. And be warned that it could take months to conceive,...
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    New Grad nurse/early pregnancy advice

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

    I wouldn't mention
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    New Grad released during orientation, HR uncooperative

    NoviceRN10 replied to coolnurse42's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So you were hired for a position in a hospital but not to a specific unit? I don't think you qualify for unemployement after only working there for less than 3 months, unless you can claim against a...
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    new nurse medication errors

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

    I can't imagine having to try and keep meds straight for 23 pts and not have anything but paper MARS to guide you. Don't be too hard on yourself, but try and figure out how you missed the doses. Do...