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Well, my shadow shift went great! I loved it :)

I'm an experienced Critical Care nurse, currently working in a combined medical/surgical ICU for the past several years, but I have been interested in Labor and Delivery for a while now... (it was actually my favorite clinical rotation as a nursing s...

Yes it would be 20hrs in L&D and 20hrs in ICU, and I would not be "pullable" from one unit to work in the other during my scheduled shifts. After orientation, I would also do call in L&D in addition to the 20hrs per week. That's reassuri...

It is important to me, particularly knowing the shifts, holidays and call I'd be required to do, as I'll be splitting time between two departments. Thanks, I appreciate the advice. Can I ask how your experience has been, as a male in L&D? An...

If you have a cut or open wound on those areas, it should probably already be covered while you're at work. Also, there are much messier things than CPR that you're likely to encounter on a day to day basis.

I think I could learn a lot from NOADLS

Usually business casual, unless you are also scheduled to work on the floor either before or after the class - in which case it should be fine to show up in scrubs.

I think getting to know your coworkers, and allowing them to get to know you, is an important part of being a team. I realize you were just venting, but it sounds like you have a very cynical point of view. Things like your age and where you are f...

I don't understand. It sounds like he came over to let you know he was getting two of your patients and he was waiting for report, but you just stood there saying nothing. Then you got frustrated because HE didn't say anything, and you refused to giv...

I wear the Fitbit Surge. It's the one that is also a full sized watch. I needed a new watch, and I had been wanting a Fitbit, so this was an obvious choice for me. The only annoyance is that I work nights and the steps reset to zero at midnight, ...

Are you an AACN member? Perhaps consider getting involved in your local chapter.

Send me a PM, I'd be happy to chat.

They're going to ask you a lot of questions, and they only expect you to be as honest and accurate as you can. If you can't remember something, or you're not sure - just say that. But try your best not to "fill in the blanks" with your best recollect...

No monetary incentives here, but I'm happy to do it anyway.

I think you are confusing "right to work" with "employment at will"

Based on your same statistical sample, 100% of people pass the NCLEX in 75 questions. Edit to add: Congratulations on passing! :)

Have you thought about going into research? You could work towards your PhD, which would fit your strength of book-smarts and not require as much of the "hands on." There is quite a lot you can do with an advanced degree in nursing that doesn't requ...

I would definitely think about changing your practice. It doesn't take long to got to the Pyxis for a med once patient asks for it. Carrying it around in your pocket is just asking for trouble. You could lose it, you could accidentally take it hom...

Once had a patient whose family member downloaded and read the entire user manual for the Drager Evita ventilator. He then fully adopted the role of the expert in vent management, making recommendations on different modes of ventilation, adjusting s...

They said we couldn't use razors anymore...

We WILL get those EKG electrodes to stick!

Which recommendation?

Actually, in New York State this is prohibited by the Dept of Environmental Conservation in order to protect our water. (Of course many people do still waste meds in this manner). Technically, we are supposed to dispose of meds by rendering them un...

There's a spider in your ear!!

I really hope this was the oral thermometer...