Minnie2006

Minnie2006

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  1. In my late 40's, is it worth it to go back to school to become an RN?

    Minnie2006 replied to 4everpeace's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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

  2. Am I too old?

    Minnie2006 replied to ollieanne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Absolutely not. You will have the advantage of life experience to bring to your career. It's better to try than always wonder "what if". Good

  3. RN Refresher Course?

    Minnie2006 replied to Lafont16's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  4. Love the experienced nurses!

    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...

  5. Multi-shift problem discovered during hand-off.

    Minnie2006 replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  6. is it just me?

    Minnie2006 replied to UpinawayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Your post made me laugh. That is the story of most of my shifts! Always something that throws me off of my stride

  7. Back to the floor!!!

    Minnie2006 replied to SandraCVRN's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  8. First patient death at change of shift...feeling like a failure

    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...

  9. Organized Taped Report

    Minnie2006 replied to westieluv's topic in Medical-Surgical

    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...

  10. Advice for new grad applying to telemetry

    Minnie2006 replied to Vindex's topic in Cardiac

    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...

  11. Can you give additional doses of a PRN to increase an already given dose to a range?

    Minnie2006 replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    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

  12. Do part-time hours typically follow a regular pattern?

    Minnie2006 replied to JennNHD24's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  13. Dear Coworkers:

    Minnie2006 replied to Mommy&RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    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...

  14. What do you fear most on the job?

    Minnie2006 replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    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

  15. Advice

    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...

  16. First week on Unit in orientation...and I am feeling stupid! Is that normal?

    Minnie2006 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, yes, yes. This is normal. There will be times a year from now when you will have that "stupid" feeling. Nursing is such a complex profession. You will learn something new every day. Make the...

  17. Feeling guilty about working over shift end

    Minnie2006 replied to CareteamRN70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sometimes it's a no win situation. Not enough time/staff to do the job right. Management doesn't like to pay overtime and oncoming staff sometimes want everythiing to be done so their job is easier....

  18. When it all starts to seem like too much

    Minnie2006 replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Nursing

    I cope by accepting that while I can't change their circumstances, I can make a difference for the short while that I am with them, by caring and helping them the best way that I can. We will never...

  19. After Nurse refresher

    Minnie2006 replied to msdaschcav's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you. I was able to secure a job on a general med/surg unit when I finished my refresher course 2 years ago. I had never done bedside nursing prior to that. I listed it under education on...

  20. In need of some guidance

    Minnie2006 replied to bebot_19's topic in General Nursing

    Take a refresher course. It will boost your confidence and bring you up to date with new info. Find one with a clinical component. It may open you up to some opportunities. Don't be discouraged,...

  21. Any advice for a new grad starting in cardiac?

    Minnie2006 replied to robyn226's topic in Cardiac

    Try to be familiar with the commonly used cardiac meds, know the norms for labs especially K, Na, Ca, Mg, PT/INR, PTT. I imagine you will have critical care training along with general orientation....

  22. If you go to the ER or doctor's office, do you tell them you're a nurse?

    Minnie2006 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I usually don't but because I ask questions and use certain terms, they usually ask if I'm in the medical field. I don't like to come off as if I am a know it all so I keep it under wraps. After...

  23. Tactful way to say why I want to leave?

    Minnie2006 replied to jess477's topic in General Nursing

    If you are interviewing for a position that you are really interested in just explain that with the tight job market you were limited at the time for options, and that you wanted to stay current with...

  24. When you were new, how did you learn meds?

    Minnie2006 replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

    As you go on you will see that there are a lot of meds that are common to many pts. Look those up as you go and make note of the important facts about them. As you pass the med if you briefly state...

  25. Staying late without pay

    Minnie2006 replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    I could have written this post myself, almost word for word. I am at the end of my rope trying to figure out how to get it all wrapped up the exact minute mgmt. wants. The only thing that I can...