wanderlust99

wanderlust99

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  1. Failed two sciences and I can't get into a nursing program.....is there still any hope?

    wanderlust99 replied to mn00's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I failed science courses when I was in college, but I never even went to class or opened a book at the time. This was when I was 17-19 and very immature. It took a few years but I smartened up,...

  2. I feel like a total jerk!!

    wanderlust99 replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Don't feel bad about recruiters, they typically don't care about you. He/she will understand you need to extend and let them know once your extension is over you will contact them about future

  3. Do patients know a "good nurse"?

    wanderlust99 replied to NursesRmofun's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not always. Similar to management not always spotting or appreciating the good

  4. What is the worst case of bullying you've seen in your nursing career?

    wanderlust99 replied to Guest878640's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've worked at 15 plus hospitals and haven't been bullied. Yes there are some units that are more gossipy and the occasional nurse will talk crap about you behind your back, but you find that in any...

  5. Patient Thank You Gifts

    wanderlust99 replied to AJpcvRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I was hospitalized at first I was going to write everyone's name down and give them Starbucks gift cards, but changed my tune after being a

  6. Holding Hands at Work

    wanderlust99 replied to Mavrick's topic in General Nursing

    Hold hand for 5 seconds, then let go - sometimes I'll pat or rub arm for a second as I do it and smile. Adjust their pillow or blanket. Offer a warm blanket. Or say I'll be right back, I'm going to...

  7. Self schedule

    wanderlust99 replied to Kmrn11's topic in Travel

    Depends on the hospital. Luckily, most of my contracts have done self scheduling. Most places will be fair to you in my experience. But as the traveler, you will be moved to fit the needs. Staff...

  8. Day/Night Rotation?

    wanderlust99 replied to Bluebolt's topic in Travel

    Some hospitals just work that way, even their permanent staff work a day/night rotate. Not switching back every other week, more like every 6 weeks. I have completed contracts and I have lucked out...

  9. "Bless Your Heart"

    wanderlust99 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I disagree. Bless your heart can also mean "you poor thing". I hear it from people if they hear bad news from someone, say a family member says they're sick, you would say bless your heart. It can...

  10. May be traveling to Seattle, WA

    wanderlust99 replied to jmrobi5's topic in Travel

    Good! It's so pretty. I took some photos I think I'm going to see if I can enlarge one and have it

  11. do you drink coffee during your shift?

    wanderlust99 replied to aname's topic in General Nursing

    I was addicted to that for years. I would have two a day. Started in high school having a can every morning before school and continued my bad habit until I was 31. Never diet, always the regular...

  12. Seattle Nursing Jobs

    wanderlust99 replied to Ultramikey's topic in General Nursing

    What area do you work in? I did a travel assignment up there and saw they were hiring, even new grads into the ICU. I did a travel assignment for the purpose of seeing if I liked it enough to move...

  13. May be traveling to Seattle, WA

    wanderlust99 replied to jmrobi5's topic in Travel

    If you are there in April, go to the Skagit Valley tulip festival. That was the highlight of my miserable rain filled 3 months in

  14. seattle/bellingham hospitals

    wanderlust99 replied to sizzlev's topic in Travel

    I worked at Swedish Cherry Hill campus, which is the smaller hospital about 1/2 a mile from the main campus. No major complaints from working there. I was able to walk to work, but if you work...

  15. Nurses can eat properly if they manage their time

    wanderlust99 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I don't void or eat much while at work. I am a firm believer in workplaces providing healthier food options for its employees. I worked at hospital with such a great cafeteria, a salad bar better...

  16. Second career nurses: what if you ended up not liking nursing?

    wanderlust99 replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    I agree! Why not try a per diem job or volunteer at a hospital, see if you like the healthcare

  17. California nursing programs with 2.0gpa science req.

    wanderlust99 replied to geniespice's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Retake the classes. Study

  18. The HARD Truth for most nurses

    wanderlust99 replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Oh please. I don't buy this for a second. You and the OP should buddy up. With the internet and so many available resources, you are a fool not to know what you are getting into when you become a...

  19. IV bolus ordered because pt hypertensive

    wanderlust99 replied to Are Enn's topic in Patient Medications

    I am thinking early sepsis as well. What did his BP typically run at? Also, you need to know the patient's fluid balance. 24 hr and hospital stay, did the patient have an overall negative fluid...

  20. The HARD Truth for most nurses

    wanderlust99 replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This is one of those "where do we find these people"

  21. Family member hurt my somewhat fragile new grad confidence

    wanderlust99 replied to BlueChocolateCat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It'll happen again. Part of being a nurse. That and giving it all you have and getting nothing back. It comes with the

  22. Denver

    wanderlust99 replied to Underthemoonicp6's topic in Travel

    University of CO hospital has an in house traveler system. I heard good things about this from a traveler a few years ago, but no personal experience. If you google search it, you'll find more...

  23. How long is too long to travel?

    wanderlust99 replied to dmitchner's topic in Travel

    Soliloquy, some of politics like issues with management or other staff usually roll off my back because in the back of my mind I know I can leave. I remember as staff being more frustrated with...

  24. Fellow nurses...does this make sense?

    wanderlust99 replied to desert_MP's topic in General Nursing

    It's been awhile, but from what I recall all foley insertions or IV starts were done with our clinical instructor present. Once I was in my last semester and doing my preceptorship in the ICU,...

  25. What is a Nurses Calling?

    wanderlust99 replied to hopepedersen87's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still waiting on my calling. Nursing is working out in the mean time. I chose it on a whim when I was 16 and filling out college applications. I have a family member who is a NP, maybe she had...