Orange Tree

Orange Tree

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  1. Had My First Conflict With A Preceptor Today

    Orange Tree replied to KnitWitch's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I often feel frustrated in the way you describe after a hard shift, and I've been off orientation for a few years! If no one was circling the drain, it's probably better that she took a backseat role...

  2. Not falling for that old trick

    Orange Tree replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I got talked into working once when I was feeling unwell, and there was no mercy for me. Not only did I get a ridiculous patient load, but I also got floated off my home unit and to a higher level of...

  3. New Nurse can't eat lunch

    Orange Tree replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

    I ask covering nurses to give pain medication on occasion. Sometimes I have a PRN that I know the patient will want in exactly 15 minutes, but the same situation with another patient/pain med in 35...

  4. Teaching hospital vs regular hospital for new grad?

    Orange Tree replied to procrastinator911's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When I interviewed for my current job, they were very interested in whether or not I had come from a teaching hospital. They said newer nurses who come from teaching hospitals are often "behind" their...

  5. Good Cities / States to Find First RN Job

    Orange Tree replied to xslide's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    San Antonio is a good place for new grads and about one hour south of

  6. is your efficiency misinterpreted as lazy ?

    Orange Tree replied to gloryfied's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm very well organanized and usually "ahead" of my co-workers when it comes to tasks. Having said that, I don't trust people who are always done early and sit around for most of the shift. I started...

  7. Unorthodox Interview. Help!!!

    Orange Tree replied to jeangarc18's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Don't get a skull and crossbones tattoo on your face between now and then. Otherwise, no

  8. Petition to help new grads get experience

    Orange Tree replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm not sure how that relates? The petition ideas just don't make a lot of sense. The Texas hospital I worked at still hires new grads. I precepted one on my way out the

  9. Petition to help new grads get experience

    Orange Tree replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I notice this "petition" was created on December 31st. Maybe Bonnie had a few drinks before she wrote

  10. Critical Thinking: you have it or you don't. Agree or disagree?

    Orange Tree replied to LTCnurse11's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree that you have it or you don't. Though as a new grad, you don't have the same pool of knowledge to draw from that an experienced nurse does. I don't care how good you are at putting puzzles...

  11. Was reprimanded and told to resign. Advice or thoughts would be appreciated.

    Orange Tree replied to nurse20011's topic in General Nursing

    I might be missing something, but you don't specifically say that you had not been informed of the patient's chest pain. If you were aware of the chest pain for one hour, I think you need help with...

  12. Freaking out after reading how many people have failed NCLEX!

    Orange Tree replied to nurse2b121212's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Focus on the big picture and don't get too caught up in memorizing every small detail about everything. I think it's actually possible to study too much. It might also help to remember that you can...

  13. I cannot believe a nurse did this......

    Orange Tree replied to shellybsn's topic in General Nursing

    This is the second post in a row tonight that sounds totally made up.

  14. Doctor vs Nurse

    Orange Tree replied to anne919's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Am I the only one who thinks this is completely made up? All of

  15. Med Surg interview topics

    Orange Tree replied to pugmom79's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My last interview was entirely about clinical scenarios. What would I assess? What would I do? Would I call or not call? What would I say? How would I prioritize? What labs would I look at? What might...

  16. STUPID Pearsonvue trick!!

    Orange Tree replied to CYoungLPN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! I bet they make some serious $$$ on those quick results. I could NOT have waited like you did. You must be a very strong person

  17. How does this happen???

    Orange Tree replied to snbonbon's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I've asked a PCA for a fingerstick right now while running to grab D-50 from the pixis. Result of less than 28 was popping up when I walked back into the room and we were ready to

  18. finally... I cried.

    Orange Tree replied to yaleli's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love logan's advice to keep it impersonal, matter of fact, and stay in control. It works. I've done it. As a new nurse I was bullied by quite a few established nurses. When I finally gained the...

  19. Visitors who stay overnight. Vent.

    Orange Tree replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I encourage families to stay as long as they'd like as, but I let them know I'll be in and out all night and that they may occasionally be asked to sit in the waiting room if additional space and/or...

  20. Unexpected phone interview...

    Orange Tree replied to littlenurse23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That's why I don't answer my phone! Well, that's one reason why... I got a phone call from a recruiter last week who asked me 20 million questions, but at least I knew who I would be talking to when I...

  21. "I'm too young for a living will"

    Orange Tree replied to somenurse's topic in General Nursing

    You are torturing some readers (me) by using "ppl" so much (or at all). Otherwise, your message is a good

  22. Working long hours to buy gifts for everyone...

    Orange Tree replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Token gifts are the best gifts. Presents aren't fun in December if your electricty gets turned off in

  23. Refusing to dissect in A&P or Microbiology?

    Orange Tree replied to joel.mercado's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "Mean" is in quotes. The reason that I used the word was to contrast the "nice" thing the animal did by "giving" its life. I'd rather see the money spent on purchasing dead, processed cats for...

  24. Refusing to dissect in A&P or Microbiology?

    Orange Tree replied to joel.mercado's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've never dissected anything. It's disgusting and unnecessary. I have been in classes where things were dissected (at a younger age), but just kind of sat around pouting and don't recall them being...

  25. Facebook while on the clock?

    Orange Tree replied to maureen924's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I love coming in after nurses who spend all day on facebook. Love