Nurse8988

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  1. U of Buffalo CRNA 2022 Start

    Nurse8988 replied to CCURN4's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    OK great! Hopefully things go

  2. U of Buffalo CRNA 2022 Start

    Nurse8988 replied to CCURN4's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Interview was okay. Anyone hear anything back

  3. New Nurse, terrible shift

    Nurse8988 replied to ascty87's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! First off, I want to commend you for pursuing your dreams and for the major achievement of becoming a nurse! I'd like to say that it is totally normal to have an off night. It is a reminder...

  4. Difficulty with coworker

    Nurse8988 replied to CommunityRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    You can also say I'm sorry that your busy but this does need to be done. Any way that you can help me? (In my experience that has helped when faced with NAs or others who meet me with

  5. Difficulty with coworker

    Nurse8988 replied to CommunityRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! I recommend pulling her aside in a nice way and letting her know how you feel that you can't do certain tasks which is why you need her to help. If she gives you an unfavorable response and...

  6. What does it take to succeed in the ICU?

    Nurse8988 replied to beekee's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! I think a great novice ICU nurse is one who is detail oriented(triple checks everything especially when administering medications), receptive to learning, puts patient safety first, and one...

  7. Transitioning from post acute to ICU-- - Tips Appreciated.

    Nurse8988 replied to bsntocrna's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! I would recommend applying to MS or step down ICU positions if you are unable to land an ICU job. I know some facilities that allow a nurse to transfer in house from med surg after 9 months...

  8. I am not good at nursing

    Nurse8988 replied to Lostinorlando's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there. First off, congratulations on obtaining your BSN and working as an RN! This is a major accomplishment and you should be proud of yourself. Second, I want to say nursing as you know can be...

  9. Is it like this everywhere now?

    Nurse8988 replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

    I think there are many places that are like this and some places that aren't. I think it all depends on ratios/staffing. This MAY be(I stress "may") less common in ICU or other specialties so I...

  10. Adjusting to LTC/nursing rehab

    Nurse8988 replied to Lienne11's topic in General Nursing

    You're welcome! All the best with

  11. Registered Nurse or Special Education Teacher

    Nurse8988 replied to vleigh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think working as a CNA will give you a good understanding of whether or not nursing is for you because you will be seeing it first hand and involved in the field. As far as switching specialties,...

  12. Adjusting to LTC/nursing rehab

    Nurse8988 replied to Lienne11's topic in General Nursing

    Also you might simply need time to get used to the floor. There are some things that take a while to perfect. Seeking a mentor if there is someone there that you think is an exemplary nurse may help...

  13. Adjusting to LTC/nursing rehab

    Nurse8988 replied to Lienne11's topic in General Nursing

    I think that the workload in ltc and rehab can be overwhelming. It is great to learn time management. I recommend reflecting on how you can best manage your time and to create a plan to do so....

  14. Anxious, depressed, and might need to go to HR.

    Nurse8988 replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    It’s good to be self aware, to be able to know the areas that you can improve on, and to work on said areas. However, it sounds like the issue at hand is the nurse manager. Unfortunately in life, my...

  15. New grad RN, absolutely hate nursing

    Nurse8988 replied to Ashley Karanja's topic in General Nursing

    Only you know to the fullest extent the trauma you’ve experienced and if it’s worth it with respect to your mental health to continue trying to make clinical nursing work for you. If you are...

  16. Adjusting to NIGHT SHIFTS advice??

    Nurse8988 replied to nurse.sierra's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to share that I use blackout curtains. I initially didnt use them but sleep WAY better with them. Highly

  17. Adjusting to NIGHT SHIFTS advice??

    Nurse8988 replied to nurse.sierra's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have to figure out what works best for you. For me it is important to nap before work my first shift of the week. I try to wake up early so that I am able to nap in the afternoon. I also...

  18. Registered Nurse or Special Education Teacher

    Nurse8988 replied to vleigh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I say it all depends on what you are passionate about and also what works for you overall. Consider factors such as work hours, benefits, flexibility, or whatever else matters to you in general....

  19. Energy Vampires

    Nurse8988 replied to dhbrn's topic in General Nursing

    There are few things that I do to deal. One of which is something that my unit does as a whole is rotating the toxic patient so that one nurse doesn’t have to have the responsibility of caring for...

  20. New grad nurse needs help giving report

    Nurse8988 replied to zbar's topic in General Nursing

    I say come up with a system to give report. The more you follow it the easier it will get. For example what works for me is following my report sheet which starts with name, age, code status, admit...

  21. How do you handle touchy/feely coworkers?

    Nurse8988 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should pull the person aside and let her know that you would love to have a great working relationship, that you mean well with what you are about to say but that you noticed she touches...

  22. Getting into Nassau Community College Nursing Program

    Nurse8988 posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hey everyone! I had a 4.0 average including English1, Psych, and stats until I took A&P I which I got a C+ in which brought my GPA down to a 3.86. I am taking A&P two in the second summer...

  23. Getting into Nassau Community College Nursing Program

    Nurse8988 replied to Nurse8988's topic in New York Nursing

    your the best! You are extremely helpful..God Bless you! But I am not sure how to send a personal message I am new to this =/// ..I see where your going with the point system. I am attending NCC now....

  24. Getting into Nassau Community College Nursing Program

    Nurse8988 replied to Nurse8988's topic in New York Nursing

    Would you happen to know how that point system works? I've heard different things about that. Thank-you for replying to my posts by the way. I really appreciate

  25. Getting into Nassau Community College Nursing Program

    Nurse8988 replied to Nurse8988's topic in New York Nursing

    no..I am a suffolk county