OnlybyHisgraceRN

OnlybyHisgraceRN ASN, RN

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  1. Why are new nurses treated poorly?

    This is EXACTLY what I have a problem a with. It should not matter if the OP is my age (23) or twice my age. The point is he is not dealing with family/friends, machines, fast food, or any other...
  2. Why are new nurses treated poorly?

    I'm sorry you had to experience with so many of us had to experience as new nurses. Like others said, it will always be that one nurse whose pleasure is someone else's pain. Hang in there! This is...
  3. Starting new job Monday:)

    Congrats!!!
  4. How has being (becoming) a lpn changed your life?

    Becoming a LPN changed my life completly. I was able to make triple what I made working retail and other jobs. Being a LPN well prepared me for RN school. I'm so proud of you and you should be proud...
  5. Thankful To Be A Nurse On Thanksgiving

    Thank you for reminding us of what we have to be grateful
  6. Speaking of... Getting to work early

    I usually get to work early to reveiw the H/P, Progress notes, meds, labs, and etc. I worked in ICU so I wanted to make sure I had as much info. as possible. Sometimes the nurses I've received report...
  7. Was hired for my first LPN job, today!!!

    Congrats
  8. Please tell me Im not being Dramatic!

    You are NOT over reacting. A month is way too long. When I transitioned from LPN to RN, I immediately got a 10/hr increase and saw it on my next check. Stay on top of
  9. My seven month journey in ICU has ended.

    My thoughts exactly. This has to change. I'm ended up on ativan due to this job. Every since I've left, I have no need to take it. Makes me want to forget nursing all together
  10. New Grad cant work overnights

    I was hired for nights but got placed on days for my first RN job. There are day shifts avail. for new grads. I alot of senior nurses love nights. Less things going on and more pay. Keep searching....
  11. My seven month journey in ICU has ended.

    Thank you all for the
  12. My seven month journey in ICU has ended.

    I'm still waiting to hear from the NM. In the meantime, I'll apply at other hospitals and study. I still want to keep all this knowledge in my
  13. My seven month journey in ICU has ended.

    I did get the offer to tele or stepdown, however I requested maternity instead. I want to do something that fits more my
  14. Is it possible to get the holidays off?

    Which I did. Not for having the holidays off, but for other reasons. That is a different thread though. I generally like to have Christmas off because it is my favorite holiday. I don't mind...
  15. For those of you that have experienced true bullying in the work place, what would you say to your co-worker to get them to stop. Some times nurses keep it bottled in, but if you have an opportunity...
  16. L&D/Mother Baby here I come!

    Congrats!!!!
  17. What would you say to a bully in the work place

    This is not for me. This is for a friend who is a victim of lateral
  18. These two idiots need to have their nursing licenses revoked

    Sick! What is even more sickening is how nurses are more concerned about the pay of the hh care
  19. Should I resign or wait for termination?

    Thank you. I've floated to those units before at my job and it is not for me. Once again, I'm not passionate about this. I know my choices are slim. I'm willing to look into tele or medsurg at a...
  20. Taking things personally

    And sometimes it is that nurse what just wants to pick on you. However, can't let it get to
  21. From being a nurse to a flight attendant

    I thought about flighting attending too. I woud love that job. However, I'm married so hubby may not go for
  22. Noc Nurse perspective...

    I would trade in all the day shift parties, recognition, and gifts to be on night shift. The night shift nurses at my job are super cool, laid back and know the true definition of team
  23. Did I just get thrown under the bus? Or I'm a bad nurse?

    I would have clarified whether to hold the lantus or not with the MD. However, next time recheck the blood sugar after giving the glucose. Then, nine times out of ten the lantus should still be
  24. A Preemie Teaches Me...

    Thanks for sharing. Very nice and
  25. BID strictly every 12h or just twice a day?

    When in doubt you should always clarify with the doctor. I know it may seem silly calling the doc for this however, if your supervisor does not know and there is not set policy for BID times, then you...