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  1. Scrub the hub

    beeker replied to arbldj1234's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work it is 30 seconds. And yes everyone learned that. There are a lot of things people know, yet still don't do. You might even do some of them yourself! It is hard being a patient and...

  2. Time running out to finish NCLEX in 4 years, Do I have any options?

    beeker replied to ilovenrsing's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My thoughts exactly. Study and take the test! The longer you wait the harder time it will be for you. Stop putting it off. Sorry to be a meanie, but this is one of those situations where you have...

  3. Personality At Work vs. At Home

    beeker replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in General Nursing

    At work I am very neat and organized, very type A . I have high expectations for myself and those I work behind. At home I am much more laid back and not nearly as

  4. When the nurse becomes the patient

    beeker posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is amazing the things you notice. Perhaps my expectations were too high? I was admitted for observation and it was not a good experience. I had a nurse admit me to the room. Then I was hooked up to...

  5. New Grad Interview was strange...advice please.

    beeker replied to shaggy77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Did you ever get ahold of that recruiter? Or an official job offer with all the

  6. A worn out topic

    beeker replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Zombie

  7. Which job would you take?

    beeker replied to lilaclover6984's topic in General Nursing

    Then I would take 1 in a heartbeat. No way would I do rotating shifts

  8. Which job would you take?

    beeker replied to lilaclover6984's topic in General Nursing

    Are you a new grad? Do you have any experience? What is your current position? Too much info missing to give an answer for you. I would totally take the first one, but I am burnt out on floor nursing...

  9. When the nurse becomes the patient

    beeker replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    At first I was ok, just waiting and waiting. Then when no one came by, I really was terrified. I kept thinking there was something wrong with my baby. I just cannot imagine not checking on a patient...

  10. Should I consider a career in home care as a new graduate nurse, bsn?

    beeker replied to skyheaven477's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When you are new, you don't know what you don't know. So it is far more likely to miss something critical and never even know you missed it until it is too

  11. When the nurse becomes the patient

    beeker replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No not at all! That just happened to be where I was admitted to. I was just horrified at the bad care I got. It really was a bad experience for me! I know it will help me to be a better nurse though....

  12. Should I consider a career in home care as a new graduate nurse, bsn?

    beeker replied to skyheaven477's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Some of those things would be fine, where others would be very difficult without experience. Would you have a resource person to help you if you are at a home and need a second look at a wound? If it...

  13. Should I consider a career in home care as a new graduate nurse, bsn?

    beeker replied to skyheaven477's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What would you do as a community health home nurse? What kind of

  14. When the nurse becomes the patient

    beeker replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was. It was awful. I'm thinking of changing hospitals for

  15. Best shift for raising young children?

    beeker replied to cherubhipster's topic in Nursing Career

    Age matters a lot . With an infant you will need daycare for 12 hours which is hard to find. I think with school aged kids, 12 hours works nicely and you can do nights. More money and sleep while they...

  16. When the nurse becomes the patient

    beeker replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It wasn't busy either. That is what was so frustrating. The person who did my Lab draw was very nice. He was friendly and made the room warmer for me. So at least one good thing. I am now dreading my...

  17. New Grad Interview was strange...advice please.

    beeker replied to shaggy77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is the recruiter from the hospital? Or independent ? They were either clueless or full of crap, either way I would not use them again. If made an offer, make sure you ask all your questions and get...

  18. Core Curriculum in Orthopaedic Nursing

    beeker replied to SpartanRN's topic in Orthopedic

    I am also looking! Let me know if you find one or hear when the new one will be

  19. Experienced preceptors

    beeker replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Speak up! I'd try the preceptor first though. Otherwise you can Approach the unit educator to tell them your perspective. Being a new grad is so hard, they need all the kindness and help they can

  20. calling into work sick and feeling very guilty

    beeker replied to chellemaree88's topic in General Nursing

    I think the fact that the op feels bad about calling in when legit sick shows their dedication to the job. If she were not a good dedicated employee she would have called out with zero remorse. I...

  21. calling into work sick and feeling very guilty

    beeker replied to chellemaree88's topic in General Nursing

    If you are sick stay home and take care of yourself. You can't take care of others unless you are

  22. My orientee gave the wrong narcotic

    beeker replied to JohnD91's topic in General Nursing

    In my unit both would be written up. It counts a lot more against the newbie and their probation is extended. This is why no one will precept on my floor. Too many issues and no extra

  23. What type of stethoscope should I purchase for school?

    beeker replied to JS88's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My school gave us a choice of 3. Don't buy a really nice one r it will walk away. I also recommend getting a lightweight one. Mine was Littman lightweight, around 40 bucks. After school I invested in...

  24. Two VERY low ball job offers in the last month...(management and leadership!)

    beeker replied to SweettartRN's topic in Nurse Management

    I am appalled at what you wrote about ADNs . If that is how you truly feel, you probably have no business being in a management position. If one place offered you a low offer I'd say keep looking, but...

  25. I dropped out. Please console me

    beeker replied to mclennan's topic in General Nursing

    Meh! I am so burnt out from school! I have no desire to go back aside from wanting desperately to get out of bedside nursing. If you are happy at your current position, then you've got time. Take some...