twinner2

twinner2

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  1. What do you think of my ESSAY?

    i like the idea of your essay, but i honestly feel that there are improvements that should be made as far as word choice and your use of certain punctuation. for example, in the middle of the essay...
  2. I'm *really* worried about my job... Need advice (long)

    I agree with the previous posts. You are now going to be watched closely regarding things that you say. It is unfortunate that you were blamed for a comment that you did not make. It seems that you...
  3. How much is too much for student loans?

    My program was an ADN. I graduated in 2008 with a total debt of $5625. My student loans were all federal loans. I worked the whole time I was in school, only cutting down to part time hours when my...
  4. random question......

    Lol Don't forget that costly insurance payment for such a ride! Good
  5. Physical Assessments: Do Any Nurses Do Them

    I agree with some of these earlier comments: Definitely do your assessments. I have been a nurse less than a year, and I do a PA on all of my patients. Corners should not be cut by forgoing an...
  6. Difficulty finding a job

    In this economy, unless there is a desperate need, it would be very difficult to get a position while pregnant. They probably do not want to hire someone that is pregnant, train them, and then have...
  7. In this economy, unless there is a desperate need, it would be very difficult to get a position while pregnant. They probably do not want to hire someone that is pregnant, train them, and then have...
  8. Low census

    If there are any FT postitions available, then you may have to apply for it through the job postings. If not, you might be able to speak to the NM to see if there is a way to get the FT status. At our...
  9. Orientating new nurse

    Ask plenty of questions! Never be afraid to ask a more experienced nurse a question. If you have a chance to, perform skills with these nurses in order to boost your confidence before you are on your...
  10. Is there a way you can switch shifts if that is what is causing you the most dissatisfaction? I was working days after graduation, and was miserable. Now I work midnights...and I love my job:redbeathe...
  11. You have the proof, yay! I think you will be OK. It really sounds like a miscommunication between supervisor and the other administrative staff. Be calm, smile, whip out the proof if and when needed,...
  12. At our hospital, if you are called off for the whole shift, they can't just call you back. Even though you are angry now, be calm during your meeting and explain what happened. It sounds like a...
  13. Bigger is not always better!

    Kudos to your surgeon, staff, and hospital! Congrats on saving this man's life when the big boys were too scared to
  14. night nurses talk to me

    I am not miserable! It does seem that it is a bit harder to sleep during the day, but I still manage to get about seven hours of sleep after a shift. Good luck with whatever you decide to
  15. Last night I was doing my chart check regarding a patient that had percutaneous drainage of an abdominal abcess. I was reading the Doc's report where he had summed it all up perfectly by writing "Puss...
  16. I am being advised that when I graduate...

    As a new nurse with under a year of experience, I can honestly say that I have not made it through one shift without asking the more experienced nurses a question about patient care. Please Lex, don't...
  17. **need advice on a bit of a problem**

    This may seem simple, but is there a way for you to simply pause before you respond to a question or comment from a coworker? Because you are aware of your behaviour, perhaps it may help to just stop...
  18. Need help: Peer interview

    A peer interview means actual employees will be interviewing you (peers) rather than only a nurse manager. I have not been on one of these interviews, but a lot of my friends have. Be prepared to...
  19. Nursing supplies

    Don't forget a good tote bag to carry all your clinical stuff in too! Good