faithoRN

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1. Pretty bad at starting IV's

   faithoRN replied to NurseJessie2's topic in First Year After Licensure

   One thing that really helped me when I was a new grad was to go to our hospital's ambulatory surgery center and start IV's for 1/2 a shift for a few days. Our ambulatory surgery center sees 40-50...

2. Night shift nurses -need advice please! Kinda long...

   faithoRN replied to JentheRN2007's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I personally love nights, glad you've worked out a sleep schedule... That will HELP. One word of advice though... Don't let anyone guilt you about sleeping during the day. My MIL still doesnt get it,...

3. So I might be going to China...

   faithoRN replied to aithril's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I am going to Western Governors University and they do NOT require any visits to campus, 100% online, with once a week phone call schedule. BSN or MSN. Just another

4. First RN job! Transitioning my schedule to work nights help

   faithoRN replied to Reese0608's topic in Health, Stress Management

   When I worked nights, I always tried to either work 3 in a row or work a split of 2 and 1, makes it a little easier. On my first night back to work, I would sleep in the day of until 11am or so and...

5. Need some help. Insight, support, just something

   faithoRN replied to jamie.glaze's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Sending good thoughts. Hang in there. I know thats easier said than done. I'm also at the end of my rope... so tie a knot and hang

6. This job isn't what it was made out to be

   faithoRN replied to faithoRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Thank you everyone for your replies. I applied May 3rd for another position within the same facility, nights and part-time. It wasn't an easy decision to make, but my sanity needs to come first. My...

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

   faithoRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

   I always figure if the patients care THAT much about how I look, then they are healthy enough to go home. That being said... a little common sense goes a long way. I always be sure I'm at least in a...

8. This job isn't what it was made out to be

   faithoRN replied to faithoRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I should follow this up saying I am grateful to have a job. I know in todays economy, its not always easy. Its just hard to be grateful when your kicking yourself in the butt for leaving nights to go...

9. This job isn't what it was made out to be

   faithoRN posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

   Hello all, I just need to vent and a get a few nurses opinions. I started a Nurse Educator position April 2011. I thought I was in heaven, Mon-Fri, 8a-430p w/the once or twice a month Sat or evening...

10. Online NP Programs

    faithoRN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello all, I'm currently a RN working on obtaining my BSN. I've been a nurse about 2 years and have worked part time in the ER and full time as a Community Outreach/Diabetes Educator. I'm intrested in...

11. Help! Stuck in my job and hating it

    faithoRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a relatively new grad (May 2010) and have been working for 3 months on a very busy med/surg floor. I'm currently going back to school to work on my MSN (about half done, have 6 more credits until...