All_Smiles_RN

All_Smiles_RN

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  1. Hello, I'm a newbie and need advice

    All_Smiles_RN replied to csbaltz's topic in General Nursing

    My graduating class was a nice mix. Some fresh out of high school to some who were grandparents. We were all very close through out school and each brought different experiences to the table, so to...

  2. single parents and 12 hour shifts.

    All_Smiles_RN replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    I like the idea about an ad in the college paper. I work nights and my husband just started working days. I would like to get some sleep during the day (haha) but is impossible with 2 kids. An ad in...

  3. How long before ATT in NC

    All_Smiles_RN replied to onesunniegal's topic in General Nursing

    I'm thinking I got mine in 2 weeks. I graduated May 3rd last year and took my boards June 8th. So it wasn't too

  4. Nurses Week

    All_Smiles_RN replied to Diamond Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think they brought in lunch one day one my unit. I'm not certain though because I work

  5. Telemetry for New Grad?

    All_Smiles_RN replied to KES's topic in Cardiac

    I started out in tele also. Great place to learn! Very fast paced

  6. Customer Service... rant

    All_Smiles_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is anyone else over this whole customer service initiative? I'm sick of hearing about patient satisfaction scores and surveys. I do not have customers, I have PATIENTS I am caring for. I became a...

  7. Anyone here in a "nursing couple"?

    All_Smiles_RN replied to heartlover07's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a married couple that work the same 3 days, same shift, different floor. No kids and it works great for them. They usually take lunch

  8. need advice

    All_Smiles_RN replied to Rnita09's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't quote me, but I believe the agency expects you to have experience for whatever type of position you are applying

  9. Does your facility still use Vest Restraints?

    All_Smiles_RN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    When restraints are used, it's for safety purposes

  10. Question on Certification

    All_Smiles_RN replied to AcosmicRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    anonymurse, what did you find

  11. How Would You Handle Pt Anger r/t Wait?

    All_Smiles_RN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would apologize and simply say that something pressing came up. And I would also mention that as soon as I was free, that I returned to them as soon as I could. I would also ask them if they needed...

  12. My son needs help. The system isn't working!

    All_Smiles_RN replied to Dixiecup's topic in General Nursing

    I am also an advocate of tough love. My father was an addict. I can't even being to tell you all he put us through. He ended up with felony drug charges and a few years in prison. Rock bottom. On his...

  13. Strained back...

    All_Smiles_RN replied to blueiwahine's topic in First Year After Licensure

    when it happened to me (straining my back assisting a morbidly obese pt in bed), i didn't feel it either until the next day when i woke up. my dr told me it's common with back strains not to feel them...

  14. Pulled from orientation to be a tech???

    All_Smiles_RN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in First Year After Licensure

    when they asked if this was okay, you could have said no it's not. i realize this is only one instance, but don't become their

  15. new nurse on orientation,questions?

    All_Smiles_RN replied to fredyjen's topic in General Nursing

    For me, I worked a hectic tele unit with 6 pts a night. I now work a pcu unit with 4 pts a night. I feel with 4 pts i have more time to think about their care.... not just running and pushing meds.......

  16. weekend nights

    All_Smiles_RN replied to quinnila's topic in General Nursing

    fri/sat for night

  17. magnesium

    All_Smiles_RN replied to RNLisa's topic in General Nursing

    On my unit, we have an order set that would seem similar to an insulin sliding scale. If mag level is 1.7 to 1.9, give 2 grams mag over an hour,

  18. Codes against doing cardiac drips on a medical floor?

    All_Smiles_RN replied to J.R. RN's topic in Cardiac

    i dont know about any rules against it... me personally, i would refuse the assignment. or quit the

  19. Ethical dilemma r/t documentation

    All_Smiles_RN replied to Murse901's topic in General Nursing

    I say don't do it. Don't jeapordize your license for this

  20. Drove home in tears...

    All_Smiles_RN replied to Mudhoney's topic in First Year After Licensure

    very normal! i've been on my own for 6 months now and feel ok most nights, but still have lots of questions... give it time.

  21. In doubt

    All_Smiles_RN replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    My son was 18 months old when I started nursing school. I became pregnant again halfway through nursing school. My husband left for Iraq. It was a struggle everyday, but I did it! I have job security...

  22. ACLS question

    All_Smiles_RN replied to TurismoDreamin's topic in General Nursing

    one of our pharmacists took the course... she brought so much to the table when we were discussing

  23. Telemetry monitoring

    All_Smiles_RN replied to Bwick's topic in Cardiac

    I started tele as a new grad. My preceptor would assist me with my strips and we'd both sign. Then when I was on my own, the charge nurse would assist me and we'd both sign until I took my class....

  24. Need help finding very entry level employment.

    All_Smiles_RN replied to timinchrist's topic in General Nursing

    Once you complete one semester of nursing school you can practice as a CNA (we call them patient care techs). At least that's how it goes here in FL. It was a great learning experience, although the...

  25. What are charge nurses like at your work place?

    All_Smiles_RN replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    My old tele floor: Always had a monitor tech. During the day, charge nurse had no team. During nights, charge had a full team. Cardiac PCU where I work now: Always have a monitor tech. Most...