OnlybyHisgraceRN

OnlybyHisgraceRN ASN, RN

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  1. Nasty feet

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Stcroix's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in ICU I had a man with a really nasty looking foot. It was ashy, dirty, and dry. He had the worse personality ever to match. During my down time I provided foot care, and it looked ten...

  2. How to stall a job offer

    OnlybyHisgraceRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I went on a interview last week for a job and received a call this AM that they would like to hire me and are currently checking references. The recruiter states I should hear something back by...

  3. How to stall a job offer

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. I tried calling the Nurse recruiter today to bump up the interview but she is off today. I have to try again

  4. Does everyone feel like they can't do it?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Womb Service's topic in General Nursing

    This feeling is common with new nurses and when transitioning to another specialty. Try to get your experience and transfer as soon as something opens up. I'm a firm believer that it takes time to...

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

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Students

    Before I left my job in ICU I was offered to "buddy up" with another nurse to improve my nursing. She told me that if I wanted to be a critical care nurse she'll make me into one. She stated and I...

  6. Need advice please

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to NurseJessie2's topic in Emergency

    How did it go OP? I recently asked my manager to transfer me from ICU to Post partum. However, after she sigend the paperwork, I never heard back from the post-partum NM. It is a risk but you should...

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

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Students

    OP you seem like a great preceptor who any new grad would be blessed to have. However, many preceptors are NOT like you and I would like to write a ( short) "love note" to some of the preceptors I...

  8. Returning to work after recovering from medical crisis

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to RNandCPA's topic in General Nursing

    You should definitely take a refresher course, even if you have to work a non-nursing job to pay for it. Is your nursing license still active? I would think a refresher course would be mandatory if...

  9. telemetry vs med surge

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to ffliper27's topic in Cardiac

    It is the same as others have already posted, with the exception of cardiac monitoring and

  10. Is it really "easier" working in a hospital after you have worked in a nursing home?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to jobhunting's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in LTC and ICU. I agree with ESME, you are trying to compare apples and oranges. Both jobs are stressful. I've had days when I worked harder with my two sick patients than I ever did with...

  11. Do you work at Hilton?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Many hospitals are implementing the "disney institute". Which means employees are required to give customer service to patients as if they are at disney world. IDK. Seems like we are getting away from...

  12. Vent thread... when to send a pt out

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to pppp87's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My old DON used to blame me for sending residents out for "no reason" I'd always send them out when in doubt. Sometimes they would come back right away and sometimes they'll be admitted to ICU or the...

  13. Vent thread... when to send a pt out

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to pppp87's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You did a fantanstic Job! I've worked LTC and ICU and I would have done the same thing. Any change in mental status that is not baseline and has a new onset audits a trip to the ED IMO. PCU will be...

  14. Answered wrong on Interview Question

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to missrn208's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would have chosen the patient with SOB. Always follow your ABC's. Don't beat yourself up over though. Today I answered a question wrong on the interview. I totally knew the answer but could not get...

  15. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Compared to those making 9 bucks an hr. our 25-30 hr IS big money to them. I don't think nurses are paid enough for what we do. I'm grateful for my hourly wage however, not nearly enough to claim that...

  16. Quitting nursing to be a sahm?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to mamahood85's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree. Try to hang in there for that year. It seems that you are just fed up with working on the unit. Maybe put in for a transfer. Hospital experience is so valuable. Try your best to hang in...

  17. Tired of it all

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to DSkelton711's topic in General Nursing

    Count me in. Tired of nursing already. I have very few choices being that I only have 7 months of RN experience and my LPN experience does not count as nursing experience. I have no choice but to work...

  18. Scheduling conflicts

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to JackFrostRN's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work it is self scheduling. Every six weeks we sign up, its just a basic chart and we initial what day we want to work. Day shift is required to work two weekends, one mon. and one fri a...

  19. Where to go next?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to dizzyray822's topic in General Nursing

    Talk to HR to look for transfer opportunities, thankfully you got your solid year and a half experience. This will take you

  20. New nurse starting on my own tonight

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Socrates12358's topic in General Nursing

    First, take a deep breath.... you can do this. Always ask for help. When in doubt about calling the MD, call the MD. Before calling make sure you have your vital signs, most recent labs, and any other...

  21. Passing meds prepared by someone else

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to cdeyoung's topic in Patient Medications

    I've worked in LTC and assisted living. This is NOT common practice. Don't give any medication that you did not prepare yourself. This goes back to the basic five rights of medication administration....

  22. Satisfaction Survey: Tell Us What You Think of allnurses.com

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Done!

  23. If you could pick your ideal job in nursing, what would it be?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Well baby nursery three days a

  24. Why are new nurses treated poorly?

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

    Once again, I don't think the" you let people make you feel this way" applies to everyone. I'm so glad you don't let people make you feel this way, not everyone is

  25. Hired at a SNF but.....

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to caffeineaddict's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Unfortunately this is true. When I was a new grad LPN I got five days of orientation which was cut short. It really is sink or swim. However, I would rather sink than to be an unsafe nurse. Ask, ask ,...