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  1. I need some nursing knowledge shares please-new nurse

    nursealanarae replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    i am glad you found this out! i have limited experience with dialysis patients, so it is good to know! but, yes. always look at protocol. 2. i wouldn't put scd's on open wounds, even if they are...

  2. I need some nursing knowledge shares please-new nurse

    nursealanarae replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I would definately call the doctor for the lovenox order and then follow-up with the dialysis nurse, although I don't think it would be bad to give it. I would never put any kind of compression...

  3. Does working during nursing school help new grads get jobs?

    nursealanarae replied to moofy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Definately. I did an internship my last year of nursing school and got my current job through there. All of my friends whom have jobs got their jobs from being aides on the

  4. So upset got passed for charge

    nursealanarae replied to Emilysmom2, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Just because she is 21 doesn't make her incompetent. Looks like she has the same amount of experience as you do. I, myself, am 22 and I am being trained for charge. Maybe she was more straight-forward...

  5. How often can I say no?

    nursealanarae replied to DAMomma's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You HAVE to say no. They will constantly call you and EXPECT you to work extra. You have a life outside your job. if they need staff that badly, they should hire

  6. MOM vs. Suppository?

    nursealanarae posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a fairly new nurse (year in) and I just have a question about BM's. I had a patient whom had a whoping pelvic fx with ext. fixator. He had a bowel movement the day before and then a small, hard...

  7. Almost at the year mark, and still unsure...

    nursealanarae posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Help! So, I am almost at the year-mark as being a floor nurse. I feel I have grown so much and learned so much. I know it is a very long process, but I sitll don't feel like a good nurse. I am still...

  8. Almost at the year mark, and still unsure...

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

    ShiphrahPuah: Your reply meant a lot to me. Thank you so much! I needed that

  9. FINALLY!!!!

    nursealanarae replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats! Goodluck with

  10. When will I be less task-oriented?

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

    Thank you! I took an assessment course in college, but it wasn't as helpful as I would have liked. My assessment strategies are similar to yours. However, I sometimes don't even have time to do a full...

  11. When will I be less task-oriented?

    nursealanarae posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been a nurse on a Neurology/Ortho/ Med-surg floor for about 8 months now (including orientation). Although I feel that I have DEFINATELY improved as a nurse and my knowledge and skill has...

  12. When will I be less task-oriented?

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

    Thank you for your response! This whole process is extremely frustrating. I just want to be the best nurse I can be and, of course, I want to get to that point fast, haha. It's good to know that we...

  13. Med/Surg unit...

    nursealanarae replied to want to do good 86's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work on a med-surg floor and I am a new nurse. I have been on this floor for about 8 months. It is rough, but I have learned so much! I think in another year I will feel confident to go anywhere. I...

  14. checking BP before giving BP meds?

    nursealanarae replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree! It all depends on what the patient does at home. They know their body better than we do. Usually if the VS were done less than an hour before I give the med, I don't re-check it. If their BP...

  15. Med Doc. question

    nursealanarae posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, I did kind of an Oopsy. My patient whom was being discharged to Rehab originally refused his flu shot. It had already been documented on his MAR. When I was discharging the patient, he changed his...

  16. mistakes made during your first year...

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

    I have had my fair share in the six months that I have been working. Like giving an extra dose of synthroid when I thought it wasn't given that morning. Hung an antibiotic and not go back until I...

  17. Task orented vs. the big picture?

    nursealanarae replied to TangoLima's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think redefinition is ABSOLUTELY right. You are not going to be "super-nurse" overnight. You should read benner's "novice to expert." It really puts things into perspective. You are doing a GREAT...

  18. Men intimidated by RN salary?

    nursealanarae replied to ment2be's topic in General Nursing

    My Fiance and I joke around about my salary. He is slowly moving up in his company and I, as an RN, make a significant amount more than he does. He doesn't mind at all. He calls me his "sugar mama"...

  19. new grad struggles

    nursealanarae replied to nursing6207's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hear ya! I am in constant fear of what I am doing. I am always rushing around trying to get things done, and then realizing the things I could have done or should have done when I get home....

  20. Care of elderly and confused

    nursealanarae posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new nurse just about 6 months into my career in neurology/orthopedics. I always get that feeling in the pit of my stomach when I get a patient whom is elderly and confused because I have very...

  21. Care of elderly and confused

    nursealanarae replied to nursealanarae's topic in General Nursing

    thanks so much for your responses! These are great suggestions

  22. Advice on how to handle elderly and confused patients

    nursealanarae posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new nurse just about 6 months into my career in neurology/orthopedics. I always get that feeling in the pit of my stomach when I get a patient whom is elderly and confused because I have very...

  23. new nurse feeling defeated

    nursealanarae posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So, I am a new nurse and I just started working as a RN in May. I am working on a orthopedic/neurology unit that is VERY busy. Sometimes, it is almost unmanageable. I go into work feeling as though I...

  24. feeling dumb and usless :( help

    nursealanarae posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So, I am a new nurse and I just started working as a RN in May. I am working on a orthopedic/neurology unit that is VERY busy. Sometimes, it is almost unmanageable. I go into work feeling as though I...

  25. new nurse feeling defeated

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

    Thanks so much! You made me feel a lot better! I am actually going to start looking for a new job. This unit is VERY poorly managed. There are only 3 nursing assistants to 38 patients! AND one unit...