I found out that I have several bulging discs and Dr. has given me lifting restrictions of less than 20 pounds until healed. I know that if I let work know about the restriction, they will not allow...
Poopsie Gigglebuns replied to Poopsie Gigglebuns's topic in General Nursing
Thanks for all the advice everyone! I have only been with this hospital for about 10 months, so now I'm guessing I won't be eligible for FMLA - didn't know that until I asked you smart people! I'm...
Just started orientation a couple of weeks ago and I feel so stupid. I feel like I don't know how to do anything! To top it off, rumor has it that our hospital is going to be sold and here I am with...
We had a discussion at the hospital about a nurse that refused to hang meds b/c they were expired (expired that day). When asked how we would handle the situation - I said that I would double check...
Hi, Joy... As a UTHSC alum, all I can tell you is get ready for the ride of your life! I was just as worried/scared as you not so long ago and I survived. It's really an experience that no one can...
Poopsie Gigglebuns replied to Sunbird21's topic in PICU, Pediatric
Hi, Sunbird... Just saw your post and just had to send a quick reply. I am also a new grad (working in L/D X3 weeks!). I'm finding that my orientation is also a bit sink or swim and I feel for...
Poopsie Gigglebuns replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn
congrats on your choice of l/d. i don't know much about florida, but in texas, there are a few hospitals that will let you do your internship in l/d right away, others will make you work in...
Poopsie Gigglebuns replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn
Can someone give me some good references on the ins/outs of using pit? as a new nurse, i'm getting conflicting info. some say ctx should be 250 mvu and 1.5 min apart - others say different. some...
Wondering if anyone knew of any literature re: the longer nasal prongs versus cannula for preemies. I'm having terrible time with these prongs when baby is prone or side-lying. VERY uncomfortable...
Poopsie Gigglebuns replied to e_zapanta's topic in General Nursing
Our poor spouses! They should get to walk at graduation, too, just for putting up with us! The decision to go to school needs to be a mutual one...I have been so fortunate to have a husband that...
i'm not sure i would want to work for a place that skirts around basic employment law...like asking your age! if their ethics are that bad in recruiting...what else might there
I've been doing clinicals on the 7p-7a shift and I've found that I get really nauseated around 3 or 4 am. Is this normal for nights? Any suggestions? I've thought that maybe I'm drinking too much...
Poopsie Gigglebuns replied to mbb21's topic in General Nursing
Yikes...is the first word I can think of. I can't imagine having to learn everything at an even faster rate. It's REALLY difficult to try to process everything and connect the dots as it is, not to...
Just wondering if it's possible to negotiate a bit when you're a brand new nurse. Offered a job making more money, but not really where i want to be. place i want to be is significantly less. any...