MedSurgeMess

MedSurgeMess

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  1. Tips for starting an IV

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

    Unfortunately, I can't even find a vein to blow or screw up threading the cath into:idea: . My skills are that

  2. What's you're favorite skill?

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

    My best skill seems to be starting a urinary cath (male or female). My co-workers say I have most sterile method and quickest time......I could almost do it blindfolded. I would not say it is my fav...

  3. Still Not Sure If I Can Cut It

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

    You should have asked her if she knows how much a lawsuit would cost the organization if something would go wrong and it could be proven that you were not properly oriented and had asked for further...

  4. Frustrated after 5 weeks of nursing...

    MedSurgeMess replied to SaderNurse05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I totally agree with you, working in an advanced practice capacity implies advanced practice knowledge....so many would assume, incorrectly, that you had a few years under your belt. I haved a friend...

  5. Nursing Documentation

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

    I've got this book, and it really didn't help too much. I have learned more about documenting from people that I work with, reading others notes, etc. Ask a co-worker, who is a valued info source,...

  6. New nurse blues

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

    I can relate too. I was assured that I would receive 8 weeks of orientation and only got 3-everyone else in our section gets a minimum of 5 weeks. I am soooo lucky that I have other great staff...

  7. Do you have someone to talk to about your work at home?

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

    some days I feel so lonely too. most times my dh will offer wit such as "I'd tie that sob up to his bed and leave him in his room, see how much he complains then (he is being completely serious!) ,...

  8. New Nurse Training New Nurse

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

    if you feel uncomfortable, you should let someone know now. Also, find out who scheduled this and what the motivation is behind it, because it is YOUR license on the line if you are precepting-at...

  9. In training and confused about daily duties

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

    Kudos to you for speaking to the preceptor:) I have enough cahones to speak up to those who want to be a sourpuss also, but then again I'm an old chick! Keep on guarding that license because no one...

  10. Avoiding medication errors

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

    We have PYSIS and SCAN-sounds like the MAK mentioned earlier-but I still look at meds when removing them-believe me a pharm tech can make an error too!- then again before giving it-then right as I am...

  11. Taking the weight off after nursing school

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

    I have lost 30lbs since graduating 5/6/05!! I hope it keeps coming off.....I used to weigh 120-130lbs about 7 yrs ago, but got up to 220. I just hope at 37 y/o, I don't end up being on Discovery...

  12. Tell us what a *stellar* nurse you are!

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

    let's see, when I last worked on Thursday night, I had an ETOH/meth addicted pt whose family vehemently denied he had any addictions, but this guy was classic s/s and statements! He threatened to...

  13. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

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

    and generic names for beta blockers end in -olol hope that one helps you study a little better. pharm was not my best subject, but I made it my #1 priority and now do pretty good at

  14. What shift was your first job?

    MedSurgeMess replied to jaylynn67's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Amen.............6p-6a where I work. I know a lot of new nurses not happy to work nights, I had one tell me it messed up her social life! In our area, everyone starts out nights unless you are...

  15. Wee Hoo-my pt's and I survived

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

    I know the feeling:nurse: Isn't it great? Good luck...and keep up the excellent

  16. Why so many quit during first year?

    MedSurgeMess replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think a lot of people go into nursing thinking it's glamourous and they see $$$$. When the reality of wiping butts and other 'glamorous' stuff hits them, they run with their tails 'tween their legs....

  17. Just curious - Age 35+ make it hard to find job?

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

    I am 37, a new grad and have my ex employer (that I worked at as an aide) calling me, begging me to come back! I didn't have any trouble getting the job I

  18. So... best PDA software?

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

    I just bought a Palm Zire 71 (refurb) online for about $100 and a 1GB SD memory card about $50 so I think I came out okay (I hope!). I got the memory card today, now if I could just get that...

  19. First nursing job interview!

    MedSurgeMess replied to hoping05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Unfortunately, in the area where I live (south central Indiana) there aren't a lot of jobs to choose from, and they are just about ALL night positions, unless you have 10+ yrs experience. I don't...

  20. What should I expect from my 2 day classroom RN orientation sessions?

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

    I just got done with 5 wks of classroom orientation and the 1st wk was nothing but hospital protocols, nursing roles within the hospital, policy and procedure, etc. Some boring, some useful. Next 4...

  21. PDA's-Are They Worth It?

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

    you all are sooooo lucky to get to use them in school. Where I went (I just graduated 5/6/05, so not the dark ages), they were not allowed. The school felt it taught us not to think on our feet-but...

  22. So... best PDA software?

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

    I've got a friend who is a paramedic as well as a RN and she swears by eppcrates, if that helps

  23. PDA's-Are They Worth It?

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

    I'm thinking of getting one too. What should I look for, memory, setup, etc.? I don't want to get ripped off. I have a degree in computer science, so my husband automatically thinks that I have...

  24. Help Please--where are the best salaries?

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

    A bit of advice though, before you go checking out any new locales based on $$$ only-sometimes the cost of living sucks, and sometimes nurse to pt ratio is the driver-sometimes 8 to 10 pt, 1 nurse! I...

  25. Med-surg insanity

    MedSurgeMess replied to RN@34's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't worry if they like you or not.....just do the best you can and people will respect you for it. If not, it's their loss! I am having the problem of while I am precepting, the CNAs expect me to...