Sterren

Sterren BSN, RN

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  1. Crocs Specialist - experiences?

    Sterren replied to MiaLyse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a pair. They don't fit quite as nicely as other Crocs do, I think because of the bigger heel cup. It affects how they fit a little and they aren't as comfortable. But I still like them and...

  2. Opinions: Best scrubs?

    Sterren replied to raebabelvn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I adore Cherokee scrub pants, they fit me well and really stand up to wear and tear - and they're cheap! I am not loyal to any specific brand for tops, but I love Cherokee

  3. Can't find dorsal pedal pulses

    Sterren replied to Tolle_lege's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It was hard for me at first too. With practice you'll get used to where they are "supposed" to be felt and it will be easier. My biggest issue was always looking way too far forward on the foot....

  4. I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

    Sterren replied to Kath80's topic in General Nursing

    No, it's not appropriate that she had to ask you to wear a bra. You should do that without being

  5. Sould I remove from resume?

    Sterren replied to courthousenette's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Leave it on. Start looking for another job and explain that you were not happy on the unit you were on for the internship. Taking it off, if they found out you were actually working, is grounds for...

  6. Checking Meds As A New Nurse

    Sterren replied to Journey_On's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't look up every med. If it's one I'm not at all familiar with, or one that just sets off my spidey sense for my patient, I'll look that up. I think you'll find that most units have certain...

  7. Burnout

    Sterren replied to kikibibi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't think anyone can say with any confidence that one unit is ALWAYS harder than another. I've worked in 3 units now, one as a student and two since I graduated. One was stressful because of the...

  8. A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

    Sterren replied to I_Scream's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I actually started applying for jobs and had a couple of offers before I quit my old job, but I still had to deal with the "why are you leaving your current position" stuff. I explained that I simply...

  9. A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

    Sterren replied to I_Scream's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did it too. It was, hands down, one of the best decisions I've ever made in my professional life. I am so happy on my new unit. I would go to work on my old unit with my stomach in knots,...

  10. Terrible mistake!

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

    I would calmly and politely let ANY parent who yells at you know that you are required - not asked, required - to check in at least every 2 hours on her child who is your sick patient in need of...

  11. Positive Reinforcement during Orientation?

    Sterren replied to Butterflybee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started working as a nurse in May on one floor, and then switched to another floor a couple of months later. Ultimately I've had a half-dozen preceptors. Some of them give positive and negative...

  12. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    Sterren replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your pain is NOT

  13. pharmacology problem, solve for me and tell mehow?:)))im trying to teach myself this

    Sterren replied to sfranRNstudent's topic in General Students

    i don't want to solve it for you but i can give you some pointers to help you. first, figure out what you have and what you want. you're already given the reconstituted dosage of 375mg/ml, so that's...

  14. Quitting after 6 weeks of orientation.

    Sterren replied to ANH_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I guess I will be the first one to say I've done this. I started out in an ICU and that just wasn't a good fit for me. I've moved to a less acute setting and am much happier - and much better at my...

  15. Whatever happened to rules likes these?

    Sterren replied to cpkRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wish that a reminder about patients needing time to rest and recover was printed on every entrance to the hospital and stated with every single phone call greeting. I had a patient the other day...

  16. need to know meds

    Sterren replied to rnarmymomma's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree with the ones mentioned above. I'd also add Pepcid - many patients in the hospital will be on it, for ulcer prophylaxis, memorize it right away to save yourself time. The biggest ones for me...

  17. IVPB Disaster

    Sterren replied to greatgoku81's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In the future I would close the clamp on the piggyback tubing before taking off the old bag and hanging the new bag if you have a full drip chamber like that. To have it squirt out on you seems...

  18. Nurses and religion

    Sterren replied to Lauren3787's topic in General Nursing

    I'm spiritual but not necessarily religious. I have not had any problems with patients or families and their relgious beliefs. I recognize that religion can be a huge source of comfort and support...

  19. Patients sending Myspace Friend Requests!?

    Sterren replied to AKAKatydid's topic in General Nursing

    I would also deny the request with a short, simple explanation that professionally you need to keep a respectful distance with your patients. Congratulate her again on her baby, thank her profusely...

  20. foley bag tubing

    Sterren replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    over the leg for

  21. May 2008 grads....how are things going?

    Sterren replied to marilynmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I also graduated in may, passed the nclex, and have been working in an ICU. I like some things, dislike some things, and generally feel undecided at the moment. glamgalRN, we are in the same boat. I...

  22. Am I just a nervous new grad or is the ICU not for me?

    Sterren posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I have been in the ICU since May. I still feel so overwhelmed and positively sick on my way to work in the morning. I am so worried that I'll forget something (and it seems like every shift I do!)....

  23. How far did you travel?

    Sterren replied to Lylesmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    About 20 minutes. I would love to move out to the middle of nowhere but can't stomach the huge cut in pay for gas prices (which I'm certain are just going to go up up up). I'm glad you are able to...

  24. My pockets are overflowing!

    Sterren replied to jsu102's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I carry a sharpie, two pens, and a small pair of scissors in one pocket and alcohol wipes, little blue caps, 1-2 saline flushes in my other pocket. Everything else is in my

  25. Am I just a nervous new grad or is the ICU not for me?

    Sterren replied to Sterren's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks, I needed some encouragement. I think part of the problem is that friends I graduated with are off orientation and are "real nurses" now and I'm still orienting and feelng clueless. It's a...