southernbelle08

southernbelle08

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  1. Crappy orientation

    southernbelle08 replied to Imagine720's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Honestly, perhaps the ICU just isn't for you. That is not a negative thing, because I do not believe the ICU would be the place for me either. I think as with most areas, you are either made for it or...

  2. Are you buying individual malpractice insurance?

    southernbelle08 replied to NoblePath's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yep, I have had it since I got my license. The nurses at my old hospital all preached to me that I needed it. There is actually one nurse at my current job that says you are making yourself a target...

  3. Constantly rejected from OB...

    southernbelle08 replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I also think it is mostly a cost thing. When a nurse is precepting someone, they are having to fork out 2 salaries when only 1 nurse is actually considered part of staffing. In L&D at my hospital...

  4. calling the md at night when charge disagrees

    southernbelle08 replied to fiveofpeep's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like something needs to change around there. Granted, I can only speak from the experience I have and in all 3 areas I have worked in, the charge nurse standing in the way of a phone call...

  5. Little Miss Know-It-All ?

    southernbelle08 replied to NamasteNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good for you!! I wouldn't do it either! If she skips out on things she doesn't find important that you know about, Lord only knows what she does that you don't know about! Protect yourself. Who cares...

  6. Love the patient...hate the family

    southernbelle08 replied to RickLP's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If there is one thing I have learned -- family members would almost rather their poor loved one choke than to not feed them or give liquids. It is just something about it. When you make someone NPO...

  7. New grad in ICU

    southernbelle08 replied to joey1979pa's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow! I know at the hospital I work at, you cannot take a fresh open heart surgery patient unless you've had over a year experience in ICU. I don't know if that is the ICU's rule or the rule of our...

  8. How do I know it is right to quit nursing forever?

    southernbelle08 replied to nikkibum's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well here is my take..... I think most of your anxiety and doubt is coming from the fact that you haven't had good experiences with your job. Believe me, finding the right job can make/break you....

  9. How long are the average new RN orientations?

    southernbelle08 replied to Anglkses's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No. From previous posters, it sounds like this is typical, but to answer your question - absolutely not. I was oriented for 12 weeks at my first RN job and I still felt lost at times. I can't imagine...

  10. New grad orientation issue!

    southernbelle08 replied to tnisgrl33's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would definitely

  11. VENT: felt being laughed at

    southernbelle08 replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Never stop asking questions. When you do, you stop learning. Be proud of yourself that you knew to ask the question! Ignore the rest. After all, it may/may not have concerned you. You'll never know...

  12. First 4 weeks feels like 4months

    southernbelle08 replied to LVN2010M's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would say that, yes, it is a common feeling that all new nurses have. You do feel very overwhelmed as a new nurse when you are suddenly on your own and responsible for getting your work finished by...

  13. Is it okay to not like an aspect/feild of nursing?

    southernbelle08 replied to leolomb's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is absolutely ok! I have worked in Oncology, which I did like, but it was too hard on me emotionally so I got out of it. The second job I had was in Med-Surg and I typically handled Ortho...

  14. Someone please tell me a lil bit more about "NEW GRAD PROGRAM?"

    southernbelle08 replied to sweetmya's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No, you are paid. At least I was during my orientation. I am not sure about programs for LPNs. You would just have to call around to different places and speak with HR.

  15. Someone please tell me a lil bit more about "NEW GRAD PROGRAM?"

    southernbelle08 replied to sweetmya's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To me a new grad would be anyone that has never worked as a nurse before. I actually had a co-worker that had been out of school for a year, but had not passed boards until later or practiced as an...

  16. "Im Sorry But We Dont Hire New Nurses"

    southernbelle08 replied to misdetermined's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am wishing you all luck!! My advice is much like others have given, apply to EVERYTHING no matter what the requirements tell you. Just because it says you need experience, doesn't always mean the...

  17. How did you get your job?

    southernbelle08 replied to Reese17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in 2008. That was right before places started to make cuts, etc. So I know this probably won't be the most helpful information. The first interview I had was from an application I...

  18. Need some advice...

    southernbelle08 replied to LnDrn3's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would ask them what is going on. Explain that you are all grown women and you trust this can be worked out in a mature manner. I am not downing OB at all, I swear it. There is drama everywhere I...

  19. Am I being annoying?

    southernbelle08 replied to LoveANurse09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would absolutely keep calling! For one, it shows you are interested. Two, if you don't stay on the manager about it, someone else will. Don't worry about being

  20. experience

    southernbelle08 replied to sourapril's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think right now most places are wanting experienced nurses for positions because it is cheaper to train an experienced nurse vs. a brand new nurse. I know that is the case at my facility because I...

  21. Should a recent RN grad be a supervisor in LTC?

    southernbelle08 replied to desro1986's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Of course this is just my opinion, but I would not do it either. It has been my experience, that when something is going wrong, most of the time you are going to look to the person in charge for...

  22. delee suctioning

    southernbelle08 replied to jctiabecerra's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Nope! We only do that when absolutely necessary. We have a few Pediatricians that get mad and want a detailed explanation as to why you used the delee if it has to be done. Of course, there are some...

  23. job hunt

    southernbelle08 replied to mixedfruit's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know this has nothing to do with me, but I wanted to pop in to wish you all luck with your job search. It is amazing to me the number of May 2009 grads that don't have jobs. It also amazes me when I...

  24. Taking time off for NCLEX?

    southernbelle08 replied to deflowerkidRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took a week off. Well, sort of. I did the Hurst review and I believe it was 3 days? Maybe it was 4 days, I cannot remember. So I was there Mon-Wed/Thur. Then I took Thur/Fri off work to study + I...

  25. i feel dumb

    southernbelle08 replied to Lissacheer87's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with everyone else on this one! None of us know every single thing! I have been at this for almost 2 years and I learn new things all the time. I've also been in 3 different areas, so that...