AprilRNhere

AprilRNhere

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  1. How to respond to these type of nurses!?

    AprilRNhere replied to MikeyJ's topic in General Nursing

    Well said. It's hard as a student...but staff nurses, administration, and/or your clinical instructor really do have the power to ruin your future career. Unless a pt is in danger....keep your mouth...

  2. Working while going to school?

    AprilRNhere replied to desertdogs's topic in General Students

    I worked full time nights the first two years I was in school. Once I started clinicals...I found it impossible...and cut down to 20 hours a week, and took out student loans to supplement my income....

  3. how soon should a new grad seek nurses insurance?

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

    Immediately. However...I've been working 5 months and haven't yet so I don't know the rest of them. I should have it already....but just haven't made the

  4. How many times did you switch jobs as a RN?

    AprilRNhere replied to RNroseshea's topic in General Nursing

    If you're not happy.....look for another job. The sooner you start the job you're happy in...the sooner you start building seniority THERE...where you want to be. Good luck in your

  5. lazy mean assistants

    AprilRNhere replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    The state can't make them if they don't know the problems. When I worked LTC...I would get FURIOUS when I saw staffing. Around the time of state inspection...they DOUBLED our staffing until just after...

  6. Should I give up?

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

    *** to specify...I haven't been on orientation for 5 months. I had 6 weeks on med/surg...then worked the floor for a couple of months...then started orientation to the unit. I wanted the couple of...

  7. Should I give up?

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

    I've been at my job (first job as an RN) for 5 months now. I oriented to med/surg first...and now I'm doing CCU. THey tried to pullme off orientation once...and I asked for more time. I felt like you....

  8. Heparin Drip Compatibilty

    AprilRNhere replied to Advocate1's topic in Patient Medications

    I wanted to add...if it were the other way....if they said yes...and pharm said no...then I'd be more adamant about the

  9. Heparin Drip Compatibilty

    AprilRNhere replied to Advocate1's topic in Patient Medications

    No- not wrong. But..follow your hospital's policy. You did the right thing by looking it up...and verifying with pharmacy. But..if they say nothing with heparin...I'd just go with

  10. Resumes

    AprilRNhere replied to frogger828's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I sent all of mine out early...and got many letters saying "thank you for your resume...please be sure to update us when you have graduated/passed boards" Unless you already have connections...I don't...

  11. inverview question how would you answer?

    AprilRNhere replied to rn660r's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto...tell your strong points. Are you detail oriented,organized, good time management skills, empathetic, hypervigilent about healthcare, health promotion...etc... If specifically asked about...

  12. What would you do??

    AprilRNhere replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly....with no protective gear...on a complete stranger...I'd call for help...and start chest compressions without breaths. At least it's

  13. Do you allow patients to take home their placentas if desired? more

    AprilRNhere replied to mitchsmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    eww. Am I the only one wondering how clean the rooms in your hospital are though if THAT went unnoticed for "a couple of weeks"?? Do you have housekeeping? How was that

  14. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    AprilRNhere replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And yet....."May I offer your *insert family member* an ativan?" would be SUCH a nice option wouldn't

  15. "1 Year" Anniversary in Two Days: My Experiences

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

    Great post! I'm 3 months in...and can't wait to feel more secure in my knowledge. I just hit the point of realizing how much I DON'T know....and look foward to realizing how much I DO know

  16. Mantoux?

    AprilRNhere posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had my mantaux done today. I know they read it between 48-72 hours, but what if it reacts right away? Does it ever go back down before 48 hours indicating a negative? I've worked long term care for...

  17. Night Shifters....How do you stay rested?

    AprilRNhere replied to nurseJ88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Try out mattresses and find what works for you. My mom bought a temperpedic because she heard they were good. She tried one at the store...didn't care for it..but thought she would adjust to it since...

  18. I guess its official....

    AprilRNhere replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats!

  19. Feelings about graduation

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

    Good luck to all of you! I graduated this past May. I was having anxiety attacks beforehand. I was worried I wasn't fully competant to be a nurse. It's all been fine. Just make sure to ask questions...

  20. Friend calls herself a nurse but never really worked as one

    AprilRNhere replied to MommyandRN's topic in General Nursing

    As it did for me. It sounds to me like you're either insecure about your own status..or unhappy with a road you've

  21. Friend calls herself a nurse but never really worked as one

    AprilRNhere replied to MommyandRN's topic in General Nursing

    If she went to Nursing school, passed boards, and keeps her lisense current...she IS a nurse. Even if she had the experience you think she should have..it's not a good idea to be giving medical...

  22. Absolute No-No's

    AprilRNhere replied to Drysolong's topic in General Nursing

    I apologize. I truly, honestly did NOT mean any offense here. It was just a quote based on an experience I had. And...honestly...the emphasis wasn't meant to be towards LPN's specifically...it was on...

  23. What's In Your Pocket?

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

    I keep it simple..as heavy pockets annoy me. I carry lipbalm and $2 in one pocket (for soda) In the other pocket...my "brains"....alcohol swabs...and a

  24. Absolute No-No's

    AprilRNhere replied to Drysolong's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry. I didn't mean for that to sound like LPN's didn't know this. Just that we shouldn't

  25. Advice to a new nurse wanting to quit...

    AprilRNhere replied to rnang123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Psych and med/surg cardiac have very little to do with each other. I'd start looking for a psych job if that's where you want to be. I don't think being miserable...and getting experience in cardiac...