Rachel2004RN

Hi all- I've only been working on the floor as an RN for a month and a half and I am already at the point of feeling stressed out, burnt out and disappointed.... Note: I had a big long rambling post here describing all the reasons I'm feeling frustra...

Hi all- I had a scary experience with one of my patients yesterday. She was given a new order for Reglan 5mg via GT to try to ease her never-ending GI problems. (daily upset stomach, frequent constipation issues despite bowel meds). She is vented and...

Hi all- Came across this old post and realized I never filled you in......(someone asked for info if I got it). They DID chalk this patient's symptoms up to the Reglan...all other tests came back normal and I guess they must have felt it was too cooi...

My co-workers. I'm a new RN, been at the job just over 4 months & I'm just now starting to feel comfortable in my surroundings. For the most part I work with an awesome group of people who have been relentlessly patient and supportive throughout ...

Gosh....that's my essay! It made my night to know it touched you enough to want to pass it along. I wrote it a few years ago, while I was working as a CNA. I'm a new RN, but still feel the same about the work CNA's do. A good CNA is such a blessing t...

Lousy leadership here......makes me wonder how common practices like you describe are in health care facilities. Sounds like your management team could write a book on "50 Ways to Lose Your Nursing Lisence".

Not only is this illegal but also dishonest and sneaky on the part of administration. Do not under any circumstances do this!!! Not only is it wrong from an ethical standpoint, it also compromises care and places the patients in jeapordy...if you clo...

Hi I took and passed the NCLEX-RN in August and personally I thought my questions most closely resembled the Kaplan practice questions. But I think it's good to practice using a few different resources. Helps the info stick better, and you might reco...

Hi- I graduated from Quincy's full-time RN program this past May. Yes, you have to finish prereq's before applying (and take a not-so-easy entrance exam). One thing to consider is that applying as soon as your able and waiting until '06 to start the ...

Run fast and far and don't look back......

Hi everyone- Thanks so much for all of your replies, I appreciate your input. I will let you know if I hear anything this week regarding the cause of the patient's symptoms. Have a good one! Rachel

Good grief :uhoh21: .......this post just singlehandedly ruled out anesthesia of any sort as a specialty for me and guaranteed I will avoid all physics classes like the plague.........LOL......Kudos to anyone who understands this stuff.....

Hi- Thanks for the response.... The Reglan was d/c'd immediately for this patient, too, and from listening to the PA & MD talk they suspected her symptoms were due to the med, but I left not knowing for sure. I'm just glad she bounced back. She's...

I just wanted to thank everyone who has posted input on this thread. It really helps to know I am not alone in the way I am feeling, and that others can relate. I'd worry if I WERE the only one feeling this way.......at least I know the problems and ...

I haven't had a morning break in weeks.....it's impossible because by the time I actually get my 8am meds out they run into the 10's and it starts all over again....by the time I get through the 10's I have to wash up my 2 patients in between answeri...

You just hit the nail on the head.

I believe this is EXACTLY what is happening in my hospital. I believe that upper management is reasoning we don't need more CNA's because we each have "only" 5 patients. Well let me tell you, I worked this past weekend and had 6 patients both days, B...

I have gone to management about this. I'm always told "well there are some floors that don't have any CNA's" (THAT would be a floor I'd never ever work on in a million years) or I'm shown the census and how the numbers work out and hear "you only hav...

Wow---do you work in my hospital?? My gripe exactly. As a new grad RN I am finding it infuriating and exhausting to be doing the job of RN AND CNA on a daily basis. It's unrealistic and unfair to the nursing staff and the patients. I'd love to have t...

Hi-- Thanks for your response. Something in my gut tells me you're right. I keep hoping maybe things will get better here....but the staff that's been there for a while say they've all complained and nothing ever changes. I think I'd do good in an en...

Hi- Thanks so much for your reply. I realize that it probably will take a while for me to feel effective. Being a new RN, I'm sure it takes me twice as long to do anything than those who have been at it for a while. But even the ones who have been at...

I am a new RN working on a floor that takes patients like your MIL. We get lots of admits from ICU's, many come to us to be weaned off the vent as they become more stable respiratory-wise. Weaning is a gradual process and isn't always successful. The...

Hi- I strongly suggest you avoid taking an online CNA course. Find a hands on course that will provide you with patient care practice if possible. Keep in mind that wherever you take your training classes, you will need to take a state certification ...

Hi- I am so sorry to hear this, I know you must be so disappointed....but on the positive side, you know the areas you need to work on and you can retake it again. It's not an easy exam, that's for sure. Like you, the prioritization questions I got ...

What a sweet thing to say! Yes, I started work a couple weeks ago---it happened fast. Talked to the nurse manager Thursday, interviewed Friday, started orientation Monday! A friend I graduated with had told me a day spot opened up and I went for it....