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  1. Physical Therapy drops pt and doesn't tell RN??

    squatmunkie_RN replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing else could have been done other than reporting it earlier. The Dr. was still notified. The incident report was still filed. Your criticism makes no

  2. Physical Therapy drops pt and doesn't tell RN??

    squatmunkie_RN replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    How exactly am I blaming the patient? I am blaming physical therapy. They should have told me when it happened. I made the mistake of not saying anything until later. BUT the incident report was...

  3. Physical Therapy drops pt and doesn't tell RN??

    squatmunkie_RN replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    (this post has been changed and or remove since some folks here are easily offended).

  4. Is this fair to ask of a new RN?

    squatmunkie_RN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm on an ICU step down floor, we get alot of post CABG from ICU, we get alot of admits from cath lab, and general telly patients. The normal ratio is 6:1!! I just got off orientation, that lasted...

  5. Is this fair to ask of a new RN?

    squatmunkie_RN replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, I'm sure it's a step down! lol. There aren't usually vent pt's on the floor. We get alot of post CABG from ICU (after they've been there a few days), chest tubes, post cath lab...it is also a...

  6. Did anyone ever complete their RN-BSN through Kaplan University?

    squatmunkie_RN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in School, College Programs

    I didn't know you could do that....I thought Kaplan was just things like medical/dental assistant and things like plumber and

  7. Called in to work as a new grad?

    squatmunkie_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a brand new grad on a ICU step down/telly floor. There are alot of things that are new to me: calling dr's, administering drips, taking off orders. Now I take 4 pt's with my preceptor and charge...

  8. Called in to work as a new grad?

    squatmunkie_RN replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    You guys are so helpful. I do think this unit is so understaffed they are willing to do almost anything. They'd probably wind up giving me pt's then saying just ask the charge nurse if you have Q's....

  9. Called in to work as a new grad?

    squatmunkie_RN replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm NOT off orientation, and my preceptor won't be there!! I just don't feel comfortable working like

  10. Advice for 1st nursing shift as a new grad?

    squatmunkie_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I start my first shift as an RN tomorrow (7a-7p). I'm a new grad--(this May) and I'm nervous! I've met my preceptor already, she seems like a nice woman. Also making me nervous is I'm on a ICU step...

  11. Advice for 1st nursing shift as a new grad?

    squatmunkie_RN replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. My 1st day went pretty good! Y'all were right, I did alot of observing. My preceptor is really good teacher, who like I had hoped, started everything off slowly. Hopefully I get the...

  12. Starting New Job Monday!!! Nervous.... any advice??

    squatmunkie_RN replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I just asked a question like this! I graduated in May and start on an ICU step down tomorrow! Good

  13. New RN working in Home Health?

    squatmunkie_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated in May, and passed NCLEX a few wks ago. I have a BSN-RN degree, and no job! I thought I'd be employed before graduating but that hasn't happened. I applied to the hospitals near me...

  14. New RN working in Home Health?

    squatmunkie_RN replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks guys, I really don't think Home health is the job for me either as a new grad. I guess I'll keep looking in the job search..... It is not looking good