Never too late if its what you really want. Having the benefit of maturity on your side is a great help in achieving what you set out to do. Good luck if you decide to do
I'm thinking you would still be ok. When I was looking, I contacted the HR depts and was told that at 5 years out they would want a refresher. Unfortunately times are tough right now which may be...
Minnie2006 replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing
Good for you. I to work with a bunch of people who pitch in to help and offer constructive advice and I too accept it graciously. Even the most experienced nurse will learn something new along the...
It was discovered and addressed. You did your part correctly. No harm came. Unfortunately there is barely enough time to keep up with what changes with one shift let alone many. Do your best that's...
Best of luck with your new assignment. I applaud you for trying something different. Having options is one of perks of nursing. It's tough being the "new" person but hopefully they will be...
Minnie2006 replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing
I would be concerned if you didn't feel a measure of sadness. It is difficult to lose a pt. no matter what. You always feel like you could have done more. That's what makes you a good nurse, you are...
I completely understand how you feel. Sort of stage fright and lack of confidence in your presentation and fear of being judged badly. From what I can tell, most nurses don't want a rehash of what...
The advice in the first post is excellent. Telemetry was not my first choice but I was transferred there when my med/surg unit closed and it has been a great learning experience. Most pt.'s have a...
I checked with our hospital pharmacy regarding similar situation, and they said can give additional amount up to what order covers, then time from the additional
We can mark preferred shifts or a day we need to not be scheduled and if possible the charge nurse tries to meet your request. If you leave the request schedule unmarked, she will schedule you where...
There are a group of nurses on my unit who truly work together to accomplish what needs to be done regardless of whether it is their patient. I try to repay the favor whenever I am able. It makes...
Having the flow rates reversed on IV pumps when you have 2 or more running at a time. Like NSS at 100mls and Heparin at 12.0mls! Pt. falls. We have become obsessed with fall
Minnie2006 replied to cuteinpinkNS's topic in General Nursing
I find that getting a thorough report and plotting a course of action based on pt.'s acuity prior to even starting seems to help. Don't let anyone rush you through report, checking lab results, and...