iPink BSN, RN

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    Staying safe or branching out in first RN job?

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

    I work for a hospital system that hires new grads into a float pool. I started in a new grad residency program. My cohort was small, with all but one of us having a "home" unit. That one person was...
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    Demanding patient wanting me to page MD about insignificant issue.

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

    Re-educate patient that that the med is not detrimental to his health and will pass along to day shift when MDs make their rounds. All done with a smile with eyes locked with his. If he still has a...
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    Nervous about becoming a nurse because I don't like being a cna

    iPink replied to Louise Henaut's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I never worked as a CNA in my life, so my first exposure to the world of nursing was at my nursing school during clincals. It was a piece of cake compared to my first job on a critical care floor as a...
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    Terrible nurse?

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

    You are a mother first. Your decision to protect your child has nothing to do with your ability to be a good nurse or not. Sent via iPink's phone using
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    New Grad - Burnout

    iPink replied to bxh5164's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What a difference from going from aide to RN on the same floor. You now see the difference. You get to experience what the RNs went through when you were an aide on the floor. I agree with previous...
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    Given a do over, which (feasible) career would you pursue?

    iPink replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    I did my do-over, I chose nursing.
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    New grad in the ED? Please advise!

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

    I agree to apply for both and if offered a position, go with ER because that is your first choice. If you choose to leave later on, you'll be fine transferring to another unit/specialty. The...
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    Hating L&D

    iPink replied to NeoPediRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Three weeks is not enough time. You need to give yourself a break. There is a lot to learn in L&D. You may feel differently in 6months to a year. Many of the L&D nurses where you work will let...
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    Would you take a patient's blood sugar without an "order"?

    iPink replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked critical care, I had patients on solu-medrol and if there were no orders to check BS ac and hs, I would get orders. It's a steroid so it'll increase BS, so important to get orders to get...
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    Career Change Pleaseee!

    iPink replied to Caribbean Teacher's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The lack of a nursing shortage didn't stop me from pursuing nursing as a career changer. And I certainly don't regret my decision. I love my job. OP, it will be helpful which area of the states you...
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    Switching specialties to L&D

    iPink replied to NICU~RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I transferred out of my previous unit (ICU Stepdown) to my current unit (Mother/Baby) when I hit my 1 year. I was in a GN Residency program at that time but was lucky my then manager never let me sign...
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    OB dream job - only psych experience

    iPink replied to califoRNia.'s topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with the other PPs. I just wanted to add, someone got hired onto my unit by speaking to the manager directly. It doesn't hurt to try. I wish you the
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    Two weeks in, and I need a vacation!

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

    Four 12's in a row?? That's a lot. I did a GN Residency so there was classroom time but luckily my manager worked around those times so I wasn't overworked. I was on a busy critical care floor and...
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    Acute care versus outpatient

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

    Many people have a specialty goal but it may take longer for some to get there. That means being in another specialty for awhile to get where you want to be. Don't dwell on the positions you didn't...
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    Acute care versus outpatient

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

    Apply! As I got to the end of your post, it seems like you have made your decision. Curious, what makes that area of nursing less desirable for you? You never know if that area grows on you. You never...
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    One week 'til off residency!

    iPink replied to SeattleRS24's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Those fears/anxieties are natural for new grads. You will encounter scenarios you didn't get a chance to encounter while being precepted, but make sure to ask questions for the things unknown. Don't...
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    All I want for Christmas is a job :(

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

    Hugs...have you applied everywhere, meaning LTC, rehabs, nursing homes besides hospitals? When you went on those interviews, how did you feel? Have you gotten immediate feedback? Is relocating an...
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    It's a crime to take pictures of your patients

    iPink replied to Alnitak7's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Because a non-photogenic picture means otherwise? Not a chance, still a HIPAA violation there too. What concern do you have? Mistreatment, abuse? If so, you should be documenting such concerns in your...
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    RDH to BSN (anyone??)

    iPink replied to RDH2001's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know you are looking for advice from RDHs, but many people with previous career backgrounds have switched to nursing, which some taking a pay cut while others getting a pay increase. I was one who...
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    First-Time Clinicals --Looking for Advice

    iPink replied to Krzysztof's topic in General Students

    Smile! Yup, a smile can go a long way for your patients. Stay motivated and enthusiastic. Don't spend your time on the floor looking at your cell phone, instead ask the nurses if you can watch a...
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    How much trouble am I ? Scale: 1 to super fired

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

    You stood up for yourself because you thought she was a "peer"....you needed to stand up for yourself whether she was a Director, Peer, MD, Tech, etc. The first time you were called stupid should have...
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    Career Options other than Med Surg

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

    To be straight forward, you have none. Get that 1 year and then move on. I was on a stressful, fast paced ICU stepdown floor. I worked day shift and had 4-5 patients too and wanted to quit nursing...
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    New grad in doctors office, making lots of mistakes

    iPink replied to Cynnie24's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats on landing your new job! Yup, very normal. It's going to take time to get comfortable. How long did it take you to get comfortable at your previous job? Everyone is different, maybe it'll be...
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    Doing bad in nursing school?

    iPink replied to studentnurse245's topic in General Students

    No amount of prerequisites will fully prepare us for our nursing programs. Your thinking completely changes when in the program. That is why straight A's during the pre-nursing phase doesn't always...
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    My patient dropped her baby!

    iPink replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn

    14 patients is a lot!...I start thinking about SNFs when I hear about such numbers. Sent via iPink's phone using