OnlybyHisgraceRN

OnlybyHisgraceRN ASN, RN

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  1. Stupid things that nurses say

    OnlybyHisgraceRN posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm going to pick on myself for a moment. I have to admit that sometimes I blurt things out without truly thinking about it. Today I said something ( without thinking) to a patient that was purely...

  2. False documentation... more common than you think.

    OnlybyHisgraceRN posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Disclaimer: This is my personal opinion and I hope we can agree to disagree if need be. If you are a perfect nurse, please do not read. I have seen many threads on AN about false documentation and...

  3. Mentioning vacation on interview?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Last Thursday I had my interview for a new grad internship. Friday I got the call. Today I went in to sign my offer letter. While I was in HR I decided it is good time for me to tell the recruiter of...

  4. ICU nurses: Do you check cornea reflex and gag reflex q4h ?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN posted a topic in Critical Care

    On our flow sheet we have to document cornea reflex and gag reflex every 4 hours. I often see nurses document + cornea and gag without really assessing. My question is do you check cornea and gag...

  5. Confessions of a Job hopper

    OnlybyHisgraceRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    My name is OnlybyhisgraceRN and I am a job hopper. Sigh. I started working at the age of 14 years old, I've had probably 20 different jobs over the past 10 years. My job history goes as follows: Age...

  6. Documentation in ICU

    OnlybyHisgraceRN posted a topic in Critical Care

    I have a rather stupid question for my ICU nurses but what exactly do you write nursing notes on? We use VAR charting and I do that well, but when there is not a variance I don't know exactly what I...

  7. would you work this rotating schedule?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Im scheduled to work tue/wed nights then friday day shift. this is not my choice. have anyone ever done this? My instinct says fight this, but its a new job and I dont want to cause trouble. ( sorry...

  8. The soul crushing part about nursing

    OnlybyHisgraceRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    There are many things I love about nursing, however there are some things that are really soul crushing. Like, having a 90 year old patient, who is a full code, trached, has a peg, multiple pressure...

  9. Bedside report

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    how does the ed mess things up? just curious. we do bedside report at the ed i work in. (please excuse

  10. Nurses please try to look a little more polished at work

    OnlybyHisgraceRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    To the smokers I work with, please do yourselves and patients a favor by brushing your teeth after smoking. the smell of smoke makes me gag, and I feel sorry for your already nauseated patients....

  11. When will people learn NOT to say the "Q" word...

    OnlybyHisgraceRN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Its 6:35pm, census is 6 patients on a 16 bed icu.... Just as I'm about to give report, the oncoming nurses states how "quite" the unit is. Before the nurse can even finish her statement my patient who...

  12. ER Nurse Attitude

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

    I know nurses are supposed to be full of customer service and compassion in all, but when we are busy running around with emergenices sometimes we may come off a little short. Tell your grandma not...

  13. Petition to help new grads get experience

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

    Many factors are involved. -Poor retention of new grads due to bullying, or culture shock -Not enough good quality preceptors -Ofcourse money -More new grads than jobs out there. I'm just so bless...

  14. First time, signed "name, RN"

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As matter of fact. When I was in nursing school, I would take a blank piece of paper and practice signing my name LPN and RN. It was my

  15. First time, signed "name, RN"

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congrats! It feels so good doesn't it. I still get a tingling feeling when signing my name. Proud

  16. How do I know the ER is for me?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to N1colina's topic in Emergency

    I'll be on nights as well, which will be super busy. My main weakness is IV starts and drawing blood. That gives me so much

  17. ER RN's with anxiety disorders?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Energizerhoney's topic in Emergency

    I have very high anxiety myself. I used to take ativan regularly but I stopped because it made me kind of forgetful. Everyone is different thought. I hope I don't break down in the ED. I'm soooo...

  18. I'm a newbie!

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to jpowell6024's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats! Not sure what a joint camp is but congrats

  19. SICK of BSN Pedestal

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

    Not another ADN versus BSN thread. Somebody Shoot me. It is simple. I getting my BSN because I need a job. I don't want anyone to have the excuse to not hire me and/or fire me because I don't have it....

  20. When did you realize that "newbie" wouldn't cut it in the ER?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to lvnlrn's topic in Emergency

    This is me totally. I'm in deep trouble, I see. I will try to hard not to play social

  21. How do I know the ER is for me?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to N1colina's topic in Emergency

    I could have written this post! However, I know my heart belongs to OB. I used to do ICU and I'm starting the ED this week. I know this is not what I want but I figure I'd try it for the experience...

  22. False accusations.

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

    I used to me a LPN in ALF, the OP did everything correct. Time is crucial. I don't have time to radio to tell the family member xyz, my nurse brain would have went straight to the emergency. If I saw...

  23. New Grad Nurses struggling to find jobs - CNN Reporter wants to hear from you

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

    Way to go Brian and AN. I hope this promotes change! Good luck everyone

  24. ** Need Advice** Start New Job on Monday..Just offered another position

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to sundrop's topic in Nursing Career

    I would choose job number 2. Alot of ED and ICU units want medsurg

  25. ** Need Advice** Start New Job on Monday..Just offered another position

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to sundrop's topic in Nursing Career

    What does your heart say? You are not burning any bridges as long as you are honest and polite. Let us know what you