PlourdieRN

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1. Changing from Med/Surg to Critical Care

   PlourdieRN replied to nurse1903's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I know exactly where you are coming from! I worked as charge RN at a nursing home, followed by RN on a med/surg floor and all I want is to move my career up to critical care (but it takes so long!!)....

2. Lazy nurse or what

   PlourdieRN replied to Theguest2012's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Sorry OP, it really is just that busy ...especially for those nurses who work hard and care enough to do that thorough assessment, go that extra mile (instead of letting it fall to the CNA), and...

3. What kind of little "Thanks" does your hospital give, or are they too cheap?

   PlourdieRN replied to pattyslattery's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Every once in awhile at my LTC facility, they have a free lunch or other food goodies for the day and evening shifts.... ...Us night shifters get the pleasure of seeing the leftover, room...

4. counting my chickens before they hatch

   PlourdieRN replied to PlourdieRN's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for your insight MJB, I had also considered pushing the start date back. At this point I'm just planning ahead (and fantasizing) but I would never "cut off my nose to spite my face" - it's...

5. counting my chickens before they hatch

   PlourdieRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   OK, I know this is a common topic... but bear with me, I'll try to make it different! (plus it's all theoretical at this time!) I might be offered a job on a medical floor, which I am thrilled about...

6. Why did you choose oncology?

   PlourdieRN posted a topic in Oncology

   I'm keeping it simple here ... Why did you choose oncology? Why do you stay?

7. curious about dialysis...

   PlourdieRN posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Hello fellow RNs! I am an RN who just finished my first year of practice as a charge nurse for the LTC and skilled units of a nursing home. I've had dreams of moving on to a med/surg hospital unit to...

8. Grey's Anatomy? Scrubs too?

   PlourdieRN replied to Sugar-Phosphate's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I picked up a pair of pants because they're so soft... but they don't feel "workable" to me, too much like pajamas so I might return them... plus they're pink, and I don't think I am actually a pink...

9. Facebook almost cost me my job

   PlourdieRN replied to ReginaPhalange's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I never post about work... I've seen enough postings from my coworkers that make me go "oh that was NOT smart to put up!" ...I also don't think my friends, family and coworkers care about the silly...

10. Would love to know more about LTC

    PlourdieRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is my happy-dance moment! I finally got my first position as an RN!! Man, I've been waiting to say that for a long time! (For those of you still searching and praying for your opportunity to...

11. Medical shows...

    PlourdieRN replied to Jenni811's topic in Nursing Humor

    No one will watch those shows with me either! I can't stop pointing out what's wrong! The worst I saw was actually not a med show, it was "Criminal Minds" I think... the pt. was lying in bed in...

12. One bad egg...

    PlourdieRN replied to OttawaRPN's topic in General Nursing

    I can agree with both sides of the situation here, for sure! My own take was that the nurse manager should probably have taken the issue straight to the instructor for her to handle it. The student...

13. Help me PLEASE!!

    PlourdieRN replied to gina9525's topic in General Nursing

    Going back to school for nursing is not easy.... but I feel like KNOWING that it's want I wanted in life is a great incentive to do well. When I sit up late at night worrying about money and how...

14. Studying...neck & back aches....

    PlourdieRN replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Try breaking up the study sessions... after you finish a section (say, 30 minutes straight studying) get up and walk around, stretch or do a small task for five minutes. I find this maintains my...

15. a future in OR? I think I'm in love!

    PlourdieRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Up until now I've been trying to keep an open mind and experience as many fields of nursing before I decide which direction I want to go... and then I spent my clinical day in the OR for observation...