AlwaysLearning247

AlwaysLearning247 BSN

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  1. Would you report this error?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to caffeinatednurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would definitely report it. You're responsible for the narcotic on your shift and you didn't give it, she documented she gave it on your shift. Definitely report it to protect

  2. During Clinicals, What Were You Afraid Of?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Shookclays's topic in General Students

    I was always so scared of messing something up and getting thrown out of the nursing program. LOL. You get through it. I look back now and wish I wasn't so nervous all the

  3. Attention nurse bullies... and victims!!

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Xtina, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is going on from when I was brand new Questions for the victims: Have you ever left a job because of bullying? Yes I have. How do you respond to bullying... ignore/confront? When I was a brand...

  4. I am a new nurse trying to figure out how to get a doctor to stop bullying me at work.

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Mississippideer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would let him know kindly that you need to work together for the patient and it's not appropriate to keep targeting you. It was very unprofessional of him to make you call anesthesia, why couldn't...

  5. In fear of losing my license.

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Newgrad665's topic in General Nursing

    What you do outside of work with someone will not affect you. It's not like it was your coworker or patient. Don't listen to this crazy guy, it sounds like he is going to say anything to scare you...

  6. Thrown off orientation too early??

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to banpoprock's topic in General Nursing

    You're going to come to find out that you meet many bad apples in nursing. When I was new I dealt with very similar situations. At my workplace now there is an older nurse who is known to bully all...

  7. Necessary to socalize with doctors?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to nurse1990's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I call doctors I do the same thing, unless it's a doctor I am closer to. I usually just jump to business and say I have your patient "so and so in room 515." There are a few doctors who I talk to...

  8. What do you consider a heavy patient assignment?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to LPNtoRNin2016OH's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work med/surg telemetry and usually start with 4 and discharge one and admit one or two. It really depends on the acuity of patients. I've had assignments where someone is fresh post op, vomitting...

  9. Organizational tips?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to kittyxqueen's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I always research my patients at the beginning of my shifts and look at the orders and medication times. I'll put boxes on each patient's paper. So say someone is getting a chest X-ray, speech...

  10. How did you spend your first nursing paycheck?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    I bought a Michael Kors bag and matching wallet with one of my first nursing pay checks. I also paid off credit card bills very quickly, it was

  11. Calling report to the floor.

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I think sometimes floor nurses get pegged with an assignment of 4-5 high acuity patients and some may take the stress out on others. It is tough to take another patient when you already have a fresh...

  12. What is your work routine?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Tomrn2128's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I get on at 3, get report, then I'll briefly research my patients and what times their meds are due and why they're here. Then I go in to all of them and introduce myself, tell them the plan for the...

  13. IV Rate Problems!

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to becher.nicole's topic in General Students

    These questions try to give you more information than you need to confuse you. Concentrate on the fact that the antibiotic was put in a 125 ml bag. The 1000 mg doesn't matter anymore at this point....

  14. Hard Truth of Nursing

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Mr.Bill RN, BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I think it has a lot to do with where you work. There are always going to be many other opportunities. You can try home care, hospice, doctors office, urgent care, prison nursing, public health, case...

  15. Leaving Nursing for Another Career

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    I was always flip flopping between nursing and elementary education teacher. I think I'm going to stick with nursing, as the grass isn't always greener. Nursing is very flexible and there are so many...

  16. Husband became a RN

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to NurseLady1210's topic in General Nursing

    I understand how that can be frustrating, as you feel like its more of a competition now. I would try not to let this ruin your marriage. Your husband most likely became an RN for job stability and...

  17. showering: before or after work

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to peachypurple's topic in General Nursing

    I always shower before work, as I work 3-11. I may shower again if I got dirty but I usually just wait until the next morning. I always change my clothes right when I get home and wash my

  18. Who Should Clean Up, Offgoing Shift or Oncoming Shift?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think a nurse should have to stay overtime when nursing is a 24/7 job! I say the next shift but I also think the doctors shouldn't go in and make a disgusting mess. It boils my blood when they...

  19. Am I wrong for thinking that this APRN was wrong?...

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to bekind_andtrue's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You lost me when you said you didn't bother checking. I do not think the APRN was out of line at all. You should know about the patients you are caring for, its very important. She was asking...

  20. You know the shift is gonna be a hot mess when ...

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    When the nurse giving me report says "I've had an awful shift, good luck

  21. LPN new grad to start medsurg floor

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to RKCK0409's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'd say definitely have organizational skills, as the floor gets super busy. Always prioritize, even if you're being pulled in a million different directions. Be nice and work as a team,

  22. What do other hospitals do regard to scheduling staff for weekends?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Metalchild's topic in General Nursing

    Every nursing job I have had has required each staff nurse to do every other weekend. I don't mind it at

  23. Yep. Nurses do "eat their young"

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Dianna11's topic in General Nursing

    You seem angry. Yeah some nurses aren't nice, as you'll find that in any career. Go in with a positive attitude, rather than acting like everyone is out to get

  24. Is it normal that my school doesn't teach us IVs?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Annie_1101's topic in General Students

    You usually learn IV skills on the job, not in nursing school. At my old job, the IVs and everything was the nurse's responsibility. At my current job, we have IV nurses and it's a big

  25. New nurse: I get no respect

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Nurse326's topic in Emergency

    It can be tough starting a new job because its almost as if you're placed on a pedestal to "prove" yourself to everyone. I have been there, so I do understand what you're going through. I would ignore...