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  1. hoping it's not a wrong move

    surferbettycrocker replied to NewMac's topic in First Year After Licensure

    is new york city area dry as a bone for nursing jobs?? i know of a few nurses who siad there werew many visa sponsor type programs because new york is such a diverse city thre are many non usa born...

  2. New RN w/$99k debt - Pay Off Plan

    surferbettycrocker replied to sozo's topic in General Nursing

    it surprises me how quickly the posters are to judge this person. its her debt, not yours. its also funny to me how people are so quick to balk at 'student loan debt' as irresponsible--for what its...

  3. Terrible time as new nurse

    surferbettycrocker replied to EMCH1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i am so sorry to hear this has been your experience! nursing is not my first career more like my 4th and i understand this puts you ina unique positoin. telemetry is hard and fast paced; not always...

  4. How to deal with Negative Nancys?!

    surferbettycrocker replied to BrandNewbieNurse's topic in General Nursing

    if i may: to all the "Positive Patti's" out there bless your hearts as the world needs balance ot make it go round right? take your worst most busiest day then mulitply it here and there by 10,20,30...

  5. Adenosine vs. Cardizem in tachy med/surg pt.

    surferbettycrocker replied to RaziRN's topic in General Nursing

    lets not overcomplicate things here with j points and various and sundry EP terms although knowledge is a wonderful thing. for M/S, 'trainwreck' pt and adenosine= MD present- as the previous posted...

  6. My best orientation mistakes

    surferbettycrocker replied to skicoachrn's topic in Nursing Humor

    i agree with dbs candy i very much fail to see the humor in laughing at a patient undergoing hormone tx for cancer. but i disagree with 'being a little harsh' i dont understand why there would be any...

  7. ICU to Tele

    surferbettycrocker replied to nursean's topic in Cardiac

    hi palmettogirl just curious you say you are nervous about tele stepdown but you have icu experience that will serve you well. i guess i just figured once you gain icu experience nothing scares a...

  8. are symptoms cardiac, GI, or anxiety

    surferbettycrocker replied to Spode's topic in Cardiac

    not sure if you are a nurse lookin for feedback or a patient looking for feedback. if the latter,please see your health careprovider for a work up. or call your local ems if symptoms warrant

  9. Will ACLS certification increase my chances of employment?

    surferbettycrocker replied to bearscrubs75's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous poster----without excellent BLS there will be no ACLS.

  10. Anyone else rushing to become an APN before 2015?

    surferbettycrocker replied to smkiya's topic in General Nursing

    there arent many DNP programs i wouldl hedge a bet not enough to accomodate all the new FNP/ANP's out

  11. When it all starts to seem like too much

    surferbettycrocker replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Nursing

    it sounds to me like you are experiencing a bit of burnout. if you have been in psych for a bit and now find yourself getting dragged down more so than before it could be a symptom of burnout. look it...

  12. Some Physical Therapists/Assistants a little...overbearing?

    surferbettycrocker replied to *green's topic in General Nursing

    i have experienced that and even more nitpicky about assessment. funny you mentioned that i thot it was just me being real

  13. Just need to vent and have some encouragement (long)

    surferbettycrocker replied to MOJO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    ruby vee everytime i read your tag line about arguing with an idiot i crack up! its one of the best tag lines

  14. Unsure RN. Advice needed!

    surferbettycrocker replied to RN0820's topic in General Nursing

    my words of wisdom are very far and few but to me it sounds like your'awakening' to some of the harsher realities of nursing. i have been doign this dance for some time now and i dont feel any LESS...

  15. Don't let nursing career feel like a laundry list

    surferbettycrocker replied to awakenthepassion's topic in General Nursing

    its hard work no matter what but i dont agree with the author that if you dont do it for 'the right reasons' you burn out after 2 years but if you stay for 25 years you musta got into the profession...

  16. Does your specialty fit your personality?/Why did you choose your specialty?

    surferbettycrocker replied to Katherine25's topic in General Nursing

    i work with heart patients and i swear the stress from all cardiac will kill me! i like taking care of elderly patients the most. i should switch to geriatrics. i am type a a bit and over the top with...

  17. Was I taught the wrong thing in school?

    surferbettycrocker replied to qaqueen's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    what about the "brittle diabetics" in this scenario. is it possible that you cover the 304 HS with 4 units and it bottoms the person out as pt was just on NS IVF? tricky tricky! or is it sucha low...

  18. VTACH

    surferbettycrocker replied to Suz_QRN's topic in Cardiac

    i agree with the sleep apnea. she came in for URI and has h/o asthma. did you chek a sat on the pt? hypoxia can also trigger VT; so good call on the lytes its also a good idea to always include o2's...

  19. Hate my JOB!

    surferbettycrocker replied to RachelRN2B's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i do agree with the other posters, but OP i gotta give it to you straight. sounds like the culture of the unit doesnt jive with what your lookin for. if you change hospitals and get outta telemetry...

  20. Getting into NYU Accelerated Nursing Program

    surferbettycrocker replied to 2010Hopeful's topic in New York Nursing

    question to all NYU accelerators out there are you guys at all worried about the cost of the program? will you pay using any private loans? just curious any info would be helpful

  21. Drawing Labs from IV Line

    surferbettycrocker replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    i've seen a lot of hemolyzed samples from drawing off lines, but maybe the lines were already

  22. Nurse seeking career change

    surferbettycrocker replied to Tress24's topic in First Year After Licensure

    wish i had some words of wisdom but i don't. i am still waiting for it to get better and it has not. i just get more tired and numb in the brain with each shift that goes by. guess just wanted to let...

  23. What is an employers expectations of a new nurse?

    surferbettycrocker replied to grateful2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    you are expected to know when somethin doesnt look right with your pt. and then alert the authorities. i agree w/ the first poster.. know your baselines and what is 'normal' for example. its normal...

  24. So my first nursing job sucks!!!

    surferbettycrocker replied to Carrie_MTC's topic in First Year After Licensure

    yikes starting IVs at home with barely any experience? well if the blood return is bright red and spurts like a heart beat and your in the AC take it out an try

  25. Was one year the magic number for you?

    surferbettycrocker replied to Guest321574's topic in First Year After Licensure

    one year isnt a magic number in this economic climate im afraid. stick it out and stay put for now i say. i agree with the poster who said 2 years is more the magic number. and if i may offer my...