sabrn2006

sabrn2006

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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...

  16. Third Shift Blues

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

    I have had a hard time adapting as well. I worked Sat and Sun nights...slept on and off all day Sun before work. Then today got home around 8 am and couldn't go to sleep for my nap until after 12....

  17. Med-Surg nursing... Who likes it? and why?

    sabrn2006 replied to mookieslife's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to start on a med-surg floor to get that all around general experience it provides. Of course, this was the advice of every instructor and experienced nurse that I know.... I am 6 weeks into...

  18. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    sabrn2006 replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. How many questions did you take on NCLEX? 75 questions 2. What study materials did you use? Did you take a test review course? Saunders Comprehensive Review, NCSBN online class. My school offered...

  19. 75 Questions

    sabrn2006 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX-RN on 7/19 and passed with 75 questions. I felt pretty confident when I walked out of there, but it was reassuring to see "pass" on the Pearson Vue site. (even though I had to pay...

  20. 75 Questions

    sabrn2006 replied to sabrn2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks!! About the confidence....I knew that I was a good student throughout my nursing program and that our program has high pass rates. Also, I prepared well. Another thing, when it shut off at 75...

  21. People Who Passed Nclex: Please Post Study Book

    sabrn2006 replied to Bala Shark's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I started reviewing with Saunders toward the end of my last semester in NSG school. I agree that it is decent for reviewing content and for rationales to answers. Then, I did the NCSBN online review...

  22. What is "orientation?"

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

    At our hospital, new grads get 2 weeks in the classroom then about 8 weeks of preceptorship on the floor. This time can be extended though if needed. I just got through my first week on the floor...

  23. Advice For The New Nurse Entering Med-Surg

    sabrn2006 replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I finished the first week of my 12 week orientation on a busy med-surg floor. Each day is both wonderful and terrifying at this point. I learn so much in every 12 (usually more like 14) hour shift....

  24. What's In Your Pocket?

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

    Anyone else have stuff fall out of your pockets whenever you bend over?.....i.e. to empty a foley..... LOL. Hate that! I like the cargo scrub pants with pockets down the sides but only own one pair...

  25. Fitness progarms

    sabrn2006 replied to Guest717236's topic in Health, Stress Management

    As a new nurse, I've been wondering how I will fit in exercise. I will probably join a gym and work out on my nonworking days. If there were classes offered at my hospital I would consider going. A...