RNcDreams

RNcDreams

Tele, ED/Pediatrics, CCU/MICU

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  1. What would you change about your scrubs?

    RNcDreams replied to daisygirl_001's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm petite but not super-duper skinny...just average. I kind of have a big butt so my challenge is finding pants that are big enough to accomodate that area but are short enough lengthwise. My...

  2. How can i resolve this mess!

    RNcDreams replied to RN_InOZ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    hmm... this is kind of tricky. although i am new to nursing, i can answer this question as an outsider, objectively. -first, see the lesson: if one feels threatened at work, it is not appropriate...

  3. Tips For New Grad ER Jobs

    RNcDreams replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in Emergency

    Hi there I am a new graduate in the ED right now, and the facility I am at is small. It is a 30 bed ED, and I have a preceptor who has been a nurse for >25 years. She is basically the reason the...

  4. New grad in ED

    RNcDreams replied to alison99's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi! I am a new graduate at the moment in the ED....and I'm enjoying it! I'm constantly challenged and humbled... but I'm a sponge. I ask questions constantly and triple check everything. It's...

  5. Possible to become RN with 2.1 HS GPA?

    RNcDreams replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    A state school generally has an overall requirement for admissions, which is usually the equivalent of a "C" or better. If she cannot be directly accepted into the nursing program, it is in her best...

  6. Lets do this differently for a change.

    RNcDreams replied to teeituptom's topic in General Nursing

    I agree.... I am currently a novice nurse precepting with another nurse who is seasoned (>25 years). Having to ask whether or not I have worth opens a whole new can of worms... People respond to...

  7. Disgusted with my behavior, need help

    RNcDreams posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new graduate, and I worked as an aide prior to finishing my BSN. I have been at my new job for 2 months now, and I am nowhere near capable of working alone. Several individuals (who happen to...

  8. Disgusted with my behavior, need help

    RNcDreams replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much to all who responded.... judging from your insight, it seems I need to apologize for what I did wrong and remember what I did right, and set the stage for a good future. I know I...

  9. Disgusted with my behavior, need help

    RNcDreams replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to clarify a few details- I did not work here as an aide prior to becoming an RN; I did my preceptorship at the end of my BSN here. Also, the chain of events was as follows: Techs...

  10. Disgusted with my behavior, need help

    RNcDreams replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    One feels that I disregarded her assessment, the other feels that my tone and response to her (when she informed me of an error I made) was rude, etc. I've just misunderstood everything and I feel so...

  11. New Grad + JCAHO in ED = Could get Ugly, Help!

    RNcDreams posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi! I'm a new grad in the ED, and JCAHO is due soon.... I'm scared. I know that I need to be ready to say "I don't know but I will find out and get back to you " or "I would check the policy book or...

  12. New Grad + JCAHO in ED = Could get Ugly, Help!

    RNcDreams replied to RNcDreams's topic in Emergency

    What are core

  13. Level one trauma center the best place to start?

    RNcDreams replied to JulieRN07's topic in Emergency

    I agree-- I'm a new grad almost halfway through my 6 Month orientation in the ED and it's certainly a place where you learn to assess, prioritize, and think, fast- and get used to not knowing a thing...

  14. Ketamine for conscious sedation in peds in the ED

    RNcDreams replied to nanb's topic in Emergency

    I'm in a new grad program in an ED and we all just had to pass competencies on the use of Etomidate for conscious sedation with pedi ortho reductions, etc.... how have your experiences been with it,...

  15. IV med admin: terrified of making error!

    RNcDreams posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello :) I'm a new grad in an ED, and I'm 3 months in to my orientation. I'm posting because I want to know what everyone's personal take on IV medication administration is. (Ex: when to flush and...

  16. new grad needing encouragment

    RNcDreams replied to kimber3ks's topic in Emergency

    I'm a new grad in the ED as well, and like most other new grads, (ED or otherwise), I'm constantly double checking and asking questions and feeling nervous. I can offer the following advice: -Look up...

  17. Waiting for bed- start floor orders sooner or later?

    RNcDreams posted a topic in Emergency

    hi i am new to the ed and i have a question about the following: if you have a hold (tele, medsurg, etc) waiting for a bed, and the person has their inpatient/floor orders already written, how long...

  18. Need Documentation tips-ED new grad

    RNcDreams posted a topic in Emergency

    I am a new graduate in a 30 bed ED. I completed my senior preceptorship there (for a little over 3 months) and am now starting a 6 month orientation as a new graduate. Each week, we have 2 class days...

  19. Views on New Grads Entering the ER.

    RNcDreams replied to ICUNurse11's topic in Emergency

    Hi I am a new grad in a 30 bed ED, and this topic always gets me going. The ED is absolutely a place where an new grad can flourish, but ONLY if proper supervision/education is in place. I think...

  20. Need Documentation tips-ED new grad

    RNcDreams replied to RNcDreams's topic in Emergency

    That is PERFECT! Exactly what I needed to hear. Thank