Nurse SMS MSN, RN

Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development

You did what you knew how to do; when you knew better, you did better. - Maya Angelou

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Well, this is it...first night on own.

Nurse SMS replied to RNRapunzel1029's topic in First Year After Licensure

I remember the first time I had to replace an IV after graduating to be on my own. Just me, the needle and the patient. It was unnerving NOT to have someone watching me. I survived. You will
Well, this is it...first night on own.

Nurse SMS replied to RNRapunzel1029's topic in First Year After Licensure

It's a big step.
Nurse recruiter blew me off. Is this normal?

Nurse SMS replied to RNbellashadow's topic in Nursing Professionalism

*shrug*. The idea of making a public issue out of it is absurd. The examples were absurd by
Nursing and the Ebola Virus

Nurse SMS replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

EXACTLY. This is what I see as well and there seems to be a HUGE
New Nurse, no job, fairly scared

Nurse SMS replied to Wagoosh's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

It is all about who you know. Get a job in the hospital as a PCT, CNA or extern and you will have infinitely more likelihood of securing employment as an RN after you
BSN can't find work

Nurse SMS replied to danielleyyoh's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

Willing to move? Willing to apply to positions outside of the hospital? Those are two keys right there. You don't say where you live, but some areas are far more saturated with new grads than others....
Got Told I am Slow in Receiving Report

Nurse SMS replied to jes07's topic in First Year After Licensure

Things to consider that might contribute to their saying this: Do you come in early to search through the patient's chart for labs and to pull your meds before you get report? Chances are they see you...
[Med/surg] What are top 5 drugs your floor uses?

Nurse SMS replied to icarr757's topic in First Year After Licensure

Flagyl, Levaquin, Vancomycin, Humalog, Lantus, Morphine, Zofran, Dilaudid, Lovenox,
HELP PLEASE! New grad nurse about to quit new Nurse job before orientation is over.

Nurse SMS replied to NewGradKH's topic in First Year After Licensure

I am curious if the OP is even reading
Nurse recruiter blew me off. Is this normal?

Nurse SMS replied to RNbellashadow's topic in Nursing Professionalism

There is nothing to be gained by making an issue of this. A social gaff was committed. Do you chase down everyone who fails to hold the elevator, steals your parking spot, has too many items in the...
HELP PLEASE! New grad nurse about to quit new Nurse job before orientation is over.

Nurse SMS replied to NewGradKH's topic in First Year After Licensure

All new nurses are task oriented and feel as if all they do is pass meds, and to some extent it is true. You are learning the time management aspect, which is vital no matter what specialty you go...
Is there a line floating?

Nurse SMS replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Nursing

I work on stepdown and occasionally ICU nurses get floated to us. They hate it. They want to provide ICU level care...on 4-5 patients. It is one beat down of a day for those ladies. We get floated to...
Nursing and the Ebola Virus

Nurse SMS replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

I guess my main concern is this: There seems to be inconsistencies in what is being given out in terms of information. It is called "difficult to contract" but then requires pretty much a hazmat...
Patient asking for your phone number? How to say no?

Nurse SMS replied to Krazziekid78's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

I don't think you can get in trouble for it. I find polite and cheerful deflection to be effective. "Aren't you sweet? I am SO glad to see you feeling better! Do you have enough bags for your personal...
Is there a line floating?

Nurse SMS replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Nursing

I would decline to float to a place I felt unsafe. Safe Harbor or just refusing to take report. It is my right to refuse. It is their right to deny me employment based on my
No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

Nurse SMS replied to Raviepoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

What would I do? I would do just as I do with my HIV or TB patients. I would be assiduous about precautions, wash my hands frequently and bring all my knowledge and compassion in caring for them and...
Turfing patients to other hospitals

Nurse SMS replied to NextGen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

My hospital doesn't turf anyone. If we are full, we still take them and the nurses on the floors feel the push to move people around, discharge others, etc. I have had two patients now that I never...
Nursing and the Ebola Virus

Nurse SMS replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

It would not surprise me at all to find out there is knowledge about this that is being held back in hopes of finding a plausible containment strategy prior to going
My patient does not comply.

Nurse SMS replied to aricklefs's topic in Patient Education

The only part of this that I would struggle with is the leaving food at the bedside for the patient. I am happy to let them eat lying down and document their choice to do so along with what education...
Adult Depends/Underwear

Nurse SMS replied to grad2012RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

I think it is time for re-evaluation of her living situation. It is ALWAYS hard on the family and resident to make this transition but it also always has to come, sooner or later. Avoiding it because...
New Nurse Mistakes

Nurse SMS replied to Mabesma's topic in Patient Safety Issues

Thinking back, the biggest mistake I made in my early days as an RN was to try to "force" families to face reality about their loved one's illness and terminal state. I have personal reasons for being...
Wearing scrubs to a funeral?

Nurse SMS replied to Beanyamean's topic in General Nursing

Wearing scrubs would be fine. It is demonstrative of your relationship with the deceased and will likely be moving to the family to see it. Go and don't hang your head in any way except to mourn. I am...
Nursing and the Ebola Virus

Nurse SMS replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

I had read this outbreak shows mortality of 60% when identified and treated early. The challenge has been...identifying and treating early. I have read articles about medical workers being regarded...
Nursing and the Ebola Virus

Nurse SMS replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

You are right. I stand
Nursing and the Ebola Virus

Nurse SMS replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

I believe he died

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