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imanedrn

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  1. Charge nuse from HECK!!!!!LONG

    imanedrn replied to PiPhi2004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I read stories like this, I am so thankful for where I work. There is only 1 charge I've had issues with, and she's a night charge (I work days), and the issues were only when I was first on my...

  2. CHART Reviews

    imanedrn replied to Drysolong's topic in General Nursing

    We do chart checks at change of shift always. Is is an essential part of report. The off-going nurse reviews the orders from her shift with the on-coming nurse. If anything is left undone, there...

  3. administering B-12

    imanedrn replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I thought B12 was always

  4. Need info about state boards

    imanedrn replied to luv2dive's topic in General Nursing

    Same with mine. There were about 6 of us (including me) who finished with 75, and we all passed. I, too, freaked out though (as did my classmates!), knowing that I either did GREAT or HORRIBLE! 48...

  5. Question about overworked and underpayed

    imanedrn replied to nancypants's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure if it's specialty area or time (years of service) dependent, but (now that I've finished orientation and am finally on my own), I am generally happy at work. When I first started, I was...

  6. Where to start????????

    imanedrn replied to kecker2's topic in General Nursing

    Wait for your clinical experiences and the nurses you encounter to help guide you. I ALWAYS thought I wanted to work in women's health. I loved my OB rotation. To my surprise, though, when I did my...

  7. Do you work 36 or 40 hours a week?

    imanedrn replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    I love our coverage when the acuity is evenly distributed. There are 4 med/surg units, each with 36 beds (split into 3 pods: A, B, and C). The RN:patient ratio is 1:6 & CNA:pt is 1:12, so there...

  8. Thermometer / BP Cuff Brands

    imanedrn posted a topic in Home Health

    Any suggestions for specific brands / models of thermometer & BP cuffs? I'll be starting on my own soon, and will need my own equipment, but I know some brands are better / more reliable than...

  9. Thermometer / BP Cuff Brands

    imanedrn replied to imanedrn's topic in Home Health

    Clarification: I was told the onlyequipment I needed to purchase for myself was a stethoscope (which I already have), thermometer, and BP cuff. Everything else WILL be provided by the

  10. New ED nurses who "know it all"

    imanedrn replied to rnflie's topic in Emergency

    I think it depends on where you are and who you're working with. I know of 3 classmates (off the top of my head) who started in the ED, and they're doing exceptionally well. I think the...

  11. Essays being written by 3rd parties - your views.

    imanedrn replied to Word Perfect's topic in General Nursing

    There's a HUGE difference between "mentoring" (and assisting in any variety of ways) versus WRITING a paper for someone. In addition to nursing, I have a background in business/MIS and English. I am...

  12. What is your opinion of nursing?

    imanedrn replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    When I read posts about how miserable some nurses are, I'm amazed. I consider myself relatively happy -- esp. considering I'm a NG who believes she did NOT receive enough orientation. In any case,...

  13. Becomming a new nurse make you literally sick?

    imanedrn replied to jessi1106's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in the same boat. I was already suffering from GAD. The pressures of nursing made it worse. If it weren't for my meds, I'm convinced I would not be able to work as a nurse --

  14. How many times have you cried???

    imanedrn replied to CareBayer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am pleased to say that at 4 months, I don't cry much any more! Only a month ago, though, I could not say that at all! I couldn't even imagine myself NOT crying! As for the number of times, I too...

  15. Who else doesnt plan on being an RN forever?

    imanedrn replied to PiPhi2004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was thinking the same thing! Maybe some people are so unhappy in nursing not because of nursing itself but because of the environment. Obviously, it's difficult to separate the two, but -- if...

  16. Who else doesnt plan on being an RN forever?

    imanedrn replied to PiPhi2004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :watherthunderstormc HAHA! :flmngmd:angry RN

  17. What overwhelms you the most? What did NS NOT prepare you for?

    imanedrn replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's does sound pretty insane -- esp. to be called at home for the rate of NS! Wha??? Is there some intervention that mgmt or charges can take in these situations? It just sounds... weird. As I...

  18. Does anyone have a good report sheet?

    imanedrn replied to lotus32's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The first page is my primary report sheet / brain. Assessment data goes on the RIGHT. I list what the night shift tells me in green and add my own notes in blue. On the LEFT, I circle med time in...

  19. Does anyone have a good report sheet?

    imanedrn replied to lotus32's topic in First Year After Licensure

    PM me with you e-mail address, and I'll send you

  20. Survey: New Grad Pay

    imanedrn replied to palee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Most hospitals have a standard (non-negotiable) rate for new grads. Mine was $24.83/hr on days. The standard diffs (NOT dependent upon experience) for nights is $2.10 & weekends are $1.50....

  21. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    imanedrn replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I knew you were in WW when you mentioned the BLTs! I started it close 1 year ago (while in NS) and lost 25 lbs. I fall off the wagon all of the time, but it truly has been life-changing for me. I'm...

  22. What overwhelms you the most? What did NS NOT prepare you for?

    imanedrn replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What causes the night nurses to get out so late? Are the day nurses asking too many questions / expecting too much of your shift? I work days and report lasts anywhere from 20-45 mins depending on...

  23. low medium and high performers

    imanedrn replied to litbitblack's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like some of that hokey junk I learned in business school. So much theoretical

  24. Critical Thinking

    imanedrn replied to cardiaccare's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad, here are some of my thoughts on each topic, though I don't know if they answer your question directly. This is a BROAD category, so narrow it down to a few topics that are most...

  25. Any tips on studying for ERI foundations

    imanedrn replied to dhammond3's topic in General Nursing

    Read your ENTIRE Fundamentals text, cover-to-cover! That test was ABSURD! I think only 10 people in our class passed. It truly is a good indicator of NCLEX passing ability AND test-taking skills....