perfectbluebuildings BSN, RN

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    First med error!

    perfectbluebuildings replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in First Year After Licensure

    thanks CardiacRN :) if nothing else changes, at least I learned from this for my future actions, about being more careful with meds especially IV
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    First med error!

    perfectbluebuildings replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Deb... I think that if it is a med error that is making a patient feel bad, it seems like they (or their parents if it is a very small child) have a right to know that that's what's happening, and not...
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    beginning 4th week of orientation...

    perfectbluebuildings replied to NurCrystal22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes I always ask, too. And have this particular piece of paper I always use to keep myself organized, hour by hour, where I also write down my assessments. And now, I will be extra careful with...
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    Finished my RN orientation! Woo-Hoo!!!

    perfectbluebuildings replied to christvs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm so glad! :) :) Just statin' the facts, ma'am, just statin' the facts.
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    First med error!

    perfectbluebuildings replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks Tweety... this really helps me out... gives me some perspective... and you are so right about thinking when I got out of nursing school, I am the exception to med errors like this... I surely...
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    Finished my RN orientation! Woo-Hoo!!!

    perfectbluebuildings replied to christvs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations!!! From all the previous posts I've read of yours it sounds like you are a really, really good nurse. Like you surely know what you are doing and are sharp about your pts, and always...
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    Was there a full moon this week...

    perfectbluebuildings replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Adam hope you have had some rest now!!! I think there IS something going on this week... or maybe it is just me :) Anyway the hours you worked are enough to make any day crazy, whether it already is...
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    Made a big mistake

    perfectbluebuildings replied to jamieRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds like you have done the right thing re: follow-up and all that. And hopefully this doctor will not use the info in a manner that would hurt the pt... he/she has a legal responsibility in...
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    I Can't Sleep!!

    perfectbluebuildings posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    OK usually daytime sleeping, thus far, has been no trouble for me. But today I woke up at 12 and haven't been able to sleep for the past over an hour, I have to go back tonight. I just keep thinking...
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    I Can't Sleep!!

    perfectbluebuildings replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks all for your support. It is good to know I'm not alone!!! I have been off and out of town for the past couple of days, that's why it took me so long to reply back. I will try this weekend to...
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    I feel soo bad

    perfectbluebuildings replied to Chicklet2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just echoing the support of everyone else here... I hope you have some time off now, to re-group and rest a little bit! It sounds like you are working on a pretty high-acuity unit. Plus about that...
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    Holy Smokes, I'm an RN

    perfectbluebuildings replied to deernheadlightsRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations on being a new RN!! It is a great feeling, isn't it? Welcome here... if you ever have a question about anything remotely nursing-related or even not so nursing-related this is a...
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    Find YOUR spot..........

    perfectbluebuildings replied to ocb_dave_ocb's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hey! You all are making me homesick... I grew up in Kingsport my whole life till just this year. I miss it sometimes. Knoxville's just not the same- then so many people here (including the...
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    knoxville hospital employment suggestions

    perfectbluebuildings replied to Fort Worth's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Apartments... try Apartmentguide.com; they will also send you a detailed brochure about many apartments in Knoxville. I have only lived here since June... but I have heard that, IN GENERAL, North and...
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    St. mary's in Knoxville

    perfectbluebuildings replied to DhornRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

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    Off orientation

    perfectbluebuildings replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like you have things really under control. I'm still learning all that! :) Kudos to you, you sound like a nurse I'd like to have taking care of me if I ever need
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    When to call the doctor?

    perfectbluebuildings posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Had a friend new to night shift questioning when to call the doctor @ night... your perspectives appreciated,
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    Initative vs. Guilt

    perfectbluebuildings replied to mommacoon's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Welcome!! I love your writing style. I hope you do well the next eight months... keep us posted on how things are going and don't be afraid to ask for help!! Take
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    When to call the doctor?

    perfectbluebuildings replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in First Year After Licensure

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    No More Demerol IV Push???

    perfectbluebuildings replied to VickyRN's topic in Emergency

    So are we... mostly with kids with GI problems, seems like. We use a syringe pump and put it in over at least 15
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    When to call the doctor?

    perfectbluebuildings replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in First Year After Licensure

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    How is adolescent status determined?

    perfectbluebuildings posted a topic in Psychiatric

    How do your facilities determine whether a pt is to be admitted to adolescent vs. adult unit? Is it solely age, or are developmental factors considered as well? In other words, if a pt is 18, are...
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    what is expected of a trainee by this time?

    perfectbluebuildings replied to purplecotton's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like you need a new job- it is not your fault not knowing anything with minimal training. Find somewhere that values your skills and is willing to train you. I have been orienting for several...
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    I am very embarrassed... my work day yesterday.

    perfectbluebuildings posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Okay y'all, I think I have written my own ticket out of being comfortable ever in my job, yesterday. I am sooooo embarrassed. Here is what happened. I have been orienting on a pediatrics floor about...
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    I am very embarrassed... my work day yesterday.

    perfectbluebuildings replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You all are so kind and you have reassured me more than you know. I'm relieved to learn from your experiences that it is not just me feeling overwhelmed and crying at inopportune times! I just...