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  1. I would call that person a staff nurse AKA:
  2. Compassion.... why is it so hard to give some?

    It doesn't matter if the employee is a nurse, phlebotomist, or CNA. It doesn't matter if they are working OT, floating to another unit, or if their dog died just before they came to work. It is...
  3. Questioning the Decision of Nursing

    There will always be sick people to care for. My generation is aging fast and we will need nurses. I agree with Jo. Students just starting out may find themselves graduating at just the right time....
  4. Volunteering for overtime...

    When we worked 8 hour shifts the policy was OT for over "8 and 80" 8 hours in a day or 80 hours a pay period. Now that we do 12s it is over 12 and 80. Not many people agree to this
  5. Feel like a ZOMBIE!!! :( New RN

    Does this unit have desk top computers? Using a mobile unit is great for meds and admits but I prefer to sit at the dest and do my other charting there. Always make sure you take your meal break and...
  6. time managament ..sniff~

    Time management is hard to teach. Ask your preceptor for suggestions on how to "do it better" when she says "you should have...". No it does not mean you aren't doing well as a nurse! It means you...
  7. Advice. I do not want to fail Nursing school!

    How many hours a day you study is totally subjective but don't put it off until cram time! Focus only on nursing program, no left over pre reqs once you get in the program. Classes are usually...
  8. Facing my fear..me, a friend and a spinal tap-oh my!

    Being an observer of someone you know getting a Spinal Tap may not be the best idea for the first time. You may not even be allowed to be there but: she will need to be on her side curled into the...
  9. Full-page Scientology Ad in July AJN (really!)

    I would be interested in the response this ad generates from readers. I agree AJN must need $$
  10. Jaded after a month !!! This is a vent

    "Kill 'em with kindness"! Don't feed into their negativity, respond with a positive and if they tease you about it just smile and go on your way. I try to smille and greet everyone, especially the...
  11. Majority of a Nurses Job is Charting? What is your day like?

    when I did homecare, paperwork was definitely my biggest task. But I would say that charting is a big necessity of a nurse's job in the hospital enviornment but nowhere near the biggest time user!...
  12. This is a great post! I try to always thank the CNA that has worked with me and my pts before they leave for the day. Sometimes when we are really busy time gets away from me and they are gone...
  13. nursing heartbreak :/

    As the previous posters said, take a couple of deep breaths and try to relax. I am not sure why your instructor made such a big deal about writing an incident report over this ( not sure why it even...
  14. Mid 80s, MedSurge, night shift....10:1. No
  15. Do you ever feel guilty about....

    This is why I hated workin M-F, 7-330. I had to do all my erranding when everyone else that work M_F does their shopping, Dr appts, etc but most of all I need my me time during the week when no one...
  16. Your appointment is only 10 minutes long...

    When making an appointment, tell the person what is going on and who you are willing to see. For instance, a f/u visit on a new med is a short appt with aN NP and should go well. For a laundry list,...
  17. how am i gonna make? newbie

    I'm not sure your preceptor is being helpful by riding you all the time. How much orientation time do you have coming to you? Three weeks is awfully soon to be totally responsible for 4 pts in my...
  18. Mad and confused!

    For your sake, I hope finding another job is a feasible option. That said, I hope you still go ahead with your plan to talk to admin and let them know what is going on and why you are leaving. For my...
  19. California nurses & others who can't find jobs- read this!

    Valerie, thanks for bringing this to our attention! For the first time ever, I have contacted my representative. When I clicked "email me" it took me to a screen that said "We are moving our offices...
  20. Any words of wisdom please........

    I agree with the previous posters: take a deep breath and do some relaxation exercises when you start you test and if you pray, that wouldn't hurt! Best of
  21. Call-In question

    This is the same as being reminded when you call in that your co workers will probably have to work short.....it's called a guilt trip. Don't let themget to
  22. A fascination become a dream

    What an amazing story, thank you for sharing! God bless you and your
  23. Is it wrong?

    You know its wrong otherwise you wouldn't come here looking for someone to back you
  24. Need advice,Problem CNA

    I agree that if this is an agency CNA you should ask her agency to replace her. If she is private hire, find a replacement and get rid of her. Your family doesn't need the added stress of an...
  25. Erin, first take a deep breath and let it out slowly...x3! you get 6 weeks of orientation and then another six weeks in ICU right? It sounds like you have a crazy busy unit but as long as you get to...