Amistad

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  1. Did I make a mistake by going into nursing?

    Amistad replied to nrsstudent05's topic in General Students

    Nursing is a very difficult career path. I am one of those nurses who developed anxiety once I started working in the field. It is very stressful, especially in your first year. You will encounter...

  2. Major Med Error

    Amistad replied to keynurse's topic in Patient Medications

    I would suggest asking your nurse manager if there is a safety event reporting system or something similar in your hospital. This is a computer program or form where you can document any event that...

  3. signs of a bad unit

    Amistad replied to johsonmichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Can't say I've seen too many "good" units. The one I started on was almost all new grads and a few disgruntled experienced staff who were completely disrespected/under appreciated by management....

  4. Baylor Internship - Winter '15/'16 (North DFW)

    Amistad replied to dfwbsn1012's topic in Texas Nursing

    I applied, although I am out of state. I also emailed the recruiter to follow up and reiterate my interest. Did not hear anything back. Oh well! I hope you have better luck

  5. Starting IV's...Do you remember your first one?

    Amistad replied to shanell85's topic in General Students

    I remember my first time ::successfully:: starting an IV which was after a few tries on other patients. I was with my preceptor in oncology and we would offer to place IVs on the new admits so I...

  6. Interview Question that has me stumped

    Amistad replied to CairnsICU's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would think as a new grad yourself your manager would want you to follow your hospitals policy and best practice guidelines. Very strange

  7. Nurses expecting to do too much!

    Amistad replied to CosmoRN77's topic in General Nursing

    While I think we need to be patient advocates, I also don't think it should be expected that doctors would regularly forget to put in important orders... Doctors should be expected to pay attention...

  8. Transitioning from the ICU to the OR

    Amistad replied to Nurse#9's topic in Operating Room

    Does your hospital not support an internal transfer to a different position/specialty area? I feel that if you've performed well for 5 years at your current position your hospital would be more...

  9. New job and I am happy = WIN!

    Amistad replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congrats!!! I would have definitely left the first office too... They sounded very

  10. New Grad - Should I take this public health job??

    Amistad replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I don't think it will make it harder for you to get a hospital job later. Yes you will still be considered inexperienced as far as acute inpatient care but you won't be considered a brand new nurse....

  11. Drowning in prior authorizations... Help!

    Amistad posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Hi there! I'm a registered nurse with hospital experience who recently started working at a specialty practice. The first few months went well but I've recently felt like I'm unable to keep up with...

  12. Drowning in prior authorizations... Help!

    Amistad replied to Amistad's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Thanks for your suggestions and support! I wonder if all h3ll will break lose when we switch to icd-10 October 1st... I smell a storm coming! Like all the previously authorized meds will need new...

  13. What is up with these Sickle Cell Patients?!

    Amistad replied to BrandNewbieNurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I worked on an oncology floor we had a few frequent flyer sickle cell patients who would be admitted to our floor (probably because we regularly used PCAs and strong prn pain meds). They were...

  14. Scrubs and Stethoscope

    Amistad replied to amber0627's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Greys anatomy scrubs every

  15. Drowning in prior authorizations... Help!

    Amistad replied to Amistad's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Hi there! I was just reviewing old posts and wanted to give an update on how things turned out.. The amount of prior authorizations has definitely declined since February and I've had a more...

  16. New grad needs help. I'm so torn!

    Amistad replied to RNinCali15's topic in Nursing Career

    I would inquire as to how thorough their training is for a new grad. I would NOT want to be thrown on the floor with little training, especially only part time where you may not get into the swing of...

  17. Does this make a bad nurse/aide?

    Amistad replied to Rocktheman's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow. Those were harsh words from that nurse! Don't sweat it. Your heart was in the right place and clearly you don't neglect your

  18. Nurses and their pens

    Amistad replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Also for a stocking-stuffer last year I got a pretty "seven year pen" which is supposed to be able to write continuously for 7 years. Still works so

  19. Nurses and their pens

    Amistad replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I like the four-color pens so I can color code my notes hehe. ::nerd

  20. How to learn to start IVs?

    Amistad replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't worry too much about not having IV skills for a future position. In my experience managers look for willing and eager candidates who can easily be trained above those with a poor attitude....

  21. Do we matter?

    Amistad replied to Diesel17's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In my short time working in the hospital I felt like we needed MORE of you! But we were of course

  22. Job Hopper, concerned

    Amistad replied to ~Shrek~'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Shrek that is awesome! Congrats! It can be so easy to get down on yourself for not having the perfect resume or job history. But guess what? Nobody is perfect! Nurses are not superhuman (although...

  23. Fun at Nursing School

    Amistad replied to oklamedic2011's topic in General Students

    Our nursing school scrub shipment arrived the day before our first ever clinical which was med-surge. My scrubs were HUGE but I had no time to go out and buy or order new ones... The first day at...

  24. New grad interested in operating room nursing

    Amistad replied to Nicole018's topic in Operating Room

    I personally believe the "you need 1 year in medsurg" thing is a bogus myth. You'll hate it if you don't want to be there. There are plenty of perioperative nurse training programs or residencies...

  25. Med/Surg too much, what now?

    Amistad replied to snow22's topic in General Nursing

    I know a big hospital in my area who only orients for TWO WEEKS in med surge... They say they want the nurses to learn to help each other out/learn where to find answers to questions. Sounds pretty...