sabrn2006

sabrn2006 specializes in ER, ICU, Cardiac, Med-Surg.

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1. Any opinions on Nightingale Travel Agency?

   sabrn2006 replied to Marissa00's topic in Agency Nurses

   I recently completed a travel assignment with Nightingale. I was concerned at the beginning because my recruiter seemed very disorganized. Then I had heard that nurses had difficulty with getting...

2. Just Opened Acceptance Letter! I'm In!

   sabrn2006 replied to Absolutely13's topic in General Students

   Congratulations! My advice is to get as organized as possible ahead of time. Save up some reserve money if possible. Find some healthy ways to relieve stress. Prepare to study hard for the next 2...

3. How often do you assess your patients?

   sabrn2006 replied to MissAnthrope's topic in MICU, SICU

   Complete assessment Q4H with focused assessments Q1 to Q2. i.e. Neuro checks Q1 on acute neuro pts. Pts with resp problems/vented lung sounds

4. What is best state for RNs to work at? Where you all from?

   sabrn2006 replied to John123's topic in General Nursing

   That is interesting to see. Thanks for posting the

5. Miserable. Is this how it is everywhere?

   sabrn2006 replied to gearheadfly's topic in First Year After Licensure

   My orientation last year was less than perfect but much more organized than what you are going through. Even so, I know that I suffered through a great deal of insecurity and doubt. I am sorry you...

6. Am I taking too much time before I see pts? HELP!

   sabrn2006 replied to mrod's topic in Cardiac

   rn1989, you gave excellent advice to the op. Good tips for planning out the beginning of shift

7. Charge or Night Nurse: To be or not to be

   sabrn2006 replied to eymilin's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Good luck in your new job. I think getting some experience first is a great

8. Any advice for new grads?

   sabrn2006 replied to Trollmama's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I agree that hospital experience of one year or more will open up many doors for you. What clinical experiences and settings have you liked? What topics have you enjoyed learning about? The answers...

9. feeling discouraged, defeated, and confused

   sabrn2006 replied to psfjtf's topic in First Year After Licensure

   First of all, let me say that I am sorry to hear you are having such a rough start to your nursing career. I would suggest you evaluate your goals and consider why you wanted to become a nurse. You...

10. How many new nurses are seriously thinking about quiting?

    sabrn2006 replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started last June. I won't be leaving nursing altogether, but I am unhappy on my current med-surg unit. It is extremely stressful. I get behind frequently. My immediate supervisor is notoriously...

11. Intgeresting Info from the New York State Office of the Professions

    sabrn2006 replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the information. I was not aware of this. I will be calling for a photo

12. New grad seeks assistance with organization - all suggestions gratefully received

    sabrn2006 replied to MedSurgeNewbie's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I've been doing this since June. I am still working on my organization as well, but it's evolving. I do aat least a quick head to toe assessment of the patients that my assigned LPN has. I don't...

13. What is your nurse to pt ratio....and how many is too many?

    sabrn2006 replied to crb613's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work on a very busy med-surg floor days with a usual ratio of 4:1 or 5:1 - sometimes 6:1. This is primary care nursing and we are responsible for every aspect of patient care with some adl and vs...

14. Deeply saddened.....

    sabrn2006 replied to TXNurseBSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had a tough day today---14 hours long. I was very busy with patient problems, calling MDs, discharges, admission at change of shift, students on floor..... I had to stand up for myself a couple of...

15. Third Shift Blues

    sabrn2006 replied to gracie05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have weeks where I hate my job, weeks that are just tolerable and weeks that I actually enjoy it. Such is the learning curve of the new RN. :uhoh21: My plan is to stay on my current unit for one...