j_tay1981

j_tay1981

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  1. Not many people that I can talk to about this...

    j_tay1981 replied to j_tay1981's topic in General Nursing

  2. New grad RN terminated from orientation after 3 weeks on tele unit

    j_tay1981 replied to BMB Girl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Floor nursing is tough for new grads to get a handle on (believe me, I know!). But what areas of nursing are less demanding? It seems as though most areas of nursing are pretty

  3. Worried about my future as a nurse, and afraid I'll be fired

    j_tay1981 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am currently working my first job as an RN on a med-surg/neurology floor. I graduated August 2012 with a BSN. I've been off orientation for under 3 months. This morning after completing my night...

  4. Worried about my future as a nurse, and afraid I'll be fired

    j_tay1981 replied to j_tay1981's topic in First Year After Licensure

    kCho: Wow! Thanks for the advice and screen cap! They were helpful to me. Since starting this thread, I had a few days where I just hated life, but have since seen a huge improvement in my efficiency....

  5. Night shift syndrome

    j_tay1981 replied to SweetsRN522's topic in Health, Stress Management

    An old thread but I am as of this second suffering from night shift syndrome. I am always physically and mentally exhausted even after working only working nights for about four or five months. I'm...

  6. Worried about my future as a nurse, and afraid I'll be fired

    j_tay1981 replied to j_tay1981's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Phlayvah, It sounds weird because what you wrote and what I wrote are so similar, I know how you feel. Despite this, reading your post makes me not only want to tell you to keep your chin up and...

  7. Worried about my future as a nurse, and afraid I'll be fired

    j_tay1981 replied to j_tay1981's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Mlb, Thanks so much, that's something I really needed to

  8. Worried about my future as a nurse, and afraid I'll be fired

    j_tay1981 replied to j_tay1981's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We have these laptops on rolling carts that we can bring into the room to scan wrist bands for passing meds, etc. I work tomorrow night so I'm going to try bringing that with me when I do my...

  9. Worried about my future as a nurse, and afraid I'll be fired

    j_tay1981 replied to j_tay1981's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks again for the new comments! The cheat sheet break down is helpful. Since my nurse educator wants me to employ highlighting, this will be a good template to follow. The bit about being...

  10. Worried about my future as a nurse, and afraid I'll be fired

    j_tay1981 replied to j_tay1981's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you all for your replies! To answer a previous question, I work nights and I have five patients. And I should correct myself: I don't hate nursing or my job (I posted that out of frustration -...

  11. dermal anchors

    j_tay1981 replied to nocturnalnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Dermal anchors... Are those the three dimensional designs that sit just under the skin? I have tattos and used to pierce my ears, but body modders always seem to crank out something

  12. How long does the "new nurse anxiety" usually last?

    j_tay1981 replied to ASM90's topic in First Year After Licensure

  13. Question about delegation

    j_tay1981 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My last shift was pretty intense. OK, it sucked :-) My patients were busy, but I was also helping other nurses when their patients be alarms would go off (one patient was up every 15 min and our...

  14. How long does the "new nurse anxiety" usually last?

    j_tay1981 replied to ASM90's topic in First Year After Licensure

  15. How long does the "new nurse anxiety" usually last?

    j_tay1981 replied to ASM90's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated BSN August of 2012, and have been without a preceptor for ~ two months. I still get anxious before work and the first few hours into the shift. I work nights on a busy med surg floor. I...

  16. Am I doing the right thing? New nurse getting butt kicked

    j_tay1981 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new male RN, BSN. I graduated in August of '12 and started at my job on a neurology/med-surg unit. I never really wanted to do med-surg, but many nurses told me that it is a great place to...

  17. Am I doing the right thing? New nurse getting butt kicked

    j_tay1981 replied to j_tay1981's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yep, exposure is one of the best things for anxiety. So, again, I guess that it is all a matter of time. Maybe I should learn to be more patient

  18. Am I doing the right thing? New nurse getting butt kicked

    j_tay1981 replied to j_tay1981's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Haha, yes I do imagine the types of patients I'll have. And it doesn't help :-) I've learned that much anxiety stems from looking too far into the future and anticipating the worst case scenario. I...

  19. Wristwatches or Lapel/FOB Style Watches?

    j_tay1981 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have read a few older posts on this site regarding this topic, but I thought I would get some more POV. I'm a new male nurse and typically just wear whatever cheap watch I happen to have on my...

  20. Wristwatches or Lapel/FOB Style Watches?

    j_tay1981 replied to j_tay1981's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Wow! Thanks for the great info! It looks as though there is quite a range in prices with these fobs. Can you recommend any good brands that are available in the

  21. Am I doing the right thing? New nurse getting butt kicked

    j_tay1981 replied to j_tay1981's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for your reply, Cherry. I just got off of a very easy shift and as about to sleep for a bit before going back tonight. I also feel as as though I am slowly getting better and more proficient...

  22. Am I doing the right thing? New nurse getting butt kicked

    j_tay1981 replied to j_tay1981's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There is one last thing that I wanted to bring up regarding this topic: I get nervous as all get out prior to and during a shift. I used to think I hid it well, but I must inadvertently show it...

  23. Wristwatches or Lapel/FOB Style Watches?

    j_tay1981 replied to j_tay1981's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Do many male nurses wear these lapel or fob

  24. Wristwatches or Lapel/FOB Style Watches?

    j_tay1981 replied to j_tay1981's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thanks for some of the tips and links! Do these watches just stay on with a safety pin style attachment then? One thing that may bug me is off a fob watch on my chest or wherever may get hung up in...

  25. How do you all like to start your shifts?

    j_tay1981 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm trying to get into a fairly efficient groove while starting my shifts. My shifts start at 1900, but the majority of my patients don't have meds due until 2100. At or institution, we can give meds...