OnlybyHisgraceRN

OnlybyHisgraceRN ASN, RN

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  1. The value of experience in nursing

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Susie2310's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Honestly, I feel that we are beating a dead horse on AN. Experienced nurses versus new/young nurses. When will it end? Why can't we all just get along? There are some new nurses that have the "know it...

  2. Forced to stay and work under mandatory evacuation?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Right on Ashley.... This is what we signed up for as

  3. Common nicknames for hospital items.

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Propofol-MJ juice Post op CABG/AVR, ETC are called

  4. Tips for a new nurse going into ICU

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to MedSurger's topic in Critical Care

    I'm a nurse new to ICU and my advice is to always look up unfamiliar diseases at home. You have to know your path to succeed in ICU. Never be afraid to ask questions. Alway ask for help if you are...

  5. Im injection screw-up

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to bertha1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure the patient is fine. I work as a flu shot nurse during flu season and even though I've given a thousand shots sometimes I have my "Screw ups". Find your landmarks, use a dart like motion at...

  6. Do you think it is healthy to stay in nursing when it exacerbates anxiety?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've been clinically diagnosed with depression at age 13 and took AD and anti-anxiety meds off and on. For the most part I was able to cope but working in bedside has exacerbated my sx. Since...

  7. Seems like I can not do anything right?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to NurseBobbi:)'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hang in

  8. New member

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to 2012nurstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Sending prayers your way as you begin your journey to become a LPN. My advice is to have a balance. Study hard, play hard, and pray hard. Keep on top of your studying. You don't want to fall behind...

  9. Is this the norm everywhere? Should I turn & run the other way?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to LPNKY2012's topic in General Nursing

    Common? yes. Right? Heck no. Run don't walk away from this place. Not all LTCF are this way but many are. Keep

  10. New LPN in LTC. Time mgmt tips/tricks? Med pass advice? etc....

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to LPNKY2012's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LTC can be very overwhelming, especially for a new grad. One thing that helped me when I was in LTC was having a list of the residents' names and writing down how they took their meds. That is a...

  11. New in the ICU

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

    great post, ruby. i'm new to cvicu as well, and my nm told all of the interns to come to her quickly if our preceptor is not a good fit. i do agree that if you and your preceptor have a non-productive...

  12. The Power Of Prayer in Healthcare

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I certainly believe in the power of prayer at work. I pray every day for the staff, patients, and

  13. CABG teaching

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to atomic_pedal's topic in General Nursing

    I may ask my NM if we can implement this. As a new CVICU nurse I find that many patients really don't know what to expect pre and post op. Everything is so hurried. Education is power, and nurses do...

  14. It's not you it's me

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Akeos's topic in General Nursing

    I simply resigned. I tried peds HH and while the children were absoutely adorable I felt like a baby sitter. One kid was really spolied and through temper tandrums every day, I could not handle it. I...

  15. CABG teaching

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to atomic_pedal's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital does not do this but this is an awesome idea. Maybe you can go on youtube to get

  16. What a coincidence. . .every single student nurse who shadows me. . .

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    I see nothing wrong with students only wanting to work in a certain area. I have problem when students put all their eggs in one basket. You may not get ICU or ED right out of school, but you atleast...

  17. Not even a word of English

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to MomRN0913's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We have these blue phones at my job that when we call the number we can get a translator. I personally don't care what language my patients speak. I'm there to care for them and make out the best way...

  18. got fired after only worked three and half weeks

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to newRN2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree one hundred percent with Ruby. I will tell you that you are not the only one who makes mistakes and it will get better. One time I was at a facility and I gave whole pills and water to a pt....

  19. Teacher said NOWAY....new grad hiring into ICU positions

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to HopefulNurse2011's topic in Critical Care

    I got a job in icu right after graduation from RN school. I had LPN and CNA

  20. Nursing is not what I thought it would be!

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to loheRN's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the same way. Somedays I feel like I conquered my shift and other days I feel as though the shift conquered me. I've had days where It literally took all I had to get up and get to work. You...

  21. No More Prereqs!!!

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

    Congrats!

  22. Want to Succeed? Thought for the Day

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Students

    Love

  23. IV Jinxes

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a lot of experience with IVs but when I do them or attempt to I get really shaky when 10 other people are watching me. One time I was in the ED getting signed off on my sticks, it was my...

  24. Im finished!

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to ejm123's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats!

  25. Do nurses have a responsibility to keep their Facebook professional?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Bortaz's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    One word: