SweetsRN522

SweetsRN522

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  1. Night shift syndrome

    SweetsRN522 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Is there a such thing as "night shift syndrome"? I just started working 12 hour nights in July after working 12 hour days for about 6 months. I decided to go to nights because in my current position,...

  2. ACLS certification

    SweetsRN522 replied to flipper628's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I originally took ACLS without telemetry and I understand it well, unfortunately I am not seeing it alot on my current floor. I am working on recertification for my ACLS and then getting PALS with...

  3. I Need Another Job ASAP!!

    SweetsRN522 replied to Nurzelady's topic in Nursing Career

    I can sympathize with you there. I often feel like my passion is being sucked out of me working on a MS unit. I too was not a fan of MS when I was in school and because of the economy I was thrilled...

  4. How did you switch to ED nursing?

    SweetsRN522 replied to sameasalways's topic in Emergency

    Any advice for a MS nurse with 2 years experience, ACLS and currently taking a Telemetry course. My applications never make it to the manager because they require ER or ICU experience, even at the...

  5. I don't like my job

    SweetsRN522 replied to Lauryen828's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When you become a new nurse out of school on your first job it is easy to be shocked when the glamorous job nursing is made out to be in schools is brought to light. We all assume we will work 12 hour...

  6. Night shift syndrome

    SweetsRN522 replied to SweetsRN522's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thanks everyone for your helpful tips! Most of the jobs I have had in my life I have worked afternoons. The schedule is nice, however I was never seeing my husband and it was tough. I am considering...

  7. 1.5 years in and at the end of my rope....?

    SweetsRN522 replied to SrnD's topic in General Nursing

    I hear ya!! :hug: I am in the same boat as you. I graduated in May 2010, obtained my first position on a medical surgical unit (no telemetry) :uhoh21: and I too have applied at over 100 positions both...

  8. Night shift syndrome

    SweetsRN522 replied to SweetsRN522's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am in the process of getting blackout curtains. I never thought of ear plugs, but during the day it is usually pretty quiet here. I do drink coffee and tea beverages at work, but I try to stop...

  9. What is the weirdest thing someone has been admitted to the hospital for?

    SweetsRN522 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am in the mood to read some reasons that patients were admitted to the hospital. Working on a general medical surgical unit, I see a little bit of everything. I often see patients admitted for...

  10. Funny video about catheters

    SweetsRN522 replied to drjrf2000's topic in Nursing Humor

    Haha very

  11. Can you throw out some career options for the fields i am interested in?

    SweetsRN522 replied to confused256's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have plenty of time still! Meet with your academic adviser and start contacting different hospitals and ask them if they would be willing to offer you a shadow day. Do some research as well at the...

  12. No gloves ever?!?

    SweetsRN522 replied to dizzyray822's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    EWWWW!!!:barf01:His practices are not only hazardous to himself but to the patients he takes care of!! He is a walking vector of infection!! I cannot believe he does not stop to think of the effect he...

  13. Can you throw out some career options for the fields i am interested in?

    SweetsRN522 replied to confused256's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You could always double major in psych and nursing and utilize them in your nursing career. I have a degree in Psychology and in Nursing. I do not work as a Psych nurse, but my understanding of human...

  14. Job Interview Questions

    SweetsRN522 replied to RougeVelvet's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Why do you want to work for our organization? Tell me about a time you had a conflict with another employee and how you resolved it? What are your strengths and weaknesses?(always turn weakness into a...

  15. Catheterization Expiriences

    SweetsRN522 replied to ubsjl's topic in General Nursing

    Yeast infections, extremely foul odors, individuals ripping them out(not my patients), irrigation, CBI, BPH( and the doctor forced a catheter BLOOD EVERYWHERE once again not my patient but I assisted...

  16. Nurse to Patient Ratio

    SweetsRN522 replied to flg2008's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In the hospital I work at we usually have 5-6 on nights (mostly 6) and one nursing assistant and a charge nurse who sometimes carries patients depending on census on a busy Medical/Surgical Unit. It...

  17. Help I think the charge nurse wants me out

    SweetsRN522 replied to AJ1980's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am not sure what the dynamics are of your relationship with this charge nurse, it could be jealously, bullying, or simply lack of communication. When I graduated and started my first job, I was very...

  18. Too attached

    SweetsRN522 replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    You built rapport and a connection with the family and the patient and that is nothing to be ashamed about. You are a caring and compassionate nurse and you feel obligated to that patient. I know what...

  19. 1st week on job and absolutely hate it!!

    SweetsRN522 replied to mrw322's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Working 12's may seem great, but when you have a family you have to consider you will be working weekends, holidays, and often they will ask you to pick up extra in the hospital. I currently work 12[s...

  20. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    SweetsRN522 replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Dr Haque (pronounced Hack) loogies anyone

  21. What was the funniest/crazy thing you have heard another Nurse doing?

    SweetsRN522 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    SICK!!!!:barf01:That is why they are called "disposable gloves" because they are meant to be disposed of after use

  22. What is the weirdest thing someone has been admitted to the hospital for?

    SweetsRN522 replied to SweetsRN522's topic in General Nursing

    COME ON PEOPLE lets keep this thread moving along. More

  23. The most accurate portrayal of nurses in media?

    SweetsRN522 replied to Bringonthenight's topic in Nursing Humor

    I agree I didn't watch E.R much but I remember seeing, it was accurate. As far as Mercy went I thought some of the dilemmas that they went through resembled real life nursing and some of the skills,...

  24. Need some opinions on my dilemma

    SweetsRN522 replied to PavementRN's topic in General Nursing

    I hear where you are coming from however, I do think you owe it to the hospital to at least give them a fair shot. Out of 100 applications they called you and gave you a chance. That is kind of where...

  25. Is it hard to get a job with an Associates degree in Nursing?

    SweetsRN522 replied to bailee4's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    From what I have noticed it really depends on the facility and the location where you are applying at. I know in the Chicagoland area (where I am from) that many hospitals list BSN preferred on their...