Crush

Crush

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  1. Whats your perfect fit!!!!!

    Crush replied to Ginger_22's topic in General Nursing

    Start out on a general med floor or med-surg. You'll get a bit of it all and build skills you can use in other

  2. 3 nursing jobs in 2 years. Unhirable?

    Crush replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    Or private duty 1:1 nursing. Less patients = better opportunity to be more organized and keep track. Home health may be an option as it is one patient at a time. However, based on past posts, maybe...

  3. Nursing Grad without Experience Looking for a job... HELP!

    Crush replied to Bchow410's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hope you took it. It is experience towards your end goal of working OB. Update us when you

  4. Staff Retention Policies

    Crush replied to Positive_Outlook's topic in General Nursing

    Key here is mangement that is respectful and listens. That is why I like and will stay where I

  5. Anxiety

    Crush replied to MBar1's topic in General Students

    Learn the endings of medications such as: -pressin = Antidiuretic Hormones: names end with -pressin such as desmopressin (DDAVP) -pril = Angiotenson Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors:names end with...

  6. Staff Retention Policies

    Crush replied to Positive_Outlook's topic in General Nursing

    Holidays off are determined by seniority here. But all employees must work at least 2 holidays annually. But those who have been here longest can pick which 2 . Christmas is double pay so alot of us...

  7. How long does it take to feel comfortable?

    Crush replied to Alexx_xox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think it depends on the person, their clinical rotation (or lack of) and the setting they are in. That being said, I tend to see the newer nurses reaching their comfort level within 1-2 years. I...

  8. Nurses don't do their 3 med checks?

    Crush replied to OsceanSN2018's topic in General Nursing

    So I recall a night that I pulled a medication from our Pyxis ( after we select the med we want the bin automatically pops open to that med ). It was the wrong medication in the right bin for the med...

  9. Advise for new CNA

    Crush replied to Mommyx01's topic in General Nursing

    I was a CNA in long term care part time and at a hospital part time for about 4 yrs before I went for my RN. I went to school full time (wish I had gone part time ) and managed a family. I had to drop...

  10. Not trying to give up hope

    Crush replied to Versash's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I wish I had an answer but all I can do is send good vibes your way and a gentle cyber (((hug))). Don't give up

  11. Hepatitis C question!

    Crush replied to FutureNP21's topic in General Students

    I work acute care so only see antivirals used on

  12. Picture of wound?

    Crush replied to Glycerine82's topic in General Nursing

    Only if done according to facility policy with written consent by said person/patient on a facility approved camera, not a personal smart phone. Be extra careful to follow facility

  13. Hepatitis C question!

    Crush replied to FutureNP21's topic in General Students

    Yes, it would be in the chart. Yes, at our facility we mention if person has Hep C and HIV in report (may also depend on the floor and what is going on with the patient ). We don't openly talk about...

  14. Communicating with doctors as a new grad.

    Crush replied to Alexx_xox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    And you'll learn which doctors want a recommendation and which

  15. Coworker problem

    Crush replied to Nurse071094's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to say the same thing. I work in a large facility. But I have also worked in a rural setting. We have a transport team who transport pts. I usually do also go with them but it is not...

  16. The ridiculousness of LTC/SNF

    Crush replied to YUKONrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ditto here back when I worked LTC. Sometimes we were short but most of the time we did ok. All depends on where you work. I did like the work overall. I felt I was able to use my skills and grow as a...

  17. Long term care, you can move on (but don't have to)

    Crush replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I started out as a CNA and then when I got my LPN I moved on to the local hospital but stayed in the same LTC per diem. I feel like I got to use my nursing skills pretty well in both settings. I...

  18. Communicating with doctors as a new grad.

    Crush replied to Alexx_xox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I always use the SBAR when I call the doctor whichever unit/floor I am on. S - situation B - background A - assessment R - recommendations It is ok to give recommendations but it is up to the...

  19. please tell me nursing is not really like this

    Crush replied to RNwhyme's topic in General Nursing

    Wise words Farawyn. As said reach out to your HR. Technically, from what I read, you were technically still orienting. Your HR can provide better insight into facility policies related to

  20. new job starts next week...am i prepared? advice!

    Crush replied to mrs.hmartin.rn's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have advise either. Sounds like you are being proactive and that is great. I just want to say congratulations and wish you the

  21. Can't find a job! No job opportunities!

    Crush replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think anyone was being disrespectful to the OP. Opinions were offered. I started out as a LPN working med-surg in a hospital ( we were being phased out but a few of us were grandfathered in to...

  22. Depressed and Disappointed in Myself

    Crush replied to Samx3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nice to hear back from you. Hope things are just a wee bit better. Get that experience and try something new you may not have thought about. There are so many areas that can open up for you with that...

  23. My nursing error; shame and struggling

    Crush replied to joansmith1's topic in General Nursing

    ((( hugs ))) I know you are feeling bad about right now. Mistakes happen and the main thing is no harm to the patient. Learn from what happened and then take steps to move on. We can only do the best...

  24. Tips for New Grad offered ICU position

    Crush replied to gmsal971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Certainly w/ most newer grads, the 1-2 years of general med-surg is probably the best route to go especially if one does not have a particular specialty in mind. However, there are some who are able...

  25. Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

    Crush replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    I am certainly familiar with the "grenade pumps" term. It is what we call them