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  1. Questions to ask preceptor?

    DreamingTree replied to mcknis's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wonder why she would want to make you wait to ask your questions. That seems counterintuitive to me. At this point in time, I end up asking my preceptor the following type of questions: 1. How to...

  2. New Grad feels lost... not cut out for nursing?

    DreamingTree replied to soffy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for posting that sheet! I added my organizing sheet for anyone who wants to give it a try (it's on the same link -- cool

  3. What are some things I should be expected to know as a senior year nursing student

    DreamingTree replied to Rainbowbright77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You've already been given some good advice, but I'd like to recommend a handy little reference guide: http://www.amazon.com/Rnotes-Nurses-Clinical-Pocket-Guide/dp/0803613350 I purchased RNotes during...

  4. New Nurse Horror Stories

    DreamingTree replied to Baking Nurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Using colace as an example makes it seem like a minor change (and that example is). But when nurses start taking short cuts with med admin, errors are very likely to happen. The real problem in your...

  5. BP cuffs and infection control

    DreamingTree replied to country mom's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We use disposable BP cuffs for everyone. Disposable pulse ox are on the way. I have to admit that I'm guilty of using my own stethoscope in an isolation room, but disinfect before I leave the room....

  6. New Grad feels lost... not cut out for nursing?

    DreamingTree replied to soffy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are definitely not alone!! It's tough to transition from school to the real world. I find that I'm okay with managing the tasks, but I don't have time for the critical thinking that was stressed...

  7. New Grad Orientation - How Long...

    DreamingTree replied to rosstat2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm also a new grad. We get 12 weeks of orientation -- 2 weeks classroom, 10 weeks on the floor. I'm even getting a few extra weeks because I only work part-time & I had some vacation time...

  8. mistakes made during your first year...

    DreamingTree replied to RNmaria's topic in First Year After Licensure

    lvs2nrs3535, I think you made a good decision quitting your job. Although I'm new to nursing, I have enough life experience to realize that some environments will not change. You were being given...

  9. HACC students, What scrubs do you wear?

    DreamingTree replied to kiss04bam's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I still haven't burned my lovely white & burgundy uniform -- shudder each time I see it in my closet. If anyone needs a spare (M), I'd be happy to give it away. I also have a lab

  10. I took my NCLEX-RN on friday at 9am--still don't know!!!!

    DreamingTree replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Relax. I know -- easy to say, hard to do. A friend of mine took the NCLEX the same day as me & two others. Three of us found out in 48 hrs, but the fourth waited two long weeks for her results....

  11. Help Phenergan & Picc Line????

    DreamingTree replied to 1_Dedicated_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm new, so probably not the best source of info. However, from what I've looked up, you don't need to dilute phenergan (neither of my drug guides specify the need to do so). But, with a picc line,...

  12. Intimidated...

    DreamingTree replied to beachbum3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I felt the same way through school & was convinced that I'd made a mistake as I sat through the rapid fire orientation week. However, I've been on the floor for about a month and can tell you...

  13. Meltdown at work

    DreamingTree replied to RiverNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm so sorry to hear about your experiences! Although I'm new to nursing (just graduated in May), I can tell you that not all hospitals operate that way. You shouldn't be treated that way by...

  14. I can't stand my new job at ALL. Thinking about quitting

    DreamingTree replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    If you have other options, run like the wind. I started my job about the same time as you, and I'm still in orientation (& should be for another month or so -- 12 weeks total). Complete opposite...