CJMR replied to FutureResearchRN's topic in Operating Room
I'm in the same boat as you. I am 8 months into my training and I don't like it. I'm going to try to stick it out until the 1 year mark but I don't see that changing things. I miss interacting with my...
I actually caught someone red handed sitting in the break room halfway through eating my food. I confronted her immediately. This B had the audacity to say, "But I forgot to bring food and I'm...
We have 2 patients to a room so at times it can be invasive. I work nights so at some time before the end of my shift I explain bedside report and ask if it's okay to do in the room, if they want me...
CJMR replied to SLPLSSinSCRUBS's topic in Nursing Career
I did this. I knew I was moving to another state after graduation. I took the NCLEX in my home state, got licenced there, then transferred my license to the new state. In retrospect I wish I would've...
At my facility we are given an SBAR with all pertinent information and we do bedside report. I update my SBARs every single shift with a narrative that has a very brief but concise history,...
I always look at the worst case scenario in every situation. I know my docs and I know how the situation will likely play out. If I call a surgeon at 3am not only will I NOT get the order, I will...
Scottsdale Healthcare will hire new grads into med-surg or float pool (only floating to med-surg for the first year). There are a ton of applicants but do they hire throughout the year. There is quite...
All you are feeling is completely normal. I am 2 years into med-surg myself. The first 3-6 months I got anxious on my way into work. I felt like I was just barely keeping my head above water. Then...
As a med-surg nurse you will learn within the first year to set limits, not get walked on, and not believe everything a patient says. You will also get experience with psych patients. Is suggest...
At my facility when a patient is NPO it is the nurse's discretion what to give and what to hold unless the physician specified. I typically give all cardiac, seizure, diabetic, and similarly...
My hospital recently changed policy. There is no longer on call pay but they only expect a nurse to be available for 4 hours. I think it's a nice trade-off. On my unit we make a list of people...
My behavioral health nursing professor told my class the same thing in nursing school. She didn't have any research to back it up but I did wonder. Personally, I had a very bad childhood. I was...
CJMR replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in General Nursing
In my area when a patient dies the staff collectively makes sure at least one staff member goes to represent the staff at the funeral. They put it on the calendar and compare schedules to see who can...
I can't imagine how depressing that must be for you. Someone who went to my school and graduated in 2008 and took the NCLEX every time she was able to and just finally passed at the end of 2011....