hello all!! i have been a cardiac nurse for 2 years. i went into this immediately after graduating nursing school. i also began to work on my bsn immediately after i earned my associate degree....
I was a brand new nurse still on orientation. Was taking care of a guy who had a lobectomy d/t lung ca. I work on a step down unit. This guy was obviously affected by icu psychosis. He was...
Last week I was assigned a patient that I was not qualified to care for. The supervisor said that I HAD to take this patient so that I may get the training even after I protested very strongly. He...
Had a guy who was just getting over a sm bowel obstruction. He was on complete best rest. He had to move his bowels so i put him on the bed pan. Couple minutes later I go into his room to clean him...
Recently I worked in an area of of the hospital that I do not normally work in. A couple of the nurses were nasty. No reason to be that way, just catty. I just don't understand what is inside these...
One year in and I just do NOT want to do it anymore. I went to PRN status because I just did not want to be full time anymore. I have 8 more months and my BSN will be complete. My fiance and I plan...
I have been a RN for almost a year now. Work on a fast paced telemetry step down unit. I work (3) 7p-7a shifts a week, but also go to school (RN-BSN program). I used to love my job, but for the...
Currently, I work on a telemetry step down unit. I work 3 12h shifts each week, midnight shift, and I work every other weekend. I am ready for some structure. I would love to work straight monday...
New 7 month old nurse here. Kind of embarrassed to ask this question. Is there a difference between lungs sounding "decreased" or "diminished"? I always assumed they meant the same thing. They do,...
I am a new nurse too- 6 months in. Last night I worked on out telemetry overflow with another nurse who had 27 years experience. She wasn't very friendly at first, but since it was only the two of...
I have been an RN now for 4 months now. I love it! There are times that are difficult, but the good drastically outweighs the bad. I love people. I love the stories they have. I love taking care...