eccentricRN

eccentricRN

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  1. I have never been nasty to a student until now!!!

    eccentricRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I only own a prepaid cell phone & my husband usually takes it now that he travels farther to work. It's strictly for emergencies or if there is an issue with our son. Anyone that needs to reach me...

  2. How do I not go insane during Nursing School??

    eccentricRN replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

    As someone who has been there & done that... graduated & passed NCLEX & finally working...a previous poster is right, don't worry about those who don't make it, you can't... you don't have...

  3. Is nursing hereditary?

    eccentricRN replied to racing-mom4's topic in General Nursing

    I had a distant cousin who was a nurse... but I NEVER thought I'd follow in her footsteps... other than that everyone I know says I don't know how you can do that... I could never do it... it takes a...

  4. Ruptured ear drum

    eccentricRN replied to grapejuice01's topic in General Nursing

    I experienced a ruptured eardrum on a flight back from mexico once... I experienced extreme pain that didn't subside for several days... I didn't know it at the time... it's an ear I've had difficulty...

  5. Soooooo..... I made my first med error & I feel awful!!!

    eccentricRN replied to eccentricRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your support. I do know what I did wrong & I have taken steps to avoid another error in the future. I also appreciate all the tips, I'll put them to good use. I still feel bad,...

  6. I suck!

    eccentricRN replied to LPN30's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Dear, YOU ARE NOT ALONE... i find myself second guessing the littlest things sometimes... thankfully the nurses I work with are great... usually I know the answer already, but... you just need a...

  7. My first clinical is soon, any advice?

    eccentricRN replied to meezer1234's topic in General Nursing

    My biggest tip from I believe one of my instructors was to act confident. Even if you are a cowering shaking little leave inside try to appear confident, especially in front of the patient. Now, I...

  8. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    eccentricRN replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    God, that's a scary thought... sad, too... I guess I'm one of the lucky ones... the floor I work on (med/surg) is very team oriented & we work well together, if someone is having a horrid night we...

  9. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    eccentricRN replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry you've had such horrible experiences... but please don't give up... maybe as a previous poster stated ou SHOULD look into home health... people do need caring nurses. Please don't be quick to...

  10. Thank you letter for accepting a job?

    eccentricRN replied to kirish34's topic in General Students

    You do not have to wait for the offer letter. Normally it is good practice to send a thank you letter following each intervew. You'd send it to everyone you came into contact with throughout your...

  11. Child care and schedule

    eccentricRN replied to LNDRN19's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but I'm a mother too... and in order to be available to work my scheduled shifts I have to work NOCs. My husband works PMs & days would be great, but not avail... I too have to get daycare,...

  12. Med-Surg before Mother/Baby as a New Grad?

    eccentricRN replied to Finally2008's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It seemed to work out for those in my graduating class that they were able to go into whatever specialty they desired. I think if you truly want to work in LD/OB then you should definitely apply......

  13. OMG I feel so overwhelmed

    eccentricRN replied to kayleighac's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked in LTC as a nurse extern... our ratio varied but often it was 1:25-30. It drove me nuts when I first started that I took so long to pass meds... I too often had one med pass pretty much...

  14. The "p" word...

    eccentricRN replied to Munchkin315's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OMG!! You sound just like me... when I first started school I had the hardest time buckling down & getting the work done. Although I managed, I probably didn't do the best I could have had I not...

  15. who the heck are you...

    eccentricRN replied to loaparker's topic in General Nursing

    My badge has been transplanted to a retractable cord. It can be pulled out to swipe, etc... & snaps back up tight to my uniform so as not to fall into anything... you know.... Lanyards have been...

  16. Tell me your GPA. Just wanna compare

    eccentricRN replied to mahkev2000's topic in Male Nursing Students

    4.0 going into nursing school... 3.8 after nursing

  17. Help, I'm scared as he** about my new CNA job!!!!!!!

    eccentricRN replied to fan1008's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was like you when I began clinicals for the CNA program... I was so not ready for changing diapers, etc... However, I quickly learned that if you barely separate your lips & breathe through your...

  18. Foley Balloon Test

    eccentricRN replied to OR male nurse's topic in Operating Room

    Where I work it is expected that you check the balloon before

  19. t test 2morrow and im still doing questions!!!!!!!

    eccentricRN replied to brwnsuga83's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck to you, but my advice is to stop & relax the rest of the night. Do something to take your mind off of it... if you don't know it by now, do you really think you'll learn it by tomorrow?...

  20. "I have kids! I need to come in late, need more sick time, etc."

    eccentricRN replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a parent & wife...I have to scrabble, barter, & confabulate to manage to ensure my child is picked up, dropped off, and just watched while my husband & I work. My husband works PMs...

  21. first year nurses.......what is the longest you have stayed passed your schedule.....

    eccentricRN replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm closing out my 5th week of orientation, 1st wk on NOCs & up to 8pts; I work on a med/surg unit. So far... knock on wood... I've managed to make it out on

  22. Taking Lunches, Not Clocking Out

    eccentricRN replied to kelbel's topic in Nurse Management

    At my facility a 30min lunch is automatically deducted from our pay unless we punch out without a lunch. But that doesn't keep people from taking a longer lunch. Our days with no lunches is also...

  23. Funny/Strange things other hospital employees have done????

    eccentricRN replied to jessi1106's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::lol_hitti:lol_hitti:lol_hitti

  24. Is this a "no-no"?

    eccentricRN replied to beachbum3's topic in Emergency

    I agree with th OP... if I thought my child was suffering I'd take him in. I know what kind of pain one experiences with ear infections... not quite as bad as having your TM pop a hole while your...

  25. Night shift nurses

    eccentricRN replied to CABG patch kid's topic in General Nursing

    I was glad to see this thread, I start on nights 4x/wk beginning next week. I'm planning to return to "normal" hour on my days off. I tend to be a night owl too, but I do so like my sleep. However, I...