Lame

Lame

Cardiothoracic, Peds CVICU

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  1. Why are they called, "Chucks?"

    Lame replied to NPbyDay's topic in General Nursing

    Why did I think you were talking about converse shoes?? LOL haven't had my coffee

  2. I don't think they trust me at work

    Lame posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi everyone! Just looking for advice and also to vent. I recently changed from adults to picu after a year experience. I feel like none of my coworkers trust me with the type of assignments I'm...

  3. I don't think they trust me at work

    Lame replied to Lame's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the advice everyone! I definitely don't want the sickest kids on the unit and also know I learn a lot from the more "stable" kids. I hope that I'm at where a person of my experience should...

  4. I don't think they trust me at work

    Lame replied to Lame's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes and I'm trying to not worry about others or compare myself, knowing that everyone is different. I think my problem is that I have been there for 4 months and been off orientation for 2 but I have...

  5. Near miss

    Lame posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I just transitioned to a peds cvicu from an adult cardiac step down. On my first shift (with a preceptor), I went to switch out a syringe for one of the medications that was running out. I...

  6. Would you be content if you worked your current job/specialty for the rest of your career?

    Lame replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    I started off on an adult tele stepdown with no intent on going into any other field. The only problem was that my family needed me to move closer to them so I began applying to hospitals in that...

  7. CSU as a freshman or Community college

    Lame replied to yujiafan's topic in California Nursing

    I went to a CC first and transferred to a CSU once I got into the program. Like the previous poster said, it saved me a ton of money & I received a great education. I always tell people to go this...

  8. 5 Weird Questions Patients Have Asked As An OB Nurse

    Lame replied to JanineKelbach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    "Are you going to become a doctor

  9. How long do you stay at work after your 12 hour shift is over?

    Lame replied to Eeramsey's topic in General Nursing

    When I was fresh off of orientation, the latest I stayed was 21:30... That shift was insane. Most days I get off within 15 min after my shift ends. I usually always make it on time unless something...

  10. Phlebotomy refusing to draw

    Lame posted a topic in General Nursing

    Last night I received an admit on heparin & amio drips. He had an IV on the right hand & AC. Blood draws couldn't be done on the left because he had a fistula. When the phlebotomist came to...

  11. Phlebotomy refusing to draw

    Lame replied to Lame's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the responses! I'm only 9 months in and still am trying to make sense of things. I sent an email to my manager to see what the actual policy is regarding this and to see what other options...

  12. Phlebotomy refusing to draw

    Lame replied to Lame's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! This definitely makes sense but is still frustrating as this pt has only 1 extremeity to

  13. SFSU clinicals? ( San Francisco State University )

    Lame replied to nat2020's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi! I graduated from SFSU in 2015. We had clinicals in the east bay, SF, and the peninsula depending on the semester. I know SFSU has since revised their program, but we were allowed to choose which...

  14. Feeling VERY Incompetent

    Lame replied to kyfitch's topic in General Nursing

    When I first started out 9 months ago, I felt very incompetent. I was so nauseous on my 1st day of being on the floor! But I learned how to adapt. It took some time, but I learned. I had a great...

  15. You know the shift is gonna be a hot mess when ...

    Lame replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    When your dnr pt is on a morphine and amio drip

  16. 7/30 This week, I learned Deanna Troi sucks

    Lame replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that just because a patient is a nurse does not mean they will be nice and understanding when the team refuses to order IV Benadryl. Being a new grad has been one of the toughest things I've...

  17. Ucsf commute + parking

    Lame replied to hotcoffee's topic in California Nursing

    Also there is an app called spothero which gives you a discount to park in the garage next to starbucks and medical plaza. I believe the app allows you to the cut the rate in half which makes a huge...

  18. Ucsf commute + parking

    Lame replied to hotcoffee's topic in California Nursing

    You can find all day street parking but you have to get there early and pay attention to the signs. Your best bet would be to park in the outer sunset and maybe even take an uber from

  19. Current CNA Pay Range

    Lame replied to nursemama13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I worked as a cna in the bay area, California, I started at $11/hr in an assisted living facility. When I got hired in the hospital, I started at

  20. Nursing student asks nurses the question..

    Lame replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad and had 2 nursing students follow me today. It was tough trying to explain things to them. I felt bad that I couldn't go into depth like I wanted because I know how it feels but I was...

  21. Do grades have an impact after you've graduated from nursing school?

    Lame replied to gyp13sy's topic in General Students

    Some new grad programs will ask for your transcript. I would try to maintain a gpa above a 3.0. I had a few C's and still landed a job at a great hospital that did ask for my transcript. It really...

  22. CNA from provider works for two patients in same family and shares information

    Lame replied to Patientchild's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You can directly report her to the state. In California, the cna would be reported to the department of health. Sorry this is happening to you OP. Good

  23. Children's Hospital Oakland

    Lame posted a topic in California Nursing

    Does anyone have any experience in getting hired at CHO? How long does it usually take for them to call you for an interview? I applied in October for a PICU position and it seems that my...

  24. The film: Vaxxed.

    Lame replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    Because if a child who is not vaccinated and contracts chicken pox goes around children that are too young to be vaccinated, they can cause them to get sick. Young babies are especially at

  25. students charting Assessments

    Lame replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I think in most places with computer charting, CNAs don't even have the option of charting things outside of their