TNgirl2010

Does anyone know the starting pay for a new graduate RN of the major hospitals in Nashville? I will graduate with my BSN in May, and was just wondering. :) I heard that Vandy starts at 19.50/hr, but I did not apply for the residency so I was wonde...

This is for the OB nurses out there.. I became a nurse with the intention of working in labor and delivery. I did my practicum experience in nursing school in L&D and felt like it was my calling. Due to the competitiveness of such positions and...

Ok, I will share this one. I once told my s/p laryngectomy pt, as I was leaving his room, to "just holler if you need anything!" Ugh I wanted to die right after I said it. Thank God he had a sense of humor!

I have had several pt's complain that our unit is "too quiet." bahaha (And I hate it when people say the "q-word!")

Well done! I would want you to be my nurse someday (if I required one)!

Very interesting topic, I work with a few nurses that are dating/married to other nurses and seem very happy. My husband is of a military background and is about to start a career in law enforcement, so we have totally different work experiences. P...

((hugs to you and your family))

Wow, how disturbing. Kudos to you for pursuing the matter. I'd stalk, er look back, on her previous posts and info page and try to find out her employer.

I agree with the above poster, I would take out everything not healthcare related. Maybe I would leave the military experience since that always shows dedication and hard work. :) Otherwise I think it is great, good luck to you! May you find your...

Congrats on the job! You knowledge and skills will grow tremendously. In my experience, I learned SO much more on the job than reviewing. Your employer does not expect you to know everything, just to be willing to learn. It wouldn't hurt to revie...

Thanks Ruby, that was exactly what I needed to hear! :) I'll definitely check out the ICU FAQ's site and the AACN. Thank you!

Calling all seasoned ICU nurses, I am starting a new job in a SICU in a few weeks with NO ICU experience. I have worked on a Med/Surg floor for the past 1.5 years but never worked in a critical care setting. Are there any good websites (besides all...

I do not find it inappropriate to attend funerals of former patients who were on your unit. Before I became a nurse, my grandmother passed away and one of her nurses attended her funeral. It meant a lot to me and my family, and inspired me to becom...

I am a new nurse, and have been fortunate enough to work with respectful doctors and NPs--until last week! One of my patients was concerned because the doctor told him he would be back to see him after lunch to re-pack his abd wound, and at 8 pm sti...

Bless your heart, how traumatizing! Thank goodness that mix-up didn't cause any harm.

Business casual is appropriate. Think dress pants or khakis, closed toed shoes, nice blouse/button up shirt... Definitely nothing low cut or revealing (duh!), simple jewelry, etc. You never know where you might run into your nurse manager or some h...

So sorry to hear that you are in this situation. I think you need to get away from hospital nursing, it's definitely not for everyone. Look into your local health department, clinics, physician offices, coding/insurance companies, psych, case manag...

"The amazing thing is that nursing is such a good fit for me is that even after the craziest days I want to get up and do it again the next day!" I could not have said this any better! Keep in mind, this forum is a place where people vent to others...

This thread is great...I feel like I missed out! I love my "old-school" co-workers--they teach me WAY more than I ever could have learned in nursing school!

When I started nursing school, we had to wear solid white scrubs (any brand), and Belmont patches were given to us to put on the sleeves. Now they are allowed to wear navy or royal blue scrub pants with the white tops. I definitely learned how to g...

hahahaha, this cracks me up! My husband seriously plays this non-stop! Seriously, COFFEE! I also find bs to do, such as straighten up my patient's rooms (I work Med/Surg), clean, organize paperwork, read through charts and make sure stuff is signe...

I have found that being a nurse does affect my marriage, but not necessarily in a bad way. We just make the most of our time together. (((Hugs))) to you, OP. Life is too short to be unhappy! Good luck to you, you will be in my thoughts!

There's always: nurse-patient ratio, length of orientation, how often you would have to float, resources available should you need them (rapid response, lab team, etc), charge nurse responsibilities (does the charge nurse take pts? how long does an ...

I'll be honest, A&P at Belmont is challenging. I was always a 4.0 straight-A student, and made a C. A lot of people took A&P at a local community college and transferred it over, which would save you $$ as well. And Belmont actually doesn'...

I'm a Belmont grad! I would definitely recommend it. All instructors are great and highly qualified, most have been at Belmont for years. The facility is state of the art--the labs are all set up like hospital rooms with 02, suction, and everythin...