Redhead28

Sounds good. Hope you get it if it is what you want!

A lesson learned. It sounds as if the place was chronically and dangerously understaffed. Be glad to get out. Start applying for positions you would like to do. If they try to shorten orientation tell them you're not ready if your not. Put this ...

I had a little boy (patient's brother) about 7 years old say "you're just like a maid" oye. I had to bite my tongue and remember he was a child.

Have you tried taking anything to help you sleep. I know Ambien gets a bad rap but it does help some people without side effects. Jaw pain sounds like you probably clench/grind your teeth. A sleep study is warranted. As a professional you know ho...

You would be a perfect canidate for case management, since most hospitals group their social services, case management departments. If you strictly want nursing experience hold out for a med/surg floor.

If a Iodine/shellfish allergy is known another prep is usually used.

Grew up in NM and now in TX. I call in. But if I'm on-call, can get called in. Cancelled, or low censused or census'd. I drink coke no matter the brand. I eat submarine sandwiches. And it is PEA CON not PEA CAN

Our secretary is trained to ask "can your nurse bring anything with her?" to help prevent too many trips. Alas this does not always work. I hate being called into the room to answer, "when is the doctor coming?" I don't mind the question but I alre...

I don't think you made an error. If it was prescribed to me personally the way it is written, I would take one and if I had not gone to sleep would take the second. On what grounds does the day shift think you made an error?

If you have the energy and drive go for it!

Talk to the adviser as soon as possible. If nursing is what you want then it makes sense to start talking to the school of nursing adviser. Your first year no matter what degree will be general ed, so you are headed in the right direction. I will g...

I've seen this question before but it was asked by a family member of patient, not a nurse or a student. I'm wondering if this is the same person gathering information because they think something was done incorrectly while patient was admitted?

What time is the doctor going to be here... If I had my choice the hospital would make policies that all physicians had to round between 8am and 10am!

Sounds like contact with a union would help. I worked at a hospital that a union vote happened twice. It improved things greatly when management knew a union was trying to come into the organization. Ultimately nurses did not choose a union but it...

Very clever! I give you an "A".

If you actually take the time to program the drug and patient weight it would tell you if you are in a safe range for this medication. The problem with the "smart" part of the pump is, you can override the programing and just start the infusion with...

I don't think we can generalize about new nurses or senior nurses. We all start off wanting to do what is best for the patient. Because of environments/rules beyond our control we are not allowed to spend as much time at the bedside or do the job w...

Everyone makes mistakes. Easy for me to say, but I know how it feels when you are the one that makes it. No harm was done to the patient by receiving the blood. I doubt that you will ever repeat this mistake again. It shows that you have empathy,...

Work in a Children's hospital. We self schedule and mostly get what we sign up for, with a few minor changes to cover what is needed. I work 7a-7p which is really 0645 to 1930. Every other weekend is required or 4 weekend days a month. Will do t...

I think the biggest problem is the reaction of the NM. When this was brought to her by the physician she should have discussed the difference in customs of eye contact. Eye contact is not the biggest problem either, I would be willing to respect hi...

Each individual system usually has an online application and you are able to upload your resume. I've found that I've been called within a week by an HR person. I know the system I work for at this time has computers in the office for people that "...

Unfortunately stress comes with the job. I don't think the stress is better or worse any where in nursing it is just different for the different area's. Work hard during your clinicals, see and do everything that you have an opportunity to during t...

Do you live in a large city or small town? Is there more than one employer? Have you tried getting some of your nursing instructors to write letters of recommendation? Take some classes, ACLS, TNCC any medical updates. Spend this time productivel...

Narcotics, anti-emetics, anti-biotics are the main post-op medications. Will see every other class thrown in as home medication routines. Get a good drug book and know how it is set up. Much easier than trying to learn all of the medications. Nur...

The amount of supplements and IV would not be harmful unless the patient has poor renal clearance. Supplemental potassium depends on the body for absorption and it seems as if your patient either does not absorb, or is wasting potassium. I personal...