happystudent RN

oooh...i like poping zits too...but my all time favs are veins.. i love veins. I love sticking ivs in them.. i love threading an 18 gauge right in someones ac. I get a rush when i get that first flash of blood.... (sorry! you guys brought it up!lol)

hey doug! I too worked as a tech in a level one and now I am a nurse there. Based on experience, I would have to say that you should know your duties as a tech. For instance, When a chest pain rolls in the door, start an EKG and pull up an old one on...

I have to go with Danskos!!! I have three pairs. Ive noticed that when Im not working and im out and about with the kids wearing sneakers, my feet are killing me by the end of the day!!!

yea, I had to restrain one of my pts on monday. She was a confused L_O_L... She pulled out her IV's, climbed over the bed rails and walking around with her foley bag in her hand saying, "I need to put my purse in the closet!". So I explained the situ...

Well, maybe not a Saga..........lol So, today was my 2nd day....Not to eventful. 2 other new grads and I, spent the day with the Clinical Educator..... He was soooo Nice! He had me rollin on the floor laughing all day. Telling us stories about when ...

Hey! If thats the worst it got..then I think your doin A_OKAY!!! :chuckle

LOL! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Im sorry....thats funny!!!!!

Man! On my floor I care for pts that have MRSA, VRE,CDIFF, TB, HIV, HEP A, B and C! I wash my hands before I go in, put on gloves, perform my duties, take off gloves, wash hands and use foam........ Just last night, I had two pts on contact precautio...

You are too CUTE!!!! I hate THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION...AAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

tele can be difficult. I work the same floor...Yes I feel sick to my stomach when I get off the elevator. I find that If I say a PRAYER and get to work 30 mins early, I am less stressed.........So far, its been working for me!!! Im sending you positi...

YOu got some veeeeery good advice here, geekgolightly!!!! :)

I totally agree with you!! As a CNA you get down and dirty with the pts AAAAAAANNNNND you work side by side with the nurse! I think that is more condusive to nursing school. Hey I learned how to put in heplocks in one day! I traveled with the IV team...

Bummer....We all make mistakes...Try not to beat yourself up. I too made my first med error my third day on the floor! I gave a pt an extra asprin. What happened was, I remember going thru the MAR and double checking with the pyxis on this pt meds...

It was brutal last night..... Sometimes on our floor we will get the "heroin junkie/crack-addicted/aids/hep a-b &c/convicted felons" on our floor as pts. The guy I was assigned to was on a methadone taper with the usual cocktail of benzo"s dec...

I hope things work out!! Dont ever be afraid to ask questions...If you are not getting what you need to function as a part of the team....run (not walk) to you NM office and tell him/her you need help! Dont risk your pts and your license..okay? g...

when you press your finger into the skin. it makes a pit. Then you decied how deep it is by how far down the indentation is. +1+2+3 personally, any edema is bad....

What A nice post, Katemea. I am off orientation as well. I was a trainwreck the "first day". I felt ill- prepared, unknowledgeable and scared. I made it thru that day....sure, I forgot to do something, nothing major, and I stressed about it for a fe...

Yea, we use them on our floor as well....It cuts down the voice traffic in evenings and its very convienent when I have to call a doc. No more waiting around @ the desk! I think its great! :)

This is my second week off orientation!! I am still alive and kickin' :rotfl: I had the craziest shift tonite..... It started like this.... 1500: Im getting report and organizing myself....okay I have five pts tonite on my assignment...no prob! s...

heres my 2 sense (lol) If I were you, I would do the CNA thing...The phleb idea is cool, but you will get that training on orientation. If its a free course, I say go for it. If not, I would definately work in a hospital as a PCA. It takes practice,...

yeah...what they said....if left untreated, strep can lead to kidney infections........Listen to your momma!!!!!!!! good thoughts to you and hope you feel better

oooh dear sweet pie123.......I am sending you positive thoughts......I know what your going thru! Please let us know your results if you wish......((((fingers crossed))))

CNA ED TECH RN That about sums it up!!

good thoughts flowin' your way!!! Let us know how you did!!! :)

DID you decide where you would like to go???? inquiring minds want to know... :)