nursebber

Always listen to your gut. Sift through what you here from "seasoned" RNs. Some people are plodders, (not a bad thing) and really I wish i was. I havebeen an RN for 2 years and used to get sick evry shift. I didn't sleep. I couldn't believe the regimens and health of other RNs. Not food for 12 hours, chips, candy, obesity, smoking and we are supposed to teach about stopping this behavior? All were fine nurses and helped much, I looked around and actually found a couple positions that push wellness for staff and education and these were mostly"not for profit hospitals" If something feels that bad..it is. Oh, and don't listen to the typical "thats nursing"..it's not.

All the Grad programs i have checked..require "at least 2-5 years nursing experience" to be competitive. Thats for a clinical degree, though. Even if it's education, i really think it would be hard to get in a position even though i somewhat agree about being fresh in evidence based practice(my interpreation)

Amen. I mentioned passing off the RN coming on at the bedside and was laughed out of the room. The report itself is overbearing. Just see your patient and youll know the answers.

ECGs made incredibly easy is a good resource. I work PCU and I pull out the Palm program to help me sometimes. I mean unless your DR RN, there is not much to the ECG. Rate , regularity, And the certain important segments, after that i am clling the Doc anyway, If someone flips to type 2 block from sinus tach, I might be right or wrong but i am checking patient, calling doc, checkin leads. Maybe not in that order. I always tell a newer RN and your not, we are not cadiologists and listen to a good monitor tech when they suggest something. I see so many RNs argue with the tech. Anyway, any of the made easy series, I find great. Then just simply rehash the ECG is ONLY ELECTRICAL. Our patient can be fine , always check the patient. Just my .02