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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 last few months I have hated it. I dread going in. ...

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 tomorrow. Any tips on staying calm and focusing? ...

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 on marrying at the end of this year and we want c...

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. tonight is my very last bsn class and i am graduating wi...

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 learn.

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 people to prompt them to act that way. I can't im...

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 something like that that shows locations and types of m...

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 completely nuts and wanted to take his CHEST TUBE out and g...

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 said that the other nurse on the floor would be there...

That is quite disgusting!

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 up. His poop looked like a think soft slimey gra...

I too work nights, and what you said is very true!

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 through friday, 8 hour days with weekends off. I...

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, right?

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 us working together, she started to open up to me a...

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. Thanks!

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 of truly ill people. Being able to give medicine t...

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 this unit in the hospital until then, but have ma...

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 only get to spend time together every other weekend. ...

holy crap

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

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 have never in my life had to work on Xmas. I know th...

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 only get to spend time together every other weeke...

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 rapid writing) that my thesis would be something ...

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 if need be. I just had to respond to this thread ...