sistasoul

sistasoul

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  1. How can I maximize my learning experience at clinical?

    sistasoul replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    I am a nurse and I talk to my patients. Of course I talk to them about pertinent things but I also get to know a lilttle bit about them as a person. I usually never have the time to just chat but I...

  2. New grad doesn't want to work on the floor...

    sistasoul replied to regrebs's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in 2008. One of the people I graduated with landed a job as a school nurse as her first job. It is possible. I also never wanted to work in the hospital because of the craziness of it. I...

  3. Students requesting help with HW and interviewing a nurse for HW purposes

    sistasoul replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    I feel face to face interviews are best but not everyone has 20 minutes of undivided attention to give someone. I love students but on my unit there is only one nurse who is able to leave the floor...

  4. Students requesting help with HW and interviewing a nurse for HW purposes

    sistasoul replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    You bring up a good point. I know I do not have time to answer interview questions during work. I do not mind it I just do not have the time. When I was a student there were a lot of RNs who were not...

  5. New grad-still wondering when to hold certain meds!

    sistasoul replied to RockinNurse's topic in General Nursing

    If there are no parameters on BP meds I call the MD and ask if I should hold or not. Then I ask for parameters. Patient is not harmed, MD has information on patient having a soft BP, and I have...

  6. Now I understand why there is a nursing shortage

    sistasoul replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I can't believe I came across this post thread again. I have been a nurse now for 18 months on an ortho/neuro unit. I now fully understand why there "was" a nursing shortage. I no longer feel...

  7. I feel like I missed out... can anyone give me advice?

    sistasoul replied to Thanksforadvice's topic in General Nursing

    I work with plenty of nurses who have not worked as aides. They do just fine with transfers and repositioning. Try to help your aides when they transfer and reposition. You will pick it up in no time...

  8. A question about college and RNs who got their GED.

    sistasoul replied to LeeyuhRae's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from the eight grade and never made it past the ninth. I got my GED at 17. I went to a community college at 22 and graduated with mostly A's. A community college does not require SAT's and...

  9. New Nurse...Am I Worrying Too Much?

    sistasoul replied to sabrina_RPN's topic in General Nursing

    I do it too. I have been a nurse for 18 months. Sometimes I can't sleep at night because of it. The nurses I work with tell me this will lessen with time. I try to tell myself I can not go back and...

  10. The "bully" nurse

    sistasoul replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How about the bully in the making? I work with a nurse who "knows everything" and wants to make sure we all know that she knows everything. Whenever anyone has a question she answers it even though it...

  11. What does "charge nurse" mean to you?

    sistasoul replied to notjustanurse's topic in General Nursing

    My charge nurse makes the assignments, takes a full patient load including admits and discharges, attends to codes, rapid responses, and is a resource person. She also must make walking rounds at the...

  12. What's it like working an Ortho unit?

    sistasoul replied to jbee's topic in Orthopedic

    I work on an ortho/ neuro floor and we probably send at least 2 to the ICU in a month. Often times, the hip fractures are elderly and fragile. Some times they need to go to the ICU after surgery. We...

  13. What an evening. (kinda long)

    sistasoul replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds like a crazy night and you made it through. Good job on being able to get out of there with your sanity intact. I work ortho/neuro also and most nights are like this. I find that nursing...

  14. Experienced nurses: What do student nurses do that drives you nuts?

    sistasoul replied to aem31's topic in General Nursing

    I really like having student nurses. The only thing that aggravates me is when I have already got report and then I have to give the student nurse report on that same patient. Sometimes I have 4...

  15. How do you teach students on the floor?

    sistasoul replied to darcicat's topic in General Nursing

    The instructor is respomsible for the student. Nurses do not have time for that. I love having students but I do not feel responsible for them. I get involved as much as I can and answer questions....

  16. Is ortho a good area for a new grad RN?

    sistasoul replied to AJ BSN 2008's topic in Orthopedic

    I started on an Ortho/Neuro floor 18 months ago as my first hospital job. It is a great place for new grads as the patients are not as acutely sick. That can change quickly though as most of our hip...

  17. How did you get into the ICU?

    sistasoul replied to missbutton's topic in MICU, SICU

    I don't understand the statement that the ICU does not like to hire med-surge nurses because they have too many bad habits to unlearn. What does that mean? Does it mean learning to juggle care for 5-7...

  18. is this the norm?

    sistasoul replied to lovingRN2009's topic in General Nursing

    Health Insurance is 55 dollars a week for a single person with a 2000 dollar deductible for certain procedures. No retirement matching, 3 paid holidays a year, approximately 23 paid time off days that...

  19. Most difficult to learn as student and nurse?

    sistasoul replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    Always say please and thank you. Also, remember that the aides have their own set of tasks they need to accomplish by the end of their shift. I try to time delegating certain things around the aides...

  20. Smoking coworkers and fair breaks

    sistasoul replied to vlomankill's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't know how anyone has time for a smoke break or any type of break

  21. Most difficult to learn as student and nurse?

    sistasoul replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    Because of the fast pace it is hard to see the whole picture. Most days it feels like I am "putting out fires". I still struggle with time management. For actual hands on skills I would have to say IV...

  22. Nursing career and Crohn's Disease

    sistasoul replied to twois's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, breaks are rare and lunches are almost non-existent. I "work" through my lunch. If I don't I get out even later. If I have to take a quick 2 minutes to go to the bathroom I can usually do...

  23. Nursing Career & Relationships, Marriage

    sistasoul replied to OnePostAndDone's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school is VERY time consuming. I seen very little of my friends and family. It is only temporary though. The first year as a new nurse will also be an adjustment period. Actually working as a...

  24. New Student, Need some survey questions answered by an RN. Help please!

    sistasoul replied to rooked's topic in General Nursing

    1.) What is your educational background? I have an ADN from a community college. Graduated in 2008. 2.) How did you decide on your area of nursing? When I graduated I worked in LTC for 5 months. It...

  25. Drug seekers

    sistasoul replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    The thing i hate about these types of patients is the time they suck from you. They take away from 90 year old ladies and gents who are truly sick. They are constantly calling for meds and want you to...