chevyv BSN, RN

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    New RN, already making mistakes

    chevyv replied to lillystarrn's topic in General Nursing

    I've been working my first rn job at a psych hospital. I've been there about 9 months and realize that I must be in sync with everything finally because I now realize things I forgot to do while I'm...
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    With all the attitudes at work - Now my daughter is turning into a Diva

    chevyv replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I'm feeling better. I keep telling my 14 yr old to get off of the computer, stop playing those video games, and get his homework done. I feel like a broken record. Mom, whats for breakfast?...
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    Do you ever....

    chevyv replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    OMG!!! How funny, but soooo true. I always notice the veins. I'll be holding my hubby's hand and rubbing my finger up and down the veins in his hands and thinking "Oh ya, I bet I could land that...
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    Tough decision. Could use your thoughts.

    chevyv replied to alaskaman's topic in General Nursing

    I don't take any calls at work unless its an emergency, period. I will check my phone when its quiet or around the time my children get out of school just in case someone misses the bus, but thats...
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    Do you remember everything from nursing school?

    chevyv replied to Darkpk55's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still a fairly new nurse and remember feeling like I knew less in my last semester of nursing school than the whole time I was in school, lol. I felt like I couldn't remember anything, but I...
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    Dealing with emotions at work

    chevyv replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Get busy, stay busy! I can't focus on myself when I'm knee deep in my pts
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    Borderline Personality Disorder on the Behavioral Unit

    chevyv replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

    This is great information! The borderline personalities on my unit try almost everyones patience. I've been looking for some new ways in dealing with a few of my pts. I usually do pretty well, but...
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    Dealing with emotions at work

    chevyv replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I leave it at the door. This is my time to give my attention to my pts. Bringing in the baggage just adds to an already stressed environment. Gives me a break and it's there when I punch out. I...
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    Job offer on the spot

    chevyv replied to nursing.mypassion's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that times are getting worse instead of better. I feel like nursing is taking a huge step backwards instead of leaping into the future. So many people seem to not care as long as the sticky...
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    Missed Med

    chevyv replied to Losingfaith's topic in General Nursing

    I hate making med errors! That is the number one thing that always, no matter how tiny, makes me feel that I'm incompetent. I second guess myself and tell myself all kinds of things that make me...
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    Need advice pls answer!

    chevyv replied to Nystudent24's topic in General Nursing

    Most schools require cna certification for their program. All technical colleges in Wi require this because everyone will know the basics which leaves teaching Lpn/Rn on the same page. Everyone...
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    Older mature nurses: How can I encourage my mom to pursue her RN with me?& should I?

    chevyv replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in General Nursing

    I was on the 10 yr program and then after 2 kids I had to say I was on the 15yr program. I graduated at 40 and love nursing! Encourage your mom and let her read a few of these posts. I can tell you...
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    Did you get their bath done? Seriously?

    chevyv replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    I was a pt for a couple of weeks and I have to tell you all that I really just wanted my pain to go away, someone to empty my bed pan, and the occasional sticking your head in the door to make sure I...
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    Job offer on the spot

    chevyv replied to nursing.mypassion's topic in General Nursing

    I've never signed a contract to work for a place in my life. If signing a contract is what you have to do then yes, I believe you would be legally obligated or owe them some $$ to break it. That...
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    Teacher vs. Nurse?

    chevyv replied to angeladod2's topic in General Students

    Well, if your in Wisconsin, I can assure you it is not a good time to be an educator Plus it's difficult to land a job as a nurse. I didn't like science or math either and yet I graduated with...
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    Injury from teenage psych patient

    chevyv replied to ErNrsLynzzie's topic in Psychiatric

    Teens with adults would probably not be a good thing either, but he needs to be transferred to a facility/hospital where they can deal with those types of behaviors. I work if a facility that houses...
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    More questions.......

    chevyv replied to blakese's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree with above posters regarding if a pt tells you they are going to hit you, you best believe it. I may not see the signs, but I've learned to listen to my gut. I work County and I love
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    Need advice pls answer!

    chevyv replied to Nystudent24's topic in General Nursing

    Well, your young and you should give it a try! You can always switch majors as you move through. I would stress that math and science are pretty big (I didn't really care for either and I did well...
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    Job offer on the spot

    chevyv replied to nursing.mypassion's topic in General Nursing

    I would accept, but secretly still hope to hear from #1 and go from
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    Did you get their bath done? Seriously?

    chevyv replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    There are so many days like this. I love the days when I have a few extra minutes and my patients all tell me no. Gotta love nursing
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    Nurses don't save lives....WHAT?

    chevyv replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Of course nurses save lives. I can tell you that as a parent whose child spent the first 6 weeks of his life in the NICU at our Children's Hospital and as a nurse! If it wasn't for the nurse, who is...
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    Old Women Hit by Car...What Would You Do?

    chevyv replied to sameyjaney's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't have wanted to move her unless she was in danger from possibly being hit
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    where to start working as a new nurse.....

    chevyv replied to O'NanRn's topic in General Nursing

    Go for the position you want. I'm sure your not the first ltc nurse to find a better position. Go for
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    Have you been afriaid of a pt?

    chevyv replied to Mashira's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, I'm a newer grad who's been working in a county psych hospital since July. I'm the only rn on with an lpn and 3 cna's. I have been afraid about 3 times since I started. I especially keep my...
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    He's a nurse, let's get him to do the IMs

    chevyv replied to NurseDaddy2006's topic in Psychiatric

    How bizarre to have to go over the im with the doc. I have insurance to cover me that I purchased online. I just felft my employer would cover their own butts before mine. Also, some employers will...