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  1. When coffee is no longer enough,

    A couple of Excedrin, caffeine and it helps on the old
  2. I deal with a lot of patients that have CHI and dementia issues. Do you have patient black boards in your rooms? Write down when you gave them their meds and when they have something else due. That...
  3. Where to get more patient interaction?

    If you want to interact a lot take a look at rehab nursing. As you have found out med surg is just passing med's and keeping them safe. Home health would be very good if you want to be a road warrior....
  4. Met with supervisor today....

    I'm sorry but being a strong leader is an asset for a charge nurse. If you aren't ******* off people your not doing your job. That said its not an issue of you working and being intimidating there is...
  5. Prospective nursing student

    I changed careers and became a nurse about a year ago. Don't worry about school its actually easy don't let people stress you out about school. Its just a matter of paying your dues in writing papers...
  6. I work in a hell hole!!!

    I work on a very similar floor as in having 8 patients with a couple of trachs and usually 2-3 total cares with out much in the way of PCT's. I know what you are going through, the question is can you...
  7. Starting a new family at 45 years old/older

    I'm 47, new grad as an RN, second wife of 6 years, who is much younger then me with a 5 month old at home. I also have a 19 year old who is out of the nest. I would not change anything. "As the...
  8. Nurses, where do you see yourself in 5-10 years?

    I plan on wearing out blenders making drinks... I'm a new nurse with double BS's and will start a DNP in two more