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  1. Job is worse, aarrrrgg

    Guest505077 replied to elprup's topic in General Nursing

    I understand what you're saying... I have learned over the years that management is going to do whatever they wish regardless of how many letters of concern are written... You have a long career...

  2. Good News or Bad News?!?!?!?!?!

    Guest505077 replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    I know it's hard, but try not to worry....it's out of your hands now... if it's meant to be- you will get the job.... good

  3. Your Most Challenging Experience?

    Guest505077 replied to septvirgo03's topic in General Nursing

    ah- so many to choose... I'll have to think on it some

  4. How long is your commute?

    Guest505077 replied to OnaTrek's topic in General Nursing

    wow, I used to think a 45min drive was long...

  5. Tricks for pushing D50 and Insulin through a line?

    Guest505077 replied to kelleann's topic in General Nursing

    could you use a syringe pump to administer it instead? working in NICU, we use them for

  6. Job offer to help with JCAHO prep- new grad...help!

    Guest505077 replied to april*rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi I initially was going to say that I think you need more experience in order to take on this responsibility. However, after rereading your post, giving it some more thought- I've changed my mind....

  7. how many felt overwhelmed?

    Guest505077 replied to natalia13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    hi guys First of all- you're not alone. I have been doing this a looong time- there many times I still feel overwhelmed- it's the nature of the profession- understaffing, pt goes "sour", unexpected...

  8. Level 3c to a Level 2b... Will I get bored??

    Guest505077 replied to nakeia's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    hi there I did that very same change many years back. I have to say it did take a good year to adjust to all the changes ( policies, procedures, increased pt load, attending deliveries, learning the...

  9. Doctors Keeping Very Sick Babies Off Life Support

    Guest505077 replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    please don't feel guilty for feeling the way you do, you're being honest and recognizing what you feel. it is always difficult when dealing with such a extremely premature infant... the odds are...

  10. Research for NICU Tourniquet

    Guest505077 replied to alex.IPI's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    we use rubber bands with a 2x2 gauze opened underneath it (to minimize tissue injury) for the vlbw - works exceptionally

  11. WHAT were they thinking at that Nursing Home???

    Guest505077 replied to JDougRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    yikes!

  12. I need some help... Could someone please give me a shift routinue....

    Guest505077 replied to CrissiQ's topic in General Nursing

    hi there you need to speak up and request proper training... remember, taking on that role you are ultimately responsible what takes place... if you don't and continue to wing it, you're setting...

  13. Which specialties are fast paced?

    Guest505077 replied to teenmommy's topic in General Nursing

    NICU (level 3, or 2+) is extremely fast paced the majority of the time (even more so when understaffed..lol) You have critical, unstable, and stable newborns. You have to learn to be flexible in high...

  14. I cannot work there!

    Guest505077 replied to MJJFan1's topic in General Nursing

    listen to your gut instinct- it's telling you something... where ever you work, the people you work with will make all the

  15. Done with nursing school!

    Guest505077 replied to jelly221,RN's topic in General Nursing

    :anpom::anpom:you must be sooo happy! congratulations and best of

  16. Current Method of Gavage Syringe Warming

    Guest505077 replied to faitdog's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    we use a small plastic bag to hold the syringe, this is placed into a styrofoam cup with warm water it works but is not very environmentally

  17. Exposed to bodily fluids, what would YOU do?

    Guest505077 replied to naijanurse's topic in General Nursing

    you absolutely did the right thing... I agree with an earlier comment- you definitley need to fill out an incident report to document what occurred (even though there is a er report).. you never know...

  18. I like learning about diseases but hate nursing

    Guest505077 replied to PraiseMariahCarey's topic in General Nursing

    hi there you sound quite down and overwhelmed.. hang in there.. you are almost finished your schooling, once you have that you will have many more options... you may want to consider a nursing career...

  19. Ready to toss in the towel

    Guest505077 replied to chcgoblue's topic in General Nursing

    hi there I too have seen a great deal of changes in nursing over the years.. you can bet alot is ruled by the almighty buck.. I suggest you look into a different environment- there are all kinds of...

  20. Interested in NICU.....have an important question tho?

    Guest505077 replied to Italia23's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am touched by your passion... it will serve you well I wish you all the best in the challenging yet rewarding field of NICU nursing. It is truly a unique position we are in to make a difference in...

  21. NICU Nurses! Some advice & recommendations needed!

    Guest505077 replied to BarnabusRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    words of advice- please ask questions- if you aren't sure about something- ask ! find 1 or 2 experienced nurses that you admire, respect and feel comfortable with - let them be your role model and...

  22. New Grad in NICU/Peds

    Guest505077 replied to Missy BSN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    words of advice- please ask questions- if you aren't sure about something- ask ! find 1 or 2 experienced nurses that you admire, respect and feel comfortable with - let them be your role model and...

  23. New Student... Feeling Unsure

    Guest505077 replied to themommy's topic in General Students

    take a deep breath.... when I trained I really disliked the floor nursing (team nursing). I knew when I graduated that I wouldn't pursue it. I really enjoy primary nursing. There are so many different...

  24. Two job offers...torn on which to choose - advice?

    Guest505077 replied to Lucky724's topic in General Nursing

    i disagree with " you just get used to the commute". I did it for several years- about an hour each way-full time,12hr shifts, before children- even though I loved the job itself, the commute...

  25. Having doubts...

    Guest505077 replied to bravesfanRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    hang in there- it does get better with time my advice would be to keep your current job, but start to see what else is out there. There are all sorts of different environments- if you can get into a...