TangoLima

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  1. How's the Economy for RN's?

    TangoLima replied to vetiver's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I live in GA, and it took me 2 months to find a job last summer. Our hospital is minimizing OT, and canceling shifts d/t low census as some others mentioned. I know other hospitals in the area are...

  2. scared of being in a code

    TangoLima replied to futurenicunurse2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Somehow I made it through nursing school and 7 months on the Telemetry floor without being in a full code situation. The closest I've seen to a code is the RRT being called, but just bagging the...

  3. Certification - length of experience?

    TangoLima posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new nurse, graduated May 08. I work on a Tele unit, but am hoping to transfer to ICU after 1 year. I would then like to become certified. I haven't done a HUGE amount of research yet, but am...

  4. Is it to much to ask.....

    TangoLima replied to KalipsoRed's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel for you! I'm a new grad with 7 months on a busy tele floor but haven't had nearly as bad experience as you have. Sure, I've had a few doctors yell at me or give me some smart-a** response, I've...

  5. Weekend/Night shifts only- how rare are these opportunities?

    TangoLima replied to SiennaGreen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wonder where all you guys/gals live/work that have such creative schedules. I work 3 12's per week and must work every other weekend. Our hospital gives $6.25/hr weekend diff, so they don't have...

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

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

    I work nights on a busy telemetry floor and am a new grad with almost 7 months on the floor. The latest I have been is 1 1/2 hours on a VERY busy night where I had not charted one thing all night, but...

  7. Moving to South Carolina in the next 2 years was wondering about the pay scale

    TangoLima replied to alliemaried's topic in General Nursing

    I too plan on moving to SC, probably this summer. The best I can find is a starting salary of $19. This is disheartening since I am a new grad and with shift diff I make $26.25 during the week and $32...

  8. Does anyone attend/know about USC (S.Carolina) NP programs? and other questions.

    TangoLima posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am planning on applying to the University of South Carolina NP program and hope to start next fall. I am wondering if anyone here attends USC or knows how good the program is? I'm not so stuck on...

  9. should i study for 2nd semester finals or go to my grandmothers 75th anniversary?

    TangoLima replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    Go to the party! I once skipped my grandparent's 50th anniversary (don't remember the circumstances) and I regret it to this day. They are still around and have now been married 65 years. But, I will...

  10. Task orented vs. the big picture?

    TangoLima posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello all, I am a new nurse and have been on my first job about 4 1/2 months. I work nights on a M/S telemetry unit. I do enjoy taking care of my patients, I like working nights, and I enjoy my...

  11. High pay, no degree required!

    TangoLima replied to love-d-OR's topic in General Nursing

    I think that the majority of the public has no idea what a nurse does or what it takes to become a nurse (Honestly, I didn't until I went through NS). I would venture to guess that a good portion of...

  12. Can I refuse being in charge?????

    TangoLima replied to Shell5's topic in General Nursing

    I don't EVER want to charge. Luckily, I've only been on my job 4 1/2 months, so I won't have to deal with that for a while. Plus, we have an ANM who comes in from 11p - 7a, so she usually deals with a...

  13. For the nightshifters.

    TangoLima replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work 3 12's. It is the only night job I have ever worked, so I really don't know how 5 8's would be, but I can imagine that I wouldn't like it. It is hard on the days I work because I barely see my...

  14. ~Sigh~ Nothing like an unexpected death....

    TangoLima replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, so this may be a stupid question. Forgive me, I am new and have not experienced a patient's death. But, if the patient was a DNR, why did you call rapid response? Is this just a standard protocol...

  15. Why do you never get sent home when you want to?

    TangoLima replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    I know what you mean. I have yet to be sent home. But, I did ask to be sent home one night. I had a cold and tried Mucinex for the first time. It made me WIRED, and I was unable to sleep. By the time...

  16. Things you wish you knew before you entered nursing

    TangoLima replied to reformedlibrarian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm an RN, and I'm not so much scared of poop as I am just not comfortable with the process of cleaning up a patient in bed. It is HARD, and I just feel like I'm all thumbs at it. I do, however, HELP...

  17. Life is short and I want it all

    TangoLima replied to chocolateheals's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First of all, you are 23. You have PLENTY of time to accomplish everything you want. It's good that you have a "master plan", but don't forget to be flexible. Life throws curveballs and your plans can...

  18. nursing and overtime?

    TangoLima replied to tevez1015's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility has cut out almost all OT. I am looking for a 2nd job just so I can get an extra shift per week.

  19. 8 hr shifts/ 12 hr shifts....and childcare?

    TangoLima replied to prairiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Child care has been an issue for me, especially while I was in NS and my husband was still in the Navy and out to sea (I have no family in the area either). I didn't use daycare centers because I only...

  20. Lack of communication....This is NOT RIGHT!!!!

    TangoLima replied to cute_cabbage2005's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new nurse, and a similar situation has happened to me on 2 occasions in the last 2 months. I get my assignment and I'll have 4 or 5 patients with 1 or 2 empty rooms. I know to expect a patient...

  21. Documentation woes!

    TangoLima posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm wondering if all hospitals require the same silly documentation requirements as ours does. Our facility is up for JCAHO accreditation, and they are getting more persnickety, and it is driving me...

  22. Ripped Off

    TangoLima replied to Price 2002's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry this is happening to you. I would be incredibly offended, especially having the MA's pinned with you. It offends me that MA's often pass themselves off as nurses and the public really...

  23. night shift (7 on 7 off) 12 hour shifts

    TangoLima replied to ibmaryann's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We have some nurses who work 6 straight days out of 2 weeks. So, they end up working 6 on 8 off. This is strictly by choice. I don't know if I would want to commit to somewhere that I HAD to work 7...

  24. Shoes Blues.....

    TangoLima replied to rideslikethewind's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought my current pair of shoes while in my last semester of NS. At the time, I weighed 255# and suffered terribly from plantar fasciitis. I was havin a really hard time making it through my...

  25. How does one become charge?

    TangoLima replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility, you must be there for at least 1 year before being assigned to charge. I really don't ant to ever have to charge. We only get like 50 cents more per hour to charge, and with all the BS...