RedhairedNurse

RedhairedNurse BSN, RN

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  1. off orientation--first big mistake!!!

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

    It's understandable that you feel bad, but don't be so hard on yourself, you're new at this. I bet it won't happen again....that's the great thing about mistakes, we learn from

  2. Learning disabilities

    RedhairedNurse replied to RedhairedNurse's topic in General Nursing

    thanks so much. i never realized there would be so many understanding people. i thought i'd catch some flack for admitting to getting frustrated and yelling. you all are great, thank you so much....

  3. Learning disabilities

    RedhairedNurse replied to RedhairedNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've thought of homeschooling, but what does a person do for social interaction when the child is being homeschooled. I know of a high school student that has been home schooled for most of his life...

  4. Pain is subjective?

    RedhairedNurse replied to lena130's topic in General Nursing

    I totally

  5. How do they get people with contractures in a casket?

    RedhairedNurse replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    After my dad died, his legs relaxed to a non-contracted

  6. Overwhelming # of Nars and Nurses Quitting

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

    Good jobs are hard to come by. If you're happy you shouldn't quit. Are the nurses that work with you, that get paid more, have higher education? I know that sometimes RNs make more than LVNs. Is that...

  7. Learning disabilities

    RedhairedNurse replied to RedhairedNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'll tell you the reason he got good grades last year. I didn't go into detail in my original post. When I saw him struggling so much at the beginning of the year, I bought the curriculum they use at...

  8. Learning disabilities

    RedhairedNurse replied to RedhairedNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. It feels good to know that I'm not alone. Thank you so much.

  9. i failed my first med surg exam for second semester. now what?

    RedhairedNurse replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    I hope this makes sense, I'll try to explain the best I can...... Look at the multiple choice answers, one choice may be additional assessment and the other choices may be implementations. Look at...

  10. Learning disabilities

    RedhairedNurse replied to RedhairedNurse's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for the response. i've been waiting up tonight looking for some words of encouragement. we go to a private school so there is not much assistance in special education. however, last year they...

  11. Pain is subjective?

    RedhairedNurse replied to lena130's topic in General Nursing

    I AGREE ! I'm too am a huge pain management advocate, my husband lives in chronic pain which is very hard for him to control even with

  12. Pain is subjective?

    RedhairedNurse replied to lena130's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure I understand your message, but I'll give it a shot. I still medicate because I was taught that pain is what the pt says it is and because it's ordered by the physician. I won't play...

  13. I Got Me a Juicer!

    RedhairedNurse replied to leslie :-D's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I just bought a Jack Lalane juicer, but haven't used it yet. What is the best, most inexpensive tasty drink to

  14. Pain is subjective?

    RedhairedNurse replied to lena130's topic in General Nursing

    Chenoaspirit, I understand what you mean. There are several nurses where I work that get into the conversation about who we think are seekers. We have a lot of pts that have hx of IVDA, so those are...

  15. Pain is subjective?

    RedhairedNurse replied to lena130's topic in General Nursing

    I feel like a legal drug pusher almost every day. It's really something when they go "AHHHH" as it's being pushed. That happens ALOT

  16. Got switched to night shift, without my knowledge!!!

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

    I don't know why you feel like a liar or imposter because a person only lies with the intentions of lying. You were telling the truth because that is what you were told. I wouldn't worry about it....

  17. thinking of quitting job after a week. is that ethical?

    RedhairedNurse replied to sushi4breakfast's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What did she say if you don't mind me

  18. 5am "fog"

    RedhairedNurse replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    At 5 am I start getting busy all over again.....doing last calls for pain relief, entering vitals, checking incontinent people making sure they're dry before day shift, picking up the rooms, etc. I...

  19. night shift (7 on 7 off) 12 hour shifts

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

    Let us know how it goes, okay? Very

  20. New Nurse and crying!!

    RedhairedNurse replied to Pink8079's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think you'll be much happier on nights until you get the groove of things. Nights is a hard transition and still a busy time, but not overwhelming, at least not for the most part. I'm tired a...

  21. Documentation woes!

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

    Gotta luv that double charting. Not! I too think it's ridiculous. Sorry to hear you have to go through

  22. Cool test: Left VS Right brain....

    RedhairedNurse replied to I love my cat!'s topic in General Nursing

    do you see her spinning in the opposite direction when reading? i'm curious if other's see this as well. very interesting,

  23. Do you have to list EVERY job?

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

    yes, you should list employment regarding nursing. be honest! i've been told that, in texas, there is a database that contains info on previous hospitals one has worked. better safe than

  24. Can someone please tell me exaclty what RN's do?

    RedhairedNurse replied to tamarin100's topic in General Nursing

    work extremely hard and extremly underpaid

  25. Cool test: Left VS Right brain....

    RedhairedNurse replied to I love my cat!'s topic in General Nursing

    i see her turning clockwise, however, when i start reading the content on the left, she starts spinning counter clockwise, but only while i'm reading. cool! my husband sees the same as well, when...