Jewl

I am a fairly new graduate RN with 6 months:nurse: experience, but I am still having a hard time doing floor nursing. I am so frustrated with the amount of work I am assigned and also being too busy to give the care my patients deserve. I don't thin...

To everyone who replied to my post last night, thank you for sharing your advice and experiences with me. I will take everything posted into consideration, because you guys gave some awesome advice:-) Jewl.

L8RRN, I work on a med-surge floor right now. I live in Florida and I too wonder if it is different at other places. I am a new grad and after orientation I was given 5 patients. Now I am up to 6 patients. Just the other day, they tried to give me 7 ...

Lil Miss Sunshine27, Hi, I too am a new grad and have recently found myself in a difficult situation with one of my co-workers. I needed help big time and was feeling overwhelmed during one of my shifts, and she was the charge nurse that day. I actua...

I seriously need some advice from all fabulous nurses out there. I am a new grad and am working on a med-surge floor. I love what I do, but I am doing all nursing care as well as all ADL's. I do not mind changing linen, giving bed baths, taking vita...

Wow, thank you everyone who wrote something; I appreciate your comments. I was feeling pretty down last night after a hard days work, but this morning I feel well rested and confident that I can prioritize and plan my day better than yesterday. Imp...

I am stressed out over my new job as an RN. I just got out of my 9 week preceptorship and have worked 2 shifts on my own since then. I feel overwhelmed most of the time and annoyed at every imperfection. I feel like I need to stick it out for a ye...

Hi everyone. I would like to know how you start your day after you get report. I am just starting out and would like to get some idea from you all. I am still trying to find a routine that works for me, and I find it helpful hearing from other nurses...

dear brass monkey, i am waking up right now, still half asleep, but i just read your post and i can't help but laugh (in a good way). yea, that sounds like a typical morning. i would love to hear more from you, feel free to write me anytime. have a...

Thank you everyone for your input!

Thank you for replying:-)

Hi. I am a new grad and have started precepting on a med-surg floor. Do you have any advice on how to go about your morning routine? For example, how you prioritize your day & manage your time. I think my preceptor isn't too excited about ori...

Thanks for the advice!

Has anyone here taken the pharmacology hesi for RN? I am getting ready to take it in a few weeks and have been taking the practice tests. Drugs are my weakest area and was hoping I could get a few pointers on how to memorize drugs effectively. Thank...

Hi guys. I am not trying to be negative, but am curious as to what you all find the most frustrating or annoying about nursing school. Is it the teachers, classmates, all the test, ect.... Im in the 2nd quarter ADN program and it is getting only gett...

:tinkbll:Hi all. Just out of curiosity, what is your favorite class? Also, what is your most favorite aspect of the nursing program:D, and your least favorite aspect? I am currently in the RN program at Galen. My favorite class in A&P. My most f...

:specs:Hi everyone. Is anyone here loving nursing school? If so, what is it that you love so much?:heartbeat Also, is there anyone here who maybe isn't managing well? If so, what is going on? :dncgcpd:I am currently in the first quarter of nursing s...

That's good. I am finishing first quarter now, and finals are next week. I have research papers due all this week and next. It's has been crazy busy for me this past week. :grn: Good luck with school! Jessica :stdnrsrck:

Video games? I am a reality t.v show junkie. I have to make time for my favorite shows. For example, the bachelor is on tonight at 9, and I am definitely making time for that. :rckn: :hpygrp: Jessica

That is so good to hear. I am enjoying school right now too. I am looking forward to starting the nursing curriculum. Right now, I am taking only prerequisite classes. However, second quarter starts in two weeks, and I will be taking 3 nursing co...

That is funny. Lets hope heaven.:dncgcpd: So where are you planning to attend school? Jessica

Thanks for your imput "TheCommuter" & "NyDreamer":tku: Congratulations on graduation being just around the corner!(TheCommuter) :grad:Wow-I can not wait until I am finished. It is so soon into the program I am in that politics have not been added...

Hi, I am a new nurse, I became licensed in January 09. I started working at an Assisted Living Facility in St. Pete. The facility I work for uses med techs to pass meds. The only thing they cannot do is injections. I was wondering if anyone in her...

I have not taken that course yet, but I do know flash cards can be helpful when it comes to memorization. Good luck!

While at work today, I was doing diabetic accu checks, and had to administer insulin. After administering the insulin, I accidently pricked myself with the dirty needle. I bled very little, but none the less it broke skin. I went to a clinic near by ...