RedhairedNurse

RedhairedNurse BSN, RN

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  1. Who hates nursing, honestly????

    RedhairedNurse replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Nursing

    I love nursing and I hope other's feel the same as me. It's a stressful job, but very rewarding. If there is someone that 'hates nursing' then IMHO, they need to leave the profession. Sick people do...

  2. The Lord Is So Good!

    RedhairedNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just want to praise him. Today, He delievered me from something very serious. I really wish that I could go into the details and let you all know, but it's something that needs to remain private,...

  3. Contaminated Scrubs..do you wear scrubs to the stores

    RedhairedNurse replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in General Nursing

    I wear my scrubs home, but I change in the garage and won't wear my shoes or scrubs in the house. I feel that the front of my scrubs are most dirty. I also use a special mat for my car so GERMS won't...

  4. Am I over reacting?

    RedhairedNurse replied to Fiducia78's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Welcome to nursing. No your not over reacting. I go in all the time and see gunky stuff built up in my pts mouth. I too see IVs infiltrated. There are lazy nurses apparently, who knows. You...

  5. Not letting my kid go to school

    RedhairedNurse posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Our major school district has shut down, but my daughter goes to school in a suburb which has not closed down. I'm not letting her go to school this week. I feel kind of silly, but to me, it's better...

  6. New Nurse Having a Hard Time Connecting the Dots

    RedhairedNurse replied to itsmyturn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You darn right it's okay! Don't ever think it's not okay. I would be scared to have someone as my nurse that didn't ask questions. Always ask questions. We have a new nurse on our floor that...

  7. Not letting my kid go to school

    RedhairedNurse replied to RedhairedNurse's topic in Disaster Preparation

    NO, I wasn't planning on keeping her out for months. In fact, she went back today. I wanted to hear and learn more about the virus before I just sent her to school without knowing anything about it....

  8. New Nurse Having a Hard Time Connecting the Dots

    RedhairedNurse replied to itsmyturn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It took me almost 6 months to feel a little comfortable in my new role with learning procedure and protocols. At a year now and still learning. It will come, be

  9. Got fire because manager said I need some critical thinking

    RedhairedNurse replied to HNursing's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP, Did you go to nursing school in the United States? Where did you go? I'm sorry this happened to you. Take some courses in English, because I agree with the other's. Your charting is what...

  10. i need help n opinions

    RedhairedNurse replied to coldchill's topic in General Nursing

    From what I read of the OP, she's been accepted into nursing school. It seems to me if she's been accepted, surely she has prepared and done all the prereqs, unless it's one of those LPN schools that...

  11. 2 Sciences classes at Once.....

    RedhairedNurse replied to Soon2BRN1980's topic in Texas Nursing

    I took Barton at the South Campus and absolutely thought he was the bomb. Some say he is hard, but the class is what's hard. To me, he makes it understandable, esp when learning about cells. I...

  12. 2 Sciences classes at Once.....

    RedhairedNurse replied to Soon2BRN1980's topic in Texas Nursing

    Always always research your soon to be teachers by asking other students. A good or bad teacher can either make you or break you. I always made sure I signed up for a good teacher. There is one lady...

  13. 2 Sciences classes at Once.....

    RedhairedNurse replied to Soon2BRN1980's topic in Texas Nursing

    You actually have it backwards. A&P I you learn about the cells, A&P II you'll start learning more about bones, organs, etc. Microbiology is the study if very small living things called...

  14. We Can Do It

    RedhairedNurse replied to shanika1m1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah, I just don't know if he wanted to be saved. That's the sad part. But no DNR; the family didn't want to "think about

  15. NEED ADVICE:

    RedhairedNurse replied to Gavsmom's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, but I got a good laugh after reading this post. I know it was meant to be serious, but thanks for a laugh out of my busy stressful life. I've been a nurse for a year now and have never had...

  16. Anyone here go through school with no medical background?

    RedhairedNurse replied to bcskittlez's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I didn't have any experience in medical. I learned the skills and practice makes perfect. There are times I can start an IV when even a 10 yr veteran

  17. i need help n opinions

    RedhairedNurse replied to coldchill's topic in General Nursing

    Why did you apply to nursing school and prepare for nursing school if you already have a decent job? Maybe if you can provide a little more detail, you will get more advice. I love my nursing career...

  18. We Can Do It

    RedhairedNurse replied to shanika1m1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Something positive? I saved a life last night!

  19. How much did you earn your first year?

    RedhairedNurse replied to whitecats's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Texas

  20. Feeding Tube Problems

    RedhairedNurse replied to moomoo111's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like to me she may be going a long time without it being flushed. I know the nurses are suppose to do it q shift, but some do

  21. My nursing job give me stress, worry and lost my mine

    RedhairedNurse replied to HNursing's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there, it will get better for you. It's very stressful during orientation. I wanted to quit so bad. Since I've been on my own, it's much

  22. Did you sign a contract for your first job?

    RedhairedNurse replied to Violet08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I signed a two year contract. No big deal to me, only have one more year and it goes by so fast. It was a big bonus too, so I think I would have been a little stupid for not taking it. It's made...

  23. Where is the job for an experienced RN?

    RedhairedNurse replied to niceone's topic in General Nursing

    I'm familiar w/the DFW area. I'm sure there are hospitals hiring in our area, esp the county hospitals. IMO, you need to call and follow up with a recruiter with the resume/application you submitted...

  24. When did you get your first raise?

    RedhairedNurse replied to labcat01's topic in General Nursing

    I got a $2 raise at 6 months. Will get another certain percentage at my annual

  25. End of shift frustration

    RedhairedNurse replied to Cabbagehead's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Orientation is very stressful. You will feel relieved when you get off orientation. You will also know that there will be no one to do you job for you and that makes a huge difference. Autonomy is a...