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  1. Discouragement

    guest358111 replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    I certainly don't have as much experience as you do, or as some of those who have replied...but this I have noticed. Stress brings out the absolute worst in people. And sometimes when a patient is...

  2. Student with Feelings!

    guest358111 replied to KimberlyWilson's topic in General Nursing

    You wrote that "I didn't like my reaction." Please don't beat yourself up over that reaction! It means that you care, and you should be very afraid of being a nurse who doesn't react in some way....

  3. Med/Surg vs. Clinic

    guest358111 replied to KT_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't ever underestimate less stress and better morale! Those two things are worth their weight in gold! And per-diem is always available if you are worried about keeping up your skill set.

  4. Bsn at western governors

    guest358111 replied to dcfnp71's topic in Western Governors University

    Hello, It really depends on the week. I would say that I spend anywhere from 5-15 hours per class depending on the week and the assignment. I don't really know how to say which classes are easier. :)...

  5. Bsn at western governors

    guest358111 replied to dcfnp71's topic in Western Governors University

    Hello, I am enrolled in WGU's BSN program. I am about halfway completed, I started last June. I have about six classes left. I was not certain about it either when I started because the method seems...

  6. Difference between nursing judgment and MD order

    guest358111 replied to txnurse2014's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Developing 'nursing judgement' takes some time. Assessment is a huge part of nursing judgement. For example, if this patient starts to exhibit changes related to blood loss: low blood pressure,...

  7. Thinking about quitting

    guest358111 replied to snider1970's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have an ADN and am also actively working towards a BSN. I should be done within the year. When I graduated with my ADN- the first job I had for two years was in a SNF. I understand how you feel,...

  8. Charge nurse needing suggestions!

    guest358111 replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I think that the questions you are asking are very good ones. It sounds like you are a good charge nurse- one that can see issues and wants to deal with them appropriately. I have seen similar...

  9. On Negative Feedback

    guest358111 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is such a great article. I have found that it is one of the hardest things as a preceptor is to teach someone and have to give them negative feedback. Finding the balance between being nice and...

  10. Think I'll be Placed in Charge...

    guest358111 replied to VioletaRockos's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Some tips that I hope are helpful: 1. Make sure every patient has a nurse. Write what nurse has which patient on a sheet. 2. Know who has PICC lines, central lines, etc. 3. Know who is a full code and...

  11. New Grad-First Day in the ER--Feeling Overwhelmed and Foolish

    guest358111 replied to melmacrn's topic in Emergency

    You got the the catheter in-which is the important thing-good job!! Think of how great it is to be able to see different people's techniques! You will get better as time goes on-and pick up the best...

  12. I need massive help. But from who?

    guest358111 replied to jennaland's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I find it very strange that a Dr. called you at home about a patient...why are they talking directly to you first and not the nurse manager? And if you charted that you called the Dr....then you...

  13. I don't like being a nurse anymore

    guest358111 replied to jenawade25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Go to the manager and ask for a different preceptor. That is negligent on the part of the preceptor to not inform you of fluids not running until the end of the shift if she knew about it...if it was...

  14. Burned out and hate nursing

    guest358111 replied to RN1023's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Try other areas besides Med Surg! :) You might be surprised! I burned out of my first job two years in. I was sick, sick, sick of nursing. Took a few months off...applied other places(after a couple...

  15. Ode to the New Nurse

    guest358111 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    An ode to the new nurse I work with....also known as what I want you to know. I see in new nurses what I felt in myself when I started nursing. Reality shock is real. It is scary. And it stinks. You...

  16. Need advice...New RN working LTC

    guest358111 replied to kimberly_1878's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Make sure the vitals are on the sheet for the CNAs in the morning. Assign vitals to the CNA by name clearly. If routine vitals aren't done by the end of the shift, or by the time specified (maybe by 2...

  17. Curious if this SNF Nurse to Patient ratio is normal

    guest358111 replied to hakunamatata's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds about normal. And not bad, with 4 CNAs AND a treatment nurse. :) Its if it gets a little less than that to help you it might get a little stressful... I've heard of worse

  18. Ode to the New Nurse

    guest358111 replied to guest358111's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Why thank you! And I don't know about the

  19. Ode to the New Nurse

    guest358111 replied to guest358111's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sure!!

  20. Witnessed unsterile procedure and feeling terrible about it

    guest358111 replied to cblake4293's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just going to add- don't forget that there are differences in people's intents....as a new nurse it takes a while to pick up on how some people practice nursing. Some people are genuinely trying...

  21. New nurses wanted.

    guest358111 replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN. And hallelujah for those nurses. I personally have known quite a few that have helped me. Amazing, amazing nurses. Great

  22. Ode to the New Nurse

    guest358111 replied to guest358111's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Again, I think it depends on the person. It takes some people 6, it takes others 12. Depends on the situation as well. I would think it should be workable for most people after 24 months..if not, time...

  23. Ode to the New Nurse

    guest358111 replied to guest358111's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You never can tell..muuuhaha... But actually I see a lot of the same emotions in many new grads. Some manifest differently of course depending on personality...but reality shock is reality shock....

  24. Ode to the New Nurse

    guest358111 replied to guest358111's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am so glad that this was an encouragement to you! Have you passed the NCLEX yet? I think it depends on what you think that you can handle as far as the shift. Which shifts have you been oriented to?...

  25. Ode to the New Nurse

    guest358111 replied to guest358111's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Great! You are so welcome. You will get there.