Swellz

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    All the way to 265!! I feel hopeless!

    Swellz replied to asbk50's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My friend got all 265 and
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    Pregnant Oncology Nurse

    Swellz replied to whitecp's topic in Oncology

    We are lucky on my floor in that most of us aren't pregnant or trying, so it's easy for us to simply not assign them chemo or airborne patients. I hope that's an option for
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    New job with vacation

    Swellz replied to strawberryfields's topic in General Nursing

    That happened to a friend of mine but as a new grad. He had planned his wedding and honeymoon not expecting to be hired right after graduation. HR told him he couldn't have off when he interviewed...
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    Crowd funding: Yay or Nay?

    Swellz replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    Oh man, I've only seen one of these and it makes me so angry. I don't even know if I have a right to be angry about it. The girl is from a poor background, but worked hard and got a full ride...
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    Asked to shadow a day after interview completed... Just need some clarification...

    Swellz replied to edwardsrn62's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My manager is big on the shadow day us a part of her interview process. It helps nurses/techs see our unit's pace and culture, and helps her get a different opinion of the candidate as she asks us...
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    I feel like I'm backsliding

    Swellz posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I was doing really well for awhile there. I've been a nurse for one year. I successfully overcame my horrible transition where I cried at work multiple times a week and overall hated life. Great, I...
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    I feel like I'm backsliding

    Swellz replied to Swellz's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thank you all for your words of support. I think it's just been growing over time and having just had 3 patients pass over the past couple weeks has put me over the edge. It's really not fair to say I...
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    My First Month and I want to Quit! Help!

    Swellz replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I couldn't relax or eat at work for months after I started. To be honest, I'm over a year out and still struggling. It takes time. It got better for me and I'm thinking it will get better for you....
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    rainbows and unicorns

    Swellz replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    My patients I got back were actually happy to see me. I'm on nights right now and end up waking them up for vitals, meds, and turns, so them wanting to see me is an accomplishment in my
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    Do you have (or are you) a bully queen of the ICU?

    Swellz replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have a queen on my floor, but she is way easier to deal with than your ball of pleasantries. She actually got called out on which duties she performs poorly and now she's not allowed to be charge...
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    Not a nurse

    Swellz replied to VaBluebird's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love my pharmacists. They are such a valuable resource for me. Thanks for all the work you
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    If you could go back and choose....

    Swellz replied to Ndnrnbsn's topic in General Nursing

    THIS. We can be business
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    Are We Truly That Gullible?

    Swellz replied to Teacher Sue's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, people are that gullible. Love that site
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    Soma or Enclosure Beds... Cruel or not?

    Swellz replied to Paws2people's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm learning to appreciate them. I think they agitate certain patients. I also think it is hard to keep them clean. I don't prefer them but then I don't prefer my patients to be disoriented either. I...
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    Think I'll be Placed in Charge...

    Swellz replied to VioletaRockos's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm a year in and that conversation is coming up a lot. I'm really not comfortable with the responsibility. I also feel everyone with more experience than me should be oriented to charge first, but...
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    What did your manager do for you?

    Swellz replied to KerriMcDaniel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Biggest positives? She is on the floor constantly, will take calls at any time, will go to bat for our patients with the docs if need be Biggest negatives? Doesn't keep promises regarding the...
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    germ-zapping robots

    Swellz replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    We just got them. For enteric rooms, the janitors clean the room first and then it is blocked for the machine to clean. It takes forever but hey if it works, whatever. Too soon for data on it
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    Difficult family (Long)

    Swellz replied to BostonBSN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I feel like this scenario is more and more common on my floor. Some people are never ready to let go and it breaks my heart to call the RRT or transfer them to the unit but it can't be helped. I would...
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    Saying No!

    Swellz replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I rarely get called, but I have no problem saying no. I know what it's like to work understaffed but someone gets paid more than me to have these staffing headaches. That being said, I hate hate hate...
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    **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    Swellz replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1) Philadelphia area 2) $30.65, only 10% diff for nights, no extra for weekends, no annual raises 3) new grad, but I externed for a year so I think I got a higher base than others 4) tele
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    help. They don't like me.

    Swellz replied to nevertelling's topic in Nursing Career

    I just got through my first year as a nurse and can relate. I struggled to adjust throughout this entire year, and I'm also not the most social butterfly. If I were you, I would focus on your work. It...
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    nursing & tattoos

    Swellz replied to SN2014's topic in General Nursing

    I never understand the idea that you shouldn't get tattoos simply because our culture defines them as unprofessional. I am more than my job; if I choose to be inked head to toe outside of the 40 hours...
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    New Grad/Hate My Job/Life is Miserable!

    Swellz replied to Ruby Vee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Next month is my first nursaversary, and boy has it been a year. I'm not sure when I'll really feel competent, because I'm not there yet. I can say even since 2 months ago I'm finding I am way more...
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    When to start applying

    Swellz replied to kkopp's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In my area, they had so many nurses to choose from that they told me not to bother applying until I had my license, EXCEPT the postings for nurse residency programs. Not all health systems have the...
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    Can not make it out of orientation???

    Swellz replied to 2bAngilRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had a preceptor like that, and got so rushed that I made a med error. I usually had a problem asking for help, but that day I did, and I warned her I couldn't think at the pace we were at and...