Ginger80

LOL~ I think all nurses (maternity or not) can relate to these! Hilarious! Thanks so much for sharing!

I honestly could have written this post myself. I wonder if the stress is all worth it. I have been a nurse for 3.5 years- 1 yr in LTC, and the rest a a very busy family practice. Both jobs have demanded unrealistic expectations of what 1 person can sanely and safely do. I am 12 weeks pregnant now and my priorities have shifted. I don't know what will happen after I have the baby- I like the "idea" of nursing, but I find myself longing for something more. I've been thinking maybe palliative care is more rewarding. I definitely understand where you're coming from, you're not alone. I feel positive about the future, and I know we will figure it out. Gotta do what's best for you!

I watch what I eat, especially in terms of nutrition (less worried about calories). My thinking goes "Have I eaten enough fruit today? Did I get my good fats?". That's not to say that I never divert from this, but overall I think it's important to make good choices.

If a pt's INR is in the therapeutic range, I advise the pt to continue with the current coumadin dosage, otherwise the INR with go down. Find out for sure what your facility's procedure is regarding INR.

About 50 hours/week at a very busy family practice.

If the pt understood enough to consent to IM ativan, he should have been told about the haldol. I don't know the 100% legal answer. I'm looking forward to other responses from psych nurses perhaps who have dealt with violent pts.

Hmmm, quite a few actually: headache= brain tumor/aneurysm sore throat=throat cancer pain in leg= DVT constipation= bowel cancer period coming 2 days earlier than usual= having to have hysterectomy eye twitching= MS It's quite embarrassing as I am normally a rational person. But my imagination gets carried away when it comes to my health.

I think you and I are very alike in this way. I'm a quiet person (at work, haha!), but like you, I become more outgoing when I get comfortable around people. I have never really seen this as an obstacle, or something negative. Personally, I prefer quieter people- loud people grate on my nerves. I like to think patients are more at ease having a nurse who's not yelling/speaking loudly/etc. Being a great listener is a valuable trait in this profession. Be yourself.

I would just be honest: things like this happen. It's not the worst mistake in the world. Fix it now rather than have it come back and bite you in the behind. I bet you won't forget the consent form ever again!

1.) What type of nursing licensure do you have? Please check or type your title. LPN 2.) How long have you been a nurse? B. 1-3 Years 3.) What annual salary do you expect as a nurse with your amount of experience? A. $35,000 - $45,000 4.) What type of nursing education have you received? A.) Diploma 5.) What type of facility do you work for? D.) Other: Doctor's office o 6.) Have you ever worked on a medical/surgical floor? A. Yes, as a student 7.) What shift do you work? 7:00 A.M. - 4:30PM 8.) Do you like being a nurse? Often 9.) What kind of nurse are you? (OB, Critical Care, ER, etc.) Clinic nurse

Always bring a tasty, nutritious lunch. It's something to look forward to, and gives you energy to get through the day. I usually make a batch of salad (something with protein, like a quinoa or chickpea salad), and then i have enough to last me 3-4 days. Also, wear quality, comfortable scrubs. It always makes me feel better about my day.

A $10 gift card for Starbucks or any other popular coffee place in your town is always appreciated.

Thanks for your reply. It's pretty much what I thought.

If you give an IM injection subcutaneously, or vice-versa, what would happen? I'm asking this out of curiosity. I have heard some nurses say "I'm not sure I went into the muscle" when giving IM injections. Just wondering what the consequence is.

At the nursing home where I currently work, there are no strict policies either. I have coworkers who call in every 2 weeks. No write-ups or warnings.