Sterren

Sterren BSN, RN

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  1. Only one RN on nights--me. Time to go?

    Sterren replied to learning08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would absolutely transfer off the unit or away from the hospital entirely. That's just not safe, even the brightest new grad that has ever existed shouldn't be the ONLY RN on the floor.

  2. Nursing student questions to new RNs

    Sterren replied to drawnfromlife7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It depends on what state you live in. Some states allow new grads to work under a graduate permit that is valid from the day you graduate until you take the nclex. It expires when you take the test...

  3. Nursing student questions to new RNs

    Sterren replied to drawnfromlife7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1) How quickly did you take the NCLEX and get your license? I took it about 6 weeks after I graduated. I should have done it sooner. I second the suggestion to take it as soon as you can. 2) How...

  4. 3 12's - in a row or break them up?

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

    I like 3 in a row, I think it's easier especially on night shift. Then you get a nice long break before you start again, which helps me recharge and feel good about going

  5. Please MAJOR TROUBLE!!

    Sterren replied to setingle's topic in General Nursing

    Don't tell them. Keep quiet, don't talk about it at school/clinical, and work your rear end off so that when you are obviously pregnant they have no good reason not to let you continue (at least, not...

  6. Worried: have to spend 5 hours doing IV sticks tomorrow.

    Sterren replied to locolorenzo22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am not even remotely good at IVs but a few tricks I've learned: sit down. Especially in an outpatient surgery setting, you have time to sit down, get comfortable, get all your supplies arranged,...

  7. New Grad Orientation - How Long...

    Sterren replied to rosstat2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Mine is 6 months but I'm in ICU. I think the norm around here is about 12 weeks for most of the floors. Some are 6 but I really don't think you got enough time, I would freak out and probably ask...

  8. SATA help

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

    The true-false statement thing works. I had a ton of SATA on my NCLEX, I don't remember how many but it was a lot. I used the true/false tactic with them all and apparently it worked since I

  9. New Grad feels lost... not cut out for nursing?

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

    I could definitely have written this post myself. I have to assume that it's normal to feel overwhelmed sometimes as a new grad. All I can say is to fight your way through it - eventually we either...

  10. How Many Times Did You Apply to Nursing School

    Sterren replied to wannabenursi's topic in General Nursing

    1> How many times did you Apply to Nursing School?? only once, got in on the first try. 2> Was it for an A.A, BSN, LVN/LPN? BSN 3> What was your GPA??? 3.5 I

  11. Do you count resps every time you do vitals?

    Sterren replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    this is what i do too. i count for myself every 4 hours but in between i will trust the vent if it appears to correlate with my count. on non-vented patients i count for 15 seconds and multiply by...

  12. Nursing, Smoking, and Kids

    Sterren replied to JettaDP's topic in General Nursing

    Then any parent who has ever driven over the speed limit, or taken their kid on an amusement park ride, or let their kids eat a Happy Meal, is abusive. I absolutely agree with you that parents...

  13. I want to do something else

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

    These are the only items from your list I could say I've dealt with, and I believe that in most jobs you will encounter drama, anxiety/stress, and anal retentive coworkers. If your mind is made up to...

  14. How do you organize your day?

    Sterren replied to Sterren's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks, Kolt. I appreciate it, I think it looks really helpful

  15. Would you let your hospital treat your loved one?

    Sterren replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have in the past, and I would again. I'd actually prefer that they come to my hospital rather than any other in the

  16. "Smart enough to be a doctor" What do you say to that?

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

    "that's good, since part of my job is to catch their

  17. What didn't they teach you?

    Sterren replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    Time management. Prioritization. I wish I had been required to take a full patient load in clinicals, it would have been more helpful than writing detailed and organized care maps one one patient....

  18. Orientation Woes

    Sterren replied to Andrew, RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm also in an ICU setting and while I've been taking two patients, my preceptor is there every step of the way to help me out and back me up. I would suggest trying to synchronize your schedule with...

  19. Am i being Discriminated against?

    Sterren replied to WVnurse6608's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think demanding day shift is probably why you are not getting the job. It makes you appear not to be a team player (even though you do have a legitimate reason for it). I would bet that the...

  20. Does anyone else feel weirdly unexcited?

    Sterren posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am in a bit of a funk and am wondering if this is typical for new grads. I graduated and passed the nclex, I have a job I really like and feel I'm getting better at with every shift. I like my...

  21. Are Student Nurses Prepared for "Real Life?'

    Sterren replied to paperdreams's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad I can say that I don't feel I was adequately prepared. I really wish I felt more capable than I do, it seems like I should after spending 2 years in nursing

  22. Does anyone else feel weirdly unexcited?

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

    Oh man, do I ever feel clueless sometimes. I admit that it's getting better, but it is stressful. I'm glad I'm not the only

  23. Does anyone else feel weirdly unexcited?

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

    Thank you, it's nice to know I'm not the only one feeling a little let down. It's not the job really, it's just a weird experience after being in school for four years! It is definitely a huge...

  24. Mnemonic for cranial nerves

    Sterren replied to KR's topic in General Students

    I used this one: "only older octogenarians that take a free viagra get very aroused

  25. Resumes and titles/certifications/degrees

    Sterren posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a question. I just passed the NCLEX and am updating my resume accordingly (not that I plan to apply to any jobs any time soon, but I prefer to keep my resume updated at all times). What is...