ScrappytheCoco

ScrappytheCoco

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  1. Bedside Report

    ScrappytheCoco replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    Bedside report was mandatory at my last job. I didn't mind it, but of course the oncoming nurse got the "real" report (this patient is nuts/faking seizures/has enabling family) outside before we go...

  2. if you graduated in the last 5 years

    ScrappytheCoco replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Nursing

    Graduated 2 years ago, was a unit secretary in OR at the time so I was offered a job as an RN there, but decided I wanted to move to be closer to family. I had a job within a month of beginning my...

  3. I Have The Time and Other Lies

    ScrappytheCoco replied to Preeps's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can't even speak of this in the ER. We have 10 ambulances lined up at the door, an active STEMI in the lobby and we're pushing tPA in CT, but "I have the time" for your 8th Sprite.

  4. Black and Job Hunting

    ScrappytheCoco replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What kinds of jobs are you applying to? Are you set on a

  5. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    ScrappytheCoco replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    Welp, I have no problem admitting that as a bored and confused college kid, I graduated with a Bachelor's in Sociology with a French minor and a lovely GPA of 2.6. It was related to pure laziness and...

  6. Trouble finding job RN

    ScrappytheCoco replied to Nikku's topic in General Nursing

    I lived in a large metro area as a new grad and had 0 luck with the big hospitals. I started applying to the smaller rural hospitals nearby and had a job within a month. Good

  7. Extra Shifts, Extra calls, feeling a bit guilty

    ScrappytheCoco replied to 33762FL's topic in General Nursing

    I can assure you the CEO of the hospital doesn't feel guilty when you work short. If you don't want to go in, don't. No

  8. Pain Seekers

    ScrappytheCoco replied to missswiss44's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    After just two years in the ED dealing with this day in and out, I just don't care anymore. I used to be really gung ho about not giving in to the manipulation. If they express a desire for narcs, I...

  9. When is it delegation and when is it "Being bossy"???

    ScrappytheCoco replied to SNBTaylor's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I really try not to ask techs to complete tasks if I have time to do them. I get stabby when I see nurses texting at the desk while directing an aide to get a pt a warm blanket or do a quick blood...

  10. codes in the ER?

    ScrappytheCoco replied to aroRNBrooke's topic in Emergency

    In the ERs where I've worked, everyone is required to become PALS cert within 6 months of hire, and we run all of our own codes no matter the age. We do STABLE as well, NRP is not required but is a...

  11. Filled out application, lowballed salary question.

    ScrappytheCoco replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    I would guess that they probably have a salary chart based on experience and certification, and you'll be paid accordingly regardless of what you put on your app.

  12. Write ups and feeling bulling by staff

    ScrappytheCoco replied to Elan84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can only go off of what you wrote, but I agree, why did it take 15 mins to get this pt on the monitor? Also, a tech should have been in the room upon the pt's arrival to do the EKG. It should be...

  13. Blood Draw Experience

    ScrappytheCoco replied to SC_rn4's topic in General Nursing

    Do you ever start peripheral lines in your office? A standard draw is the same thing, just way easier. If there's a vocational/tech college in your area I'd start there, they usually teach basic...

  14. How to get into the ER?

    ScrappytheCoco replied to Sleepytroy's topic in Emergency

    I started as a new grad in the ED. Getting the job wasn't difficult at all. I have worked in 4 ER's and they were all crawling with new grads because of frequent

  15. Can i survive night shift??!

    ScrappytheCoco replied to buffalo2122's topic in General Nursing

    I think nights suck...but some people like them. I've been on day shift the last 6 months in a specialty where I was unhappy...I am going back to nights for my dream specialty so obviously it's not...

  16. Ugh. Rejected from dream job

    ScrappytheCoco replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I feel your pain. I have been loathing life in the ER for the last 2 years since graduating nursing school. I only ever wanted L&D, but the ER was the only place that called me when I graduated...

  17. Triage Assessment

    ScrappytheCoco replied to fearthefork's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ER nurse here (I hope to end up in l&d so I lurk) all that stuff is JCAHO required for everyone at triage into the

  18. How is it working in Peds when you have young children?

    ScrappytheCoco replied to adpiRN's topic in Pediatric

    I'm not a peds nurse specifically but I have taken care of many critically injured and ill peds pts in the ER. While taking care of the pt, I am totally in the zone, not thinking about the "what...

  19. Finally had the inevitable

    ScrappytheCoco replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OMG this is awful:( It's absolutely one of my worst fears and on my mind constantly while I'm working. Hope you're

  20. Are physicians that thick?

    ScrappytheCoco replied to nynursey_'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't really enjoy my ER job too much, but I've got to hand it to ER docs...if you tell them you can't get blood or can't get a line many of them are willing to take a try at

  21. Failed third time don't know what else to do

    ScrappytheCoco replied to Sincere24's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Maybe take a week or two off of studying and rest your brain. What kind of materials have you been using up to this

  22. "Get out of here... go do some 'doctor' stuff..."

    ScrappytheCoco replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency

    My first job was in OR and the surgeons and anesthesia never helped us clean or move pts. Now that I'm in ER, the docs seem to help with everything! They clean pts, act like security guards when...

  23. What are your pet peeves?

    ScrappytheCoco replied to forgop's topic in Emergency

    CC of SOB, yet asks to go out and smoke. That's a no. Pt asks, "when is the doctor gonna come back and tell me the results of my tests?" I explain he's in a trauma and it be a while. Pt freaks. "I've...

  24. Can't get into nursing school!

    ScrappytheCoco replied to jellybean321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have been there OP! I had less than stellar grades and applied to a school with 500 applicants for 40 spots. I got in because I busted it and took a bunch of extra classes like a CNA course, etc...

  25. Thought I would have a job by now. Getting depressed

    ScrappytheCoco replied to SWRNUSA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just wanted to say good luck and offer a little hope. I am in a large metro area that is saturated with new grads, and I'm also an ADN. I've been looking for a few months (only one month since...