simonemyheart

simonemyheart

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  1. New Grad with PEDs interview!

    simonemyheart replied to owlRN01's topic in Pediatric

    Express your passion for the job. Everyone says "I always wanted to work with kids" or any other generic answer, make yours stand out.........instead let them know you and your story. Let them see...

  2. Why do the unit nurses treat the students like this?!

    simonemyheart replied to CT Pixie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Great post!!! As a nurse I love helping students, teaching, giving feedback, and watching them learn new

  3. New Grad Nurse -- Med/Surg or Specialize right away

    simonemyheart replied to smbisson's topic in Florida Nursing

    I moved here from another state after graduation and had a hard time finding a job. I had given up and just decided to do what I have been doing for years.......let my husband take care of me and our...

  4. Energy drinks and teens coming to ER with chest pain

    simonemyheart replied to mt3's topic in Emergency

    It was more of a dig at the companies who advertise in night clubs, bars, casinos, loungers, etc. I am a nurse and I didn't realize the dangerous effects it was having on me. Granted I am far from a...

  5. Energy drinks and teens coming to ER with chest pain

    simonemyheart replied to mt3's topic in Emergency

    Helped my ADHD

  6. Energy drinks and teens coming to ER with chest pain

    simonemyheart replied to mt3's topic in Emergency

    I was one of those pts. I had been drinking red bull and vodka for almost 4 years. I had chest pain for almost 2 years but never connected the dots. I went to the doctor for pain in my shoulder and we...

  7. Soooo, I quit

    simonemyheart replied to TX911's topic in General Nursing

    Hello.......I feel you're pain!!!! I work on in PCU and we can have up to 7 pts, but average 6:1. It is unsafe and fair to us or our pt's. I just got a new job and I look forward to turning in my 2 wk...

  8. Hello! New RN..looking for jobs..What do I do? Confused!

    simonemyheart replied to leanjess's topic in Florida Nursing

    If you are near the tampa area I know a good hospital that takes new

  9. Certified Nursing Assistants - The Nurses think we have it so easy.

    simonemyheart replied to hfullerCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was also an aide before I became a nurse and after being on both sides I don't think it is fair to blame the RN for the load CNA's have to do. STAFFING!!! STAFFING!!! STAFFING!!! Is often the...

  10. help!! lpn looking to move to Orlando/Tampa area...

    simonemyheart replied to Movin'onUP's topic in Florida Nursing

    I know at my facility they are not hiring LPN's due to the push for RN's and the lack of jobs of new RN's I think it would be even harder for LPN's. The insurance companies pay more out to hospitals...

  11. A Day in the life of a Telemetry Nurse?

    simonemyheart replied to ivyleaf's topic in Cardiac

    I get to work about 6:45, get my pt assignment for the day. I look up the H&P, consults, order's, labs, VS hx - to not trend or change. I go and look in on my pt's rooms to make sure no one is in...

  12. Top 10 Reasons Why I Love ObamaCare

    simonemyheart posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    1. How many goodies your doctors get Is your doctor prescribing you certain drugs because those are the best for your condition or because of a pharmaceutical company's influence? Here's one way you...

  13. Obamacare Survives, Supreme Court Rescues 'Big Health'

    simonemyheart replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    One thing I am sure all of us can agree with with....... When I had my first child in the UK I was young, dumb, and alone. I had no idea how to take care of a baby. My midwife came to my house...

  14. Obamacare Survives, Supreme Court Rescues 'Big Health'

    simonemyheart replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I live in the UK for years and LOVED it. There was such a peace of mind knowing that I didn't have to choose between taking care of family or taking care of my health. Not to mention France has the #1...

  15. Obamacare Survives, Supreme Court Rescues 'Big Health'

    simonemyheart replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am so excited!!!! Health care is not a privilege it is a RIGHT!!!! Example - I just bought a brand new car, no driving hx and/or no previous accidents. I have NO choice but to buy car insurance...

  16. Motivating the Nurse in All of Us

    simonemyheart replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Praying that I can leave bedside nursing as soon as possible. I hate it, it's depressing, it make me want to crawl up in a bed and die. I cry on my way to work, at work, and leaving work. I am...

  17. New grad RN in cardiac medsurg

    simonemyheart replied to KBICU's topic in Cardiac

    Always remember that it is okay to ask questions and ask for help. There is a new grad on our floor who may not make it out of orientation because she wants to look like she knows everything and they...

  18. Do you wear rings?

    simonemyheart replied to SBJustBreathe's topic in General Students

    I only wear my wedding band - no engagement ring. It works out okay for me. I feel lost without something on my

  19. Personal Thought.......

    simonemyheart posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in a small hospital on the telemetry floor, I have only been working as a nurse for 7 months. I have realized that what I do is more towards the critical care side than telemetry. The majority...

  20. Best Shoes for 12 hrs shift

    simonemyheart replied to AnacaliRn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Nike Air Max's work for me.....and they are super

  21. difference cardiac rehab, cardiovascular, cardiac medicine, telemetry, Cardiovascular

    simonemyheart replied to unsaint77's topic in General Nursing

    I also think it varies on the size of facility. Larger hospitals telemetry units often do not deal with cardiac issues all the time. When I worked at a county facility the telemetry unit took...

  22. difference cardiac rehab, cardiovascular, cardiac medicine, telemetry, Cardiovascular

    simonemyheart replied to unsaint77's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, my bad......I think you misinterpreted what I said. I agreed with you. I was just elaborating on what you said not debating. I thought what you put was

  23. difference cardiac rehab, cardiovascular, cardiac medicine, telemetry, Cardiovascular

    simonemyheart replied to unsaint77's topic in General Nursing

    My telemetry unit deals with all cardiac pt's. Most cardiac pt's have several other medical prm's from DM, PE, stroke, HTN, cancer, dementia, and extensive medical hx's. With that being said you are...

  24. New Grad on Tele Floor-- ADVICE?

    simonemyheart replied to fsh1986's topic in Cardiac

    Pray...... Listen and watch other nurses and I do mean NURSES b/c they all have different techniques that you can learn from. Keep a little notebook that you can carry in your pocket and take notes of...

  25. What is up with these Sickle Cell Patients?!

    simonemyheart replied to BrandNewbieNurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The original