iPink BSN, RN

Critical Care, Postpartum

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    Post-partum or Med-Surg

    iPink replied to EH44's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am a PP nurse, but I got my start in ICU stepdown. I love PP, however I would never recommend a new grad start there. Sorry. There are some new grads on my floor who literally shake when giving...
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    Gaining confidence

    iPink replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

    I quoted this part of your post for a few things I wanted to address. You aren't alone in your struggles. A big part of the fears one may have when speaking to family members or MDs is the lack of or...
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    New grad RN

    iPink replied to Tbajeux2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You have to give yourself time to get there. I was about one month off orientation when I had my first code. I didn't even press the code button. Instead I screamed from the top of my lungs "HELP!"...
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    I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

    iPink replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

    Why are you adamant that the professor made up quotes from imaginary people? That seems to be your biggest concern in the entire letter. I want to share with you a little secret that you may not like....
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    New nurse no training?

    iPink replied to EricaFrost's topic in Home Health

    When you interviewed, did orientation come up? Such as how long is orientation, what does it entail? I don't agree that a new nurse should be out in the field without some guidance or orientation....
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    FINALLY LEAVING ER 😃😃 OB here I come

    iPink replied to Vyshness8699's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Does your hospital have a women's hospital or OB unit? I worked adult PCU for a year then I easily transferred to the women's hospital. I was able to put in a transfer as it's considered a lateral...
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    Should I call off?

    iPink replied to Rocktheman's topic in General Nursing

    Word of advice: know your unit's policy regarding times to appropriately call
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    Tolerance and acceptace of gay nurses and patients

    iPink replied to anon456's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As healthcare workers we show respect to our patients, regardless of sexual orientation. That same level of courtesy should apply to our
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    Should I call off?

    iPink replied to Rocktheman's topic in General Nursing

    Q: Should I call off? A: Yes Get well
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    Final Assignment Submitted

    iPink replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!! Well
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    Struggling in First Nursing Job

    iPink replied to etuttle1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Twelve weeks isn't enough time in ICU as a new grad. I did 12 and I was on a stepdown ICU floor and those in ICU next door to us got 6 months. I agree with PP that critical care is tough but doable....
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    Being let go during orientation in ICU

    iPink replied to hyed's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Big hugs for you. That position was certainly a learning experience and you can grow and become successful from it. I started in critical care as a new grad. It wasn't ICU, but stepdown. What made a...
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    Med error during a code

    iPink replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear that and glad patient was ok. Do you not shout out the med during the code to verify? The charting nurse seemed to be the best one to second verify med that was shouted
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    New Nurse Proverbs.

    iPink replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! I've heard this one before: "Don't ASSUME, it makes an A** out of U and ME" Assuming can get you in
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    Anyone switch from L&D to MB?

    iPink replied to Calinurse4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We all work as a team, not one title or specialty is better than the other. I have had babies that needed to be transferred to NICU based on my initial assessment when they've been brought to my PP...
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    nicuguy is now LDRP&NICUguy

    iPink replied to labordude's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats! How about OBguy...you do it
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    First RN job offer - assisted living. Will it kill my career?

    iPink replied to AngelMama's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As you stated in your OP, new grad jobs are hard to come by. Take the job but continue to apply in other areas if that is the route you wish to go. All the
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    Is this a wise career move?

    iPink replied to thinwildmercury's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You seemed to have made your choice. You have NO ICU experience to get into the one at your current hospital and you have an opportunity to be hired into one who is willing to train someone with less...
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    Will I be accepted to Nursing school?

    iPink replied to Arsilver13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's best you apply and find out. Good
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    Making the leap

    iPink replied to tulipsweeti's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I completed one up north. It was the only program I applied to and got into the first try. I have never worked in healthcare (in any capacity) prior to making the decision to go back to school for...
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    FINALLY LEAVING ER 😃😃 OB here I come

    iPink replied to Vyshness8699's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I went from an ICU stepdown to M/B and love it! Yes, it was a drastic change. When I first started, the biggest change I quickly noticed was after assessing my patients and passing morning meds, my...
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    Making the leap

    iPink replied to tulipsweeti's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats for making the leap. I graduated in 2012 with my BSN. I had gone through a 15-month ABSN program, which was rough. However, time management, great work ethics, and determination were the keys...
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    What's with ...

    iPink replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have thoroughly enjoyed many of the articles from these
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    Do you carry around your stethoscope?

    iPink replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    This part of your post is funny to me and a wrong justification of using a steth. You should be using your steth to listen to lung and heart sounds because it's an important part of an assessment, not...
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    Pain medication and the dying patient

    iPink replied to khall7398's topic in General Nursing

    I agree PRN pain meds should have been ordered when patient was admitted. If my patient was in pain and had no orders, I usually escalate things. I place call to MD. If MD doesn't return call in 1/2...