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  1. Unsure of what happened

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

    just curious---were the epistaxis and coorifice rales

  2. I have an interview with med surg

    surferbettycrocker replied to 801nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    what skills did you learn that were unique to your role in HH/hospice? how do the skills/exp. translate to hosp. nursing? how have you handled emergencies in your role? how will you keep your pts...

  3. Finally...a bad night

    surferbettycrocker replied to Nursey103's topic in First Year After Licensure

    small suggestion: if by FC you mean dc foley catheter, take it out yourself instead of wasting time paging the aid twice. maybe the pt coulda got up outta bed to the bathroom and voided by 7a. how...

  4. Questions to ask during interview

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

    home health? ask if escorts are available for some sketchy area assignments ask what your resources are and how readily available should you find yourself unsure how to handle a complex case once...

  5. How do I survive a crazy schedule, with kid, husband who works even crazier schedule?

    surferbettycrocker replied to BCRN1984's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i have been wondering how i would make this job and kids and husband work. i have heard for sooo long that nursing is sooooooo flexible and greeeeeat for moms yet you work crazy hours are often beyond...

  6. To hold or not Hold=That is the Question

    surferbettycrocker replied to GoNightingale's topic in Cardiac

    Dear GoNightengale--I too feel like a newbie just a few short years in nursing but it feels like dog years. hmm working nights with little to no support is very tough and like you mentioned calling...

  7. To hold or not Hold=That is the Question

    surferbettycrocker replied to GoNightingale's topic in Cardiac

    hmmm i would check if you have bp hr trends and are still confused. it all depends on the pt. are the meds new? then bradycardia/low bp will mean something different than if you have a pt. taking bb's...

  8. cardiac nursing--back in the day

    surferbettycrocker posted a topic in Cardiac

    to my more experienced cardiac nurses---what was cardiac nursing like 'back in the day'...now this can be as far back as the 1980's or 1960's.. im so curious to hear what the difference was back then...

  9. ACLS to make me look more appealing to recruiters?

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

    to jmokeefe--congrats! what you posted here was EXACTLY what i was trying to advise! acls isnt a hindrance, but you will understand what the experienced rn's were trying to tell you when you take...

  10. ACLS to make me look more appealing to recruiters?

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

    ACLS = drugs and rhythms. it is hard data-- evidence based factual data. if in your opinion you think it will help take it. its not a hard decision. you pass or your fail. at the very least you will...

  11. ACLS to make me look more appealing to recruiters?

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

    no need to jump on soapboxes here to knock me off of mine! :rotfl: for the posters that say acls got them in the door i am curious what the hr/nsg mgrs perspective was that acls got your foot in?...

  12. Boston area pay, acute care, 2yrs exper.

    surferbettycrocker replied to Hoosiernurse's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    i know im oversimplifying it but it seems crazy to me that" health care reform" is paid for with saving money by cutting 'labor costs' aka nursing/allied health! its backwards isn't it? there has to...

  13. Boston area pay, acute care, 2yrs exper.

    surferbettycrocker replied to Hoosiernurse's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    thats a grim picture painted for boston nursing but at least sarabeth's post gives it to you straight; and mass has mandatory healthcare no? i would think hosp. visits/ admissions would be up-while...

  14. NPs Advice Please!!!

    surferbettycrocker replied to Missy89's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    FNP programs train you to work in clinic not acute care. do you like or dislike the hospital

  15. Nursing is making me cynical about humanity. (vent)

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

    jeez i coulda wrote your post! i have said the exact same thing to myself about the exposure to dz, inane amount of non nursing stress etc..honestly i dont think its as simple as 'its the management"...

  16. ACLS to make me look more appealing to recruiters?

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

    i dont agree with stay lost. "gives the impression" that you understand cardiac rhythms???? really???? how about working with real actual cardiac patients, instead of inflating a resume to make it...

  17. boston nurses--what makes boston a great place for nurses?

    surferbettycrocker replied to surferbettycrocker's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    i am starting to see a slow uptick in jobs for nurses. i have noticed that many of the nursing journals are advertising a few more job opps each month. as cliche as it may sound don't give

  18. When does this feeling end...

    surferbettycrocker replied to Reese17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    time and experience are the only remedies for what ails you in this

  19. What's been your experience with the current job market?

    surferbettycrocker replied to BellaRN2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    in all honesty the magic one year mark is kinda b********. technically it is experience and all experience is valuable but nowadays 2 solid years is even 'short'. 2-5 solid years of experience is...

  20. boston nurses--what makes boston a great place for nurses?

    surferbettycrocker replied to surferbettycrocker's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    thanks for the feedback boston RN's. its refreshing to here that the environment for nurses around the city seem to foster respect. i have worked in hospitals where the pay has been the highest end...

  21. First year RN Flops. Does it get better?

    surferbettycrocker replied to newone09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    " Doing it well is a real gift for the patients, society, and yourself." hmm i never thought about bedside nursing in this light. this statement really struck a chord with me; you are totally

  22. boston nurses--what makes boston a great place for nurses?

    surferbettycrocker replied to surferbettycrocker's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    thank you cityhawk for your feedback! i have heard only really positive views of MGH funny that you mentioned

  23. GN new to Cardiac Stepdown

    surferbettycrocker replied to CRIMSON's topic in Cardiac

    experience will make you proficient in care.... otherwise---know your medications and MOA for each. and know how to perform a 12 lead...and know how to page a doctor

  24. Do you guys really hate nursing this much?

    surferbettycrocker replied to damaranicole's topic in General Nursing

    many many people from all walks of life apply, get accepted, graduate nursing school, get a job as a bedside nurse----then despise the work they do! to those who are struggling with nursing--current...

  25. How do you manage your anger and frustration at work?

    surferbettycrocker replied to ok2bme's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i cuss at work. alot. not to anybody just to myself, i try not to cuss out loud just mouth the cuss words. i used to use 'replacement' cuss words with no relief. i realize its not professional but...