Sarah G

Sarah G

ortho rehab, med surg, renal transplant

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  1. Depressed, or just "Life?"

    Sarah G replied to JDougRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I kinda think some of the stigma r/t mental illnesses has faded & people are more open & willing to talk about their problems. Choices for antidepressants have improved & with less side...

  2. Not sure how to make myself happier

    Sarah G replied to greetings's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Greetings, Hi, Been in similiar stuff too. It's hard being away from your main support people in a new & challenging situation. Are you in a city, town? Maybe you could look for groups in your...

  3. Just saying no to drugs.

    Sarah G replied to BlueDevil,DNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Stick to your

  4. what Bachelors degree can I earn besides BSN (from RN)?

    Sarah G replied to janice_c67's topic in Nursing Career

    I was a phlebotomist for 16 years and I definitely love healthcare, but I think I would be happier in a different type of position. I want to get at least a bachelors but I think I want to do...

  5. Graduated 2010 almost gave up nursing.

    Sarah G replied to MayuZ's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Contact your state's board of nursing & check to see if they'll have any information on refresher courses. Review your materials from school & concentrate on head to toe assessment. Good

  6. Applying for the same nursing position twice

    Sarah G replied to Fah.Chief's topic in Nursing Career

    I've applied & interviewed for the same area twice. First time was still in nursing school & applied for CNA position to Myleosuppression/Oncology unit. The second time, after graduating &...

  7. sex in the work place...really?

    Sarah G replied to Mr. Evans's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sex on the job... actually kinda gross if you think about it. Remember Microbiology? Hospitals aren't the most sanitary of

  8. Dislike working in the lab!

    Sarah G replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

    Could you try another position in your hospital, such as nurse aide or something? That way you could probably get a better idea of what goes on in

  9. HELP! Full-time job with nursing school, will that work?

    Sarah G replied to mabdirahman's topic in General Nursing

    Do you really need the money? If not then I'd recommend keeping your schedule/life as it is for now. I worked full time through nursing school b/c needed the $, health insurance & etc. It was...

  10. wearing makeup to work?

    Sarah G replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    Sure, I wear some makeup at work...usually just foundation & lip gloss, sometimes not depending on time, if I feel like it etc. Its fine to use however much you want to. As for hair, its usually...

  11. What do you do when you're a pt?

    Sarah G posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, Just wondering what other folks do when a patient instead of nurse. Do you introduce yourself to other nurses as a nurse yourself? Why? How do you go about doing it without making another...

  12. new and awkward :(

    Sarah G replied to noviceR's topic in General Nursing

    It'll come eventually. Depending on the pt population such as elderly, children, new moms etc; just talk to them like you would if they were your grandparent, niece or nephew, friend etc (not in an...

  13. Medical staff during tsunami in Japan had to leave some patients behind..

    Sarah G replied to nvsmom's topic in General World

    One of my former employer's plan of action for earthquake was to run outside & to help w/recovery

  14. If manager asks about new job when I give notice.....do I tell????

    Sarah G replied to kimbalotz's topic in General Nursing

    I recently gave my notice & my nurse manager asked where was i going? I just figured she's curious & wants to know so I just told her. Plus we had went to school together so i don't believe...

  15. Why do nurses feel the need to put RN on their license plates?

    Sarah G replied to 3dayRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why does it matter to you what other ppl put on their license plates. Do you sit in a lot of slow moving

  16. ICU vs. ER vs. FLOOR nursing??? How can I learn more about the hospital?

    Sarah G replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, its great that you are so focused w/ your career plans! I don't know what would work for you but I usually try different places out & just see what "fits". That may not be your style. Good...

  17. Nurses notes...Print or Cursive?

    Sarah G replied to bassadict69's topic in General Nursing

    my handwritten notes are a mix of cursive & print but thats my day to day

  18. I hate what's happening to nursing...

    Sarah G replied to nyteshade's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I used to always compare nursing to waiting tables. The facility tries to flip beds asap, with nursing job benefits are better, work atmosphere may be worse, but ultimately seems that its all about...

  19. How hard is nursing school? Another question...

    Sarah G replied to wnb4's topic in General Students

    How hard is nursing school? Well, depends on what you call hard. I actually loved nursing school, yes it was difficult & there were days that I cried over seemingly small things like a test grade,...

  20. Any hospital hiring new grads? anywhere in the country?

    Sarah G replied to zefutebolera's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I graduated w/ RN in 12/2009, unable to find a hospital RN position after graduating b/c of hiring freezes & etc. Took a position in 3/2010 in a LTC type facility in the rehab unit. Started off on...

  21. Becomming a new nurse make you literally sick?

    Sarah G replied to jessi1106's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, I graduated w/RN in Dec 2009, got my 1st job Mar 2010 in busy rehab unit w/ 15 pts daily. 1st wk of May got ear inf w/ ruptured ear drum & started an abx that I had allergic rxn to. I've not...

  22. ? for those who've taken A&P1

    Sarah G replied to ccjus123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, Just wanted to say that I took A&P2 for a summer course but it was 10 weeks long. My memories of it were that I had no life that summer just school & work, gained 15 lbs, but passed with a...

  23. Resume Review

    Sarah G replied to GGT1's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi GGT, I'm a nursing student & looked at your resume to help write my own. Just check for