We had a similar situation with my gramma when she died. We moved her from her bedroom into a smaller bed that we could set up in the living room so that my mum and I could sleep on the couch beside...
Tink7586 replied to Tink7586's topic in Critical Care
I had to retake my critical care test, which I passed and I feel much better about everything now, but I'm tired of only hearing criticisms towards me from my preceptor. I've switched preceptors...
Hi, I have been a nurse for a little over two years. I worked for 6mths out of school in a SNF, and then I went to the hospital setting on a Med Surg floor with a variety of patients and problems. I...
I do use a brain sheet, infact thats what I call it. I do refer back to it throughout the shift. I think...like you said...I just need to give myself time to adjust to everything and figure out what...
First of all, let me tell you a little background and give you the reason why I wanted to start this blog. Reason for the blog: I need someone to talk to. I could start a journal, but who reads that...
Hi Friend. I was in your shoes two months ago. I know exactly how you feel. I know its hard, it sucks actually. But believe me, you will be put when you are needed and where you're supposed to me. All...
Tink7586 replied to PedsDrNurseTheo's topic in General Nursing
I have a similar story to share..... I am a new nurse, having just graduated last June, passed boards in August and started working in November after a very long 3mths of job-searching. Anyway, I...
I would have to say that Medical shows such as HawthoRNe, scrubs, and others that you named make healthcare much more flowery than it really is. I mean really...since when have you seen the Cheif of...
Thank you so much. I'm glad you passed...CONGRATS!!! I'm not freaking out and I never have been one to freak out over exams. I was using a book that had REALLY difficult questions in it and I was...
I am about to graduate and I have tuition forgiveness. I haven't been offered a job yet, but I have interviewed. I live in Pittsburgh. Its really frustrating being tied to a place where they don't...
Hi, I will be graduating from Nursing School in June and hopefully be taking my NCLEX in August. Does anyone have any recommendations as to how I should begin to study/review? Thanks,