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  1. Help! I hate my job!

    mycatmax posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...

  2. taking Nclex tomorrow morning

    mycatmax posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am taking NCLEX tomorrow 8/1. I was just hoping to get some encouragement. I have always done well on tests in school and never had test anxiety, however, I feel like i might get a little anxious...

  3. 1 year in and I cannot do bedside anymore!

    mycatmax posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...

  4. Need help with Therapeutic Communication

    mycatmax posted a topic in Psychiatric

    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....

  5. To The New Posters On This Forum

    mycatmax replied to medsurgrnco's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks:) this is the very first post I chose to read on this forum. It makes me feel more comfortable and happy to read and

  6. Catty coworkers

    mycatmax posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    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...

  7. Types of MI's

    mycatmax posted a topic in Cardiac

    I am a new cardiac nurse and I work on an intervention floor where I get people back from cardiac caths and I also have people who have had MI's. I am looking for some type of table or chart or...

  8. Stories of the craziest patient you've ever had?

    mycatmax replied to RNJayhawk's topic in Ob/Gyn

    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...

  9. Assignments that you are not qualified to take

    mycatmax posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...

  10. Grossest Thing You've Ever Seen

    mycatmax replied to sicushells's topic in General Nursing

    That is quite

  11. Grossest Thing You've Ever Seen

    mycatmax replied to sicushells's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  12. Debunking the night shift myths

    mycatmax replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I too work nights, and what you said is very

  13. Types of nursing jobs

    mycatmax posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...

  14. Question about lung assesments

    mycatmax posted a topic in General Nursing

    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,...

  15. Insensitive Nurses

    mycatmax replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  16. I Don't Know Nothin' 'Bout Birthin' No Babies

    mycatmax replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    This article was so CUTE! I loved it! JUst adorable!! I'm going to email this page to one of my close friends! It's way too cute to not share.

  17. How Many People Really Love Their Nursing Job And Why?

    mycatmax replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

    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...

  18. What exactly does hospice nursing consist of?

    mycatmax posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    What does it take to be a hospice nurse? I am a very new RN (3 months) working on a busy telemetry floor. I am currently working on a BSN and will graduate in April of 09. I have planned to stay on...

  19. Working holidays and weekends

    mycatmax posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new nurse. Been working a a hospital as an RN for 3 months now. My significant other works 5p-5a sunday thru thursday. I have to work every other friday and saturday 7p-7a. So that means we...

  20. This is how it really is for this new CRNA

    mycatmax replied to CRNA2007's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    holy

  21. Working holidays and weekends

    mycatmax replied to mycatmax's topic in General Nursing

    p.s. My cat Max IS black. I named him Maxwell.... I drink my coffee

  22. Working holidays and weekends

    mycatmax replied to mycatmax's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all of the wonderful responses! I guess I was just feeling a little depressed about everything yesterday. I missed my honey.... and the thought of working on Xmas just made me sad! I...

  23. Working holidays and weekends

    mycatmax posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new nurse. Been working a a hospital as an RN for 3 months now. My significant other works 5p-5a sunday thru thursday. I have to work every other friday and saturday 7p-7a. So that means we...

  24. Writing Skills important for an RN

    mycatmax posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I am writing an essay on why writing skills are necessary to successfully fullfill the nurse role. I have been brainstorming for HOURS! I guess I finally came to the conclusion (after doing some...

  25. Is it normal to panic?

    mycatmax replied to <3Nursing07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just ended orientation as well. I have been working on my own for about 3 weeks now, and yes it is scarey! It is comforting to know that there is always someone working next to you that can help...