medsurgrnco

medsurgrnco BSN, RN

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  1. I am getting terminated tomarrow

    medsurgrnco replied to nl2005's topic in General Nursing

    They may put you on a final corrective action due to the seriousness of these issues (in their mind) rather than terminate you. I agree that it might be a good plan to ask to transfer to another unit....

  2. Am I Just a Cynic or Is nursing a poor career?

    medsurgrnco replied to MrsCaseyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Suggest you do some internet searching for RN jobs that are not bedside nursing and that might interest you. For most applications, all you do is email a cover letter with a resume attachment. In my...

  3. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    medsurgrnco replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    Don't ever let other staff see you cry - they will put you down for it. If you are going to lose it and cry, head straight for the

  4. How do I overcome toxic hospital environments?

    medsurgrnco replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    Seems like some responders are selectively reading my posts, and missing some of what I state. I have good time management skills, as much as you can when you are typically given early admits and have...

  5. Traveling Nurse

    medsurgrnco replied to Doctor Guazzo's topic in General Nursing

    Website for info on the NCLEX exam:

  6. What should I do?

    medsurgrnco replied to kelly75's topic in General Nursing

    I worked an average of 16 hrs a week while in an accelerated BSN program, and still had a high GPA. I found work a nice break from studying and liked having some income to reduce the student loan...

  7. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    medsurgrnco replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    If you feel the need to vent, gossip, or complain do it in an enclosed area like the med room or supply room. Managers, docs, patients, and family members sometimes unexpectedly show up and might...

  8. How are the salaries in USA?

    medsurgrnco replied to Doctor Guazzo's topic in General Nursing

    RNs typically earn more than the average household income in a town in the US. In addition to the base salary, RNs get shift differentials for evening hours, night shift, and weekends. That has been...

  9. How are the salaries in USA?

    medsurgrnco replied to Doctor Guazzo's topic in General Nursing

    Salaries vary greatly. In my recent search, I found hospital med/surg BSN nurses at my level of experience being paid $21.50/hr to $32/hr. Do some internet searching. This website gives info on both...

  10. taking the RN boards

    medsurgrnco replied to mggmy7's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Most of the study guides are much harder than the NCLEX. I found the Kaplan study guide you can get at a bookstore for around $30 to be the best by far. The questions I had were very basic - only a...

  11. 205 question the chanes?

    medsurgrnco replied to a-ray's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I remember being told that as many people pass at the max as at the min. Did the test seem easy or hard to you? Anyway, you can look up your results online pretty soon after the test for a small fee...

  12. Places With Most Nurses In Usa?

    medsurgrnco replied to Lelo's topic in General Nursing

    Could you let us know why you want to obtain this info, as then maybe we could be more helpful to

  13. How do I overcome toxic hospital environments?

    medsurgrnco replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    I ran out of time when editing my previous post. In every job I've had, other RNs have agreed with the problems I've seen at those jobs and have admitted their own difficulties in working in the toxic...

  14. How do I overcome toxic hospital environments?

    medsurgrnco replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    I seem to have problems getting past the new kid on the block scenario. I make friends at all jobs, get along well with some RNs and CNAs, but some people just seem out to get me every time. I did not...

  15. How do I overcome toxic hospital environments?

    medsurgrnco replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know why some people think I'm angry or have anger issues. I'm frustrated with this situation. I had no idea that so many professional adults could be so mean-spirited, petty, immature and...

  16. Fired after re-entry to med surg nursing. Anyone have success re-entering nursing?

    medsurgrnco replied to malloryjane's topic in General Nursing

    There are med/surg units where you don't need to know telemetry or have ACLS. Suggest you pick up one of those pocket guides for Med/Surg nursing or ECG info as I found those guides to be more concise...

  17. When do you NOT want people to know you're a Nurse

    medsurgrnco replied to Nurse_Newbie's topic in General Nursing

    I don't like anyone to know I'm a nurse outside of work. When I'm off work, I want to RELAX and enjoy myself. When someone knows what you do for a living, they then start pestering you with questions...

  18. I HATE nursing! (any suggestions)

    medsurgrnco replied to Nursinghaze's topic in General Nursing

    Why did you originally think you wanted to be a nurse? What is different in your actual nursing work from what you expected? Is there any type of work related to nursing or healthcare that you could...

  19. The long term effects of being fired

    medsurgrnco replied to Poochee's topic in General Nursing

    They have to be incredibly nasty and get all their digs in when firing you to prove to themselves that it is deserved, when they know they either set you up or or didn't support you in addressing...

  20. any nurse that works in a correctional facilicty

    medsurgrnco replied to destination0's topic in Correctional

    its under the nursing specialties tab. ask the moderator to move your

  21. any nurse that works in a correctional facilicty

    medsurgrnco replied to destination0's topic in Correctional

    This question should be moved to the Correctional Nursing

  22. Medication Errors-Why?

    medsurgrnco replied to ERGirl83's topic in General Nursing

    I find it ridiculous that it is considered a med error if a med wasn't given in a certain time frame (1-2 hrs), when you consider everything else that nurses are supposed to do in that same time frame...

  23. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    medsurgrnco replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    Do not dilute valium when giving IVP. Always check on all your patients at the start of the shift, preferably with the off-going nurse. Don't assume apparently sleeping patients are ok - it looks bad...

  24. Older mom thinking about career change---PT or Nursing

    medsurgrnco replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest you do some research to compare the 2 careers. Occupational outlook handbook website: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ Average salaries for careers in different areas:...

  25. Acused of no compassion

    medsurgrnco replied to nurseofficegail's topic in General Nursing

    You've been there for 2 YEARS and all of a sudden they put you on 2 month's probation without giving you specifics of what needs to change? No gentle discussion first?? Has anything changed in the...