chicookie BSN, RN

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    any one working in long term care, while waiting for a new grad?

    chicookie replied to mzjennx's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My friend did this and after her experience I think that it depends on the personality. If you think you can tough it out for a couple of months and actually like dealing with those type of patients,...
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    Telemetry - why is it so hard?

    chicookie replied to KalipsoRed's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, first off I think most people go into Med-Surg Telemetry hating it already. Telemetry floors have not so good reps and most people do it just to get the experience to go where they want to go....
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    Do any of the New RNs carry reference book with them to a hospital?

    chicookie replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly I have not picked up a single manual or reference since I started. I have attended alot of inservices and classes for unit specific procedures such as PD but I really have not looked up...
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    Help with nursing programs

    chicookie replied to guanac4life's topic in General Nursing

    First I would look at the program. For example my ADN program didn't consider my whole GPA, only my pre-reqs for nursing were the only grades they looked at. If you can get in the BSN program go for...
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    Pt.'s partner asked to have intercourse with a stoma !

    chicookie replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    O_O That would have been my face if asked that question. But you know I never EVER thought someone would think of something like that. Especially after seeing what comes out of it, would you really...
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    Just when I thought things were coming together

    chicookie replied to Emilysmom2, RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a day shift nurse I would want you to finish everything and give me a nice report. As a REAL day shift nurse, I know that doesn't happen, and like on days things can get out of control. Don't let...
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    Tips for New Interns: How To Get Along With The Nurse

    chicookie replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    IF I call you at 3 in the morning, I didn't mean to. I don't spend all night shift going I'm going to call Dr so and so at 3 am just so he can yell at me. Its important, I need your help, I call...
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    Just had a Consent Agreement go into effect, I feel like I'm hanging in limbo

    chicookie replied to GotoGirlRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know you have been though alot and I really wish things hadn't turned out the way they have. That is the dumbest thing I have heard. If you are seeking help why did she call you out? I think its...
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    Is it the nurse obligation to stay ovetime when you can't find to replace?

    chicookie replied to ari3sdog's topic in General Nursing

    I know here policy says you can't work more than 16 hours. I don't think its safe. Especially taking care of patients. You are tired, worn out, the chances of a medication error or any other type of...
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    New Grad Vs. Nurse With Expereince

    chicookie replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    also fit of the floor has something to do with it. For example I recently found out that one of the reasons I was chosen was my manager and the people who did my peer review were impressed with my...
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    What shift?

    chicookie replied to pumpkin455's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It depends on the unit you work at. For example night shift where I am at have to put in orders themselves, change out paper work, do all am blood draws, etc. Yet day shift does all dressing changes,...
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    chicookie replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How many times do I have to tell you DO NOT GET OUT OF BED WITHOUT ASSISTANCE!?! I know you remember that, you remember that you can have your medication every 3 hours A.E.B you calling me every 2.5...
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    New Grad, Feeling Overwhelmed!

    chicookie replied to mj1276's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To me what has helped is really setting a time frame. Like by 10am med passes and assessment charting and a pie note must be completed for all patients. If not done already all dressing changes have...
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    wanting to go casual

    chicookie replied to kele24's topic in General Nursing

    My advice is to go that manager where ever you want to work. We were in a "hiring freeze" when I got hired as an RN. If the the manager wants you, you will get that position. I didn't even have to...
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    Mispronouncing a word makes you less of a nurse

    chicookie replied to Unique87's topic in General Nursing

    You know, sometimes people teach other people the wrong way to say things. I get corrected all the time because I say words wrong. That isn't my fault. Also I can't even sound things out in English...
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    Lunch breaks and required phones

    chicookie replied to DeeAngel's topic in General Nursing

    we have beepers here that we carry with us. When I take my lunch break I throw it at the charge nurse and hope she doesn't catch it. I hate that stupid pager. If it were the phone I would do the...
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    How many questions per day is ideal?

    chicookie replied to resilientnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I believe kaplan says 150 a day. I did 250 a day for 3 weeks but don't study if you don't feel like studying or are too tired because you would just be wasting your time. Nothings sticks to a tired...
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    FINALLY!!!!

    chicookie replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    YAY! I think its time to
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    Learning my boundaries as a new nurse

    chicookie replied to CaityCamya's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would call them and find out. First, its their job to tell you that stuff so its not like you are bothering them. Secondly its YOUR license on the line if you do something wrong. After all that hard...
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    many nurses looking for hospital jobs- won't you consider

    chicookie replied to ilmbg's topic in Florida Nursing

    I think home health isn't an option for many people. To me its just way too unsafe and I would feel very unprepared to take care of someone at home. How do I know if its a real emergency or not? What...
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    when to start orientation/job?

    chicookie replied to achapman's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would do September, take Nclex asap. That way if you fail, WHICH YOU WON'T, you have a chance to take it again. Plus when you pass you get a chance to take a well deserved break and get your life in...
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    what qualities do professors want to see in their nrsing students?

    chicookie replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    I think the biggest thing is students not "pleasing" their instructors. Focus on patient care, know what you are doing, ask questions, take the most out of your nursing school experience and they will...
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    3 dui's in mi

    chicookie replied to lifeistweet's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I would think she learned her lesson the first
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    We really need to do a better job educating the public on our role.

    chicookie replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    They should shadow a nurse on a nightshift from the underworld and then see what they think......... That is the problem with people they never put themselves in other people shoes. Its all about...
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    Respiratory therapist Vs Nurses

    chicookie replied to omgodzilla's topic in General Nursing

    RTs would win because they have O2 and the good drugs. LOL =P IDK. All I know is I could never do RTs' job. All the hacking and stuff is the only thing I can't deal with. It makes me sick. I love them...