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  1. Always_Learning

    Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

    Always_Learning replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I am NOT having a good "new grad" experience. First of all, they hired me on to a plain ol' med-surg unit, instead of where I am CLEARLY supposed to be...the ER! I mean, what in the world did I...
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    Here's something you don't see every day

    Always_Learning replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    Oh.
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    "I bet your other co-workers friends didn't have to..."

    Always_Learning replied to NENE RN's topic in General Nursing

    Ha!
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    med-surg..the "trailer trash" area of nursing??

    Always_Learning replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Although I love working in my area (ICU), I don't feel the need to diminish other areas of nursing just because I don't happen to work there. Because the fact of the matter is, I would probably drown...
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    What is a step-down unit?

    Always_Learning replied to fmiller007's topic in General Students

    It's called a "step-down" because it's not still ICU; it's a slightly lower level of care. So basically, lower acuity than ICU, but higher acuity than a regular med-surg
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    No papers

    Always_Learning replied to bloodlikefire's topic in General Students

    Ooooh! Well I guess it doesn't matter then, does
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    I'm #23 on the lottery that only takes 22!!!

    Always_Learning replied to mrsb04's topic in General Students

    Oh, this makes me laugh because I was an alternate too...I felt guilty praying that someone would lose their spot (after all, I didn't want anyone to get sick or have something bad happen!), so I...
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    No papers

    Always_Learning replied to bloodlikefire's topic in General Students

    I would do a happy dance. I thought APA was gonna be the death of
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    No one can make me leave the student forums!

    Always_Learning replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    You can make me stop posting in the student forum when you pry it from my cold, dead fingers...LOL! Nah, now that I am in "scary new-grad-land," maybe posting in the student forums fulfill my need to...
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    pet peeves when nursing students arrive

    Always_Learning replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Aaaaaaa-men! As a student, please don't consider yourself "above" anyone, whether it be CNAs, unit clerks, or housekeepers. When you are a nurse, and for the life of you, you can't get the &^$*#*...
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    pet peeves when nursing students arrive

    Always_Learning replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    SO true, and this makes me laugh...when I was doing clinical in the ER as a student, I once watched a paramedic student stand at the nurse's station for 45 minutes! (I timed him; no joke!) I didn't...
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    pet peeves when nursing students arrive

    Always_Learning replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think Ruby has a bad attitude. I think she is reminding students that - as a nurse - it is an "extra task" to have a student with you. (Checking drug calcs, making sure the student catches the...
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    pet peeves when nursing students arrive

    Always_Learning replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    i once thanked a nurse for allowing me to precept with her on that day, and told her i know a lot of folks think it is helpful to have a student, but i knew it was actually more work. she burst out...
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    pet peeves when nursing students arrive

    Always_Learning replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I concur that attitude is everything. When you show up for clinical, be eager, willing to work, and willing to learn (even if you only got 2 hrs. of sleep...LOL). The nurses and unit staff pay more...
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    Question about PEA (pulseless electrical activity)

    Always_Learning posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi everyone; I'm a brand new ICU nurse (brand new nurse period, actually). I have a question and hope it's not too silly... I recently witnessed a patient that went into PEA (pulseless electrical...
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    Question about PEA (pulseless electrical activity)

    Always_Learning replied to Always_Learning's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thank you all for your replies; they really
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    Emotional Rollercoaster

    Always_Learning replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Students

    https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-student/those-who-want-422395.html
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    Your Most Challenging Experience?

    Always_Learning replied to septvirgo03's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad, so, ummm...everything? Just the sheer volume of stuff to learn is so challenging...getting to know the staff, the skills, where stuff is...yaddah yaddah. I'm sure some more...
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    Discussions always so hostile here?

    Always_Learning replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    I see your point, OP, I really do. But I like this place; maybe because I grew up in a dysfunctional family so I'm used to it? But in all seriousness, to me, the experienced nurses are Godsends, even...
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    Wondering if I should get my BSN...

    Always_Learning replied to delabeaux's topic in Nursing Career

    There's always nursing
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    Clinical Post Conference

    Always_Learning replied to lansgrl123's topic in General Students

    LMAO!:bdyhdclp:
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    Question about PEA (pulseless electrical activity)

    Always_Learning replied to Always_Learning's topic in MICU, SICU

    Gotcha. Thanks very much for the
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    Clinical Post Conference

    Always_Learning replied to lansgrl123's topic in General Students

    I liked post-conference, (time to relax a little!) and I actually learned a lot...as long as it didn't drag on forever and was focused. I hated the ones where discussion was not at all...
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    Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

    Always_Learning replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Serious as a myocardial
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    Step away from the nursing forum...

    Always_Learning replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Meeeeeeeee.