OnlybyHisgraceRN

OnlybyHisgraceRN ASN, RN

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  1. Do I REALLY need a BSN?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to myschuler's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have an ADN and got hired into ICU as a new grad RN. They also hired me because of my previous LPN experience. I'm looking to pursue my BSN but not having it has not held me back in my career thus...

  2. "You look tired"

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to nickel78's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Great advice ESME! When I have dark circles under my eyes, I usually use a concealer lighter than my foundation, under my eyes and it makes me look wide

  3. Loose teeth letter - thought I'd share...

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Marlene39's topic in School

    Shadowing for a week is not even a quarter of a mile. Try 9 months plus summer

  4. Loose teeth letter - thought I'd share...

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Marlene39's topic in School

    I AM a school nurse!!!!! Yes, I'm a new grad RN in ICU but have worked in school health for 5 years( 3 years of the 5, I was full-time), first I was a health assistant then when I became a LPN I...

  5. What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree with the OP. I hate seeing people use their cellphone at work. I see it all the time with ALL staff, not only nurses. Young, old, new, veteran, I see it all. I hate it. I don't even use my...

  6. Disgusted - wipes for bathing

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    I hate the wipes, especially for pericare after a BM. All the wipes do is spread around the funk and germs. Back in the day we used basins with hot soap and water. I miss

  7. ACLS help!!!

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to chris1309's topic in General Nursing

    The book was mandatory for m ACLS class. In the beggininng of class the instructor told anyone who didn't have their book to go home. The book was and very

  8. Loose teeth letter - thought I'd share...

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Marlene39's topic in School

    I'm sorry you lost your faith in the the assessment skill of school nurses, by no means do I condone that nurses' actions however I stand by my fellow school nurses. Sometimes as nurses period we may...

  9. What is your window to complete your q4h assessments?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    When you have two to three patients in ICU obviously you can't assess both patients at the same time. What is your window to do your assessments? Do you do a half hr. before or after it is due? I'm...

  10. Amiodarone

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Stormy8's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I do check BP before giving amio and usually the intensativist will hold it if the bp is too

  11. What are you really good at?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to proud nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm good at calming down the most outrageous and anxious patients. I have a voice that is soft, soothing, and calm. Patients hear me talk and automatically calm down. I think its' a

  12. How to say no when someone asks for your stethoscope?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to emt... rn student's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think it is a big deal to share your steth as long as you disinfect the ear peices with wipes. What if you need to borrow one someday? Just saying. However, if you feel really uncomfortable...

  13. Newsflash: Med/Surg RN's have the toughest job

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Guttercat's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Could not agree more. Some ICU nurses I know look down on med surg nurses. I often remind them that they wouldn't last five min. dealing with 7-9 medsurg patients not hooked up to any

  14. Being an ugly nurse

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to mofomeat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh honey, please don't let anyone make you think you shouldn't join nursing because you don't have the looks. If nursing required everyone to be beautiful, there would truly be a dangerous nursing...

  15. Made it through three night shifts on my own...then...

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to LaRoseRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work in CVICU as a new grad RN with previous LPN experience and I feel the same way. I go to work everyday with high stress and fears of killing my patients. However, I pray throughout my shift...

  16. All you wonderful LPN's

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to proud nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you for this post. I was a LPN before RN and I also appreciate LPNS for everything we/they

  17. What prereq classes are you taking this fall? How many to go?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to daisygarten's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nutrition and

  18. The Wisest Thing I've Ever Heard on Allnurses ...

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in General Nursing

    ..........

  19. Why I became a nurse, the down and dirty

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to libran1984's topic in General Nursing

    I became a nurse because it is my calling and ministry. We all become nurses for different reasons. Glad you enjoy being a

  20. Bedside... Really?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Jennie.K's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    There are nurses lie this

  21. Does the "I'm going to make a HUGE mistake" feeling ever go away?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to luckynurse_1234's topic in General Nursing

    I hoping the terror does go away with time. I'm a newish nurse as well (3 years in!) but recently started ICU. My anxiety level goes up and I have nightmares sometimes too. I think it will get better...

  22. Delaying transfer of pt. to other unit, due to not wanting to send staff home

    OnlybyHisgraceRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever seen this before? Nurses, who will delay patient transfers in order not to be sent home due to low census. For example: If patient gets a bed at 11am but is not transferred due to "low...

  23. Shift Work is Taking a Toll

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to joanna73's topic in General Nursing

    Shift work takes a toll on me too. Once again, my 12 hours shifts turn into 14 hours shifts. On my days off, I have no energy to do anything and just want to sleep and I'm only 23. I'm too young to...

  24. Delaying transfer of pt. to other unit, due to not wanting to send staff home

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the input. I still have to get used to how the "game" is in hospital settings. So let me get this straight: if a nurse does not want to get sent home they may delay a transfer. If a nurse...

  25. New grad on stepdown tele

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to KBICU's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are in a great place. Even though I was a nurse for 2.5 years before going to ICU it is still tough. Could not imagine doing this as a brand new