slauren

slauren

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  1. Supervisior causing problems, what should I do?

    slauren replied to sunshiny1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't have time to read all the other comments but working somewhere for 8 months really isn't that long. I wouldn't take it personally if they have you float on occasion. I have floated MANY times...

  2. Late on interview.

    slauren replied to nursefromcali's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think they will consider you. I would take it as a lesson learned and try to go else where. As it was stated it makes you look desperate. The email you wrote makes you look very unprofessional...

  3. No babies for this NICU nurse

    slauren replied to angrykitten's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm 26 and married with no kids yet. My LTC patients have known me for a few years and they will bring it up just to start a conversation. I don't take it the wrong way because most of them don't have...

  4. Ask for ER position?

    slauren posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi all, I did an internship while in high school at my local hospital's ER and I completely got hooked on being an ER nurse. I graduated with my RN but when it came time for the job search there...

  5. Ask for ER position?

    slauren replied to slauren's topic in Emergency

    I didn't land an ER job but got hired for Med-Surg. Very excited about it! I think it will be a great experience and when the time is right I'll eventually make it in the ER. I told my hiring manager...

  6. Is it appropriate to apply for jobs before you graduate?

    slauren replied to cantwaittograduate1's topic in Nursing Career

    It depends on the company. Where I live some of my classmates got jobs prior to graduating. Mainly because they worked as a med-tech during the program or got a foot in the door through our program...

  7. Comparing myself/feeling inadequate

    slauren replied to ladydanger's topic in General Nursing

    I think because you are quiet some people may just need to get to know you better. I bet after you've worked there for awhile they'll know your strengths and weaknesses. Don't compare yourself to...

  8. Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    slauren replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    When I was in nursing school I was always the quiet one. I would shadow the nurse I was paired with and didn't jump in to do things. I would try to assist with handing them gloves if needed or...

  9. Stay at home mom after degree?

    slauren replied to ajm16's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with the other responses. It's great for you to stay home with your baby but I think career wise it would be good for you to at least work per diem somewhere just to have some nursing...

  10. How do you lose your license??

    slauren replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I am one of those nurses. The reasons are frustration that I'm overwhelmed with 25+ patients and that yes, I'm not providing the care that I feel my patients deserve. I prefer to do preventive care...

  11. Worst/silliest/are you serious pt complaint you've received?

    slauren replied to odaat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a patient accuse me of giving her a pain medication to make her drug tests positive. She was known for her behaviors and its very rare for a patient to complain about me. Plus this certain...

  12. Gay student attending Christian Nursing school?

    slauren replied to gpark32's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Go visit the schools and see if you get comfortable vibes. Maybe make an appointment with advisors and just discuss the programs with them to see which you may like better. You don't have to tell...

  13. New Nurse ... not distinguishing myself as brilliant

    slauren replied to SilverSister's topic in General Nursing

    I think most new nurses go through this feeling. When you get overwhelmed and anxious, just take a deep breath! Don't rush yourself. It's not fair to you if you compare yourself to nurses that have...

  14. Poll: Nurse and law enforcement couples

    slauren replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    My husband is a mechanic :) He's the handy man type and does a lot around the house. It's

  15. New grad LTC? Any tips?

    slauren replied to uniquern2015's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Plan your shift very well. After report and doing rounds, look at everything you will have to complete on your shift. Try to get everything done and out of the way as soon as possible. At my LTC night...

  16. Sexual Comment from Boss???

    slauren replied to headtotoewounds's topic in General Nursing

    If that was the only comment, I wouldn't think much of it. Maybe he was just misunderstood? Possibly just trying to make a compliment but it came out wrong? Most of my co-workers are female except for...

  17. When should I talk to my manager?

    slauren replied to gatoraims RN's topic in Nursing Career

    Maybe if you stick with the med/surg for at least a year it would be better. The manager would know you more and you'll have that one year experience under your belt. Staying with a unit for just 6...

  18. 9 Newbie Nurse Mistakes to Avoid

    slauren replied to Nurse Beth's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I was doing clinicals in nursing school, I emptied a foley bag for a patient that had a TURP but I forgot to do the lock at the bottom of the bag. When I returned from lunch there was urine all...

  19. Disgusted with nursing right now! Job #2 in 3 months!

    slauren replied to tsm007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When one door closes another one opens. I'm not sure what type of nursing you want to do but possibly look into your local hospitals and see if they offer new grad programs. Those could possibly help...

  20. Why do nurses delegate with a power trip?

    slauren replied to CrzyNrsBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I rarely ever use the power trip with my CNAs. Only time I have is when I caught one using facebook on the work computer or when they were hiding in an empty room ignoring the call lights. Or leave...

  21. Cried at work today.

    slauren replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've cried at work a handful of times. Mainly from the lack of teamwork and unprofessionalism at my work. I had one patient fall and had to send him to the ER (I work LTC) and before the medics even...

  22. Preparing for state survey nightmare

    slauren replied to Khaos RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    From my LTC it is under the impression that night shift doesn't do anything and has all the time in the world. Sure, there are some nights that are great but when there is minimal staff in the...

  23. How can I increase the morale on my unit?

    slauren replied to BecomingNursey's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As others may have mentioned: 1) Praise and appreciation for good work. 2) Celebrate nurse's week. 3) Actually listen to employees on their ideas for unit improvement. 4) Discuss with employees on how...

  24. Ask for ER position?

    slauren replied to slauren's topic in Emergency

    Thank you! Very

  25. describe your typical day as a nurse

    slauren replied to hvymtlnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a rehab unit at a LTC. I have a love hate for my job. In LTC you have a large patient to nurse ratio. It is nice when all the patients aren't having any issues but it can be difficult to...