RockinChick66

RockinChick66

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  1. RN tried to talk me out of Nursing school...

    RockinChick66 replied to NYCHikerRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Go for nursing and don't let anybody talk you out of it!!!! I let some one talk me out of it, went back to school 10 years later and don't regret going for nursing. It's a tough job but so is every...

  2. Is med-surg a must? Not wanting to get pidgeon-holed..

    RockinChick66 replied to EricaSAFJAF's topic in General Nursing

    Take the job. You're smart because you will most likely end up pigeon holed if u go to medsurg. I see many people stuck in medsurg. Good luck and follow your

  3. Rate to run blood?

    RockinChick66 replied to KaeliF's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility, the blood bank gives us a paper that contains pt identifiers, blood unit #, this paper has the weight in mL. I see blood range any where from 280-375 or so. I start my blood off...

  4. Depressed-Need Your Positive Thoughts/Prayers

    RockinChick66 replied to smithkidsmom's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Being a past collector myself, it would help if you will communicate this situation to the people you owe money to. Communication if very important. That's all I can

  5. How stressful is nursing?

    RockinChick66 replied to AlexisNicole's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, to me, it's very stressful. There is a LOT of multi tasking which can be very stressful at times. It's more stressful than I thought but I'd do it over again, if that

  6. Advice about career

    RockinChick66 replied to rnang123's topic in General Nursing

    Tried to read but didn't get quarter of the way through.It would be much easier to read if you could break in some paragraphs,Just offering advice, no offense intended. But for my old eyes, I have...

  7. Pain Meds

    RockinChick66 replied to erin1821's topic in Patient Medications

    Dr Thanks for clarifying. But it is confusing to me as why they would banish it from inpatient and not for personal use. As its more controlled in hospital and more likely to be abused as...

  8. Attention PRN nurses

    RockinChick66 replied to Vtachy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love our prn nurses. I help them in any way I can. Show them where items are located, offer help in all ways possible. I've heard that prn nurses are treated poorly but I've never seen it where I...

  9. Pain Meds

    RockinChick66 replied to erin1821's topic in Patient Medications

    Can I point out that vicodin with 500mg of acetaminophen is no longer available. The FDA has banned. No longer available in our hospital any way. IF the doctor writes for this, our pharmacy with...

  10. Should I wear support hose?

    RockinChick66 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear thigh high ted hose. Can't and don't work without them. I tried going without them one day and my legs were aching so bad. I can't stand panty hose. Even the knee high Ted hose

  11. She got fired...

    RockinChick66 replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Nursing

    How did she save the pt? What did she do? Please

  12. Depression After Graduation...

    RockinChick66 replied to Despareux's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I know everyone has his or her own problems. However, try to change your perspective on things. Be more positive. I work a very busy med surg floor and I had those feelings in my first year.After...

  13. Nurses please try to look a little more polished at work

    RockinChick66 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    And we apologize for having pillow wrinkles on our faces when we show up to work.

  14. Nurses please try to look a little more polished at work

    RockinChick66 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my goodness . This thread is weird. First thing that came to my mind was the OPs age. Okay, well maybe she looks a little fresher than we older nurses, that don't mean we don't do our best to...

  15. These just seems so gross to me

    RockinChick66 replied to horrorxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    No! That is

  16. iPhone5

    RockinChick66 replied to rninformatics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    HI rninformatics... I have read a few of your post and wanted to ask you what is the best way for me to get into informatics? I've been a nurse for a few years but prior to that, I worked in misc...

  17. New grad RN at Med-Surg/Ortho floor needs advice

    RockinChick66 replied to ynabeana's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Time management is a learned skill. It took me almost a year to get my time management down. It's hard to give you advice, every body is different. I do my assessments while I'm in the room...

  18. Should I feel bad about this?? New grad wanting to quit days.

    RockinChick66 replied to Bonnie86's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I worked nights when I first became a nurse. I oriented on days and it was a night mare, there was no way I would have made it on days. I work days now and it's much much busier than nights....

  19. Med/surg patient worksheet

    RockinChick66 replied to jogimada's topic in Medical-Surgical

    here is one for 6 patients. This is in word for mac computer. It's great brain, if you can't open it, PM me your address and I'll email it to you.

  20. JPS Fort Worth GN Program

    RockinChick66 replied to GatorRN813's topic in Texas Nursing

    why don't you guys call the nurse recruiters directly. don't go through

  21. I'm so disappointed in myself...

    RockinChick66 replied to DisappointedRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    6 patients is a lot esp on a telemetry floor. Nights are much easier, don't know what your manager means by less resources. They'll be less people in your way, less orders to carry out, etc....

  22. Sad...

    RockinChick66 replied to LindseyRN86's topic in General Nursing

    That's great. if you don't hear back, call back in a couple days. good

  23. Sad...

    RockinChick66 replied to LindseyRN86's topic in General Nursing

    I would ask because if you don't, you'll prob always wonder. Think positive

  24. Sad...

    RockinChick66 replied to LindseyRN86's topic in General Nursing

    I edited and added to my last post. Good luck. The call will not hurt, if they have you in mind, they'll be very glad you

  25. Sad...

    RockinChick66 replied to LindseyRN86's topic in General Nursing

    You should still call in the morning. No telling how many people interviewed so you have to stand out. Show interest in the job. I always liked it when interviewees would call. It shows...