Scarlettz

Scarlettz BSN, RN

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  1. Struggling...please help

    Scarlettz replied to fannymae16's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Do you ever get the opportunity to float on another floor in the hospital? Or do you have a specialty that you are genuinely interested in? I had some anxiety, fears, and uncertainty when I started...

  2. Changing Specialties

    Scarlettz replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I never liked med-surg during nursing school and didn't think I would end up there. Anyway, my first nursing job ended up being med-surg and I liked it more than I thought I would. I still work PRN on...

  3. psych is so hard to break into...

    Scarlettz replied to heynow1313's topic in Psychiatric

    I was able to find a psych job quite easily. Are you willing to relocate? Try NM or TX. Or else, perhaps try applying to other RN positions in the hospitals you are interested in. That might open...

  4. For New Grads -YES you can do psych.

    Scarlettz replied to Psych_Nurse89's topic in Psychiatric

    I started in Med-Surg and still work there PRN. I will admit I did settle for med-surg, lol, because I could not get hired anywhere else. I hated med-surg in school. However, I have a greater...

  5. Link between schizophrenia and psychic ability???

    Scarlettz replied to Abbyrose's topic in Psychiatric

    I posted a similar post about this a few months back when I had a weird experience when I first started psychiatric nursing. One morning I had a woman come up to me at the medication window, somewhat...

  6. New grad in psych

    Scarlettz replied to anna_91's topic in Psychiatric

    I've only been a psych nurse for 5 months, but here are some pointers: -The vital sign machine and nursing assessment are my new best friends. I have had some patients who are med seeking, ER seeking,...

  7. Are you jealous of other nurses jobs/abilities?

    Scarlettz replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I'm jealous. Jealous of people who can start IVs like it aint no thang, lol! Otherwise no, I am not jealous. I have found a job in the field of nursing that I wanted to pursue. I had to start...

  8. Psych nurse. Questioning if psych is for me.

    Scarlettz replied to itsbekah's topic in Psychiatric

    I am new to the field and also feel unsure of myself at times. But honestly, I would not have given the shot for sleep either if the patient wasn't agitated. I had an aide say the other day, "If it...

  9. Paranoid pts and meds

    Scarlettz posted a topic in Psychiatric

    For the most part, many of my patients take their medications. However, I have one woman who has refused her Seroquel a couple of times because it was not the same shape/color as it was last time. It...

  10. I Hate Psych

    Scarlettz replied to b52RN's topic in Psychiatric

    I just started a psych job recently and it is different from what I expected. I think I am more annoyed by my job duties and the facility than I am the patients, though. It is completely paper...

  11. Strange incident

    Scarlettz posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I recently started a new job at a psychiatric hospital and had a very strange experience with a patient. (I am going to change the name/s in telling what happened for privacy matters.) I was passing...

  12. Most common M/S meds

    Scarlettz replied to RNDarling's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You will find a wide range of medications given on a med-surg floor, but here are some I come across a lot: PRNs Ambien Zofran Phenergan Xanax Toradol Hydrocodone Benadryl Others: Solu-medrol...

  13. Home births gone wrong

    Scarlettz replied to MNNICU, RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I never was interested in a home birth to begin with, but my recent experience cinched my disinterest. I had a terrible delivery. Everything seemed to be going alright except for the last few minutes...

  14. What does TID PRN really mean?

    Scarlettz replied to PolishGirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    This situation came up the other day at my new place of employment. At my old job, if I saw TID PRN I would use my own nursing judgment as to when to give it. I would also discuss this order with the...

  15. Please Help, I'm new & made a huge med error, I'm devastated.

    Scarlettz replied to MasonDixieChic's topic in Patient Medications

    There was a recent post about med errors on this site and there were many people who shared their med error stories. Point being, the majority of us will make a mistake at one point in their career....

  16. I am a new nurse and I am hating my job

    Scarlettz replied to prubio352's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The first couple of years can be rough - especially with 6 patients. You will get comfortable with time, though. Getting out at 8:30 is not so bad. There were days in the beginning that I was there...

  17. Night Nursing: Precepting & Perception

    Scarlettz replied to Larry2016's topic in General Students

    I thought night shift was going to be so chill. WRONG! For instance, I was on my feet for 11 hours last shift. I only had 1 hour of charting time. -We don't have aides - days does. -We draw all our...

  18. Highest temp

    Scarlettz replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    Wow, I think 103.something to 104. That scared the hell out of me,

  19. Med surg vs LTC

    Scarlettz replied to jojo489's topic in Medical-Surgical

    OP, I have a question for you. How much time do you get to pass your medications? I am going to be starting a new psych job soon and I forgot to ask this question. Doh! I can have up to 30 patients on...

  20. FNP social anxiety

    Scarlettz replied to mayrod's topic in Advanced Practice

    OP, are you as a nurse right now or are you a student? If you are a nurse, have you found that your SA has lessened with nursing experience? I have never been diagnosed with SA but I am pretty certain...

  21. All staff matter :)

    Scarlettz replied to %D#2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You did the right thing and don't let some miserable nurse get you down! I have much respect for LTC nurses because they do not have the same resources a hospital does. You know your patient and his...

  22. Age- looking young

    Scarlettz replied to Newnurse1792's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't worry about it. People are going to hold certain views, but the mature ones will overlook age when they have a great candidate. Are you interested in peds at all? When I was in my pediatric...

  23. Still unemployed; Why am I not getting calls for interviews?

    Scarlettz replied to 2016New's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I just wanted to add onto something about relocation. I do not know your living or financial situation. And relocation is a whole lot easier if you are single and do not have children. But, there are...

  24. Still unemployed; Why am I not getting calls for interviews?

    Scarlettz replied to 2016New's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I moved across the country for my first nursing job. I think I'd still be applying to jobs if I didn't leave! I agree with all of the advice given. Apply to everything and give it your all. Even if...

  25. Would you choose nursing again or another health profession?

    Scarlettz replied to Abbr's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh, I was also looking into being a RD while an undergrad. I sort of wish I had. I loved the nutrition classes and was taking it at a time when I was actually fit. I just didn't want to take...