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  1. New Grad. Should I work in CCU?

    oldiebutgoodie replied to rdiehl45's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I think it is very sad that in nursing we have such a culture that "alpha nurses" evolve and "eat you alive". Is this an issue that management should address? If any of you reading this are "alpha...

  2. Are you too old, tired and unable to do your job?

    oldiebutgoodie replied to hbncns35's topic in General Nursing

    And another thing! (This whole topic really has me fried) I hope the nurse who called her section "Not grandma's shift" attributed her data to this article:...

  3. Are you too old, tired and unable to do your job?

    oldiebutgoodie replied to hbncns35's topic in General Nursing

    I am shocked that the 20-somethings chose to present 12 hour shifts as a problem to older nurses. First of all, how did they think the older nurses listening to the presentation felt? Furthermore, did...

  4. Is it wise for a new grad to start in ICU?

    oldiebutgoodie replied to Kolt19's topic in MICU, SICU

    I graduated in June, and started in an ICU. I have since left that hospital (for many, many reasons) and am starting in a new ICU with a more formal orientation program. If new grads start in the ICU,...

  5. Ventilator settings

    oldiebutgoodie replied to willdgate's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    http://www.pchmmc.com/PCH%20PICU/mechanical%20ventilation.htm I found this site to be very helpful. Good luck,

  6. can anyone help with discharge teaching ideas

    oldiebutgoodie replied to pfister03's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Check out: http://www.dvt.net Good luck,

  7. New nurses getting out of bedside nursing

    oldiebutgoodie replied to pie123's topic in General Nursing

    The specialties you listed above tend to be daytime positions. I am guessing that the new nurses going into these spots don't want to work the crazy schedules that other hospital nursing positions...

  8. New grad orientation programs

    oldiebutgoodie replied to hartford1042's topic in First Year After Licensure

    More thoughts on orientation: 1. Use the nursing process as a basis for orientation. Assess the skills and experience of the new nurse, find out what kind of learner he/she is. Plan out how you will...

  9. New grad orientation programs

    oldiebutgoodie replied to hartford1042's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I totally agree with this poster! I also had at least 10 or more preceptors, including some who did not want to precept. Some were great, and some were unbelievable micromanagers. I would learn how to...

  10. Really need help

    oldiebutgoodie replied to Mantle's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, Mantle, There is a "Pre-CRNA" forum with some good information that you should probably read. There are some web sites which look interesting: I have not read through them all, but you could...

  11. Blow out at the desk, who was at fault? both share blame I think?

    oldiebutgoodie replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have read this thread ad nauseum, and I have several observations: 1. Playing the blame game is usually counterproductive 2. Yes, the nurse needs some re-educating on prioritization 3. This...

  12. What would you do?

    oldiebutgoodie replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, I'm certainly sorry for your experiences, but I'm glad that I'm not the only one who has had trouble with their first position. I just gave notice to the ICU I started at as a new grad, and I am...

  13. Drawing Blood From PICC Lines

    oldiebutgoodie replied to rileygrl11's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    At my hospital, we draw blood from PICCs all the time. However, the nurses who place the PICC (we have a special team who do it) post a notice over the patient's bed with instructions on blood draw,...

  14. Blow out at the desk, who was at fault? both share blame I think?

    oldiebutgoodie replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, if we just condemn our fellow nurses, we contribute to the nursing shortage. Let's mentor each other.

  15. Blow out at the desk, who was at fault? both share blame I think?

    oldiebutgoodie replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad and 4 months into orientation. Yes, she should have definitely checked in with her patient, but I like the philosophy above, where the situation is assessed and everyone works together...

  16. Am I Cut Out For This?

    oldiebutgoodie replied to Nutrix_de_Volcano's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, all, I am working on an ICU, still in orientation, now about 3 1/2 months into the job, and I, too, feel like everybody else on this board. I have had about 8preceptors, nurses who ask, "What did...

  17. New Grad. Should I work in CCU?

    oldiebutgoodie replied to rdiehl45's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    More things to ask: What shift will I be working? There is an interesting thread somewhere in this forum about new grads only working nights. At the medical center I work, the really experienced...

  18. New Grad. Should I work in CCU?

    oldiebutgoodie replied to rdiehl45's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    As a new grad working in an MICU (3 months into it), I would recommend that you ask these questions: 1. Will there be other new grads starting? 2. Have you taken new grads before? What has your...

  19. An ICU nurse manager told my wife that her Med/surg experience was hurting her!?

    oldiebutgoodie replied to Roland's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am a new grad 3 months into an ICU. I definitely disagree with the above statement. I have great respect for the med surg nurses who I have interacted with, and my classmates who have gone into med...

  20. An ICU nurse manager told my wife that her Med/surg experience was hurting her!?

    oldiebutgoodie replied to Roland's topic in MICU, SICU

    This is an excellent post. I am now 3 months on an ICU as a new grad, and am in the "night orientation" phase now. I do feel that I am missing a lot, because most of the knowledgeable experienced...

  21. ICU Preceptors

    oldiebutgoodie posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello, all, I have been working for about 3 months now in an ICU in a big hospital. My experiences with preceptors have been less than positive. First preceptor was incredibly anal, expected me to...

  22. preceptor problems (long sorry)

    oldiebutgoodie replied to DCCCRNn2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think these problems are just common among preceptors. Most of my preceptors have been micro-managers, also reminding me of stuff that I am very aware I have to do (or I have already done). The...

  23. You are probably a med-surg nurse if.....

    oldiebutgoodie replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    This morning I was making my bed at home, and I was looking for the controls to raise the bed up! I also notice people's veins now.

  24. list 200 functions of the liver

    oldiebutgoodie replied to blessed02's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    http://arbl.cvmbs.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/digestion/liver/metabolic.html http://www.mscd.edu/~biology/histology/PDFs/Digest%20intro%20and%20liver.pdf#search='hepatocyte%20functions'...

  25. Starting clinical; need new shoes! Please help!

    oldiebutgoodie replied to KiwiAngel_18's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    First I got some Nike Shox, which have been pretty good. Mine cost $110. But then, I discovered Z-coils, which look pretty weird, but are the best investment I ever made. Their web site is...