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Received an outside hospital transfer with dobutamine infusing in Yellow Pa Port on a swan that wasn't being used. I know we don't usually infuse in the PA. What is the reasoning or effects of this? Thanks

My hospital uses Lexi Comp it has Labs, Diagnostics, Meds, Interactions, Calculations etc. I highly recommend it. I used it in nursing school as well.

It depends on where you are applying. A large well known facility is likely to give you more than one interview and have a lot of experience in interviewing. A Dr. office might be a quick conversation about your goals and hobbies. Plenty of info already on this just search for it, but make sure you are prepared and know what to say if you stumble. Practice with someone is my best advice.

Graduated May/11 passed NCLEX 1st shot, anyone with questions feel free to message me. Good luck to you guys

Anyone know the legal side of this? I would love to advocate for the pt and tell them this or that, but that isn't really something for us to reason. To me it seems these areas with no clear definitions are what get us a seat in court. I have never seen this clearly defined by the BON I was told to follow the hospital policy.

Don't worry new grads go into all types of floors, just ask around. Good luck just prepare for the interview by knowing the material. I am also starting on a cardiac floor as we speak and don't let your nerves get the best of you. It's like any new job, you have to get used to it and learn the way. Worrying does nothing for you so just relax and enjoy it. Review your material and prepare that's the best you can do.

I think it's pretty sad this discussion is even here. My friend who is in school told me she was surprised to see how much drug use there is among the nursing students. Wow, good luck to us all.

this is what i was hoping to hear. great advice i will keep it in mind. thank you for the examples it really puts it into perspective i can see myself busting out a few of those. i'll find out about the the behavioral reporting that could definitely come in handy. thanks all for the replies, great help.

I would guess that your biggest problem would be getting hired into that field, if you get past that you should be fine. I didn't get rejected once by a female patient during my L&D orientation and I had quite a few patients that semester. I did everything from teaching breast pumping to holding legs during natural labor. It was a bit awkward on my side as I'm sure on the patients, especially being a younger guy. As long as you interact on a professional level with confidence there is no problem.

You guys are not comforting me as I prepare to start haha oh boy, good luck I'm sure it will be fine.

I had a sport bike for a bit and drove it in the tristate area of all places. I drove it to school, up and down the east coast from FL to NY, raced at the track, etc. I thank God nothing happened to me and suddenly came to my senses and sold it. I didn't have any close calls other than almost dropping it while parking or something stupid. However, the level of care and alertness it requires is too much to make it enjoyable. It is very addictive though, I'm thinking about picking a new one up next year and using it as a track only bike where you at least have a controlled environment.

I'm someone who no matter what, I hear the word nurse I think woman. I can't say I admire that aspect of nursing too much.

Unfortunately the pay rate isn't significantly different from what I have seen, but the major difference is your future employer. If I could have done my education over I would have most definitely went for a BSN program. One example I can give you is a good friend of mine started at a hospital a one and a half years ago and I planned to work at the same hospital. They now require a Bachelors, so there goes my opportunity. Don't make the same mistake, I am now working and back in school for my Bachelors.

Just received my job offer and I am doing my research before I get started. One thing I realized is that I've never had any arguments with anyone as an RN or as a SN. I am the type of person who is OVERLY RESPECTFUL and I know this can taken as a weakness when you are new. I'm sure I will be yelled at one time or another so how do I handle it? I don't want to be stepped on and taking advantage of from the get go as I've read about on the boards. On the other hand I do not want to handle the situation incorrectly. Lets say a Dr. tells me I'm an idiot or slams the phone on me numerous times. Another nurse who raises her voice to me? It seems like this is a treatment that is accepted among nurses which I think is wrong. What are your ways of dealing with these situations tips? Boundaries? Thank you Side note: I love this board I have been reading in the background for years :-)