40thEditionRN

40thEditionRN

clinic, ortho/neuro, trauma, college

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  1. NOT an ICU nurse but assigned by SUP

    40thEditionRN replied to darren_callcareer18's topic in General Nursing

    I remember getting to work and realizing it was my turn to float to another floor. Well, the floor they were trying to float me to was the STICU!!! I had zero ICU experience. My fellow nurses were...

  2. Late to clinical

    40thEditionRN replied to JePierreB's topic in General Students

    It'll be okay. We're only human. Just to make you feel better, I remember cooking dinner for my family one evening, cleaning up and then sitting on the couch. At 7:30pm, my phone rings and I see it's...

  3. Worsening Health, Considering Resignation

    40thEditionRN replied to Serhilda's topic in General Nursing

    I'm actually a nurse in Student Health. I always say I'm a "school nurse for big kids." Working as a nurse to college students is never dull, and the normal schedule is also a

  4. Worsening Health, Considering Resignation

    40thEditionRN replied to Serhilda's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. That sounds like a lot to deal with, and I'm so sorry. My health improved dramatically when I left the bedside for a college health position. My migraines were through the roof, I wasn't sleeping...

  5. I'm lost. I want to quit nursing.

    40thEditionRN replied to Amdecl6's topic in General Nursing

    Just chiming in to say that I left a very busy floor position to take a nursing job at a university. Now, Mon through Fri has its own challenges. No more days off mid-week, and I use every weekend to...

  6. Is the online bls at American Heart Association hard to pass?

    40thEditionRN replied to Steven11998's topic in General Nursing

    It wasn't hard to pass in terms of knowledge. I did find the scenarios to be difficult technologically to move through. For instance, performing chest compressions at an adequate speed using your...

  7. Going to take that leap

    40thEditionRN replied to LovegelatoRN's topic in School

    May I humbly suggest looking into college/university health centers as well? Different population, different needs, but fun! I left bedside for many reasons, including a sky high blood pressure, and I...

  8. I want to be a nurse with a 9-5 job w/ weekends and holidays off

    40thEditionRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I work in college health. Some larger colleges/universities may have weekend/evening hours, but I do not. It's a great gig, great benefits, tuition assistance for myself and my kids after a few years....

  9. Feeling burnt out

    40thEditionRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Late to this conversation, but I just wanted to pop in to scream

  10. Ugh, I HATE Conjunctivitis

    40thEditionRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    My right eye started itching after reading this

  11. SO BAD at drawing blood, starting IV's??

    40thEditionRN replied to Chimio's topic in General Nursing

    You'll get it, I promise! You may never turn out to be a vein whisperer, but you WILL successfully achieve IV insertion and blood draws. I'll never forget how mortified I was when I messed up an IV on...

  12. Would love some advice!

    40thEditionRN replied to tippeny's topic in School

    It was worth it to me. I get the same base rate as I got at the hospital (day shift, that is), but my position here is part-time, so decent pay cut here. And yes, I might get a marginal raise at some...

  13. What's Your Sign Baby?

    40thEditionRN replied to AutumnApple's topic in General Nursing

    After doing bedside report, one of my patients stated, with a slightly lascivious grin, that he was thrilled I was to be his nurse that day. As soon as he said that, his roommate peeled back the...

  14. Saltines - thinking beyond the office

    40thEditionRN replied to Flare's topic in School

    "Saltines contain...little molecules of life." I have never had the pleasure of knowing Barb G. until

  15. Roll Call 2016-2017

    40thEditionRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm back at it! I'm mostly a lurker, but have posted a few times. I absolutely LOVE hearing other nurses' experiences with the kiddos, even though my kiddos are mostly older and should (mostly) know...

  16. Overwhelmed.

    40thEditionRN replied to sjhaz63's topic in General Nursing

    Just to add, though, maybe you won't get written up? Was the call from your manager punitive in

  17. Overwhelmed.

    40thEditionRN replied to sjhaz63's topic in General Nursing

    Not looking to foment your feelings of irritation, but i feel like your manager should have had your back a little more. Sounds like there was a miscommunication and you're taking the fall for it? She...

  18. Let's have some fun!

    40thEditionRN replied to WinterLilac's topic in General Nursing

    You're the Lasix to my fluid overload; the crash cart for my

  19. Irrational patients

    40thEditionRN replied to Smilie0809RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Older patient plus infection plus nighttime can turn even the sweetest of old people into...something else

  20. Accepted a job- having doubts!

    40thEditionRN replied to StephB89's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My gut says to keep the position. You'll be in a better position to get an ICU or L&D position with some basic med-surg history. And ortho has a lot of med-surg to it. But I know, it's tough....

  21. Please help, super conflicted!

    40thEditionRN replied to FSUMurse94's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    ED. The ICU commute would suck. The straight shot on the highway, post night-shift, might put you to sleep! Good luck with your

  22. Why would you give this up??

    40thEditionRN replied to 1mrsbs's topic in School

    I took a pay cut to take my current college health position. BUT I AM SO MUCH HAPPIER. Sorry for shouting, but truly how much happier I am makes shouting necessary. I left an acute care bedside...

  23. What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    40thEditionRN replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    "Roaring river of analscrotum" would make an awesome band name. Just

  24. What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    40thEditionRN replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh, mouth care. It's so important, but it's SO gross. I don't mind changing an ostomy appliance, but I do mind suctioning. The canister on the wall that contains all the sputum? My worst nightmare....

  25. It's time to vent!!!

    40thEditionRN replied to MegRyanGirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    She has a valid vent here. Antibiotic overuse is a thing. And providers can address that problem by not acquiescing every time someone demands z-pak for what are probably viral