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I agree with this,yes goood riddance,we would get this scenario all the time with Parents,they behaved worse than a rude demanding child, and..........once had a patient demand I speak in another language even though she was very obiously fluent in English, then wanted her demands met first regardless of the other patients needs,then complained linen was too tight ........ sigh ........this too shall pass...

topical lidocaine sounds good but I have seen too many fail on infant circs,I use my own infant transilluminator which can be used on an adult hand and it still helps you view,but for the most part it is the search inspect for a vien that should take up 90%of the process.

I think it depends on what you consider "a problem"—something that is intolerable to one is paradise to another. Floating[hospital] for example in its best form should be only a like to like unit ,but not a favorite thing to do for a nurse in a unit. The nurse who loves change would be happy in a float TEAM ,going to different units of her specialty and certification.. Unions...some places have them and some are better than others , pay your dues and actively participate, ...watch and learn during negotiations, contract enforcement, what are your benefits and obligations as an employee in good standing, learn where the budget for nursing care goes. If your English is heavily accented, take classes to improve .I say this with the utmost seriousness. Being understood is an important part of Professional nursing and communication with Medical staff, labs, techs, resp depts, families .I have sadly witnessed even doctors who can only slur, whisper, squeak their information. Do not let this be you. Hope this helps to give you a good start, best of luck to you.

I think you should seriously consider this before putting their back against a wall, Best is to change to a non rotating job somewhere...I am speechless to find any hospital would still have this practice when it is know it is not good healthwise foryour patient and you. good luck .

That would be like throwing you in to the wolves.Todays climate is nurses being arrested,sued ,jail time for mistakes ,I would avoid that option.You can always do it when you HAVE experience.The area that opens new opportunities for you usually involves an ICU,solid experience,expertise..look at those options and think future.

Find a position without meds and avoid prison.

I can understand the discomfort from clinicals,sometimes the payients cases we get are just horrendus unless you we a nurses aide or worked in health field before as LPN. Counseling helps you pull thru this stress but you are probably never going to like it completely.Fortunately there are areas were contact is lessened and more your speed.You need to really research other areas and find out what is required.Every nurse has an area they don't like.One option is to work for a blood bank service screening donors,hair replacement clinics,dermatologists.Good luck to you.

Some nicus will try to pawn feeders,or long term pts because they are tired of the same routine day after day,you have to speak up.We had travel nurses they go acute cases but less patients which cause animosity with regular staff working short.

No,this is wrong way to treat nurses,no one has a non floating position,unless the union contract states circumstances when floating is needed,it is all go or none go..look up your job description slot,some are designated for area X/Y not just the unit base.

The answer is Never ever circumcise...the majority of men are not.I worked in an area where we set up,circ board,supplies ,crummy medication if ordered,nothing really works because the pain comes later also during urination,] just to watch an OB come running/rushing in ,mess up the proceedure,baby bleeding non stop, and worse.At leaset an adult can request proper pain medication,don't do it.

Depends on equipment you have, site depends on test needed,aPKU by heel stick on a squirming infant is challenging.

The Bible of neonatology ...Core Curriculum...answer every test at end of each chapter.Last I recall Special Care nursery had a different test,easier than levelIII test.

Ouch that was a hurtful firing...You need to rebuild confidence,see if you can learn what the lack of fit actually was,cliques do exist and if everyone then was a grad of XXXschool,you are out,not welcome.Try thru an agency to work in other areas temporarilly,get counseling,it gets better but the beginning is always rough,

"a few disabilities such as scoliosis and migraines which are painful for me and so I think I would prefer to do NICU step down a"There are no easy nursing jobs,with disabilities you need medical proof of your ability to do your job safely,you can not be calling out sick too often,you might be required a MD note everytime you are out sick x number of days,some nurses find a job with research,less standing ,more sitting in an office suits their disability, after you graduate you need to become experienced,find a place that hires new grads,and be required to float to other areas as needed,night shifts are part of it,the probation period should be error free,good time mgmt,good attendance,you will be tested andcertified in CPR,adult and peds,NICU is a Nals requirement,math,meds,cardiac test, and much more.Putting all that into place step by step you can do it,Good Luck.

Canada had very big problems as well.Less cost but less care.