ahintonRN

ahintonRN

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About ahintonRN

ahintonRN specializes in Med/Surg.


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  1. I am relocating to another state and am currently in the process of looking for a job. I have one year of experience on a med/surg unit. I am not particular about the field of nursing I work in, in...
  2. I hate nursing..

    AMEN freemirini! I think if my computer would actually work an entire shift, I might not have such a stressful day! It's stressul enough without the vital sign machines dying, printer freezing,...
  3. STL2008- I still feel uncomfortable at times. It just depends on what's going on with my patients. In fact, this week I finally felt totally comfortable with PEG tubes (giving meds, feedings, etc.)...
  4. What if I don't get accepted?

    Thanks Moogie! I appreciate your advice.
  5. What if I don't get accepted?

    I'm in the process of applying to an accelerated RN-BSN online program. It's looking like I'm going to have to take Art Appreciation, Western Civilizations, British Literature, and some Nursing...
  6. I hate nursing..

    As a new nurse I feel very overwhelmed as well. I can relate to most of your comments. I too stay up all night, mind running a million miles an hour, wondering if I forgot something.. I too stay 2...
  7. I've had my license for a few months now, and I still feel overwhelmed. Some days are pretty easy, but then when you throw in admissions and discharges, codes, etc, it can get pretty crazy. I pretty...
  8. Don't need a brain to be a School Nurse?

    I completely agree with all of your comments. I always respected my school nurses and secretly wondered what it would be like to have their job. Now that I have the opportunity, I've discovered how...
  9. Thank you, Lady! Now.. if I only knew where to go?
  10. Same thing happened to me! I pretty much trained myself.. I hope we find somewhere that makes us happy (and keeps us safe)! Good luck to
  11. STL2008- Maybe I should start counting down in shifts instead of in months.. 8 months sounds overwhelming. What type of unit do you work
  12. Don't need a brain to be a School Nurse?

    I've been a RN for 4 months and work on a Med/Surg unit in a hospital. I HATE it. I am trying to venture out and see what else is out there for RNs. I have applied for a position as a school nurse in...
  13. HELP! I have worked in Med/Surg as a CNA for 2.5 years and an RN for 4 months. I love nursing. I hate where I work. I hate my unit. The staffing sucks. Our supervisor is backstabbing and unsupportive....
  14. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    -Maybe if you spent less time stocking flushes and alcohol wipes and more time checking on your patients, i would actually consider you a "real nurse" -Just because I commented on your nice scrub hat...
  15. Staffing Sucks

    I work on a 28-bed Med/Surg unit. We typically have 5 patient per nurse, whether RN or LPN. The charge nurse never takes patients. We have a CNA that works at the desk and handles the orders, but...