Ok, I have a question. Probably a dumb one...but oh well. When I hang IV medication...I spike the bag, prime the line, and yet it seems that about half of the time it runs in fine, and half of the...
juliannaUT replied to VickieStudentNurse's topic in General Nursing
Don't panic, you are normal to feel that way. Reading your post made me smile. I will never forget the first day of my nursing school experience (I graduated 2 years ago). We all walked out of that...
juliannaUT replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing
Well don't come to Utah, because the pay here stinks. We all have to support ourselves and our families, so of course it's good to consider the pay you will get. I had a friend that moved to Texas...
It's not a good idea to wear anything scented. Remember, what smells good to you may not to someone who is sick. Some people are very sensitive to smells. Of course it's good to be clean, but maybe...
I totally agree with you. Your charge nurse should be someone who has been there, done that, and can help you when things come up. I recently quit at a facility where the DON just graduated in May of...
juliannaUT replied to Guest296136's topic in General Nursing
I've had this same experience at work. Half of the nurses that I work with are Philippino. I love them all dearly. They are awesome nurses. But, when they all get together, they speak Tagalog. I know...
Go for it. I went through nursing school at an older age...graduated at 39. But I certainly wasn't the oldest one in my class. It's never too late. I say you go for