PostOpPrincess

Sounds like you work with a bunch of thin-skinned babies. Maybe you should stock your unit with lollipops and bottles. *shaking my head*

I agree with this. Math and science come easily to me, whereas my colleagues are very afraid. I learn things easily, and remember things easily, whereas many of my colleagues (master's and up, mind you)...need a constant reminder. It's the ability to learn that's a big caveat here.

He will come back sooner than later. Throw the stuff out. I would like not to enable him.

It gives them an unrealistic picture. Nurses are first and foremost human beings...not divine beings that descended from heaven to take care of you and never, ever act like--ya know--human.

Please forgive me, but you're making me laugh. Out loud. A lot. I care a lot. But no one can tell me how to improve on such an abstract concept.....some of us just aren't lovey-doveys, huggers, kissers, or smilers...but that doesn't mean we don't care. Besides, how can one quantify caring and on what scale? It's all perception. So you have your work cut out for you.

You have to do what you have to do, in an urgent situation, emergency? 22 isn't gonna cut it....

There are ways to set limits. I do it all the time--I do not allow people to "trample" me because--in real life, they do not. If someone is rude, family, or whatever, I tell them. I don't allow it. I do, however, do it very, very assertively and my tone of voice is always in control. It's learning how to do it, without becoming unprofessional or stooping to an ignorant's level.

It is illegal to ask about your pregnancy status or family life. If you meet qualifications, and they like you--you should get your job. However, like others have said, there is nothing to hold your job as FMLA if you've been there for a very short time. Externships don't count because that is part of the school, and not the hospital system itself. Personally, it's not good for our area to hire pregnant people--although we have them--because our patients come out confused, combative, and it is so fast-paced, it stresses a non-pregnant person a lot, let alone someone who is pregnant. So, if I get a chance to peer someone for hire, that would be a big NO to me..

Easy fix. Don't be a nurse. Do something your heart desires...

Working the NICU made me realize the preemies weren't the most heart wrenching...but the FTermers...without any reason whatsoever...I feel for you...you are mourning...please seek help...

Well..for those trying to get the "easy" way in...they're not being hired. My hospital for the past two years, only hire experienced people. That's 5 hospitals in our network. Yup. ONLY experienced--that includes those with advanced degrees...so, I think those on that "easy" road will find...it "aint" so easy..

Depends on so many things...the environment, the people you work with, your attitude...unless you leave, the only thing you can change is the last one..

Zip. Zippa. Dead.

What an idiot. I save lives. All day, everyday..have for almost 20 years. I can't even count the number of times doctors, family, and anyone around has thanked me for going above and beyond what some others would do. Please tell him forget about nursing school and work in computers instead. Obviously, he's too dumb to be working around people.

I work in an area that considers experience the ultimate need. I have seen "advanced" nurses almost kill (and by that I mean because they don't have the clinical abilities that come with time to STOP issues/problems) patients. We do not and will never hire anyone without the proper background. I can't stand the stress anymore of dealing with, and maneuvering around cohorts who require additional (more than the usual length of time) mentoring. It is exhausting, and the stress is too much.

This is all I have to say. No sugarcoating. Nursing IS VERY Stressful. VERY.

Although you may learn a lot, neuro patients are very difficult. Personally, I did both and now cannot stand ANY neuro. They go down quick, and those herniation syndromes CANNOT BE STOPPED....ugh...hated them... So....I love CVICU more just because it seemed much more...um...controllable....... But that's just me....

Awesome!!!

It's hard to find PACU nurses. If you know what PACU is about, they will figure it out from the get go (i.e. phone conversation). If you "pass" their test, you go further. Good luck. P.S. It's not something someone can tell you here nor read up on, it's about experience...and understanding how a PACU really works.... can't explain unless you've been there...

She's not in a rut. I don't believe so. When I am not at work, I AVOID talking to people unless I absolutely have to. Not to mention the friends who call with their "what do you think I should do issues?" When I am home, the "work button is off." There are days when I work out and do the rock wall at the gym, and other days where Bronte, Austen or Shakespeare is my bff. Anything to decompress.....

i also want to add acls, pals, and basic life support are mandated.

Your son is gifted but has fallen into the trap that most gifted kids fall into...the unmotivated, but genius kid. The opposite end of the spectrum that people think "aw, they're so smart--they don't need help..." BS...I had to fight for both of my kids (also very gifted) in order for them to remain motivated. Now that they are teens, they are self-motivated, and strive for excellence. One wants to be a doctor, and the other wants to be a lawyer. Please look at hoagiesgifted.org for some help. It really helped my kids. As for being smart and clinically excellent--you are correct, they are NOT mutually exclusive. I got ONE c in nursing school on a test, and I deserved it. The hardest C I ever worked for. Otherwise, it was fun and challenging most times (I started college planning on being an Engineer)..and I have to say, I graduated #1. You do need smarts and BIG TIME smarts for grad school...so I'd like to say that it pays to be smart...and shouldn't be maligned by those who perceive the "smarties" as non-clinically inclined chumps.....

In my institution, and according to our standards of practice, a nurse who administers moderate sedation has to understand the continuum of anesthesia from light to deep to general anesthesia. She has to be trained, and monitored and then signed off.

Wait--when a patient starts that AMA thing, I have that paper in my pocket. I don't make time for their nonsense, and they can usually tell by my aloof "really?" demeanor. Sometimes, I just stare at them as they throw their hissy fit--just like a child--and then I say, "You feel better?" and then walk away...sometimes, just saying nothing--and doing nothing, but just looking at them, makes them realize that they are acting like children. They have all the right to throw hissy fits. Let them. YOU have the right to not let it get to you. YOU are in control of YOUR reaction. If you realize how much you really don't have to let them get to you, your life will be much easier. Try it.

Color me boring..with a happy family and a happy day at home. I'll take boring ANYTME!