perfectbluebuildings BSN, RN

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    How is adolescent status determined?

    perfectbluebuildings replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for your input... what about people who are 18 and still in high school, where do they fall? And thanks to all of you for your perspectives. It is someone I know who is 18 and still in high...
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    The most embarrasing thing you've done at work!

    perfectbluebuildings replied to ClaireMacl's topic in Nursing Humor

    I am waiting for one embarrassing thing to happen to me: to fall on my face while trying to hang something on an IV pole. I am rather short (under 5' club), and seems like my first day on, all my...
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    I am very embarrassed... my work day yesterday.

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

    Thanks, everyone.... for your thoughts and replies!! and it's reassuring to hear the mgr's perspective, Daytonite, that if I were incompetent they'd have realized it by now (hopefully)!
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    I am very embarrassed... my work day yesterday.

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

    Thank you everyone, for your reality check and reassurance! :) and for sharing your own experiences and stories. It means so much to hear, though I already knew it sort of, that I am (mostly)...
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    Help with confidence

    perfectbluebuildings replied to JentheRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I could have written many many of your posts myself!!! My preceptor said it took her at least a year to feel comfortable as a nurse. I think for a long time I will get that "dread" feeling before...
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    trouble with my preceptor..help *sigh/sob*)

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

    How did your meeting go? I agree you had some rough treatment. I hope the nurse educator was receptive to your requests and can help you out. How much more time do you have on your
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    Judgements about big families

    perfectbluebuildings replied to PegRNBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have to agree that this anesthesiologist was extremely out of line. People do seem to have no problem making all kinds of comments about big families- I come from a family with six kids and I know...
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    Add to the story....

    perfectbluebuildings replied to bassRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    unfortunately the next available personality is that of someone whose dearest life ambition was to
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    Nurse:patient ratio's in upper east Tn

    perfectbluebuildings replied to slinky's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I am a new grad but once i'm up to full speed I will take 4-6 pts on a general medical pediatric floor, in Knoxville. Good
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    Hello to Knoxville !!

    perfectbluebuildings replied to decoopa's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hey! :) I'm in Knoxville as well. I hope your move goes well.
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    Solu-Sets, and Pain Scales

    perfectbluebuildings posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I know these are two VERY different topics... but they are the two things I had most trouble with my last shift. (for those of you who don't know I am a very new grad) I can't seem to grasp the...
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    Solu-Sets, and Pain Scales

    perfectbluebuildings replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Nursing

    thanks very much!!! today was quite busy but I did feel a bit more competent. my preceptor is so supportive and helpful. i am glad she is so precise and makes sure I do things just right. i have...
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    Revelation on Nursing.. I'm going to be a nurse!

    perfectbluebuildings replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

    That letter thing is a GREAT idea!! I go through highs and lows every shift I work, I just started my first nursing job and my ideals, not to mention my limited skills, are getting tested by a harsh...
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    I have learned so much. LOVING IT!!

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

    I'm glad for you!! I'm still feeling quite stupid. But hopefully, in the next several weeks and months things may get better. It sounds like you're doing really well!! :)
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    Not excited to go to work as a new nurse...am I the only one?

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

    It helps very much to read your all's experiences- they sound quite similar to me even though I am just 21 and feel like a very "young new nurse"... it is so different than I expected it to be, and it...
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    Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

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

    Deb, Thank you for the encouragement... and the reminder! :) A Spanish teacher who became my friend this year on a month-long class in Mexico said that to me all the time, and her spirit and...
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    How many Pt do you take care of?

    perfectbluebuildings replied to Franlpntorn's topic in General Nursing

    Peds general medical/infectious disease floor (so many isolation pts! :) ), and it is usually 4-6 pts per nurse. There are 2 CNAs on the floor as well, who do vital signs and I&O and transport...
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    I'm drowning...advice please!

    perfectbluebuildings replied to DYatesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how you do it on a stepdown unit as a new nurse- I am a new nurse and I am overwhelmed on a peds general medical floor with the same number of patients you had on that unit. hats off AND...
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    Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

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

    Once again, after my first two shifts with "real patients" as a "real nurse", I have to come back and say THANK YOU ALL!!! I now can read this list with fresh eyes related to my recent experience and...
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    johnson city/milligan college

    perfectbluebuildings replied to prinzessdy's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hi, I am from near Milligan. It has a great reputation overall, I can't speak for the nursing program. But I have never heard anything bad about it, either
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    What field of nursing would you NEVER consider working?

    perfectbluebuildings replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Although, I try to "never say never," I think areas I would not work would be, Ones I think I couldn't handle emotionally, would be burns or pediatric oncology. Overall, in every aspect, I think I...
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    Pediatrics Interview Questions

    perfectbluebuildings replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in Pediatric

    Just wanted to update, and also hear from all the other new peds nurses out there. I finished the classroom part of my orientation today, then have some teaching on my unit next week and the week...
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    Nursing Duties With A BSN

    perfectbluebuildings replied to dhq4life's topic in General Nursing

    It's not a stupid question. I agree with others who say social work, counseling, OT, PT, even possibly teaching, may be areas to look into. There are many others, people who do work in a "helping...
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    In a lot of pain!

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

    Is there any way you could get a shorter shift? I don't know if that would help. I think school nursing has more sitting than some other nursing jobs (at least from my observation and experience but...
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    schools with fewer applicants

    perfectbluebuildings replied to Carin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey! My school was small and not costly. PM me for more info...