LoveANurse09

LoveANurse09

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  1. GN new to Cardiac Stepdown

    LoveANurse09 replied to CRIMSON's topic in Cardiac

    Don't be afraid to call the Dr. If you think something is not right, just

  2. calling the md at night when charge disagrees

    LoveANurse09 replied to fiveofpeep's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Perfect. It is your pt and your

  3. Feeling bad about Dr's complaint

    LoveANurse09 replied to rnWinn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sounds like you know what your doing! I don't think you in any way harmed this patient and at the end of the day, the pt thanked you for your wonderful care and she'll always remember the nurse who...

  4. Job placement help for new grad

    LoveANurse09 replied to RNMeg's topic in Cardiac

    Go with PCCU. I work a cardiac medical floor and most nights i can barely handle our 5:1 ratio. Believe me, you'll begin to hate those cardiac pt when you have 8 of

  5. Cardiac Stepdown - meds, skills needed

    LoveANurse09 replied to CRIMSON's topic in Cardiac

    Congrats! Not sure on the stethoscope, I use a regular ol' Littman lightweight and it works fine, but study up on diabetic and renal pts, This makes up a big portion of the cardiac population. Make up...

  6. helping pts after del

    LoveANurse09 replied to jctiabecerra's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's not fair for us newbies who would LOVE to have their jobs and yet they treat pts this

  7. Mercy College of Northwest Ohio

    LoveANurse09 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Oooh, I thought the buttons were bad, but I would think its hard to move around in a zippered top! And a collar? That's a little much. Peyton'smommy- when do you

  8. helping pts after del

    LoveANurse09 replied to jctiabecerra's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I dont work OB, but our charge does daily rounding too to address the pt's concerns if any and make sure their needs are being met. It seems to work well. Not only have these moms gone through...

  9. Mercy College of Northwest Ohio

    LoveANurse09 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in Ohio Nursing

    They are all white with blue trim around the collar and sleeves. Their is a like shield or cross thing at the left chest area that says Mercy College. The top is button up and you can wear whatever...

  10. cardiac step down as a new grad

    LoveANurse09 replied to shehadi's topic in Cardiac

    I'm curious..how did the interviews

  11. Constantly rejected from OB...

    LoveANurse09 replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    At my hospital, the preceptor gets paid extra to train. Also there is the orientation classes, EKG classes, ACLS. Not to mention paying 2 nurses for one assignment! Very expensive. I've heard it takes...

  12. pre-delivery "grooming" issue?

    LoveANurse09 replied to brillohead's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Agreed! Only one more..how much are girls paying for this Brazilian

  13. Can you "look good" as a nurse?

    LoveANurse09 replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, mayybe if you work day shift...for those of us on nights..forget it! I sleep all day work at night eat "dinner" anytime between 12-2am. On my days off I have so much to day, (housework,keep kids...

  14. Am I too old to become a CNM

    LoveANurse09 replied to oldenurselady's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Sounds like you are at the perfect time in your life for it! Honestly after 20 years of experience I'm sure you would be an asset to any practice as a CNM. You love pt care, so what better way...

  15. Advice for an OB nurse wannabe

    LoveANurse09 replied to TNgirl2010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, this is my

  16. New nurses thinking of leaving nursing

    LoveANurse09 replied to mswim's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Very,VERY, well said . This is exactly the problem with hospital nursing today! I am feeling all of this as well

  17. how to leave work frustrations at work and not at home??

    LoveANurse09 replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    From what I have learned all areas of nursing are stressful, you will probably experience this everywhere. Especially with employers trying to get more work done with less staff. But good luck in your...

  18. Preceptor problems

    LoveANurse09 replied to RunnerNurse09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Maybe she doesnt realize she is doing this. Next time she says something like this to you, just respond " Thank you for pointing out that mistake, but you dont need to be so rude to me, I am still...

  19. "Bundle Switches"

    LoveANurse09 replied to lsad78's topic in Cardiac

    Hmm I work on the same type of unit..have never heard this term. I do know that our monitors will read the wide QRS of a bundle as Vtach

  20. Nursing in France

    LoveANurse09 replied to bambi007's topic in General World

    i'm looking for similar answers too, but i wanted to ask you about brittany. i have been looking into that area also online. is it as beautiful as it looks? good

  21. Mercy College of Northwest Ohio

    LoveANurse09 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Honestly, I would go for the BSN. I wanted to just do my 2 years and get it over with too. But the job market seems to be leaning towards more BSN nurses lately,especially if you want to do ICU. Now I...

  22. cardiac nursing--back in the day

    LoveANurse09 replied to surferbettycrocker's topic in Cardiac

    So true! Some of our pts really take it seriously and want to prevent it from happening again..others..well are coming back getting stented every other month. I actually had another one last night on...

  23. cardiac step down as a new grad

    LoveANurse09 replied to shehadi's topic in Cardiac

    If your not dedicated to an ICU setting and the amount of learning it takes to take care of pt's with LVAD's I say go for the stepdown unit. But, make sure you ask lots of questions are your...

  24. Frustrated new L&D nurse

    LoveANurse09 replied to clb6885's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ..and what is the rationale for

  25. OMG! I've got my chance, now I'm terrified!

    LoveANurse09 replied to Hooligan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Do a search here for some interview tips/questions..there are alot that I have saved for when I get a interview. Maybe study up on the basic what if questions, you never know if they might ask them...