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  1. Post interview, what do you think?

    bella14k posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I went for an interview last Monday, 9/28 for a step down/observation floor. I have an associate's degree. I have been on a tele floor/med surge for 1 year to date. This interview was for a MAGNET...

  2. first job! help

    bella14k replied to bluegreen26's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hey can you PM me or get back to me about the interview process at WPH? I just got an interview and I would like to get your insight since you've been interviewed and hired. If you decided to work...

  3. Pixus waste never witnessed

    bella14k posted a topic in General Nursing

    sorry if this is in the wrong thread it's been a while since i've been on here. So a month ago, I took out morphine and had to waste. My preceptor didn't waste with me, and my pixus allows us to...

  4. Pixus waste never witnessed

    bella14k replied to bella14k's topic in General Nursing

    When i had to go down to pharmacy I even asked if taking out a med for another nurses patient (bc her fingerprint wouldn't scan) was okay, and the guy said "yeah" (don't know if he was a tech or...

  5. Pixus waste never witnessed

    bella14k replied to bella14k's topic in General Nursing

    Also, a week went by since I took out that unwitnessed morphine that i needed to waste. The person who precepted me at the time said she would waste, but i guess we both forgot, and usually there's a...

  6. Pixus waste never witnessed

    bella14k replied to bella14k's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you guys but the nurses act like it's okay. I did this twice already. I am a new hire, i've been there for 5 months. I did it for a nurse who's last day of work was that day, and then the...

  7. PLEASE stop stressing the nclex... just stop

    bella14k posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know a lot have found this exam harder than any other exam, and many have failed. It's a very stressful thing to think about prior to actually taking it which i think plays a huge role in why people...

  8. Confusion With Pumps and Seeking an Easier Method

    bella14k posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am actually a new grad. I haven't had tons of experience in clinicals to program new meds into a pump...Anyway the problem may be with my math skills. All other areas on the pump are pre-set in...

  9. New grad in ICU...question about sedation and vents

    bella14k posted a topic in Critical Care

    So I had a patient (it was really my preceptor's responsibility, as I was following her around and helping her since I'm still orienting to the unit-day 8) who had severe septic shock. She had an ET...

  10. General Questions From a New Grad plus some venting

    bella14k replied to chickidee717's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    First of all, i'm in an adult MICU...I have the theory, but i'm not assertive enough, i seem to be unable to multitask, and i'm on day 11 (or 3 weeks in--i work 3 days/week so far). I'm incredibly...

  11. Confusion With Pumps and Seeking an Easier Method

    bella14k replied to bella14k's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I knew the girl (patient) needed blood. I failed to look at the order, since I was just following my preceptor (this patient was too critical and anxious for me to have any part of her care, I...

  12. New grad in ICU...question about sedation and vents

    bella14k replied to bella14k's topic in Critical Care

  13. Confusion With Pumps and Seeking an Easier Method

    bella14k replied to bella14k's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So VTBI only tells you how many ml are in the bag, the ml/hr is important because that's the order. VTBI is important b/c it tells the pump when the IV bag is empty. So I guess what's important is...

  14. Confusion With Pumps and Seeking an Easier Method

    bella14k replied to bella14k's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I didn't mention that the preceptor didn't bring the kardex to the room, something I always did in school. Soo, the missing ingredient is the ordered flow rate. I just kinda followed her into the...

  15. Confusion With Pumps and Seeking an Easier Method

    bella14k replied to bella14k's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So you're saying that VTBI is only the amount? Ok, so like you said, if i wanted 100 ml to go over 2 hours, I would put in 50 ml/hr...in VTBI? or in the rate? I'm assuming rate. This I...

  16. I want to quit 4 months in

    bella14k replied to Nonetheless's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sure you've thought about this, but have you called back any of the other places that wanted to interview you? Ask if they're still interested in interviewing....and if they're closer to home,...

  17. I want to quit 4 months in

    bella14k replied to Nonetheless's topic in First Year After Licensure

    For some reason i was under the impression that you didn't have a lot of time for friends or family, meaning you couldn't fit them into your schedule, I didn't know you actually moved. How far away?...

  18. I want to quit 4 months in

    bella14k replied to Nonetheless's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The 3 12's are temporary...At least I'm working them for 6 weeks, then i move onto a diff preceptor, who will have different hours. I wish I had a little more hours only because i have the time. I may...

  19. Critical thinking ability

    bella14k replied to bella14k's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for this, it was a refresher of what I had learned in NS, and it will help me during my

  20. Critical thinking ability

    bella14k posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just started in ICU and i am 2 weeks in. Orientation is only 3 months. So far, I am learning about the environment of ICU and the documentation system they have in place, and pretty much just...

  21. I want to quit 4 months in

    bella14k replied to Nonetheless's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To the OP, although some people are being "harsh", they're trying to put things into perspective. You are your own person, do what you want, but be advised you MAY not find a job right away if you say...

  22. I want to quit 4 months in

    bella14k replied to Nonetheless's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree, with 4 months, doesn't look so good, but at 6 months if you're absolutely miserable, losing or gaining excessive weight, or something along those lines, and are just completely unhappy at...

  23. I want to quit 4 months in

    bella14k replied to Nonetheless's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I understand you get enough sleep, but WHEN do you typically go to sleep every day? When you sleep at that time, do you sleep at that time every day?? After 4 months your body should be used to it. If...

  24. I want to quit 4 months in

    bella14k replied to Nonetheless's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Instead of writing, you should cook or clean.

  25. I want to quit 4 months in

    bella14k replied to Nonetheless's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I understand your frustration, but there's a solution. What do you typically do when you get off from work? Having a routine is necessary now that you're working 6 days a week (6days/wk or...