MedSurgeMess

MedSurgeMess

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  1. preceptor's question(s)

    MedSurgeMess replied to Indy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is your preceptor still around? If so ask them. If not, ask someone else that precepts that you respect and see what they say....I love precepting, I think it's awesome to see someone grow in the RN...

  2. Feelings About Having to Leave Nursing...

    MedSurgeMess replied to iluvdetroit's topic in General Nursing

    The hospice volunteer thing could work out into a hospice nurse job, too. Maybe keep that in

  3. Flight Nursing

    MedSurgeMess replied to medicrn13's topic in General Nursing

    It varies from state to state, company to company. You will need to check with companies in the area you wish to work. It is a hard field to break into, but very rewarding from what I understand....

  4. IS IT BETTER TOO...?????

    MedSurgeMess replied to mz.hellokitty's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't pay that much for all of my programs together . See if you can't find somewhere less

  5. Did I handle this incorrectly?

    MedSurgeMess replied to swirlygirl's topic in General Nursing

    It kills me that doctors act like this.....they are making big $$$$ to protect patient life. Many are good and care, and many others couldn't care less, and it shows in their demeanor. You did the...

  6. Your thoughts and ideas needed - 2 matters!

    MedSurgeMess replied to akrn70's topic in General Nursing

    right now morale is low d/t the economic situation. I think that this is something that won't go away real quick, no matter the amount of interventions you throw at it. Just have team members praise...

  7. Indian Health Srevices....Worth Looking Into ?

    MedSurgeMess replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I've never worked for IHS but I think it would be an awesome

  8. Are "real" nurses as mean as my future instructors?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Dakovich's topic in General Nursing

    Seems like

  9. Are "real" nurses as mean as my future instructors?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Dakovich's topic in General Nursing

    The eye roll in question was followed with, "of course I know what X is for, I've taken it for X (not the correct condition, not even close) and I don't have to answer to you....." Yes, this was a...

  10. Is this a common discharge practice?

    MedSurgeMess replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in General Nursing

    not where I work! That's a big nightmare waiting to

  11. Vertical Gastric Sleeve for future nurse?

    MedSurgeMess replied to fortunato's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I had the gastric sleeve 9/30/09, and haven't lost great amount yet, only 30 lbs, BUT I'm off all but 1 med. I used to be on 26 different meds + various vitamins. I feel so much better. Just...

  12. need to interview neonatal nurse

    MedSurgeMess replied to teriyaki_yummy's topic in Medical-Surgical

    This is the med surg nurses site. We work with adult populations. Try this link: https://allnurses.com/nicu-nursing-forum/ to try and find an interviewee. Good luck with your

  13. Advice for a New Grad RN After Quitting job/ Orientation after 5 & 1/2 months

    MedSurgeMess replied to DonovanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    you sound like you're leaning toward the clinic job....GO FOR

  14. Stable Vent Patients in LTC

    MedSurgeMess replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    some families want the cheapest facility that they can get away with. I worry about

  15. Advice needed!!!!!

    MedSurgeMess replied to rmbt418's topic in General Nursing

    Most community agencies require a BSN regardless of experience. I'm surprised that they didn't catch this right off the bat. At least they offered to keep you, even at a lower rate. I've heard of...

  16. Are "real" nurses as mean as my future instructors?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Dakovich's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you are successful in your endeavor, because as I stated in my first post to this, many come to the table wanting to do just whatever, without learning the cause and effects of such actions. I...

  17. Medication error

    MedSurgeMess replied to vetvet13's topic in General Nursing

    if you have the hour window, you should be able to start an hour early as well-that's how we handle it at the hospital where I work. See if that is doable where you work, start a little early.....I...

  18. Stress Relief

    MedSurgeMess replied to SteffersRN87's topic in General Nursing

    taking the 2 100 lb babies (mutts, the cutest in town!) for a 2-3 mile walk. I do it everyday the weather permits. It's great for me and them and the

  19. Everything has an Exp. even New Grads 6 Mon.

    MedSurgeMess replied to reigh's topic in General Nursing

    this is currently the standard for most places that are hiring, and i don't see a problem with it......what exactly are you having a problem with? the statement several steps you must complete in...

  20. Putting in your own orders

    MedSurgeMess replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    If it goes on long enough, the Unit Secretaries may find themselves out of a job......they are eliminating some slots where I work d/t this behavior as is. The secretaries were monitored via...

  21. Riverside community college nursing program spring 2010 acceptance/denial

    MedSurgeMess replied to ERN STUDENT 55's topic in General Nursing

    Most programs starting in spring would have sent out acceptance letters before now, one would think, not just this school. If they haven't, wow, talk about last minute and leaving people

  22. Frustrated

    MedSurgeMess replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    my suggestion is if you know you need a flush, grab it before you even go into the room to administer the medication. I don't keep them in my pockets either, against my hospital policy. I just grab...

  23. New grad RN finds job at ltc, but getiing paid as LPN

    MedSurgeMess replied to newbiehere's topic in General Nursing

    From what I understood from OP is that she will be listed as an RN at LPN pay. If that's all you can find right now, do it, and get some working experience under your belt. Good luck, because it's...

  24. online BSN cost

    MedSurgeMess replied to cdu22's topic in General Nursing

    Look at your own state colleges so that you don't have to pay out of state costs.....they'll get you with those every

  25. Failed nursing student

    MedSurgeMess replied to bobokoama's topic in General Nursing

    Now this is very unfair for you to judge. Most instructors are compassionate, but have standards that they have to follow to be fair. We only know the side of the story presented here, which may or...