BunnyRN

When I started working on my nursing unit, I was the youngest nurse RN, and many young nurses came and went. I believe that it is easier to train younger new nurses then the older new nurses, from what I've seen on the unit. I believe that new nurs...

Nursing has it's good days, bad days, crazy what was I thinking days? The important to remember is that it is a very demanding work. If you realize that, I think you should do fine, especially if you love what you are doing. Some people are not fr...

Hi, Currently, I am a nursing student at BMCC, and I'm interested in Adelphi's nursing program. But I would like to know about some of the Liberal Art pre-reqs needed to fulfill the BSN requirements. Especially for courses such as ART, MUSIC, and ...

I would look up meds before going into the room, see if VS need to be taken, look up any unfamiliar medication. Just briefly, and side effects, drug interactions. Once in the patients room with the MAR, i'll tell them what I am going to be adminis...

It is better to ask questions. Then, just working, without knowing rationales. Newcomers will be overwhelmed, it is expected. Don't be intimidated by people who may look down upon your curiosity for knowing more. It is great, when you are working ...

WOW!!! This is very scary. I believe that you should look for another job. Easier said, than done, in this tight economy. Talk to your NM, supervisor, management and explain that you do not feel ready to train others, yet. Perhaps, your NM sees po...

Some patients do not know appreciation. You did all to care for your patient. By the looks of it, this person and his family are all difficult. You did your best to educate them, but they wwere unwilling to learn. I feel your pain. Some people...

This is so true!!! I work with the good, the bad, and the worst CNAs. I do know that there are some lazy CNAs, and some lazy RNs. But it will be nice if sometimes you wouldn't have to beg, someone to do their job. Sometime the floor may be chaoti...

Did you do the KAPLAN REVIEW? SAUNDERS great for maternity and peds. KAPLAN IS GREAT!!! Don't give up!!!

Just take this as a lesson learned. If you were to do this while you're working as a nurse...PATIENT ABANDONMENT would be the charge. Everyday in nursing is not all happiness and laughter. There are days you want everyone to just stop calling your...

My education is somewhat similar to his. I graduated from an ADN program, took 3 years, with pre-reqs and clinicals. After graduating from my community college, I worked for a couple of months, and applied to a private school to earn my BSN. Gues...

But what if tomorrow RN Jones totally denies ever making that phone call. Do you how many nurses deny knowing a pt. condition, during end of shift report. The next day when getting report, they'll say, "you didn't tell me". I have this RN on my fl...

The way I see things, very cliche "Age ain't nothing but a number", is so...true! Being an older nursing student doesn't make a person any smarter or dumber from another. It is the will to achieve your goals, should not be overlooked. I have had cl...

It's amazing that you want to keep up with your clinical nursing skills. Perharps, you can pick up some extra hours at your local hospital, or LTC setting. As long as you do what you love to do. You should be fine!!! Follow your heart!!!

This is the reason, I ask them to step out of the room. Provide patient privacy. However, there are some family members that you can't easily avoid, or they are known to the staff, as "troublemakers". Sometimes I pleasantly welcome them to partici...

What about stool specimen not collected on patients with constant diarrhea? Or, reminding the patient that stool sample is needed, just give them a hat!!!

I wouldn't take the chance because sometimes some nurses forget to do their work. I've come across some patients that denie certain treatments/medication given/done. Therefore, I will chart my own notes. Leave to each nurse to chart his or her not...

FLArn, You are absolutely right!!! Some nurses fail to report putting a patient on the bedpan, and causing spilling. They are giving extra work, simple communication saves time. I appreciate my CNAs, because they need the nurse, vice versa. I am ...

I have personally witnessed this type of behavior. This is why, I encourage my CNAs to continue their education. I am proud of my CNAs because they have a lot of skills that you could learn to help you as a new RN.

I know in this economy, it may be hard to find a new job. But remember that your nursing license, and people's lives are in your hands. You must practice safely, and I know that they may push you around. But they need you as much as you need them "ma...

I feel that a nurse manager should be clinically experiencedin order to be able to manage the floor. At least he/she will be confident and able to take on the daily pressure. :cry:A new grad shouldn't have to worry about managing other experienced...

HI EVERYONE, I would appreciate it very much to know whether the meds given on the NCLEX exams are given by their generic or brand names. Some meds are easier to remember them by thier generic names, and other by their brand names. ...

At my hospital, this order would need clarification!!! Personally, I would have called the MD and get a proper order, if that means getting 3 diffferent orders. Narcs are scary!!!

Hi BethulieRN, Your manager is good because she wants to find out why you want out!!! I understand 100% where you are coming from. Some co-workers are not supportive as others. As a new nurse you need nurturing and great support team besides you. Whe...

This is a shocker! Is that number exam failure, or overall class failure!!! um!!! 1st exam, is a killer, because students don't know what to expect from nursing style questions. That's why fundamentals get be a shocker. But NUR 112 is truly the least...