NurseNeLz

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  1. I am new to nursing but I don't want to do this anymore

    NurseNeLz replied to newgradkat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You need to hand in there. The first year is the hardest. You will find your groove. Its not a good freeling to quit at something you worked so hard

  2. Male Nurse Disgusted by Female Nurses

    NurseNeLz replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    "They" "you ladies". Not really liking the tone of this pompous male

  3. Flu Shot or Mask?

    NurseNeLz replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    My facility banned the mask. All workers must get flu ahot or lose tbeir

  4. Discharging by Wheelchair

    NurseNeLz replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yup thats why if they ambulate well I let them leave without a wheelchair. My exact rationale if it was ever questioned. Just make sure to document

  5. Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

    NurseNeLz replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I was first hired I was young, cute and thin. Then nursing took a toll on

  6. When refusing to work is considered abandonment?

    NurseNeLz replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have a way to fill out an incident report or unsafe staffing report? Ive been told you cannot refuse bc it IS abandonment but to just take the assignment but fill out an incident report to...

  7. Accidental Pill Pusher

    NurseNeLz replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    Saw this coming for 10 years now. Giving Dilaudid like candy to patients. Seeing a post op patient go from acute pain to drug dependence within days, watching the clock. Asking for meds before they...

  8. I just need some advice - or a hug. One or the other.

    NurseNeLz replied to Doxie_loverRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you are feeling this way (which is pretty normal). I think most nurses feel this way somewhat at one time or another than I would suggest to transfer to a different unit and try to get day shift....

  9. Pregnant & starting nursing school

    NurseNeLz replied to lacemcc's topic in General Students

    I would stick with it!! Also talk to your school. Maybe you can start and take a semester off to have the baby. There was a girl in my class pregnant with triplets yes triplets! Im sure its tough but...

  10. Driving after night shift is scary.

    NurseNeLz replied to Rufian's topic in General Students

  11. What is the grossest thing that's happened to you???

    NurseNeLz replied to PrincessAlexis's topic in General Nursing

    Haha just wrote about a similar

  12. What is the grossest thing that's happened to you???

    NurseNeLz replied to PrincessAlexis's topic in General Nursing

    Physical therapist decided it was a smart idea to get a 250 pound hemiparitic stroke patient OOB to chair by herself even after i insisted on helping her. Well, patient started going down mid transfer...

  13. My parents don't want me to become nurse but I don't care anymore

    NurseNeLz replied to JayLuv108's topic in General Nursing

    So many things are wrong with your parents frame of mind. You are right, nursing starting salary is good depending on what state you work in. Nurses DO NOT Work for doctors in most instances. You...

  14. IVEA - The Innovative Replacement for the IV Pole - NTI

    NurseNeLz replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    This doesnt look practical at all and would never fit at the

  15. Patient complaint-freaking out!

    NurseNeLz replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Nursing

    Did you ask what the complaint was about? I don't see why you wouldnt be able to get more info about it especially that you are suspended until they investigate. And how do they investigate without...

  16. No longer enjoying my "dream" job.

    NurseNeLz replied to RosaleeAnnRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You had a major life change( a baby) it's OK to feel this way. I've been in the field 10 years now and recently had a baby. My priorities have changed. I've put my career slightly to the side and...

  17. Nurse parents which shift do you like better?

    NurseNeLz replied to stehrn816's topic in General Nursing

    Been an acute care nurse for 10 years. Had my son last April. I also am Adult Gero NP certified. Ive been unable to really pursue my NP career since the birth of my son. Not to say its not doable but...

  18. Irony regarding cellphone use at work

    NurseNeLz replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sometimes I look up things on my phone, use the calculator etc. The doctors are on their phone 24/7 and no one has a problem with it. I feel in the nursing proffession we are treated like children...

  19. "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

    NurseNeLz replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    I think More teaching and follow up needs to be done after discharge on the fact that when moms go home some never produce enough milk for their baby. My son was the perfect baby in the hospital. Our...

  20. I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

    NurseNeLz replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

    Its sucks when it seems management is against you rather than with you. Ive been through four managers within the last few years. They all come in high and mighty and within a few months are gone for...

  21. Job Interview: What are your strengths and weaknesses?

    NurseNeLz replied to Lev's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I find it interesting all the comments from actual HR people meanwhile when you read everything about interviewing it says not to give anything negative about yourself. So confusing! The last couple...

  22. RN With Limited Bedside Experience - Having Trouble Getting in FNP Program

    NurseNeLz replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Not saying you need it but having bedside experience helped me immensely in my NP program. You need a basic knowledge of chronic diseases. I felt like it helped with critical thinking because of my...

  23. Yacker Tracker in the NICU ???

    NurseNeLz replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    We have one on our unit and I see nothing wrong with it. It does get pretty loud at the nurses station at times and just put yourself in the patients shoes when they are trying to rest. In a Nicu I...

  24. It seems like everyone but nurses make more money

    NurseNeLz replied to rearviewmirror's topic in General Nursing

    I live in NYC. That was my salary 10 years ago. I make close to 100k a year now. Im not complaining. Like other people have said for the amount of years it takes to become a nurse compared to most...

  25. It seems like everyone but nurses make more money

    NurseNeLz replied to rearviewmirror's topic in General Nursing

    I read the avg RN salary in SF is