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  1. Perfectionist - will I ever be able to handle bedside nursing?!

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

    Yeah, on that day, I was sooo busy that I didn't have enough feelings for my patients. I lost my patience, actually! I had a few pts that I just couldn't tolerate anymore... So demanding, so...

  2. your favorite way to stay in shape

    imanedrn replied to mark3274's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I love the way I look and feel after I exercise, but I HATE actually getting to the point. That hurdle is the WORST for me! Exercise has always been an up and down battle for me. I'll go 100% for a...

  3. first day on floor - will I get better???

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

    I remember feeling that I'd NEVER survive. (I'm a CONSTANT worrier and totally self-deprecating.) I came on this site on every day off to read posts from people for reassurance. I was simply...

  4. What did you do before you were a nurse and how has it contributed to your career?

    imanedrn replied to Dancin'Mom's topic in General Nursing

    My first degree is in business with an emphasis in management information systems (see also: computers). I worked several jobs as a student where I did the work of a full-time professional in PR....

  5. Perfectionist - will I ever be able to handle bedside nursing?!

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

    I've thought about that too, but I need the money and think it would be worse for me to work OT at my current job, as I imagine I'd burn out immediately if I worked even 1 extra shift per week. With...

  6. Lovenox Sub Q...but where!?!

    imanedrn replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    While I was still in school, I had an emaciated (Crohn's) patient. He had almost no abdominal fat to pinch. My preceptor told me that the manufacturer did an in-service and stated the above...

  7. Want others to know...and learn

    imanedrn replied to lilywater's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for sharing. Nearly every day I go to work (I precepted for 9 weeks (was sick for 1) and have been on my own for 3 weeks now), I am so anxious and worry myself to pieces. I think of how...

  8. Being an ADVOCATE for a less than helpful coworker

    imanedrn replied to missnurse1's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I think that was an incredibly "smart" way to handle all of her aches and pains. It's essential that she care for herself! And if she's not going to, then by golly, you were being a good...

  9. Perfectionist - will I ever be able to handle bedside nursing?!

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

    I've always had such anxiety, yes, but was only "diagnosed" with it a couple years ago. (I think being aware of it makes it worse!) Some days (like yesterday!), I'm painfully aware that I'm not...

  10. Perfectionist - will I ever be able to handle bedside nursing?!

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

    While doing my ICU rotation in school (we only did 3 7-hours shifts), I thought it was kinda' sorta' neat. My biggest concern, though, was that so many patients were out of it. I really wanted to be...

  11. Perfectionist - will I ever be able to handle bedside nursing?!

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

    You are absolutely right... I would be bored out of my wits! And I like your take on perfectionism better than mine. Maybe I just need more time to make it work for me... Thanks!

  12. needle question

    imanedrn replied to julezzz26's topic in General Nursing

    The only reason I know to use filter needles are when you're drawing up from an ampule, the purpose being to filter out any glass that may have broken in the liquid. You then toss it & switch it...

  13. I'm so confused.

    imanedrn replied to Aimee03's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so amazed to see how many of us are in a similar boat -- so frustrated during our first year and feel so lost. I think, in our hearts, we know we belong in nursing (at least, I do), but we...

  14. Home health agency questions- help

    imanedrn replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Home Health

    isn't home health considered medical purposes? 50.5 cents per mile for business miles driven; 19 cents per mile driven for medical or moving

  15. Do the shifts at your hospital "get along"?

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

    There's very little tension at my work place. As I posted on another thread, most night nurses at my hospital will say (without a second thought) that it's way easier than days. Most of those people...

  16. What shift to work for a new grad??

    imanedrn replied to margo2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yup, your situation sounds much different than ours. There are plenty of nurses at my hospital who will fess up and say nights are way easier. There's one who came back to the hospital (after...

  17. 1st job in nursing interview

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

    Take your pick! Congrats and good luck! http://www.careercenter.ilstu.edu/students/nursing/InterviewQuestions/ Sample Interview Questions for Nursing Majors Questions employers often ask: Why did...

  18. Where was your first nursing job?

    imanedrn replied to katie1285's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Keep in mind what YOU want to do. For the past 10 or so years, I was certain I wanted to work in women's health. I had a hard time deciding on whether I wanted to start there or in med/surg, though....

  19. What shift to work for a new grad??

    imanedrn replied to margo2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I applied for my job, I assumed I'd be working nights because that's what they give all new grads. When I went to sign my paperwork, though, my manager offered my days because she said a...

  20. starting clinicals in fall no experience...

    imanedrn replied to inschool4ever's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My story is very similar to yours (except my GPA is a little lower), and I survived. The bottom line is that nursing is a tough career. You don't just fall into it. Each nursing school is...

  21. Ugh, awful night

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

    Unfortunately, the only encouragement I have is the same I've heard before: It does get better -- believe it or not. When I confronted my manager about not being shown how to do X task or arrange X...

  22. What do you want to tell Nursing Students?

    imanedrn replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    I'm only 3 months out of school, and all of that was common sense to me. I could not imagine any students doing

  23. Pay issues

    imanedrn replied to Ramrodthegreat's topic in General Nursing

    My husband was considering the EMT program at the community college here. When he went to speak to the advisor, they suggested he consider nursing instead. She said many people who become EMTs here...

  24. The more I think about a comment that my coworker made to me, the more ticked I get!!

    imanedrn replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I get the same baloney from one night nurse. Yes, I am biased and assume that nights have less to do. I'm sorry, but it is reality in our hospital. (I have 3-5 med passes, they have 2. I do all...

  25. The more I think about a comment that my coworker made to me, the more ticked I get!!

    imanedrn replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    We MUST be working with the same