I don't work in a 'teaching hospital'. If there are nursing students, they usually don't get to spend much time in ICU anyway - usually med/surg or tele floors. We do get some EMT students that are...
I would like to see the issue of frivolous malpractice lawsuits addressed. This is contributing to the rising cost of healthcare. This is also a factor in the inability for some to have access to...
NewNurse2003 replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in General Students
Didn't get a divorce (wasn't married), but did break off a 4-year relationship with my boyfriend halfway through my ADN. Met my hubby 3 months after. He was with me through the last half of my ADN,...
NewNurse2003 replied to sassynurse78's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Be strong, sure, and be assertive. Many people like this will back down if they are challenged in return. If verbal abuse continues, call security. Give them the choice of either 1.) handling...
NewNurse2003 replied to calada69's topic in Nursing Career
Hospitals hire Registered Nurses. The degree doesn't matter. ADN or BSN prepared nurses are ALL nurses. We pass the same Board Exam and have the same responsibilities. I graduated three years ago...
NewNurse2003 replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing
i'm in kansas city, mo..working in a hospital in liberty, mo. new grads here start out over 19.00/hr with 3.00/hr night shift diff and 2.00/hr weekend shift diff in addition. with my weekend and...
NewNurse2003 replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing
I've seen so many 'selfish' family members that just can't make the decision to take Mom or Dad off the vent. "It's just too hard", they say. To me, it would be even harder to see my parent go...
NewNurse2003 replied to Shell26's topic in Nursing Career
Honestly, I didn't know until I did it. Now I couldn't think of doing anything else. I don't know what your job is now, but..you really can't go wrong in the healthcare field. Good luck with your...
NewNurse2003 replied to Mijourney's topic in Nursing Career
I am totally proud of what I do...so is my hubby...so is my mommy....etc... hehe I've been in this career for a relatively short time - 3.5 yrs. I have already learned so much about myself in this...
Voted NO. In the ICU, we sometimes get combative, young, overdose patients. Basically, if they want out - I'm not putting myself in jeopardy by standing in their way. I don't want the hospital to...
I work 7P - 7A and only live 5 miles away from where I work. Usually, I get to sleep by 9A and wake up around 3-4P. I have no problems sleeping during the day. After working nights for over 2 years,...
NewNurse2003 replied to mickeymouse1205's topic in General Nursing
"OOOOhhhh, Social Services - I have a new one for youuuuu!" hehe I can tolerate PO'd family members - most of the time they are grieving or scared. I can also tolerate body fluids and smells. What...