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  1. Medical trips to other countries?

    meadow85 replied to Whiddy's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to know myself. The biggest one that stands out for me is 'Doctors Without Borders'. They have RN positions as

  2. Incident Report-yes/no?

    meadow85 replied to ~'JesusRocks'~'s topic in General Nursing

    I agree, how do you expect someone to remember something that happened a month ago? I cant even remember what I did last week. Just admit that you don't remember all the details but it is documented...

  3. Told to go home..

    meadow85 replied to Grayeagle's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should sleep on it. Quitting your job is a big decision. Is it really worth it? I wish it were so easy to just quit whenever we felt wronged, just to make a point but sometimes you don't...

  4. Death & Dying

    meadow85 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently started working on an Oncology Medicine unit and I have been there less than a month and I am feeling overwhelmed. I had 1 year experience on a Surgical Oncology unit, but it was a...

  5. Death & Dying

    meadow85 replied to meadow85's topic in General Nursing

    You know I have been on the unit less than a month and 3 patients that I cared for at one point ended up dying. The 28 y/o pt. that I cared for last week, who was expected to live until Christmas,...

  6. Oh No! A port infection!

    meadow85 replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    When was the swab taken? That will determine whether the infection was there before or after your dressing change. The low grade fever the pt. had prior to the dressing change may also answer your...

  7. For the Long Road

    meadow85 replied to Flightline's topic in General Nursing

    Of course I can appreciate that some people have it worse. I graduated and found a job while still in school and started making more money than my father who is a refugee, has the education of a 6th...

  8. how do i accept failure? how do i be calm in an overstressing environment?

    meadow85 replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    You need to find an outlet for your stress and frustrations. I started working out regularly to help me through tough times. Don't take it out on your family, because at the end of the day they are...

  9. mentally drained

    meadow85 replied to kirsteen0926's topic in General Nursing

    It takes time. I learned most of what I know as a nurse from working this past year and a half. I learn better when its hands on and from simply doing nursing than reading about it. When you get your...

  10. Can Anyone Tell Me WHY.......

    meadow85 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    oh yeah, i hate being the middle person for everything. like i;m not busy enough i have to chase around doctors, pharmacists, techs, to relay

  11. Can Anyone Tell Me WHY.......

    meadow85 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    It was an emergency! Can't that rule be overlooked during

  12. Two-faced coworkers

    meadow85 replied to chenoaspirit's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, unfortunately I learned that the hard way. The whole world is like that. I may be naive, but is it so wrong to have faith in people? I try to keep an open mind though and not judge people for...

  13. Nasty family trying to pull the VIP card

    meadow85 replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

    I agree. I totally do not believe in VIP status. I dont know who came up with that genious idea. We are all equal. I dont care what you do for a living or who you know. Everyone deserves the same...

  14. Can Anyone Tell Me WHY.......

    meadow85 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why MDs cant find charts themselves, instead of arriving at the RN station and demanding from any nurse that passes them by. Why MD's ask to speak to so and so and expect any random nurse to find the...

  15. Nursing Autonomy

    meadow85 replied to sailing9734's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think we have enough autonomy. You need an order for absolutely everything even though you may already know what needs to be done. 02, IV, Blood Transfusion, EKG, Trops, Cultures, Bolus, NGT...

  16. Death & Dying

    meadow85 replied to meadow85's topic in General Nursing

    I find it surreal when doctors give pts timelines. My pts karex said, "death expected within the next few days" and RN to pronounce death. I have never been to a funeral. I have never seen a dead...

  17. Does this look back?

    meadow85 replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should go for it if you feel you are ready and you are qualified for the position or they are willing to train you. There is no harm in trying. Good

  18. Do You Hate Being A Nurse?

    meadow85 replied to ButterPeacanRican's topic in General Nursing

    Do I hate being a nurse? Some days. It is good that your working in the hospital as a student because you have a sense of what your walking into. I wish I had done that as a student. It might have...

  19. Whatever happened to rules likes these?

    meadow85 replied to cpkRN's topic in General Nursing

    At my old place, visiting hours ended at 8 and no family members were to stay over unless they were of the same gender as the patient and roommate and they were there to "help" as per the...

  20. New Grad Earnings

    meadow85 replied to revolution's topic in General Nursing

    In Ontario, Canada it depends if you work for a unionized hospital or not. I work for a unionized hospital and I started at $26.80 and then after a year it went up to $28.08 on the scale. I have a...

  21. Job satisfaction among nurses (determinants, factors (variables generally))

    meadow85 replied to dammy's topic in General Nursing

    Good management that has the staff/patient interest at heart instead of the bottom line. Good teamwork, support systems, and a healthy work environment among interdisciplinary staff is what I feel are...

  22. Nursing (RN): One of Quickest routes to a six-figure jobs

    meadow85 replied to Dallas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Nursing is hard work and not everyone is suited for such a career path, especially if your only incentive is

  23. "Caught" my first baby!!

    meadow85 replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congratulations! How

  24. Egos....insecurities

    meadow85 replied to LSRNgrad2008's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes, I have finally met someone like that at my new place. He eyes everything I do because I am new. He told me not to wear gloves in the hallway, when I was had just put them on to wipe down my...

  25. Anyone else on nights feel completely out of it?

    meadow85 replied to allthingsbright's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I don't know how some people do it! Not only do you miss out on a lot, its so unhealthy and unsafe (for me anyway)! Although shift work in itself and working odd hours is the same. I don't eat...