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  1. Time Management Ideas

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

    Thanks! I actually do all that before 10am, I just write the task in under the wrong time period. I still spend a lot of (maybe too much?) time looking at labs & tests/procedures before seeing my...

  2. Skechers or New Balance

    imanedrn replied to rkrs6673's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have completely flat feet (no arch at all). I purchased a pair Asics years ago for running. They have a really strong boot that helps stabilize my ankles. In addition to my arch supports, I wear...

  3. Does every new nurse need to start on med surg?

    imanedrn replied to jc449's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's exactly how I feel right now!... so I'm looking elsewhere...

  4. NEW RNs!!!!

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

    I'm thankful that I'm older (in age & experience) than most new grads. Although most people think I'm much younger than I am, I still think it gives me a considerable edge. The frustrating "age"...

  5. Potential fallout of refusing additional pts

    imanedrn replied to PurrRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad, that's a great idea to know. If I'm forced to take the pt load, just knowing how to word that I've UNwillingly accepted those pts is critical. Would it also be appropriate to...

  6. Potential fallout of refusing additional pts

    imanedrn replied to PurrRN's topic in General Nursing

    As I've learned it, it's only considered abondonment if you take report because you've explicity taken responsibility for those patients. If you refuse the assignment beforehand, however, it's not a...

  7. CALLING ALL NURSES: I Need Your Input

    imanedrn replied to PACURN216's topic in General Nursing

    QUESTIONAIRE Responses Years in nursing: 2 months What type of institution do you work at? community / suburban hospital, acute/ambulatory What 5 things are important to you as a nurse from most...

  8. Non-contact patient shares room with contact patient...is this typical?

    imanedrn replied to ChocoholicRN's topic in General Nursing

    No way! If the NCLEX specifies that ALL contact patients should be in private rooms, then I'm pretty certain that's an across the board

  9. nclex results

    imanedrn replied to akinnora's topic in International Nursing

    They probably got your name from your nursing school or pearson vue (the nclex company). Also, did you not know that you can find out your unofficial results by phone or on the internet after 2

  10. Potential fallout of refusing additional pts

    imanedrn replied to PurrRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I was hired, I was told that we "rarely" have to take more than our normal load (6 pts) because they're good about getting other staff / agency nurses to come. But in the 6 months of my...

  11. how to note off orders

    imanedrn replied to proud2b1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm on med/surg/tele. The charge inputs / notes off the orders, but we're still responsible for ensuring they were actually put it the system and that they get done. Then we do a 12 hr chart check...

  12. was i wrong to call in sick?

    imanedrn replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    So true! This is one of those damn if you do/don't situations. If you call in sick, and they can't replace you, then people get miffed at the extra-workload. But, if you go in sick, and get your...

  13. quit first RN job after 3 months?

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

    I'm questioning that right now... I realized that I was so excited to work for the hospital that I'm currently working at, that I really didn't stop to think why. My reasons were because of my...

  14. quit first RN job after 3 months?

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

    Hey, me too! Same interests and time - except I went into med/tele instead of

  15. IN LOVE LOVE LOVE with my job!!

    imanedrn replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Me too. Except for the time frame... exactly the

  16. Hourly Rounding

    imanedrn replied to Erianne1074's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I say something similar to you, and I like it. I think it's more real and natural. If I were a patient, I think I'd be weirded out by EVERY single nurses coming in EVERY single hour to read me a...

  17. Hourly Rounding

    imanedrn replied to Erianne1074's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Just because of falls?! Can't I just get up and look into each room without implying I have all the time in the world to offer all 6 patients? I could just every single hour that I did it, and - God...

  18. Another burnout thread

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

    OMG, your words are so incredibly helpful. Thank you. :thankya: I actually cried (and vomitted...) in my bathroom the other morning, not making it to work, in favor of a panic attack... :sasq: I pay...

  19. Another burnout thread

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

    Add me to the list! I've been precepting for 6 weeks, and I have 2 left - where I will actually be on my own with 6 pts and my preceptor on the other side of the pod with her 6 pts... She will be...

  20. quit first RN job after 3 months?

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

    If you're new, maybe you "hate" your job only for that reason. That's just my 2 cents though, cuz I'm sorta' in that boat right now :sofahider

  21. Getting through the First Year

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

    That's me! OMG! I know it will go away, but it's so comforting to read from so many I actually called in sick this week because I went from anxiety to panic attack and truly made myself

  22. Scared Of Poop!!!!!!!!! Help!!!!!!!

    imanedrn replied to nursingstudent424's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was worried about this in nursing school (in addition to vomit which REALLY gets me). One of my clinical instructors suggested wearing a mask (if it's the smell that gets you). A friend of mine was...

  23. Focus Charting

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

    Wow, after reading everyone's posts, I am SO thankful to be at a hospital that uses computerized exception charting. I can add notes to each "exception" area. For example, if I say the pt's...

  24. Giving Report

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

    writing things down as i do along throughout the shift is the only way i can do it. it took me a while to figure out a system, but i finally have one that works. i keep a binder with me that...

  25. new grad needs advice/support

    imanedrn replied to ndcon2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Other than the gap in schooling, I'm in the same boat you are! I look forward to working in L&D / women's health one day... but I started in med/surg/tele, so I could get a nice, broad background...