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FLmed

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  1. Work related depression

    FLmed replied to Genista's topic in Health, Stress Management

    PRN can be a good option. As you mentioned it gives you more control. One of my friends who works PRN gets called in just about every day, and she just tells them NO! Her commitment to her hospital...

  2. Work related depression

    FLmed replied to Genista's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I just wanted you to know that I read your post and I care!! I'm so sorry you are going through this. Wish I had some advice for you. Sending you hugs and just wanted you to extend a listening ear...

  3. Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice?

    FLmed replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Great

  4. Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice?

    FLmed replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I am in the hospital in the acute care setting. I've checked many blood pressures that were under 100 systolic and I held the meds. I was praised by a cardiologist for this. He even asked me where...

  5. Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice?

    FLmed replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I can completely empathize with your statement. I'm a type A personality and I'm extremely organized, but management says that I must not be managing my time correctly. All the other nurses get...

  6. help! may have needle tip broken in deltoid

    FLmed replied to krissy29RN's topic in General Nursing

    Highly unlikely, honey. Don't beat yourself up

  7. New Grad. Too early to start for my Masters in NP?

    FLmed replied to deseretm's topic in Nursing Career

    I graduated with my BSN is May, passed NCLEX in June, started my first RN job at a hospital in July, and I started my MSN in August. I have been so incredibly overwhelmed. I was learning so much on...

  8. What made you decide to be a nurse?

    FLmed replied to MichelleLS's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Welcome!! I love being on Allnurses. There are a lot of seasoned nurses who love to teach and be helpful! Your story about why you want to go into nursing is very heartwarming. We need more...

  9. Graduating in May

    FLmed replied to SuchanSuch's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You should be fine!!! You will have BSN coupled with experience as a tech. This last semester is known to be the worst. Hang in there and finish strong. I would also recommend taking NCLEX as...

  10. Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice?

    FLmed replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a RN for almost 5 months, and I can honestly say that I've never cut corners. What you have written here makes a lot of sense though. Perhaps I might need to look at my current practice...

  11. Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice?

    FLmed replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Wow -- you have to chart two head to toe assessments? Wow- I feel for

  12. Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice?

    FLmed replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Great article and I can appreciate this so much. I have taken a vow to do no intentional harm to my patients. If I didn't remain sterile for a Foley catheter procedure and that patient got an...

  13. New grad with a career choice - advice please....

    FLmed replied to rnckr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would give the hospital a full year. That's just my opinion, but of course, you have to do some soul searching to see what's best for

  14. my first med pass

    FLmed replied to trunel's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You do get faster with experience. The most important thing is for you to be a safe med passer. Take your time, honey. Ask yourself the question-- why was this med prescribed? Know what it's for...

  15. When did you know it was time to move on?

    FLmed replied to chicookie's topic in Nursing Career

    Good for you, honey!! Big

  16. When did you know it was time to move on?

    FLmed replied to chicookie's topic in Nursing Career

    I can relate to this on sooo many levels. You took the words out of my mouth. Get out of my head... Lol! A CNA can make or break your day, and unfortunately we only have 2 good CNAs. The others...

  17. Reaching the 3month mark...Unhappy, need advice STAT!

    FLmed replied to TaniqueRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Also-- it doesn't help that your hospital is so short staffed. Hang in

  18. Reaching the 3month mark...Unhappy, need advice STAT!

    FLmed replied to TaniqueRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sending you a big hug. Try really hard to give 100%. If you can look in the mirror at the end of the shift and say that you gave it your all, then give yourself a pat on the back. If things take...

  19. b average , but doubting self.

    FLmed replied to onfireforGod's topic in General Students

    Ashley, well said!! I don't have much more to add because Ashley said everything eloquently. Good luck to you!! You have to really search deep within yourself, and if you continue, you'll have to...

  20. Salary

    FLmed replied to francoml's topic in Male Nursing Students

    It is very difficult to snag up an ICU spot as a new grad. Not saying that it can't happen, but keep an open mind to other positions. A new grad starts around 22 to 24 an hour on days. There is...

  21. Nasty feet

    FLmed replied to Stcroix's topic in General Nursing

    I'm wondering if the toe you assessed that had "crud" on it was the piggy that went to the market or the one that had roast beef? Lol! Poor thing more than likely had some kind of bacterial,...

  22. CNA's keep removing the patients alarms off of the beds

    FLmed replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Doesn't make for a therapeutic environment to heal, does

  23. MIchigan or Florida?

    FLmed replied to somenurse's topic in Retired Nurses

    Hi, Jean Marie-- you're right. It is becoming more common. I agree-- it's a bummer. I have my BSN, but many of my friends don't. Any hospital who hired some of my ASN prepared friends would be...

  24. MIchigan or Florida?

    FLmed replied to somenurse's topic in Retired Nurses

    Keep in mind that RN salaries aren't always the best here though. But, we don't have a state income tax either. The housing market is great here too. You get a lot of square footage for your

  25. I just thought of writing about my experience of getting in the informatics position.

    FLmed replied to Sam_Nurse's topic in Nursing Informatics

    So happy that you've been able to get into this area of nursing. It seems like a perfect fit for you. You also sound like you have a natural knack for teaching! This is an amazing opportunity and...