socalRN3 replied to fedupfinally's topic in Relations
All it takes is one person to not like you for whatever reason and make you their target. Who knows, right? Like the other posters have stated, start looking elsewhere and get out of the toxic environment you are in. There is high turnover for a re...
Hi! First, I feel much empathy for you feeling this way and you are absolutely not alone. I worked as a new grad on nights for 6 months and while the job itself was not that stressful...nights almost killed me. I could only sleep for 4-5 hours bet...
What an unbelievable toxic environment you are in. I don't get how people can be so disrespectful, but in my short time as an RN I have noticed that NA's/MAs, etc, or people with little education do their best to try to make those who they feel are ...
Violin 9, I am going to be very honest with you. It really is interesting how our family of origin always influences us no matter how much we do or don't want to be like our family. You have a lot of core issues that need to be dealt with in a prof...
socalRN3 replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing
The hospital I work at recently implemented computer charting and it is HORRIBLE! I am young and grew up using computers all the time and I still cannot believe how horrible this program is. It is super slow, time consuming and takes away from patie...
CONGRATS!!! I started out on a pediatric surgical floor and what a great experience that was. It is a busy floor and patients and families can be very demanding, however, this will be a great starting point and you will learn a ton about different ...
socalRN3 replied to glutton4punishment's topic in General Nursing
Sensitive person here.... I recently read a book which was recommended to me and its called the "Four Agreements" by Miguel Ruiz. They are: 1. Be impeccable with your word 2. Don't take anything personally 3. Don't make assumptions 4. Always do you...
My goodness those responses by the NM would just irritate me... We all are going to make mistakes, however, patient was not harmed and you learned something from this. I know someone who I work with that hung vanco to the lowest port in the primary ...
I should have been more specific. I am referring to pediatric congenital heart defects where there is "right-to-left" shunting. The docs are big on making sure there are no air bubbles in the lines.
Quick question...I understand there should be no air in any IV line, however, why is it especially crucial to not have air bubbles in IV lines for cardiac patients? Thanks!
Good luck to you! I also am a new PICU nurse and the best advice I can give is to be yourself, show interest and enthusiasm in the interview. Don't rush through the answers and don't be afraid to say you need a moment to think the question through. ...
Thank you all. You helped me feel better about missing a day to take care of myself first. I will most definitely bring in a doctor's note and ask to make up this missed orientation day later this week.