MJB2010

MJB2010

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  1. Working for the board of nursing

    MJB2010 replied to NurseLatteDNP's topic in Government, Military

    If you got a job offer, all of the info should be available from employer. No one here would know that info since it is job and state specific. I'd ask for all that info and a written

  2. Narcotic free areas?

    MJB2010 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Dialysis.

  3. Thinking about Leaving Nursing

    MJB2010 replied to cbond's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you need a residency or position with a long orientation. Check hospitals for new grad positions or residencies that allow nurses to change specialties. You need an orientation long enough...

  4. Getting report- need advice for dealing with "Frantic Nurse."

    MJB2010 replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Be direct. ANd keep being direct. This nurse is not going to change over night, she has been doing this for 30 years exactly this way. Odds are even being direct won't work, but you need to keep...

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

    MJB2010 replied to ASM90's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had a lot of anxiety, partly based on being a new grad and partly due to a horrific first job. My first job was about 6 months before I quit, I woujld sit in my car before my shift nauseous and...

  6. Daily "life savers" for New Nurses?

    MJB2010 replied to rehric00's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A good report sheet, and keep in kind most places have everything you need to look stuff up. Most of it is online and readily available, but there are also drug books Around everywhere. Just be sure...

  7. Evasive and shady, or Opportunistic?

    MJB2010 replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a hiring manager. But from my experience, during an interview if you ask about patient ratios, they tell you what their ideal patient ratios are, not what they actually are. So add 1-2...

  8. 1yr as an Nurse......advice please?

    MJB2010 replied to proudpops's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ian a former dialysis nurse. Dialysis is fascinating. The patients have a lot going on and a lot of comorbities. The techs do an amazing job and learn a lot. However, this is a very specialized job....

  9. Job offers

    MJB2010 replied to RN_Sara's topic in Nursing Career

    Are you still looking? What type of nursing job are you interested in? Which clinical rotation did you like best? Sounds like number 2 is not goi g to work for a variety of reasons, but sou do like...

  10. In a quandry, doctor difficulty

    MJB2010 replied to julimom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    On my floor we have one doc that we always speak to on. Speakerphone with a witness because he has been known to give orders then deny giving them. Maybe you could try having the charge nurse call...

  11. My online shopping reviews - please share yours!

    MJB2010 replied to MJB2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    It is a new thing I used to Order from them often, they have been awful for my last 2 orders. The shipments came from a different address as well and said chief supply or something. Not ordering from...

  12. My online shopping reviews - please share yours!

    MJB2010 replied to MJB2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Just want to update. Tafford is no longer a favorite. I think they changed hands or something, their service and shipping has gone way downhill. My last 2 orders have been frustrating. Very slow...

  13. How do you deal with these types of patients?

    MJB2010 replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We do not have this capability where I

  14. How do you deal with these types of patients?

    MJB2010 replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I usually try to get them everything they need, a drink snack and pain med, restroom and whatever else. Then I tell them I will be back in 30 minutes and they need to wait until then. They usually...

  15. You might be a night shifter if...

    MJB2010 replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Now I just need to find a

  16. tell me about your most embarrassing job interview!

    MJB2010 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When I was a new grad I FINALLY scored an interview. The interviewer started asking me all kinds of questions about my experience at xy and z all places I had never worked. I gave her a copy of my...

  17. You might be a night shifter if...

    MJB2010 replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    I just cleaned my whole house and vacuumed. Good thing my neighbors are not close! When I first started on night shift I always wanted to vacuum at night but we lived on the third floor of an...

  18. Night shift better for shy personalities?

    MJB2010 replied to mamacita2's topic in General Nursing

    On night shift, we work more together as a team. While it is busy, there is less chaos and less distractions than on days. On night shift there are less family members chasing after you, less doctors...

  19. Are there jobs for nurses not wanting to do bedside interactions?

    MJB2010 replied to mamacita2's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you might do better In a position where you know the patients. Private duty nursing allows you to get to know a patient and their family really well, this might be a good place to start....

  20. Are there jobs for nurses not wanting to do bedside interactions?

    MJB2010 replied to mamacita2's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but they usually require several years of experience and they are really hard to get. There are some with less bedside contact than others. What type of position are you interested in? What drew...

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

    MJB2010 replied to j_tay1981's topic in General Nursing

    I really feel strongly that you can tell a lot about someone by how they treat the float or traveler. Some charges dump on them while others are fair. It is a good show of

  22. Nervous new grad on orientation

    MJB2010 replied to nurseGi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think most of us have been in your shoes. It is a scary time to be in orientation and your brain gets totally on overload. It seems like they are really trying to work with you and help you along....

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

    MJB2010 replied to j_tay1981's topic in General Nursing

    Depends who I am working after. If I am working after someone who left a mess, I spend the first hour or so answering call lights for pain meds, beeping ivs, and bathroom and checking off all the...

  24. Be the type of nurse you want to work with

    MJB2010 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I love this. Support each other, work together, and be a good role model for the newbies. If you have time, help someone wo needs a little help. Be encouraging. Teamwork

  25. You might be a night shifter if...

    MJB2010 replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    My issue is that on the way home I aways want Chipotle or Pizza or some other dinner type food, yet nothing is open. :) I have definitely stopped at a stop sign and had someone honk behind me while I...