Rabid Response

Rabid Response

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  1. What I Wish I Knew Before Nursing School!

    Rabid Response replied to rollydrooly208's topic in General Nursing

    I wish that I would have talked myself into being more adventurous in clinicals. Too often I turned down opportunities to attempt new skills, thinking I'd get another chance when I was feeling more...

  2. "The Disruptive Behavior of Doctors"

    Rabid Response replied to dharmanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I must work in a great hospital because I really don't have any more issues with doctors than I do with nurses. Every profession has its share of jerks. I must confess that it often bothers me to...

  3. Are Accelerated programs worth the money!

    Rabid Response replied to Firenurse81's topic in General Nursing

    I went the accelerated route, and I am glad that I did. HOWEVER, if I were entering school today I would opt for a two year ADN program. When I graduated in May of '07 there were still nursing jobs...

  4. Any mental health nurses work per diem in acute care?

    Rabid Response posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi all. I've been working in an ICU/CCU since graduating in '07. While I do enjoy my job, I continue to remember how much I loved my psych clinical in nursing school. I'm seriously considering...

  5. Nursing cutbacks

    Rabid Response replied to winter13's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the SF Bay Area. I don't see travelers on my unit anymore, and our per diem nurses are no longer scheduled in advance. We have a "no cancel" policy in our contract, but staffing has been...

  6. Dangerous nurse on floor

    Rabid Response replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    You have not detailed any examples of how this nurse is unsafe. If she is merely slow and falls behind, then maybe there is hope for her. You could have your manager meet with her and try to pinpoint...

  7. What would you do? (a little long!)

    Rabid Response replied to GaMBA's topic in General Nursing

    I would do the BSN program without a doubt. Most of the hospitals in my area are not even hiring LPNs anymore. My own hospital has a few LPNs that are working as CNAs. If you want to work in an acute...

  8. Do you experience jealousy from friends/family members?

    Rabid Response replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    My family is sooo jealous. First there's my fantastic night shift schedule. I show up to every family event looking fabulously like something the cat dragged in. And the stories I can relate over...

  9. Nurses, where do you see yourself in 5-10 years?

    Rabid Response replied to learning08's topic in General Nursing

    In five years I'll probably still be an ICU nurse, but I would consider moving to a PICU. The ED sounds like it might be interesting too. Public health nursing holds some appeal for me, but I wouldn't...

  10. How much from nursing school do you retain??

    Rabid Response replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Nursing

    Of course you will forget nearly all the details, BUT you should remember the general principles of administering medications. Practice the five rights and know why you are giving a particular...

  11. Is nursing really that stressful?

    Rabid Response replied to dslite's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is the most stressful job that I've ever had. Everyone warned me. When I was in nursing school, I was told that my first year as a nurse would be very stressful. I guess I didn't believe them...

  12. How often do you get sick?

    Rabid Response replied to Flare's topic in General Nursing

    I used to never get sick, but since I started working nights I get sick at least every two months. What's more, I never ever feel completely

  13. What should I do? I think I goofed!!

    Rabid Response replied to WinterGirlyRN's topic in General Nursing

    You goofed big time. If you were caught doing that at my hospital you wouldn't have a job anymore. I work nights and also hate bothering MDs for what seem to be minor issues, but there is no other way...

  14. Nursing schools with SANE policies

    Rabid Response replied to carolanivey's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry that your daughter is having a difficult time in her nursing program. However, it doesn't sound any different than the program I attended or any of the programs attended by my friends and...

  15. Do You Like, Love or Dislike Your current job?

    Rabid Response replied to lpnsider's topic in General Nursing

    I like my job, and I love the people I work with. But night shift is killing me. I thought I would adjust, but it's been almost two years and I still feel like a sick zombie. There won't be any day...

  16. Mucous Plug

    Rabid Response replied to JenTheRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You do this day in and day out. Of course it's old hat to you. But for the expectant mother everything is a big big BIG deal and probably very new/scary/exciting for her. Unless, of course, her last...

  17. How often do you do vitals and I&Os?

    Rabid Response replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Unless we have orders to do them more frequently, in my ICU we do q1 hr vitals and I&O's and q4 hr

  18. Getting into Nursing, yet Concerned

    Rabid Response replied to greatone1210's topic in General Nursing

    You are right to reconsider applying to nursing schools. If the opinion of one nursing STUDENT and your PERCEPTION of what certain NP's think of themselves is enough to cause you grave enough doubts...

  19. Should I go to nursing school!

    Rabid Response replied to mctavishcat's topic in General Nursing

    If you are interested in nursing, then you should go for it. Like you, I thought that I wasn't strong enough in sciences to make it in nursing school. My BA was in English, and I'd only taken enough...

  20. Do you raid the patient fridge?

    Rabid Response replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    No. Aside from the fact that I know that food is meant for patients, I am kind of grossed out by all of it. I won't even eat Jello at home now. And the heated trays smell like dog food to me. I can't...

  21. Lab draws after IV start

    Rabid Response replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I can't remember who taught me the mnemonic "Red Blood Gives Life" for Red, Blue, Green, Lavender, but that's how I remember the order. If I have a gray tube, I draw that last, and if I have any weird...

  22. nursing student question 2

    Rabid Response replied to BeOne77's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is there no textbook assigned for this class? Apparently your instructor expects you to be able to answer these questions by using what you have learned in class, readings, clinicals, etc... to figure...

  23. Fillipino nurses, their way of doing things abroad

    Rabid Response replied to Butterflybee's topic in General Nursing

    Butterflybee, my experience working alongside Filipino nurses could not be any more different than yours. Some nights in my ICU, more than half of the nurses are Filipino, including the charge nurse...

  24. "Uses call light extremely well"

    Rabid Response replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    We had a long time patient in our ICU who was intubated and would hit the call light every few minutes. Each time his nurse would be forced to read lips or play 20 questions in order to figure out...

  25. Whoever invented scrubs, standup!

    Rabid Response replied to OldMareLPN's topic in General Nursing

    There's no rule that says you have to wear cutesy prints. All my scrubs are navy blue or black. And I buy cargo style scrub pants with plenty of pockets. Who wears a fanny