OnlybyHisgraceRN

OnlybyHisgraceRN ASN, RN

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  1. Win CASH! Christmas Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    Elf: "What do you mean we should not have the same salary?" Nurse: " Sir, I put real people back together, you only work with

  2. Am I making the right decision?!!

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Amro421's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I wanted to start my RN career ASAP after my LPN. It didn't happen that way ofcourse. However, I chose the ADN route. It was the fastest and most convenient. Next stop is BSN. Debating about MSN, as I...

  3. Work related depression

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Genista's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Try teaching CNA school or other classes, or school nursing. My mother tried teaching and loves it. There may be a short course you have to take but it may be worth it. I personally enjoy school...

  4. Do you call the doctor at night for low B/P's on night shift?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No matter what we say.... call the MD when it doubt. Never be afraid to get yelled

  5. Do you call the doctor at night for low B/P's on night shift?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We normally don't have monitors in LTC and many B/Ps are taken manually. We don't calculate the MAPs. Takes way to much time when you have 20-30 B/Ps to check in one shift. To the OP. I would call...

  6. What makes you want to vomit?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Sputum. Had a patient once with psuedomonas in her sputum, stunk so bad. Bad breath. Thats about it, can deal with everything

  7. Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    In my first five months, I didn't

  8. Nurses stopping for an accident scene - topic revisit

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Nascar nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so glad they are okay. I can't imagine the worry you had for your son. Those nurses

  9. Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice? Or do you do everything according to the ‘book’. Yes, I do cut corners not because I want to but often there are not enough time in a shift...

  10. "I'm too young for a living will"

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to somenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Wrote my living well at 21 but haven't gotten it legalized yet. I need to get started on that, life is too short. Lord knows I don't wanna be trached, peg, and left on a

  11. My seven month journey in ICU has ended.

    OnlybyHisgraceRN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I started my CVICU position in April. Ofcourse I was super excited because I just became a RN after being a LPN for 3 years. I had my license for exactly 3 months before getting hired, not bad for a...

  12. I got fired today...

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

    OP, I'm very sorry you were fired. It seemed that your workplace did not have an effective plan to nurture and train new grads. I can relate somewhat to your post. I made mistakes during my time in...

  13. Facility Holiday Meals: Inquiring minds want to know...

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    One thanksgiving when I was working in LTC a delicious meal was prepared. Turkey, stuffing, mash potatoes, pies, cakes, gravy etc. Doesn't sound bad right? Wrong. The nursing staff was mandated to eat...

  14. So my job stress finally put me in the ER

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to MomRN0913's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I hope you feel better. The same thing has happened to me. I had a strong plueric chest pain on inspiration. I'm thinking I had pericarditis. I was also very panicky. After three days of this my...

  15. Update: My seven month journey in ICU has ended

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know, isn't it crazy. With your experience, I'd assume it would be a breeze to land a maternity job. Keep looking. Never give up on your

  16. Dear new grad...

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

    Very Sweet of you to post this. Thanks. Even, though I'm not currently a LTC nurse, I have such a high respect for them. Some of my favorite nursing memories was when I worked in LTC as a

  17. Update: My seven month journey in ICU has ended

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. My Recruiter rescheduled my interview for next week . I was so ready to interview tomorrow, so that way I can cancel the interview I have next week for another ICU. Oh, well more time...

  18. The Slow Code: Justified?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wow. Shocking. I'm shocked that you can slow a code or do a "show" code without proper documentation. Unless I had documentation of the patients' words verbatim in the chart or a DNR note, I would...

  19. Black - The New White For Nurses?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to JerseyBSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    NEVER seen this before. I think it is depressing. I interviewed at a hospital last week where the colors are navy bottoms and white tops. Where I used to work, the ER nurses wore royal blue, techs...

  20. Update: My seven month journey in ICU has ended

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks!!! I'm sure it does have its' own stress, but atleast it'll be a different kind of stress. I know I'll have to work my butt off and do not take this position lightly. Tonight, I'll be studying...

  21. Dear new grad...

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

    I could have written this post. I worked in LTC for three years and had to put up with some of the same attitudes. LTC are frowned upon. I accepted an ICU position out of nursing school because I had...

  22. Nurse Breaking A Contract

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to NurseRN2's topic in Nursing Career

    I broke my contract too, I now owe a whopping 3500 dollars. However, I can't put a price on

  23. The Slow Code: Justified?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have seen something similiar in my 3 years of nursing. An elderly man coded, and initially everything was being done, but then the the doc decided to verbally end the code, but everyone involved...

  24. 12 hour shifts...dangerous?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I prefer two

  25. Dear Nursing Students/Orientees: A Love Note from the Preceptor from Hell

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Students

    This is not an issue of getting it or not getting it. Some posters disagree with the approach. I think the OP is wonderful because he/she truly does have a new grads best intentions. This is an...