curlybear

Hello! I am also a new nurse on a busy tele floor and work the night shift as well. We are also very busy most nights and I feel the same way about giving report to the am nurses. Sometimes I feel like I don't have enough time to sit and read thru the charts as much as I'd like to. I guess that will come with experience. Just continue to do the best you can, and don't worry about what others may or may not think of you. I'm sure you are a great nurse!:nuke:

We actually just attended a seminar on this very issue. If you were there at the time, and you didn't have any pressing issues to take care of at that very moment, the best thing to do may have been to ask for help cleaning it up. I think a lot of times the ancillary staff gets delegated all the dirty work. Offerring to help when we can fosters a spirit of teamwork. Just my 2 cents.

Oh, and to answer your question, you can absolutely do it! Have confidence in your self and don't be afraid to ask lots of questions. Good luck!:wink2::wink2:

Hi! I am also a new grad and just started on a tele floor. It is very hectic and there is a lot to learn, but I think it will be a great learning experience overall. We are given a 12 week orientation with a preceptor and will gradually work our way up to 6 patients.

Can anyone tell me if dansko nursing clogs are comfortable? Before I spend the $$$$ on them I would like to get some feedback on them. I 've been wearing my nurse mates and by the end of the shift my feet are killing me!!!!

focus charting is data, action response. For example: Focus- Pt. c/o SOB Data- saO2 90%, RR 28, BP 100/60 Action- Elevated HOB to high fowlers, applied 2L o2 nasal cannula Response- SaO2 95%, RR20, pt. denies SOB, resting comfortably. I was just wondering what kind of note I would write in that format if there were no significant events during the shift.

Help, I'm just starting orientation for my first nursing job as an RN. The hospital uses focus charting and I was wondering how do you write a focus note if the shift was uneventful? Any ideas??? Thanks!

In Long Island NY, new grads start at around 64,000 days w/ 6,000 diff for nights

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Hello, I just recently graduated and passed the boards this summer. I was hired on a telemetry floor and start in October. Are their any telemetry nurses who can give me info on what to expect on this type of floor? Any info would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!!!:)