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  1. The bully strikes again

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You see, I am the sweetest and nicest person, wanting/willing to do anything to please these people for the past 9 weeks. I jump out of my seat to do things, always asking people if they need help,...

  2. Required reading for all future and present nurses

    raindrop replied to sbdelucia's topic in General Nursing

    What kinds of nurse-nurse games does she talk about? Is one of them nurse-new nurse bullying by any

  3. The bully strikes again

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just me. Most of the other nurses are her smoking buddies. Seriously. Tell me about this one, guys. is it worth reporting to my manager or HR?? I was looking for a pair of keys to open a double...

  4. The bully strikes again

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Maybe it was annoying, but I have heard many people do it and the grouch wouldn't dare say anything to any of them. There are other more important issues, like, me not getting report from her until...

  5. Soooo, I think I may have a new job lined up...

    raindrop posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Some of you may remember how much I absolutely HATE my current job on ICU. I am a new grad, and the women I work with are so mean, fast and never have time to explain things. I cry all the time. I...

  6. Vent settings?

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Once again, thanks pawpaw, for explaining things so simply. This is the 2nd time I've had a "Ah-ha" moment after reading your

  7. Cook County Hospital website??

    raindrop posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I want to check out any positions they have and apply online if I see one that peaks my interest. I did a google search for their website, to no

  8. How much can I expect to make at Northwestern?

    raindrop posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I am interviewing in 2 weeks for a nursing position on Med/Surg at Northwestern Memorial and hopefully with Rush, too. I am a new grad and will be relocating to Chicago if all goes well. I know the...

  9. Can anyone explain to me a couple things about CVP??

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in MICU, SICU

    I want to kiss you!! Now, one last thing... It is OK to flush if the cap is off? it is Ok to flush with the stopcock

  10. Can anyone explain to me a couple things about CVP??

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in MICU, SICU

    Okkkk, I think I am getting there. Slowly, but surely. You are helping me out greatly. 1) HOB Down (I'm just going to keep it down. That is how I see the other nurses do it) 2) Place stopcock up 3)...

  11. Can anyone explain to me a couple things about CVP??

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in MICU, SICU

    So, is the "yellow" knob called the stopcock, or is the stopcock what you actually turn up/across/down? The yellow thing twists off, right? Here is what I thinkg the steps are from what you have told...

  12. Can anyone explain to me a couple things about CVP??

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in MICU, SICU

    Ahhh,aaa I'm starting to get it now. Now, on the transducer, what way/direction means it is "off" to the pt, etc, etc. Is it towards the yellow? What direction should it be when taking a reading, or...

  13. Can anyone explain to me a couple things about CVP??

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in MICU, SICU

    Wow Time that was a beautiful explanation. So, if someone has a Central Line, you should always be able to get a CVP reading then? When I asked how you do it, believe it or not, I was being serious. I...

  14. Will quiting on a short notice go on my nursing license?

    raindrop posted a topic in General Nursing

    Like, if I scheduled to work on a Monday, but I call and quit on Friday (3 days prior?) Before anyone gives me crap for this, it is my choice. I have tried everything, and gave it my all, plus some. I...

  15. Will quiting on a short notice go on my nursing license?

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Iwish that all of US here could work together! I know that they have a high turnover, but that ones that make life miserable for me aren't going anywhere for a looong time. They have been there for a...

  16. Will quiting on a short notice go on my nursing license?

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I guess i will give em' a notice. it can be so unbearable at times though. It is really, really bad. if I'm not crying when i get home (or at work), I'm sitting on the pot with diarrhea from my...

  17. Will quiting on a short notice go on my nursing license?

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl:

  18. Will quiting on a short notice go on my nursing license?

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I could very well be in that position of wanting to go back after many years pass. I am still young, too. If I do quit, the right way, I don't even think I need to put them as a reference at all. I...

  19. Will quiting on a short notice go on my nursing license?

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Sre you insinuating that they have done nothing

  20. Will quiting on a short notice go on my nursing license?

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. A brief hx of what is going on: I've been working this job for close to 7 weeks now. It is my fiirst RN position and it is on a ICU. Most of what I know today, is what I have taught...

  21. Please help with this question on my transfer application

    raindrop posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a ICU nurse, new grad, completely overwhelmed. I'm putting in a transfer for surgery b/c the recruiter told me that the staff in that department is very cohesive and patient with new grads,...

  22. Please help me with a few nursing Q's I have

    raindrop posted a topic in General Nursing

    1) If any of you know what these vent settings mean, please explain - tidal volume, peep, FIO2. Any others you can think of? 2) I know a CVP = central venous pressure. Yeah. Who gets these and why -...

  23. Please help me with a few nursing Q's I have

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, thank you and thank

  24. I think I am going to quit my first RN position ;-( Long post

    raindrop posted a topic in General Nursing

    It's a specialty ICU unit. This is my 4th week in orientation with one grouchy preceptor and I haven't learned anything new in the past 2 weeks. Since day 1, I feel like I"ve been used as a "helper" -...

  25. I think I am going to quit my first RN position ;-( Long post

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I love ICU, but no temawork is right, and I'm training myself. Not good for the pt's or my license. I want to do the right thing and give them 2 weeks, but it will be 2 weeks of hell for me - they...