when I was in Nursing School, there was a term fetal demise the 2nd day of my OB clinical. I knew then that I could never work in OB. I held it together until I got home and saw my own sweet babies...
TPeters73 replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing
Medical/oncology (very few surgical pts), but most are very acute and/or total care. patients: 3-4 on days, 4-5 on nights. But the norm is 3 on days, 4 on nights depending on how full we are. right...
oh, complainers are the worst part of my job and sadly, I find complaints fall along the lines of socioeconomic status of the patient. The upper class, financially speaking, patients think the food is...
I'm happier at work than at home. Period. In the past months, I've only had one or two bad days at work. In contrast, I rarely have a good day at home. The husband and I haven't been happy for years...
Before you write off HCA, please know that Not all HCA facilities are created equally! My hospital has been HCA for the past 15 years and it is AWESOME! I wouldn't want to work anywhere else. The...
TPeters73 replied to apriloglesby's topic in General Nursing
Wow, I just realized how good I have it! We aren't required to work weekends at all. :) I'm in a hospital, 36 bed unit. Umpteen nurses that all have a set, yet flexible schedule. I'm scheduled to work...
Do we work on the same unit?? j/k. I work oncology, but I too graduated in May, landed a job asap, and work with the most amazing group ever! Basically what you explained is what I also have. People...
When I was in school, I would come home and shower until all of the hot water was gone. I felt completely nasty. But now, honestly, no, I don't take a shower as soon as I come home. In fact, as soon...
TPeters73 replied to determined09's topic in General Nursing
Agreed. I've had all of my immunizations and the hospital I work in STILL drew tithers on me and let me know that if any came back with insufficient levels of immunity, I would be required to be...
speaking of variety on the NCLEX, I've sat around and thought about it and I am really disappointed in that test! I know my major body systems stuff and the meds that apply to them very well. Sill, I...
I also had 20-30 SATA today did you go all the way through to the end of the PVT? when I first sign in it does say that my results are on hold, but if I go all the way to the end where you get ready...
I know exactly how you feel! I took my NCLEX today also. I know I had over 20 SATA questions! My test cut off at 75 and I've told my hubby that I honestly don't know if there is anyway I passed. I...
TPeters73 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing
NO! I graduated a few weeks ago and everyone I talk to about nursing feels compelled to ask me this question and I feel like an idiot trying to answer them!!!! I liked my ICU, CCU clinical...
Agreed! I am so confused! Why would you not take your final and drop out of your nursing program b/c someone else is cheating??? :confused: I applaud your ethnics, but seriously, I just don't get...
I have some friends who are moving to New Orleans to work as a new grad RN's in ICU. I would love to go too, but I depend on my inlaws and parents too much to watch my kids when I'm working and I...