RedhairedNurse

RedhairedNurse BSN, RN

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  1. Nurses, what do u do on ur day off?

    RedhairedNurse replied to love-d-OR's topic in General Nursing

    Since I've started working, I sleep on my days off. I didn't think this was normal and wondering if anybody else does this. It's starting to get me down and making me feel depressed. I just feel...

  2. too old to become a nurse?

    RedhairedNurse replied to dingmanr2d2's topic in General Nursing

    I went back to school later in life. I graduated last May. I too worried about the same thing as you and thought, "oh no I'll be age ?? before I graduate?" My husband said, "you'll be that age...

  3. Struggling with orientation and nursing itself

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

    Okay now, you need to admit to your family you're having trouble. I did and came home crying every day for the first 4-6 weeks. You need be able to talk to someone and if you can't communicate with...

  4. How to chart that everything is ok?

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

    I always write no distress noted. I don't use the word apparant Safety is a BIG issue. You would want to type, especially in your beginning narrative, something about safety. Bed in low position,...

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

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

    Sounds freaking ridiculous to me! Are you serious? 7 days on sounds like a total nightmarish kind of job. It's all I can do to make 3 days in a row. I sympathize with

  6. 3 12's - in a row or break them up?

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

    it takes most of my days off to recover from 3 in a row. this week, i'm going to try and break them up to see if it helps. i've been worn out from last week. the 4 days off is so nice, but I didn't...

  7. Night Shift vs Day Shift

    RedhairedNurse replied to futurenurse1710's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like nights are a perfect fit for you. I work night, I sleep fine. Help is just as available at night as

  8. Struggling with orientation and nursing itself

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

    You're right. You'll never feel ready to be off orientation until you're off. I've been off for two weeks and I love it. I didn't feel ready to be off orientition, but you'll be surprised as to how...

  9. Struggling with orientation and nursing itself

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

    It will get better, just give it a little more time. Breathe!! And take one task at a

  10. Took NCLEX yesterday

    RedhairedNurse replied to MommyJoy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had a botox question on my test. Talk about

  11. Nurses showing up late for work.

    RedhairedNurse replied to justmanda's topic in General Nursing

    "Well, Im one of those who are chronically late, but only about 5 minutes! And its because its hard to get myself and my kids ready to leave the house that early. I would NEVER be THAT late,...

  12. New Grad RN, and I don't like it!

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

    I feel that way after a long hard week. But now I have several days off, just enough to feel rejuvenated to go back. I think I like it a little more each week. Just take these ladies advice and...

  13. New Nurse and crying!!

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

    Just hang in there it's almost over. I went through the same thing only 2 months. I almost quit my job it was so bad. Day shift is a overwhelmingly busy shift, I can't handle it until I get more...

  14. Bummed

    RedhairedNurse replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an RN and I tell every body and anybody of my wherabouts when I leave the floor. I would for sure want to know if my assistance were to leave,

  15. Off orientation, finally!

    RedhairedNurse posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I never thought the day would come that I would finally be through with orientation. But that day has come and I'm so grateful! I still have to ask questions now and then, but not having someone...

  16. New graduate: need help with documentation!

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

    Why does it worry you ? I have found it helpful to go look at previous notes to see how other's document. I have learned one thing.....don't double chart. If it's charted in the medication...

  17. Advice for student nurses

    RedhairedNurse replied to luna21's topic in General Nursing

    How many pts do you take in your last semester? If it is two or less, you may want to consider taking more, with your instructors permission that is. As a new grad, I wish our school would have made...

  18. $ pay scale range

    RedhairedNurse replied to parrot07's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad in Dallas. Make 21.50/hour, but with shift diff, I get 25.25 at night and on night weekends 31.00. I also got a huge sign on bonus

  19. 5th day off orientation, and I feel stupid

    RedhairedNurse replied to pennyRN2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have the same problem. So I try to look at the positive. It's making me better at giving report because I try to have my game on when I know I have to give report to a _______ nurse! People like...

  20. give me some advice

    RedhairedNurse replied to Chinese nurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand this sentence. "I not clean about that RN school from USA"???? Do you mean to say, you're not "clear" about Rn schools. First of all, find the state in America you would like to...

  21. Throw some tips and tricks at me.

    RedhairedNurse replied to Mary C's topic in First Year After Licensure

    at my job we use sbar for communicating with md's. s - situation b - background a - assessment r - recommendation dr. jones, this is deb mcdonald rn, i am calling from abc hospital about your patient...

  22. Off orientation, finally!

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

    Congrats! It feels good not having some one hover over you watching like a hawk, don't you

  23. Not so full of awesome-ness any longer.

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

    Yes it is normal to feel inadequate and yes it will get better. Be optimistic. I just got off orientation, and almost quit during orientation because it got so bad. So many mistakes I made, so much...

  24. IV push meds

    RedhairedNurse replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I do my flushes slow because that is when the drug is really felt, so the answer to your question IMO is yes. And yes on the other question, the drug will not reach the pt unless the IV fluids are...

  25. New Grad from ADN: Difficulty finding Work!

    RedhairedNurse replied to Mo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think nights are great. Most every one has to start at the botttom and work up. You should take nights, you may like