Sewbusy~RN

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  1. Nurses/patient care/cell phones

    Sewbusy~RN replied to snuggles49's topic in General Nursing

    We are required to carry a phone, its not optional in any way. We even get written up if we forget to sign in (phone number attached to nurse and assigned patients). I always answer when I can, but...

  2. Told I won't get in to nursing school

    Sewbusy~RN replied to dfj22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have a lot of options. 1. Retake classes to raise your GPA 2. Apply to other schools, even out of your area/state if its feasable for you. 3. Get your Associates degree RN and then later do...

  3. AF 4 year committment

    Sewbusy~RN replied to USAFhopeful's topic in Government, Military

    Make no mistake, your recruiter has lied to you, that is the only guarantee in the military. That aside, I spent four years enlisted in the AF and I would do it over again in a heartbeat. And it...

  4. Why are doctors so easily manipulated by drug addicts?

    Sewbusy~RN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an area with a great deal of pain meds, especially with spine patients. Whenever I'm giving a large dose of narcotics, etc, I always look back in the computer charting to see what has been...

  5. Which nursing jobs are most creative? I'd love some ideas.

    Sewbusy~RN replied to Diahni's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you thought about nursing

  6. oral care on confused patients??

    Sewbusy~RN replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried a sage oral care kit? The cleaner might get around the teeth better and you won't have to worry about

  7. What's the best way to ask for a letter of reference?

    Sewbusy~RN replied to fuuchan's topic in General Students

    I just asked my third year clinical instructors, my preceptor and a couple of the teachers that I knew well at school. I told them what I was applying for and most of them had some kind of...

  8. Graduated cot on friday!!!

    Sewbusy~RN replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats! Thanks for sharing your experience, I'm living vicariously through your posts :) I am prior enlisted AF and I wanted to go back after nursing school but now I have two kids and a husband...

  9. Nursing Interview

    Sewbusy~RN replied to IcanHealYou's topic in General Nursing

    What is an average week (or shift) on this job really like? How and when is performance measured/How is success measured on this job? What are your expectations for new hires after orientation is...

  10. What would you do, if you were in my shoes.....

    Sewbusy~RN replied to amaxiechRN2011's topic in General Students

    If you really want to be a nurse, you should absolutely not give up nursing school for a job like that, you would regret it for the rest of your life. I think you should look for a new job, and tell...

  11. Do you need an order to give the flu vaccine?

    Sewbusy~RN replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't give it without an order or a set

  12. I don't fit in anywhere!!!

    Sewbusy~RN replied to webmansx's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand what you're saying. In ortho we get joint replacements and traumas. I pretty much live for the traumas because they are different and interesting. I still love my unit and am...

  13. Are there jobs in California?

    Sewbusy~RN replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Its pretty bad. Better if you have experience though. New grads have it the

  14. difficulty in getting jobs for new RNs is that true ...

    Sewbusy~RN replied to proudtobeRN777's topic in General Nursing

    Where do you live? In California its extremely competitive right now. If you are flexible about moving and what area you work in at first, you can probably still get a

  15. Should I quit nursing school?

    Sewbusy~RN replied to In-the-sky's topic in General Students

    I really think you should sit down and look at it more objectively. As in do a pros and cons list. It is normal to have doubts and lack confidence and all the other things you have described. But...

  16. Med/Surg or M/S Float? What is better for a new grad?

    Sewbusy~RN replied to the sparrow's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One unit. Its hard enough when you do have a "home" unit! Get your rhythm and skills developed and then you'll feel more secure

  17. Medication Errors and Write-ups

    Sewbusy~RN replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  18. finaly passed NCLEX on my 3rd time, this is how i did it...

    Sewbusy~RN replied to GN-nurse09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! Your resilience and determination will serve you well in your nursing

  19. "When nurses eat their young"... I think I've been eaten...

    Sewbusy~RN replied to phoenixfire's topic in MICU, SICU

    I think the first year of nursing is the year of "am I cut out for this???" for everyone, but from what I've heard, it is even worse in the ICU. I think you've already gotten great advice and I don't...

  20. H1N1

    Sewbusy~RN replied to JessicRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Where I work you either get the vaccine or wear a N95 mask for the next 5 months. I'm not sure what they'll do when we run out of masks. I got the vaccine, I can't imagine having to wear a mask for...

  21. pro life to work in ER OR OB

    Sewbusy~RN replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    I work in orthopedics. When our census is low we take m/s patients. I have cared for a septic failed chemical abortion patient on my unit before. I don't believe it is my place to have any opinion...

  22. Should I start my RN-BSN program right after ADN graduation?

    Sewbusy~RN replied to dine saw's topic in General Nursing

    I think if you are already accepted, it would probably be a good decision to go. I don't know how it is where you live, but in California the job market for new RNs is really bad so continuing school...

  23. Pregnancy & Nursing School

    Sewbusy~RN replied to nicholswife's topic in Arizona Nursing

    When I was accepted into nursing school (2 yr program) the first time, I found out I was pregnant with my second child two weeks later. Having had a child already and realizing I was due in the middle...

  24. Local without sedation

    Sewbusy~RN replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

    Some of our ortho patients have an epidural and/or nerve block. I think its mainly when the pt isn't a candidate for a general or doesn't want to be sedated

  25. I believe my co-workers have it in for me

    Sewbusy~RN replied to jtfrizzell's topic in Rehabilitation

    The back of the arm is not the best place for insulin because it is more easily absorbed when injected in the abdomen, but it is still a safe site. Your judgement told you it was better in the back...