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I usually just ask the CNA/Tech to come get me when the patient is incontinent, or they are turning the patient.

I got mine at Wal-Mart and Old Navy. Cheap and lots of colors to choose from.

I am a newer nurse, so my experience is quite lacking. This week I encountered a situation that just broke my heart, I teared up a few times when communicating with a patient's family, but fought back and kept myself from letting those tears actually roll down my face. It almost felt callous to not allow that emotion out however. So I am curious what the proper way to handle this is? (If there even is such a thing) How much emotion is ok to show, and how much do you keep to yourself? Do you become more numb to these things over time?

This attitude right here is very likely why you are getting perceived attitude from your director. As much as you might not think this attitude shows, I bet she can spot it a mile away. Every instructor I have ever come into contact with has been more than competent to practice, and thankfully also have a love of passing that one.

The short answer, yes you can. But you have to go through all the same steps as a high school grad. I would suggest looking into community colleges, it will be a lot of hard work. And although many of the non-nursing classes can be taken online, the core science and nursing classes will require that you go to a campus. It won't be easy, but it can be done.

As a newer nurse I cannot even imagine feeling comfortable enough to travel. Walking into an unknown work environment with 1 or 2 days to orientate freaks me out. On another note, I recently watched a new traveler come into our hospital, she had been a nurse for 5yrs. She was extremely overwhelmed during her 1 day of orientation, her first day on the job on her own (second time in the hospital) she got floated to another floor. I felt so bad for her. But that is the life of a traveler. That was my last day at that hospital so I'm not sure how it all worked out for her in the end, but my point is if an older nurse is going to be overwhelmed, imagine how someone with very little nursing experience is going to feel? And with no support, because often times until you build a rapport with your co workers you have no one backing you up.

We use smart square, as an employee it seems fairly straight forward when I go to schedule myself.

This is what I am thinking as well. First call I would make would be to the BON (not using the number on the letterhead, but one from their official website if it doesn't match up) and verify that the letter has made it to the correct person. Then proceed from there with getting an attorney and such.

Surgical baths x2 on those frail little old people, with a broken hip/femur. It just seems like torture!

I think business casual would be a good choice.

Why did everyone assume he was trying to pay less support? Maybe he is just trying to ensure he is paying the correct amount (which is often a set percentage of gross pay) whether it be more or less is irrelevant. As for what is considered part of your gross pay, I would advise seeking the advice of an attorney in the state that the child support is ordered through. State laws vary on what is considered income. For example when my husband's ex took him to court for an increase, she attempted to get a full percentage of his military pay including housing and such, however the judge only considered his base pay. (Which surprised both me and my husband, who is not a deadbeat).

I got sick more frequently before I started spending so much time in a hospital (clinicals and now working). My children are usually the culprit of my illness when I do get sick though!

I have been offered another job within my hospital system, and the recruiter of course told me I needed to notify my current unit manager before we proceed with the transfer process. She told me to call her, but I kind of feel like that is a bit too informal. Ideally I would like to speak with her face to face, however I work nightshift and rarely see her. Is a written letter acceptable, and can it be emailed? This is honestly my first real job, and I am just unsure how to go about this without burning any bridges (however she did know I was looking, because I am wanting to go to days and there is nothing available on my current unit). Any advice would be great. Thanks.

Maybe she meant that the patient was having an adverse reaction to the medication?!

Pause one for 20ish mins if possible.

Yes you will still have to take the entrance exam. And you will continue to take these types of exams throughout the program, including an exit exam. I would evaluate that, and possibly the need for anti anxiety meds then go for it!

I come home with music playing during my commute, get something light but high protein to eat, then lay down and turn netflix on. I am usually asleep before whatever I am watching is over. But i work night shift so i always come straight home and go to bed shortly after. I do take Benadryl or melatonin some mornings to help facilitate the drifting off to sleep if i am especially wired.

Like others have said, it depends on where you live. I can tell you 20hr is about the going rate for new grads in my area.

30mins unpaid.

My Grey's scrubs do not wrinkle, even if i leave them in the dryer all day, a quick refresh tumble gets any possible wrinkles out. My 1 set of Dickies does wrinkle more, and my urbane is a material that doesn't really wrinkle, but i dont like them as much, they are almost too light!

This is not normal for a new nurse, if you had experience in home health maybe, but this is scary. I personally would be finding a new job!

Graduated in May 2014, passed NCLEX July 2014, Started my first job September 2014, still working there and hopefully will be for a long time. Edited to add, its on a surgical floor in a local hospital.

We were taught IV skills in our skills class, and we were allowed to start IV's during our 3rd and 4th semester clinicals. IV skills included venipuncture as well as hanging fluids and piggy backs. I just graduated from an ADN program in May. I honestly cannot imagine going onto a floor without knowing how to start an IV. I do one almost every shift now as it is.

Or just ignore it, no need to respond.

I graduated in May, and I am still job hunting. It's not a great market for new grads, but there are jobs out there. As for the STL area, most people do not actually live in the city, they live in the suburbs. I have grown up in this area, both in IL and now I am in MO, and absolutely love it. Some communities are better than others, however i feel safe pretty much everywhere I go. I don't find people to be snobbish at all, unless maybe you happen to be in a more snobbish area, but that is pretty much anywhere.