AprilRNhere

AprilRNhere

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  1. I made a med error today

    AprilRNhere replied to AuntieRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just learn from it and keep going. The fact that it mattered to you shows you're a good nurse and will do everything you can to keep errors from

  2. **Is it really THAT bad!!??**

    AprilRNhere replied to SDSoccerChick32's topic in Nursing Career

    If it's what you want to do..go for it. When I graduated I found this site..and thought the same thing. BUT- since then...I've discovered I'm like the rest on here! I need a place to vent after a...

  3. practicing iv

    AprilRNhere replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    Does your facility have a surgery department? Ask if you can spend time in the ER or same day surgery to practice

  4. More mayo info, your thoughts and help!!

    AprilRNhere replied to bigbee13's topic in General Nursing

    I was just told by a recently former Mayo employee that this is a new "Talent Plus" interview they're using. Not only is it for new employees...but current employees have to go through it if they try...

  5. almost a CNA and have some questions

    AprilRNhere replied to chickapea's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Either one sounds great. I wasn't required to take med term...and MANY MANY times considered taking it anyway. It was difficult having to learn terminology AND general nursing information. I felt like...

  6. Why does it take so long????

    AprilRNhere replied to labcat01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Quick results only charge if the results are in. I know MANY from my clinicals who called the next day and the quick results were available. (on the other hand...when I called...the "system is down"...

  7. Those Pesky IV Alarms

    AprilRNhere replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I would LOVE an IV system that plugs into the call

  8. My embarassing moment re: doc and TO

    AprilRNhere replied to CrazyFLBean's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We have a Dr. with a heavy accent. Luckily he knows he's hard to understand...and very approachable. One day he was trying to dictate a note...and the computer would NOT recognize what he was saying....

  9. Please describe the hiring process

    AprilRNhere replied to luv4nursing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's a hard question to answer. I think everywhere is different. I applied where I wanted to work first...then got worried and applied EVERYWHERE. Lol- this did NOT help anything really....just...

  10. Time between Graduation/Clinical and First Day?

    AprilRNhere replied to Rodeoboat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started my first day on the floor (after 2 weeks of hospital wide orientation) the second week in Aug. I had my last clinical day beginning of march, and graduated beginning of May. I was DYING to...

  11. When a patient dies....

    AprilRNhere replied to xxgreenfirexx's topic in First Year After Licensure

    not only document...but do it ASAP. It may be hard to use documentation that was put in after the fact. Don't wait...chart when you have a few minutes between

  12. punishment advice.....please......

    AprilRNhere replied to Seamless LVN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    18 isn't "suspect" - I always count for 30 seconds....and a full minute if it's a post surgical with morphine. I would only say "suspect" if all of the CNA's pts RR was the

  13. New nurse... with a baby on the way

    AprilRNhere replied to *nurse*mel*'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think either one. Baby's don't know night from day yet. I'd push to work the days in a row though so the rest of your schedule isn't interruped.

  14. Team Nursing?

    AprilRNhere replied to MelBel's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We have RN/LPN teams...and also RN's who work alone. I'm ok either way..but prefer the lighter load of working alone...and being able to do complete care for my patients. LPN's in our facility do oral...

  15. Will there ever be a day that I won't forget something?

    AprilRNhere replied to Newandconfused's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My NM told me to stop comparing myself to seasoned nurses. Make a list of every system/thing you need to chart. Use it. I prabably go into my patient's rooms more often than any other nurse on my...

  16. New Peds nurse and i keep getting sick!

    AprilRNhere replied to ErNrsLynzzie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Are you new to the area? Not sure if it was the step into healthcare or the move..but when I moved to MN and started working LTC I was sick CONSTANTLY the first year. It was odd...I had been KNOWN at...

  17. Just need a little emotional support this morning!

    AprilRNhere replied to MelBel's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hope those nights for you are few and far between. Yes..it is possible to like..or even love nursing. Find out what about it you dislike...and ask around about different facilities. I LOVE my...

  18. Resident with STD

    AprilRNhere replied to erika89's topic in General Nursing

    It's not "need to know". I was a CNA for 5years and yes...it would have been nice to know what the residents conditions were. But necessary...absolutely not. Treat every pt as if they're infected....

  19. Do you think you are adequately compensated in your job as a nurse?

    AprilRNhere replied to *TK8's topic in General Nursing

    Yes- I am well compensated, I have good insurance and adequate paid time

  20. Interview for long term care facility...

    AprilRNhere replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congrats to

  21. Is it worth the commute?

    AprilRNhere replied to UltraLight's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Totally depends on you. I drive 60 miles to work- and it doesn't bother me at all. At first...we planned to defiantely move. I've been doing it for 6 months now...and it isn't even an annoyance. The...

  22. How nasty!!

    AprilRNhere replied to rnrae's topic in General Nursing

    When I brought my son in for his yearly checkup before kindy....the dr did the testicular exam without gloves. THen...he spun around on his chair..and charted at the computer. As a nurse working in...

  23. Interview for long term care facility...

    AprilRNhere replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The only question I think I was asked was "when can you start"....or maybe "when will you take boards" The few questions I had for her....she launched into 20 minute speeches trying to sell the...

  24. How important is the ability to communicate via writing?

    AprilRNhere replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to ditto TheCommuter. Nurses want to be seen as professionals. They want respect. When spelling and grammar are poor it makes a person look poorly educated. **but...I am NOT saying an...

  25. Verbal orders...what about them?

    AprilRNhere replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto this. I've had the secretary take an order that wasn't really appropriate- it was for lab draws...and she even agreed with me. The dr didn't want to wait for her to find me. I called him back...