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  1. Bad vibes from med/surg director..what to do??

    poopprincess replied to ocgal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Let it roll. Everything that you described about that director is pertaining to issues that she has personally. It doesn't have anything to do with you and these are things that you shouldn't even...

  2. Getting stuck with the blame

    poopprincess replied to 3fins's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is NOT your fault. You didn't make that patient stroke and the assessment you did is your opinion of what you saw. This patient was seen by many people who also didn't catch it-the origional...

  3. Administered wrong antibiotic

    poopprincess replied to carrie_c's topic in First Year After Licensure

    carrie_c, I'm start with telling you that it is OK. Accidents happen, really they do. You have quite the patient load and with that it was almost waiting to happen. You know where you dropped the ball...

  4. Happy Moment

    poopprincess replied to poopprincess's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! It was just nice to actually get to see the other end of the spectrum with my own eyes. I was/am really excited about it.

  5. When to hold cardiac meds?

    poopprincess replied to dizzyray822's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hold Metoprolol all the time. If my patients systolic is 102 then I hold it. I once bottomed out a patient because she INSISTED that I give her BP med anyways. She said that she took it at home, had...

  6. New grad orient possibly going to get fired...Plz help!

    poopprincess replied to gr9153's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I would def. ask for specific examples of where they think that you need improvement. Tell them what you think you should do better and see if they agree with your method to improve. In otherwords,...

  7. capsules and g-tubes

    poopprincess replied to LStar's topic in General Nursing

    I am also curious as to how the capsule got in there. I take all my crushed meds, soak in med cup with med cup in warm water and draw up in syringe to give. ??? It shouldn't cause harm, it goes to the...

  8. Dream job if you weren't an RN

    poopprincess replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    Professional Beach Bum/Ocean Wave Tester (sell umbrellas on the side for 30.00 a pop to buy food). If I had to work-I'd probably go back for something where I could work with animals or maybe outdoor...

  9. Med-Surg Concepts

    poopprincess replied to pinx23's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! If only I had you in my class at school! lol You are good at simplifying complex concepts. I have already forgot several of these so I appreciate the refresher.

  10. Advice please: Suggestions on why I want to leave my job after three mo.

    poopprincess posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey guys! I need to get your advice on some good reasons as to why I applied for a new job after only 3 mo. at my current position. I have looked up previous threads but my situation is a little...

  11. How Long?

    poopprincess replied to Juwon's topic in General Nursing

    Passed June 1st--had a job 2 weeks later--started second week of July xtxrn, 6 mo. to get your results?!?! I could have pulled my hair out only waiting 24 hrs. (then again, I thought I failed and...

  12. I survived!!! New preceptor, off orientation!!

    poopprincess replied to ChinupBSNRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That is great!!! Congratulations and I am super happy to hear that you are coming into your own. I'm glad your managers realized that they were about to lose a great nurse and took the time to remedy...

  13. Which one of you AN members posted this?

    poopprincess replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    This just made me bust out laughing!! This is GREAT! I have had this conversation more times than I can count!

  14. does this go away

    poopprincess replied to RNttu's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds to me like you have too much anxiety. Nursing is really stressful and I am brand new in this field. However, even at just a few mo. I worry, but I don't bring it home. My question is what is...

  15. New Grad First Job Question

    poopprincess replied to SanDiegoCaliRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    NewRNinSD, I got a job at a LTAC facility. SNF is good too though. Anything that will get ya the experience. LTACs in my area do hire new grads and I highly recommend it. If you have any near you,...

  16. Travel agencies??? 1 year new nurse Med Surg/Tele...

    poopprincess replied to stacia77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Try reposting this in the travel nurses forum and see if you can get some good advice there.

  17. Advice Please: Phlebotomy/EKG Class

    poopprincess replied to KattyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think that is expensive. It may help you look better, but I am not sure if it would really land you a job. I guess my point is I hate to see you pay $800 for something that you can learn on the job...

  18. Older new grad- need help to find 1st job

    poopprincess replied to 567 SeaOtter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hugs sent your way! Good luck and be

  19. New Grad First Job Question

    poopprincess replied to SanDiegoCaliRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I landed two interviews from job fairs (no job though) and my current position was landed by walking in the door and filling out a paper application. The bad thing about electronic applications (which...

  20. Pursuing nurse practioner degree without RN experience

    poopprincess replied to huangsoRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am all for continuing education, especially while you are motivated, but I say No. School doesn't prepare us for how to be RNs. It's learned on the job and I think the key to being a good good NP is...

  21. Need to interview a nurse - simple questions! Please help

    poopprincess replied to Romarina's topic in General Nursing

    RN ADN Assessment of pt., medication administration, implementing MD orders, maintaining safety (ex. confused pt. trying to climb out of bed, or doing regular checks on pt. in restraints) Interact...

  22. Peg Tube Nightmare

    poopprincess replied to GoNightingale's topic in Gastroenterology

    Sometimes I am able to unclog the tubes with air. My preceptor taught me to push air through and it gives more pressure than fluid does. It works 7/8 times. We also have the plastic things (don't know...

  23. what do you talk about at work?

    poopprincess replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    All kinds of stuff. I don't offer much personal information about myself but occassionally may jump in on a "my kid did something hilarious" conversation. We talk about various diseases-last week we...

  24. Advice please: Suggestions on why I want to leave my job after three mo.

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

    Thank you-those are GREAT suggestions! I get stuck on turning negatives into "positive spins." I didn't want to bash them, actually I am hoping to stay PRN. Personal growth is good. I did do my...

  25. This is Exhausting

    poopprincess replied to springgarden's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It can be very exhausting! I felt this very same way earlier this year. xtxrn gave really good advice though-keep up with the info concerning where you applied and for what. When you are putting in...