wonderbee

wonderbee BSN, RN

critical care; community health; psych

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  1. When to start applying for jobs

    I applied for and got my first nursing job at the beginning of my final semester. I worked as a GN until I passed my
  2. nurses and the union in fl

    The union has negotiated a contract for me that I cannot be mandated. And now that my facility, among others, is the focus of cost cutting with the sword of Damacles hanging over all our heads, I am...
  3. Preemptive Horizontal Violence, Get 'em Before They Start

    In all fairness, there are those who have been admitted to our profession who cannot claim perfect squeaky clean records with the law. I think it is to those individuals that people like the OP are...
  4. Am I "too old" to change careers?!

    Realistically, you can expect you will probably have to work in a hospital to get some experience. You can expect you will likely have to work rotating shifts. To get your foot in the door, you can...
  5. I quit nursing school

    What makes you wonder if you can go back? Why would you? Because two of your friends chose nursing is not a good enough reason. Choosing a career in nursing, or in any field for that matter, isn't...
  6. Is this really what psych nursing is like?

  7. Can someone please tell me exaclty what RN's do?

    In an ICU environment, you would have two patients. You are responsible for all of their care. There are no aides, at least on most units. You will perform an assessment every two hours using your...
  8. Shingles

    I'm being treated for shingles right now. The doc told me that 3 other patients had been diagnosed by him this week. He was wondering if it was something in the air. I know I didn't get mine from...
  9. What if I want to quit the union?

    I work in Pennsylvania. Belonging to the union at my facility is a requirement. I pay dues of $25/check and 7% of my gross (SEIU). I've never heard of the Becks Objector status until now. I'm going to...
  10. Recognized by coworkers on AllNurses.com?

    I guess that opened the door for some honest
  11. Echo Heron

    A gifted and honest writer.Recommended read, especially for
  12. I recently had to begin paying union dues. I pay a union "fee" of $25 per check and a percentage to cover "dues". I'm working casual now, sometimes only working one or two shifts a pay period so I...
  13. Union Dues, How much do you pay?

    Thanks for the responses. I too used to live in the South too. There were no unions. I'm actually happy to be a union member. The union really turned my facility around from what I understand. I just...
  14. Is this really what psych nursing is like?

    Alovera, it does sound like a rewarding place to work. Our facility used to use RNs in the milieu and LPNs gave the meds until someone found it more cost effective to replace the RNs with milieu...
  15. Haldol and Ativan cocktail IV

    In response to the original post, when working in a neuro trauma ICU setting, I've seen as much as Haldol 10/Ativan 5 IV push q2h for head injury combined with detoxing, a very common occurrence,...
  16. Where do you get your CEUs?

    I've got to get started on my CEUs. Do any of you have info on where I can get free or low cost CEUs? Like online maybe? Someone mentioned MedLine but I don't see anything about it.
  17. Western Psych?

    Anyone have any experience with Western Psych in Pittsburgh? What can you tell me? Please PM me if you wish.
  18. lost mom during the first semester

    Such a tragic and unexpected loss. It sounds like you loved her and honored your friendship. I believe she just may be with you in spirit, cheering you on, as I believed my mother was when I lost her...
  19. Family Doesn't Want Patient To Know?

    When they ask the direct question, I do not lie. That the patient is asking this shows that they already suspect the truth. I'm talking about an awake, alert and aware patient. This usually has to do...
  20. ER Nursing, Is it considered critical care?

    Sorry for my lack of knowledge on the subject. I thought it was the state that issued specialty
  21. Is moving to Florida worth the move

    When everyone thinks of Miami, the first thing that comes to mind is South Beach, beautiful condos and balmy breezes. Here's the thing. Only the wealthy get to experience that life on a daily basis....
  22. ER Nursing, Is it considered critical care?

    As long as state boards of nursing issue separate certifications for each specialty, then I guess they will be recognized as separate. I don't think I could have functioned in the ED as well as I did...
  23. How many hours should i be studying a day?

    There is no one size fits all formula. In the beginning, you're naturally gung ho and excited about it. You might highlight everything, read all the assigned readings, type out your notes, make flash...
  24. do any of you like codes??

    For me when I'm working a medical code, I get detached from the patient. The goal is clear. Time stands still. The drama unfolds as the team assembles, each member with a job to do. This is when my...
  25. Dying Pts who are still full codes.

    I've also heard of the slow code. I've never been part of a slow code. Can someone explain