AlwaysLearning247

AlwaysLearning247 BSN

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  1. Need advice!

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to jennsrn's topic in General Nursing

    That’s how I felt when I was a new grad in a nursing home, I didn’t want to be a nurse anymore. Don’t be discouraged and continue to apply everywhere. Try long term acute care facilities...

  2. SNHU Online RN to BSN Program

    AlwaysLearning247 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! I was just wondering if any of you have heard of/done Southern New Hampshire University's online RN-BSN program? I start July 13th, I'll be working 36 hours a week as a new grad RN at the...

  3. New Grad Nurse - NIGHT SHIFT ONLY

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to mjm0427's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a brand new nurse I did night. At the time, I loved it. I did 7p-7a. The biggest thing is trying to stay on the same schedule on your off nights. Your body does adjust to it eventually. It...

  4. Why is BSN required for CRNA?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to MM1989's topic in General Nursing

    Step-down doesn’t get you into CRNA school. But yes, where I am from new grads usually don’t get into the ICU, even with a BSN. Not saying it’s not possible, but it can be a long road is all...

  5. Why is BSN required for CRNA?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to MM1989's topic in General Nursing

    You do know that you will need a couple years of critical care experience. I’m not sure where you’re from, but getting right out of nursing school into a critical care role is rare, especially...

  6. Always feeling rushed/stressed!

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to TexasmedicRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think what your coworker was telling you was to not focus on charting before patient care (I agree). Make sure your patients have their meds, treatments, etc. then chart. If a patient is crashing, I...

  7. Starting Med/Surg in 2 weeks. What to study up on beforehand!?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to LexannLay's topic in General Nursing

    You will learn everything during training. Hands on always makes it stick better. If there is a topic I am still unsure about, I research it. I enjoy watching YouTube videos on skills that I’m not...

  8. I feel like I’m being targeted please help

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Ms.Frank's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sorry this is happening but look for other jobs ASAP. Yeah, they may be able to “replace” you, but they won’t be able to keep staff with their attitudes. You deserve

  9. It's Driving Me Crazy

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Nursing

    Once you get more comfortable, you won’t feel the need to get there really early. Get report then look up medication/treatment times and plan your time around those. You can look up the rest of the...

  10. Is it the idea of NPs in general Dr. Leah Houston is disgusted with?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to the VEGAN Professor's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There are huge egos I never knew existed before I become a nurse. We are all a team and it’s pathetic that some people feel the need to degrade one another. There have been times when I caught a...

  11. Saying No to extra shifts, is it bad if you're new?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to AngelaB236's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely not. It is not your job to pick up extra shifts, it is your job to complete your required hours only. Our jobs can be stressful and it is important to take time for yourself too. How can...

  12. You should never ask a nurse this question.

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Nurse Yoni's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. However, many patients don’t understand. I’ve had patients think we can go from a tech, to a nurse, NP, to MD. I kindly explain to them the difference and how it takes a team to care for...

  13. what are our rights re: being filmed/recorded at work?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    I probably should have left HIPAA out of this and said my coworkers and I wanted to protect the identities of other patients. I know it’s our duty to protect all of our patients personal...

  14. what are our rights re: being filmed/recorded at work?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    There are other patients in the hospital (not private rooms). And this person was recording

  15. what are our rights re: being filmed/recorded at work?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    I’ve been in a similar situation, unfortunately. We told this patient’s family member they can not be recording in the hospital, as it violates HIPAA, etc. We had to get security and they asked...

  16. While we were arguing; We disappeared

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Yep, Me's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital there are color coded scrubs for different job titles. Either way, I still don’t think the patients/families understand the difference most of the

  17. New grad, Med error

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Nickc58's topic in General Nursing

    You’re not going to get fired over this. You learned something new! I came across this a few years ago, but I’ve only ever given 4mg IVP. When I used our medication administration book I read...

  18. RN providing total care for 4-5 patients

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to _littlemissBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you are going through this. It’s very difficult to do your job as it is, without help it can feel impossible. If I were in your situation, I would be finding a new job ASAP (one who values...

  19. Preceptor is SO BAD!

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Guest606's topic in General Nursing

    I’m not a new nurse but am new to an ICU setting. When I started I wasn’t expecting to do much in my first couple shifts but to observe, although I took initiative. As a new grad it is important...

  20. What should I do?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to raindrop's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I can see how/why you would think you wouldn’t get a job but I really don’t think there will be an issue! You have tons of experience and will be doing clinical hours to obtain your NP on top of...

  21. The one thing in nursing/medical that makes you shudder?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to RegenerativeNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Emptying a colostomy bag esp when the patient is positive for c-diff ? just the smell being contained to the bag and really smelling horrid when you open the

  22. Are hospitals doing this now? ,(Vent)

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Lucinda4000's topic in General Nursing

    That’s ridiculous, I would be looking for a new job. It’s tough when we as nurses already have to do so much and then you’re forced to do that on top of it! They need to hire more people, many...

  23. Suspended for touching a child's head and face

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to GG66's topic in Emergency

    I may have come off as the only way to show compassion and empathy is by you touch, I do work in a different setting, not with kids. I take care of mostly critically ill patients and you can get a...

  24. I look 15 when I'm 22 and I'm about to start my job as a nurse!

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Zurse's topic in General Nursing

    I’ve gotten that a lot, you can’t let it affect you. Show them you have confidence and know what you’re doing and you’ll do great. You completed your degree and are now a nurse, you’re...

  25. Suspended for touching a child's head and face

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to GG66's topic in Emergency

    I’m really sorry that happened to you. I do that all the time with my patients (adult population in various settings; med surg, stepdown, ICU). It’s unfortunate that this resulted in disciplinary...