Nurse_Newbie

Just curious.....but could it have been the app was more of an issue than the stone at the time. Maybe tests were done and the ER doc did see the stone and that could have been the justification for the consult. Many times people go to the hospital or surgery for one thing and find many other ailments are present, but ultimately healthcare professionals will deal with the more severe first.

This is soooooo familiar. Even when you are doing the clinicals, there was 1 instructor per/10 students giving out medications to 2-3 pts each student. That instructor was responsible for meds for a whole unit. Uggghhh God forbid you looked cross-eyed b/c that would be a med error. I would have rather learned how to insert a foley, change a central line dressing, etc. but there wasn't enough time in a school day. Nursing school felt more like "boot camp." When I started orientation, thankfully I was blessed enough not to be shifted from preceptor-to-preceptor. My preceptor asked me each week was I comfortable picking up another patient or did I need another week AND she approached me in a non-threatening manner. To learn more, I would ask other nurses could I start their IV's, foleys, drips and the nurses would call me into rooms to teach new skills and assist me. If you are fortunate enough to learn a skill in clinicals, you may just have that one experience however, practicing the skill frequently is how you get better. Nursing schools should teach, teach, teach and they do........ they teach FEAR........ I'm not speaking of ALL nursing schools but definitely the one I attended.

I've worked nights for 7 months and I've had those symptoms as well. They are gone now. After you scrub yourself to death in the shower after work, eat a light breakfast (cheerios, toast with an egg) or on your way home. You may still wake up a bit hungry but not starved. Before you return to work & if time allows, eat something before you get to work because you will need the energy & you may not get the time to eat again until after midnight. You can either eat a meal or snack throughout the rest of the night. You may be waking up with hunger headaches. When I don't have to work the next day, I go to bed by 10am and get up by 2pm so I could enjoy part of my day and go to sleep at night. If I sleep later than that, I'm up all night (good time to clean and pay bills uninterrupted though). Also, I did start taking vitamins and walking 2 miles 2-3 days/week. I try to plan/attend family and adult activities on many of my days off to keep from being restless. It helps when you have something to look forward to but sleep. Keep in mind that whatever you try will probably take a little time before you will see a change. Good luck and I hope it gets better.

Thank you for your feedback. There's a 90% chance that I'm going to go for it!!! The worst is that I don't like it and have to find a different job. Sometime you just have to go with your gut feelings :rcgtku:.

Anyone does homecare? I'm trying to find out some pros/cons. I like the idea of working 8:30 - 17:30 mon-fri weekends off and one holiday per/year versus 3 nights p/w alternate weekends & most holidays. Any info you can offer is appreciated.

I'm sorry but I am guilty as well. I think some of us just think a little to loudly about what we have to do, what we did, what we refuse to do, who's going to help us do it (aids etc.) and can you do it on your shift. For me, it's more like "the things I would l would like to say to the patient/family" (must read that thread, it will definitely make you laugh :chuckle) but can't so I say it in the nursing station. I could see how it could be distracting, but I think it becomes more like a coping mechanism. On a positive note, another nurse may say something out loud that's incorrect and someone else could stop them from making an error I will be more conscious now

Trust me, I wish I could make $70 per hour (LOL) but these are advertisements for assignments that require temp relocation with all sorts of crazy commitments, etc. I too try to be incognito:-)

LMAO!!!! Our gifts are when we open the diapers of incontinent patients, eating food out of a cup, drinking an ensure that dietary was so kind to give you

1. Do you ever call to have estimates on something in your house or take your car to get fixed and wished your nursing ID card was at the bottom of your dark, dark bag. I find that estimates go way, way up when someone figures out you're a nurse. 2. All of a sudden you're getting invitations from people for baby showers, weddings, etc. and your not even friends (not sure you like them) 3. Or the brave one's who just out right say "you're making the big bucks now, can I borrow money" How much a person makes is relative to their financial responsibilities. People are too busy trying to count your dollars reading adds that say "Nursing wanted up to $70hr only 3 days a week :chuckle:chuckle:chuckle:chuckle All I have to say is DEBT-TO-INCOME RATIO

I'm sorry to hear about your experience. I had wonderful orientation and it was pretty consistent for 10 weeks (ICU step-down), BUT my first day on my own...........was the worst. Actually that is the day I joined this allnurses.com (I wish you could have read the post). I was so stressed out after sacrificing so much to become a nurse, I was ready to quit. Fortunately, their were people here that told me it gets better and I actually believe them. IT DOES GET BETTER with the more you learn and experience. Next week will be my first full year as an RN. I love bedside Nursing but I've learned to schedule myself with the other nurses that I enjoy being with. Good days are really good and bad days are the worst but in time you will learn how to balance those days. The same support you utilized when you were in nursing school, try to utilize now. AND enjoy your days off not thinking about what's going on at work.

You just crapped 4 times and you want what for constipation???? Don't touch my face after you just scratched your @ss!!! Ambien is at bedtime, not 6A in the morning. You should report me to administration because I didn't stop your IV pump from beeping in the middle of a code in the bed next to you. Xanax and Ambien isn't a standing order......... You are the reason I'm calling out sick tomorrow and if I come back and you're still here, I'm going on short term disability. I don't care if you call Ghost Busters, I'm not giving you anything your doctor didn't order. You know the DON. No wonder they haven't been here to see you. You don't like the food. Good I'll eat it because I haven't eaten all night because you won't stay off that darn bell. You should have carpal tunnel by now. Forget it, I could go on and on.......

Patient comes way, way, way from the back of the unit to the nursing station carrying his urinal and tells you the insurance company pays you to dump it. The patient that doesnt want to be in a semi-private room because there are sick people in here. 2 pleasantly confused patients who somehow convinced each other that they were rich and I was the maid. At least they invited me to the beach and to their bungalo for drinks.

LMAO!!! I have to print and post this one too!!! I'm glad I'm not the only one that washes my hands before I go to the bathroom........

Thanks Angio O' According to the staff, this type of situation is not unusual so not only do I have a lot of learning to do but I better eat my wheaties because I will definitely need the energy. I saw a previous cancer pt. yesterday walking to his car w/family. They all gave me a hug and thanked me for the care provided. With all the stress involved in nursing, I thought this is what makes it worth it.

In New Jersey, I started at $32 and they paid $30,000 of my tuition (but I have to work for them for 2 years)