SweetsRN522

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, the environment was chaotic, stressful, without an...

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 hope that I will be able to get into the ER by the en...

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 to get a job and I appreciate having the opportunit...

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 hospital when I apply internally? Any suggestions? I ...

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 shifts (most want days), we will work on our drea...

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 going back to 12 hour days when position becomes a...

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 internally and externally. I have interviewed for...

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 around 3am, and drink more h20. Exercise is definitely ...

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 strange conditions and I thought we could all compare s...

Haha very creative!

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 same time. Make sure you know what you absolutely...

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 is having not on himself but all the other patien...

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 interactions and feelings has allowed me to be a b...

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 positive outlook) Why should we hire you?(Let the...

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 the other nurse). Straight cath, very large caths ...

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 can be hectic at times depending the acuity of the ...

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 task orientated, I was serious on the floor, frie...

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 it is like to build relationships with people it ...

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 7pm-7am and I have worked pms and days as well. W...

Dr Haque (pronounced Hack) loogies anyone lol.

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

COME ON PEOPLE lets keep this thread moving along. More stories!!

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, unfortunately all the doctor nurse relationships an...

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 I am at I have been at my current job for 1 1/2. I...

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 application and some say BSN as a requirement. Oth...