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  1. Have you ever made a medication error- yes, no or almost.

    poopprincess replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. It sucks when it happens. Thank goodness no one was hurt. I have little routines in place to prevent me from doing it

  2. Career changers? What is your previous degree in? What was your previous career?

    poopprincess replied to spore2008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Bartending also gives you experience in dealing with the confused, therapy(sometimes family!), anger management, relationship

  3. Are mittens a restraint at your facility?

    poopprincess replied to in2ICU's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility they are NOT a restraint because they are not tied

  4. Day 2 of Orientation - stressed

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

    Part of the STEEP new grad learning curve is time management. If they are getting frustrated with you then throw the ball back in their court and ask for advice on how they think that you could better...

  5. Help with interview!

    poopprincess replied to gcook21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good luck!!! By the way, I also get nervous and don't interview well. I didn't get the first 2 jobs I interviewed for that were RN residency programs. At the time I thought it was the end of the...

  6. How long was/is your orientation?

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

    I work med-surg and mine was 6 wks. It was origionally 4 wks and I asked for 2 more. I applied for an ER residency that I didn't get and it would have been 16 wks. I think 12 wks is pretty good...

  7. NICU or MED/SURG!! ...HELP?!?!?

    poopprincess replied to alexa0520's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is a decision that only you can make. From my understanding it is much easier to get into psych later (at least in my area). NICU has it's own set of skills involved and you can get some good...

  8. Got an interview - Help me finish up my preparation!

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

    I struggled with that one and I didn't get that job! Needless to say I am a med-surg nurse and perfectly OK with it.

  9. Help with interview!

    poopprincess replied to gcook21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would brush up on your psych and psych meds prior to going. Maybe think of instances where you have used psych in the past and be ready to answer situational questions. Be able to tell them why you...

  10. Started New Job, Just Got Called for Residency Interview

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

    If you are happy then stay where you are. 'Residency' is simply a catchy phrase. It usually comes with a contract too (and a pay cut in your case). You ever heard that saying "If it ain't broke, then...

  11. Former preceptor yelled and humiliated me in front of everyone. Do I keep quiet?

    poopprincess replied to mnf4ever's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Totally uncalled for. No excuse. This makes me angry for you! The comment that she made about "lesson learned" shows that she wasn't truly sorry for her actions, that was her means of justifying them....

  12. Former preceptor yelled and humiliated me in front of everyone. Do I keep quiet?

    poopprincess replied to mnf4ever's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Totally uncalled for. No excuse. This makes me angry for you! The comment that she made about "lesson learned" shows that she wasn't truly sorry for her actions, that was her means of justifying them....

  13. Frustrated with my first nursing job.

    poopprincess posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey! I'm new to AL (well been reading posts for 2 yrs but just signed up). Nursing has been quite the experience for me and I am feeling what I read most new grads on here feel. Frustrated,...

  14. a first for everything

    poopprincess replied to nursingstudent_88's topic in General Students

    Sounds like you had a great day!! It's nice to see the enthusiasm, I used to get really excited everytime I saw something new too. Anyways, do as much as they will let you and soak it up. You'll be...

  15. How was your Psych rotation?

    poopprincess replied to starmickey03's topic in General Students

    I dreaded my psych rotation and it turned out to be my favorite one! We saw child, adolescent, women/mens stablization (they are in the worst frame of mind here because this where they are stablized...

  16. How often do you study?

    poopprincess replied to tag2007's topic in General Students

    I studied at different times on different days. It would depend on what was going on that wk. Clinical days I was usually done for when I got home. At best I reviewed things I saw that day that I...

  17. Frustrated with my first nursing job.

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

    Thank you! It is extremely overwhelming. Sometimes I have a good shift and go home confident, and positive. Then I'll have a bad shift and my confidence is shook. I guess the best way to describe it...

  18. New Grad Nurse. What should I do?

    poopprincess replied to adamsli88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Unfortunately, I have learned that this is the norm. Just hang in there the best you can. Every week should get a little better and as you have good shifts, you will gain a little confidence each...

  19. Only 2 weeks of orientation

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

    Have you spoken up and told them that you don't feel ready? I would have a sit down meeting with the NM and discuss your concerns. Maybe they need a gentle reminder that even though you are PRN, you...

  20. New Grad, No Job experience, How to find a job.

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

    She may have to take whatever she can get. I would suggest that she apply EVERYWHERE in the area. Even if it isn't an ideal specialty, there is something to be learned and transferable skills that...

  21. I found a job!

    poopprincess replied to sparklie.lady's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations! I'm sure you are excited and you have every right to be! There is a lot to be learned in a CVSICU. Learn all you can and have fun on your new adventure!

  22. Career changers? What is your previous degree in? What was your previous career?

    poopprincess replied to spore2008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was a bartender.

  23. LTAC vs Hospital - what's the diff?

    poopprincess replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I work in an LTAC and we see it all! We have ICU, TCU (transitional care unit-vent pts. are here) and med-surg. We do vent weaning, low tolerance rehab, wound care, IV Abx, and much more. We can do...

  24. Only a nurse would say......

    poopprincess replied to enigmaticorange's topic in Nursing Humor

    Man, you've got great

  25. Funny things patients say !

    poopprincess replied to TAM's topic in Nursing Humor

    I asked my seventy something yr. old lady if there was anything else that she needed? Pt. B: "Oh, honey. My husband died 5 years ago and I haven't had a man since. That's what I NEED!"