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  1. Now what??

    nerdynurse22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I have been having a hard time at work, I made one error and had a few meeting (no harm to patient) and went over the whole situation. I learned my lesson and what to do, not do etc. I was also put...

  2. Now what??

    nerdynurse22 replied to nerdynurse22's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly do not understand what I truly did. Yes, I made a few errors (as we are all human) and none of them had any negative effect on the patient and the errors were not repeated! This is having a...

  3. Confused

    nerdynurse22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am going to try to make this short and to the point. I started a new job at my dream hospital over a year ago. The unit is new to me and to be honest, I am not sure it is for me. I have a manager...

  4. Confused

    nerdynurse22 replied to nerdynurse22's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, thank you for your post and insight. It sounds VERY similar. I know my depression is a huge part of it. I used to keep it all bottled up, but I have been 100% honest with my husband, which feels...

  5. Confused

    nerdynurse22 replied to nerdynurse22's topic in General Nursing

    @brownbook, it wouldn't let me quote your reply. I tried and tried. Thank you for your reply and info. I am curious how did you overcome the introvert

  6. Confused

    nerdynurse22 replied to nerdynurse22's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your reply and insight. I do feel like I don't fit in, not smart enough, not likeable from the patients or families etc. I do say hi, ask if they need anything or help, ask about them...

  7. Nursing @ 32?

    nerdynurse22 replied to Firstina's topic in General Students

    32 and wanting to go back to school.....heck yes. You are NEVER to old. In our program we had a few in their 50's. I started the core program when I was 30. I personally feel it is better as you are...

  8. working out

    nerdynurse22 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am curious what others do. I work overnights 3 days a week and flip my schedule when I am not working. When do other fit in their workouts? I shower before I go to bed and so feel that working out...

  9. New Hire Physical

    nerdynurse22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am asking all my fellow nurses on their thoughts are on this. I have chronic pain, several car accidents and take a few medications but they have no adverse effect on me. I currently take Tramadol 2...

  10. Difficult parents

    nerdynurse22 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Curious what some thoughts and advice you lovely nurses have. I am an experienced RN (5+ years) and just started in a new unit and hospital. It is a lot to learn and grow. I have been here for 6...

  11. Negativity

    nerdynurse22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've noticed a bad trait about myself and I want to know how I can overcome this. How can I stop being negative, speak negative of my previous jobs, speak negative about coworkers or pass judgement. I...

  12. Nursing advice needed!!!

    nerdynurse22 replied to jesslopez16a's topic in General Nursing

    The route I took was all my prerequisites at a community college and got my Associate of Arts and that took me 2 years. Then I took my Associate of Science RN which took me an additional 2 years. I...

  13. New Hire Physical

    nerdynurse22 replied to nerdynurse22's topic in General Nursing

    I said discrimination if they took the offer back d/t my health condition or the (prescribed) medications I

  14. New Hire Physical

    nerdynurse22 replied to nerdynurse22's topic in General Nursing

    THANK YOU. It is so refreshing to hear your story and situation. I was honest about the medication down and he asked me to bring in the bottles. I did not say the fibro but said it was d/t car...

  15. Hospital & The Drug Screen: I thought they had to wait?

    nerdynurse22 replied to cassimoo's topic in General Nursing

    How does one know what is considered as "safety sensitive" and which medications are prohibited even with a

  16. PALS and ECG

    nerdynurse22 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Curious who has done PALS/ACLS how much prep work or understanding do you need to comprehend/know prior to the class? Should I pay additional and take the ECG and phramacology part? Does it help to...

  17. PALS

    nerdynurse22 posted a topic in Pediatric

    I need to take my PALS course for a new position and completely overwhelmed with reading the strips. I have several books and just practice and practice more. I am curious on how many different strips...

  18. Pediatric Nurse need help with Adult IV insertion

    nerdynurse22 replied to kheemooy's topic in Pediatric

    I may not be the best to answer as I am not good with adult IV insertion (I deal with older, malnourished, thin skin etc) and transitioning into peds, so I have not done ped insertions either. I DO...

  19. PALS

    nerdynurse22 replied to nerdynurse22's topic in Pediatric

    THANK YOU emtpbill. Your comment was so reassuring. I even read it out loud to my husband. His response was "see I told you, you just worry too much and will be just fine". That is a good point as...

  20. PALS

    nerdynurse22 replied to nerdynurse22's topic in Pediatric

    Thank you so much. I really appreciate the time you took to reply and with the explanations. I am taking the course online and they have videos to watch. Then I go in for the skills assessment and...

  21. Leaving/ giving notice

    nerdynurse22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am cometely lost what to do. I currently work in a smaller hospital and just accepted a new position at my dream hospital. It's exactly perfect for me down side is it doesn't start until mid August....

  22. Los Angeles Children's Hospital

    nerdynurse22 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Have a question about Los Angeles Children's Hospital. What is the average starting wage for RN with experience? I have over 3 years as RN with 1.5 years current acute hopital experience. I've heard...

  23. New Grad hires-Question

    nerdynurse22 replied to BayNurse93's topic in California Nursing

    Apply everyplace, large and small hospitals. Nursing was a second career for me but first degree. I was a senior helper during nursing schooly ADN program (not even a CNA). Then applied everyplace...

  24. Exploring Options

    nerdynurse22 replied to Keepinitsimple's topic in California Nursing

    Never too late. You just figured out what you didn't want to do!! I suggest going RN and not LVN. It's hard to get nursing job as a new grad and even harder for LVN. So just go for RN. Perhaps look at...

  25. Work declining vacation request?

    nerdynurse22 replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Talk to them right away and see what they say. I echo what others are saying, always get it approved before you purchase anything. Your lucky as were told no vacations after April until