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  1. How to handle lazy LPN's on the team

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree that laziness can come from any type of healthcare provider-it just so happened that on our floor it's a few of the LPN's esp one in particular. Our LPN's pass meds, do dressing changes, tube...

  2. Young New Mom. Better to stay full time or per diem. Do you regret it?

    Nurse ABC replied to K21Babygurl's topic in General Nursing

    In our hospital anyone working a med-surg unit usually gets most of their hours. The more specialized units not as many. I'd say go for it! Getting your foot in the door will give you first crack at...

  3. Am I over reacting? what to do with my preceptor?

    Nurse ABC replied to dann023's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think dann023 is NOT an experienced nurse in med-surg which is why she's having trouble. Your preceptor is NOT a good fit and I would go straight to the educator and ask her for another preceptor...

  4. Young New Mom. Better to stay full time or per diem. Do you regret it?

    Nurse ABC replied to K21Babygurl's topic in General Nursing

    Look at your finances and determine if you could live on less. Also, you don't get benefits with per diem so if you need benefits there's your answer. Kids get more expensive as they get older so make...

  5. New grad...specialize or work on the floors for a while?

    Nurse ABC replied to ashleyr34's topic in Nursing Career

    When I graduated in the 90's it was required to work the floors first. After 6 mths I transferred to a specialty. Then i left the hospital for 20 yrs and returned and got hired into a specialty I'd...

  6. Is nursing really that bad?

    Nurse ABC replied to Reckless96's topic in General Nursing

    No it's not as bad as it sounds but it is hard work and a lot of responsibility a lot of people aren't prepared for or expect. It's very rewarding. To avoid burnout I think it's good to switch areas...

  7. When do you do your charting?

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    That's what we have too. Computer charting with tons of boxes to click on-same thing twice a day. It feels like it takes forever and it's such a

  8. Momma told me there would be days like this

    Nurse ABC replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I had a day like this the other day because night shift didn't have an admission done they received 11 hrs before, didnt have two surgical pts ready that we're leaving right after I got there, let IV...

  9. When do you do your charting?

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I'll try it that

  10. School Nurses: Professional Staff or Support Staff?

    Nurse ABC replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    We are paid exactly as if we were a teacher and also expected to have our school certification renewed every five yrs like the teachers are by taking six credit hours to do it plus keep our nursing...

  11. Ready to quit

    Nurse ABC replied to rn_in_wa's topic in School

    Remember you are in a school-not a hospital so for the most part these kids are healthy! You do not have to have everything done in 2-3 days! It always takes us a few weeks to get the first of the...

  12. I can't seem to get a job in nursing, should I look into something else for now?

    Nurse ABC replied to FarmerFNP's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It won't help you gain nursing experience which is what would make you more marketable as a nurse. However, if you need a job and think you would enjoy the position it wouldn't hurt to try it and then...

  13. I can't believe that I made such a stupid mistake and am kicking myself!!!

    Nurse ABC replied to RN Chaos's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We all make mistakes and you will make more! I bet you'll never make that particular mistake again!! Your patient is fine so try not to beat yourself up. You're a good concientious nurse or you...

  14. Day shift vs Night shift

    Nurse ABC replied to juleslevesQ86's topic in General Nursing

    Days are much busier which is why nurses don't help each other out as much-they're too busy. You have many more meds to pass, baths, 3 meals, more blood sugar checks, PT, OT, RT, pts leaving the floor...

  15. Is Nursing as Stressful as Nursing School?

    Nurse ABC replied to imjustme123's topic in General Nursing

    I thought nursing school was stressful due to the sheer volume of knowledge I had to learn. Once out of school you will specialize a little more and become more knowledgable in your one area whether...

  16. The first day off after 12's

    Nurse ABC posted a topic in General Nursing

    My first day off after working 12's I am exhausted! I have no energy to do anything and I'm all sore and achy. I just lay around all day. Does anyone else do this? Is that normal? I've always worked...

  17. The first day off after 12's

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the article in the sense I don't get enough sleep the days I work. I only get about 6 hrs and I don't function well unless I have 8-9. It can't be helped due to not usually getting off on...

  18. The first day off after 12's

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    That makes me feel better too that my wagon's not the only one draggin'!

  19. The first day off after 12's

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    No I don't but that's a great idea and I have been planning to start exercising again because I miss it and think it could help. I'm not overweight and I watch what I eat but I have been majorly...

  20. The first day off after 12's

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    No I only work days which is one reason I was so surprised of how tired I've been! I've been doing it almost three months and just havent gotten used to it. I'm on my feet 90% of the 12 hrs si I'm...

  21. When to Stay and When to Go and Where to Go To

    Nurse ABC replied to jpeters84's topic in General Nursing

    I say stay where you are. You've almost got two years under your belt and 3 more months you could have your endorsement and apply at your dream hospital. Maybe in that three months you could take some...

  22. Probably looking for a new job

    Nurse ABC replied to amzyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would hang in there at least a year esp if it's doable and your only complaint is you aren't busy or challenged enough. Otherwise, you will look like a quitter. No matter where you get hired from...

  23. Should I stay or should I go?

    Nurse ABC posted a topic in General Nursing

    After being a SAHM for several years I substituted as a school nurse for the last 5 yrs. I kind of have a love/hate relationship with school nursing.I love the schedule, the kids, the lower stress but...

  24. Should I stay or should I go?

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies! They give me more food for thought because they are all good points. I guess I feel like I should keep my foot in the door but I'm a little burned out from it so I don't really...

  25. Nurse Educator vs. Labor and Delivery Nurse

    Nurse ABC replied to YFCjustice's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Which did you end up