platanos1

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1. I am soooo Stressed at my Job I want to quit!!!!!

   platanos1 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been on a med surg floor for almost 2 years. I am a new nurse. I can't tell you how many times I have wanted to quit. And I only work part time. I work nights which messes up my sleep so bad. The patients are horrible, the aides are lazy. I ne...

2. IV pumps make me nervous

   platanos1 replied to jollygirl098's topic in General Nursing

   It takes time to get used to those dumb things. I hate dealing with all that equipment. And the worst is when the patient tries to fix the pump themselves. I always know when they put their dirty little hands on it. I have dreams where the pump keeps...

3. "...Nurses are Doctors SKIVVIES"

   platanos1 replied to studentdan's topic in General Nursing

   I used to be a social worker. You think nurses get dumped on you should see how bad the social work profession gets it. People would say now why would you want to be a social worker? Trust me nurses of the world its not so bad.

4. "...Nurses are Doctors SKIVVIES"

   platanos1 replied to studentdan's topic in General Nursing

   Doctors depend on nurses a great deal. But truthfully your friend is right. You do a lot of their dirty work. They are there for three minutes and you are picking up the pieces that he/she dumped because the family is ****** off. And to top it off yo...

5. 3 medication errors in 7 months!

   platanos1 replied to NYCRN05's topic in New Nurse

   Yes, medication errors are my biggest fears especially heparin and narcotics. A few days ago I has a patient who I gave 15mg of oxycodone q 6 instead of 10mg. The order had changed from the week before. In my head she was still on 15 mg. So when the...

6. pulling ob nurses to other floors

   platanos1 replied to mamaofsix's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am a med surg nurse and have been practicing for only nine months. I got pulled down to Post partum last night. Eventhough I wasn't supposed to be floated I was told that don't worry its not bad. The assignment was not bad and was a whole different...

7. First year nursing student

   platanos1 replied to munozg23's topic in Student Assist

   I ve been an RN for one year. I still feel that way. Let me give you one piece of advice. SOme nurses and instructors can be real nasty.I think sometimes its their way of feeling better about themselves. Stand your ground. I know easier said then don...

8. Guidance needed to a first year nurse.

   platanos1 replied to platanos1's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks for your reply. I have told them I need surgery and will be scheduling it in Sept. That is if I make it there that long. That place is Crazy. Thanks for the feedback.

9. Guidance needed to a first year nurse.

   platanos1 posted a topic in New Nurse

   I need some guidance. I have been on the m/s unit for 7 months. Lately, I have dreaded going in. Friday was the first time I called out sick ever and was told to take two tylenol b/c we need you. I told them no and that sick was sick. I felt so guilt...

10. Needing some encouragement!!

    platanos1 replied to anurse2b's topic in Online Learning

    oops.

11. Needing some encouragement!!

    platanos1 replied to anurse2b's topic in Online Learning

    When I studied for the NCLEX I just took my time. I put two months aside. I know that seems alot but I studied a little each day. I did 50-75 questions on the computer. Anything I missed I went back to review. I kept a notebook. During that time I we...

12. Disorganize and unsafe hospital

    platanos1 replied to tampaflrn6's topic in Safety

    That is crazy. I have never heard such a thing. I can't even tell you how any times we do not do walking rounds. I am lucky to get just a report. Hang in there. Maybe it is time to re-eval where you are. It sounds like a lot of tension in this hospi...

13. Anxiously Awaiting NCLEX RESULTs

    platanos1 replied to Angel41908's topic in NCLEX

    It sounds like you passed. I know in Florida you can call the Board of Nursing and they will tell you if you have a license #. Good luck.

14. what a strange number!

    platanos1 replied to dsanto3's topic in NCLEX

    Your number is up there with mine. I did pass-Amen. Let me know how it goes.

15. failed nclex 4 times

    platanos1 replied to failedtesttaker's topic in NCLEX

    I am very sorry. This must be very stressful for you. Can you tell me how you have been preparing for the exam? Let me know then I will offer you suggestions. Also do you work in the hospital? I never worked as a CNA and I saw that gave me a little l...