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  1. Tough it out for a full year?

    beckabeckahi posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello all, I am a new nurse who has been on a med surg floor for five months now, have been on my own for almost three of that. I have spent alot of time reading posts about new nurses being unhappy...

  2. Tough it out for a full year?

    beckabeckahi replied to beckabeckahi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you all for taking the time to respond. Yes, I am totally in agreement that I will be keeping this job until hired for another. I also know that with a larger hospital comes more oppportunities...

  3. Lung Sounds - Im confused

    beckabeckahi replied to Fairlythere's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I always document what I hear, and it doesn't always agree with previous shift. There are even mix ups sometimes with what I get in report vs. what has been documented. I have even gotten in report...

  4. help w/ organizing time

    beckabeckahi replied to pacmrc's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, I have been on the floor as a new nurse for almost 5 months now. One big realization that has helped me is to go into the patients room the least number of times possible. I am not being mean or...

  5. Need advice on 2 floors......help!

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

    I'm four months into my first year of nursing and chose med surg for my first position. For me, it was the right decision. Everyone is different regarding past experience and personality whether a...

  6. Reflections on your completing your First Year as a nurse

    beckabeckahi replied to grinnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yup, I've done it too--except it was in the med room thankfully!!!! We have these darn carpuject things that you can't put ANY air in without it blowing--learned that the first time. I'm only three...

  7. Just quit my first nursing job.

    beckabeckahi replied to rsmn17's topic in General Nursing

    I was surprised to learn that home health agencies have preceptor programs for new grads. Maybe you want to try that. I am on a med-surg floor, but one of my fellow classmates took a job in home...

  8. How long will I be miserable?

    beckabeckahi replied to nrcnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi everyone, I have been on the floor for close to three months now, and I can totally empathize with what everyone is going through. But crying yourself to sleep at night and not being able to get...

  9. What is "KVO" on your unit?

    beckabeckahi replied to KellNY's topic in General Nursing

    20cc/hr

  10. Have any new grads been asked to be in charge?

    beckabeckahi replied to christvs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can totally understand your hesitation, and only you know if you can handle it or not. I think though, that the other nurses on your unit were paying you a compliment by implying that they think...

  11. gratitude for staff at clinical site

    beckabeckahi replied to all4schwa's topic in General Nursing

    Any food is always appreciated. Something that doesn't require refrigeration/heat is probably best that can be eaten on the run. If they have truly gone above and beyond the call of duty (as we had...

  12. ANGRY! Forced to work??

    beckabeckahi replied to Phenomenon's topic in General Nursing

    I am new to nursing, but in my previous profession, I was constantly begged to come in, felt like I had to go etc. I agree with previous posters, don't pick up the phone. Say no and feel ok about it....

  13. Let's introduce ourselves...

    beckabeckahi replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello, My name is Becky and as of 2/16, I am now an RN!!! Start my job on Tuesday--general med surg floor. Nervous and excited all at once. Look forward to chatting with my fellow new

  14. Positive Side of Nursing

    beckabeckahi replied to wanna-be-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    The unexpected hugs and kisses are the best!!! Especially when you've been taking care of a difficult and demanding patient, and when they're ready to be discharged, they surprise with that. A...

  15. Reality Bites - Not for the weak of hearts

    beckabeckahi replied to mytaipan's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that is a real eye opener. I am so very grateful for the blessings we have here in the US, and know that the situation is dire in other places, but when you see it listed so clearly, it is quite...

  16. Learning to balance multiple patients

    beckabeckahi replied to lisa1130's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am 3 weeks away from graduating right now, and believe it or not, you absolutely will be able to take care of multiple patients. As other replies have said, you will get better with experience and...

  17. New: First Year in Nursing Forum

    beckabeckahi replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Glad to see this forum up and going. I still have a semester until I'm finished but its close enough I want to know all I can about challenges during my first job!!! Look forward to talking with...

  18. Anatomy & Physiology Study Aids

    beckabeckahi replied to cdm369's topic in General Nursing

    Grey's Anatomy coloring book is great for learning different muscles, bones etc. I think it was helpful to consult several different A&P books, websites etc. after studying the text to see the...

  19. New nurse wants to be Hospice

    beckabeckahi replied to nurscee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Nurscee, I will be graduating in Dec and am also interested in Hospice care after taking care of my husband's grandfather while he died. Thanks for your post, it answered some of my questions as...

  20. Nursing School

    beckabeckahi replied to ResaO's topic in Emergency

    Yup, it is like bootcamp, I couldn't agree more. That's the first thought I had when I returned from orientation. Some tips on how to succeed with some degree of sanity left: 1) It has really...

  21. ER the T.V. Show

    beckabeckahi replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with you. I thought it was a wonderful portrayal of how helpless and trapped a patient could feel who suffered a stroke and lost ability to

  22. Care Plans

    beckabeckahi replied to Julie029's topic in General Students

    OK, I looked this on up in my care plan book and here are the Expected Outcomes Listed: Patient will regain skin integrity--for ex. pressure ulcer will decrease by (a specific size) Patients wound...

  23. I'm thinking about trying to get pregnant and start nursing school? Yes or No?

    beckabeckahi replied to rayofsunshine's topic in General Nursing

    To each their own but I wouldn't recommend nursing school and baby. I have a nine year old and a 41 year old (husband:p) and have a hard time juggling those two with school and home responsibilities....

  24. Young, Unfit, Drug Addicted, etc. Mothers

    beckabeckahi replied to alphafe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    aahh, yes. We are HUMAN too. Thanks for the words of experience--I'll tuck them

  25. Young, Unfit, Drug Addicted, etc. Mothers

    beckabeckahi replied to alphafe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am still in nursing school, so I'm sure this is a bit idealistic but bottom line is "We are the patients ADVOCATE." As nurses, we are going to come in contact with all types of folks that are...