cn2007rn

cn2007rn

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  1. What's the biggest mistake you've ever made as a nurse? What did you learn from it?

    cn2007rn replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a brand new nurse and still w/ a preceptor, I misread a MAR and gave 25 units of regular insulin instead of the ordered 25 units of long-acting insulin. My preceptor was mad, I called the...

  2. Life After Med/Surg

    cn2007rn replied to NurseHotFlash's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I left med-surg for home dialysis, I love what I do now, I train new dialysis patients how to do their dialysis at home and then monitor labs and their well-being. It's very rewarding but can be...

  3. Peritoneal to Hemo

    cn2007rn posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Just wanted to get some opinions out there: I am Peritoneal dialysis nurse currently, I have been working as a PD nurse for about 1.5 years, before that I worked on renal/diabetic med-surg floor. My...

  4. Moving to PA

    cn2007rn replied to cn2007rn's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks so much for replying! My husband might possibly be transferred for work so once we find out if he is being transferred, I will be applying for my PA license and then start applying for jobs....

  5. Moving to PA

    cn2007rn posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    How is the job market in the Philly area for experienced RN's? I am currently working on my BSN and have 5 years experience in med-surg and home dialysis? Will I find a job if we relocate to the...

  6. Possible relocation to PA

    cn2007rn posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi Everyone, Just looking for some advice, my husband may be relocated to PA right outside Philly for work. I have been an RN for about 5 years, 4 of those years have been in the hospital (med-surg)...

  7. Externs in NJ

    cn2007rn posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi Everyone, I am in an ADN program right now, I will be doing an 8 wk. nursing externship at a local hospital over the summer, and I am wondering what I will be able to do? Will I giving meds along...

  8. New RN: charge RN for noc, and freaking

    cn2007rn replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That does not really sound safe, I would talk to your manager or director and make sure they know how you feel. Make sure they know you don't feel prepared or experienced enough to have all that...

  9. Does it get easier????!!!

    cn2007rn replied to BB06's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Being a new nurse is extremely difficult. It takes a while to get use to everything. There is a lot to know and you are burdened with a lot of responsible. Take it easy on yourself, things do get...

  10. Med/Surg or M/S Float? What is better for a new grad?

    cn2007rn replied to the sparrow's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think you would be better off starting on one unit. Most hospitals do not hire floats until they have some experience. Get use to one unit and the way it's run rather then jumping all over, you...

  11. Love med/surg?

    cn2007rn replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    I like working in med/surg, it's a good place to start, you learn about many different diseases, you learn to organize yourself, and prioritize. I can't say I love it but it's not due to the fact...

  12. A new grad that needs a little advice

    cn2007rn replied to LostinVegas's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My friend had the similar situation she was a new nurse down in Georgia all by herself. After she gained 1 yr experience she moved back to NJ to be by her family and friends. The job market is tough...

  13. How do you manage your time?

    cn2007rn replied to lopja1's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous poster, drop that Sunday shift and I think you would be in better shape, that way Sunday after you sleep you can study and relax a little before starting the week again. You...

  14. Discouraed and about to give up on Nursing

    cn2007rn replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    This is a time of a lot of change for you, you have just moved a far distance, and don't forget you are still a new nurse, 8 months is a base but you are still learning and becoming comfortable. The...

  15. are nurses more depressed than the general public?

    cn2007rn replied to hnurseh's topic in General Nursing

    To answer the question I would say "no", nurses are not more depressed then the general public. But for me I would say "yes", I have been a nurse for a year, 6 months in telemetry and 6 months in...

  16. Resume Dilema?

    cn2007rn posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi Everyone, I have a little problem, in 2007 I graduated and became an RN, I started as an RN in August 2007 on a telemetry floor, a few months later, I became very overwhelmed and starting having...

  17. I'm working my first day as an RN monday

    cn2007rn replied to NurseBrittney's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well don't be too nervous at first, you will be with a preceptor and not alone, start worrying after orientation! haha! Sorry! There will times when you make mistakes, it is part of learning, just...

  18. HOPKINS: 20 minutes into the show

    cn2007rn replied to HopeItWorksDNP's topic in General Nursing

    You might not like me for it but anyone who is upset I think takes things a little too personal. It is the media, it's a show and that's it!! Most people who have ever been in a hospital know nurses...

  19. Can I handle nursing?

    cn2007rn replied to singlemom33's topic in General Nursing

    The bodily fluids aren't too bad once you get used to them, when I first started nursing school, I used to have my friend collect stool specimens for me, she was a CNA before nsg school. I survived...

  20. question about lasik eye surgery

    cn2007rn replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    I just lasik in Oct., no anesthesia charges, the price in inclusive. But you don't really get any anesthesia, they just numb your eye area and that is about it, you are truly and totally awake and...

  21. Resume Dilema?

    cn2007rn replied to cn2007rn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    good point! thanks! I hope someone will hire me, I don't like having 2 nursing jobs in one year, but stuff happens, so I will go for it! thanks

  22. Resume Dilema?

    cn2007rn replied to cn2007rn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks for your replies! There was nothing wrong with my psych experience or job, I feel like mgmt is happy with my performance, I just don't think it looks good to only work in a job for 4 months....

  23. Qualities of a Good Nurse?

    cn2007rn posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi Everyone, I am currently a pre-nursing student just accepted to an RN program to start in August. I just wanted to find out what qualities nurses possess that make them a great nurse? What are...

  24. Best/Hardest nursing class

    cn2007rn replied to jewelsg627's topic in General Nursing

    Cardiac/Respiratory was the best nursing class, I don't think the hardest really.... Endocrine is pretty hard but it's also pretty interesting, can be confusing but if you study hard you will do...

  25. NCLEX & hurst review?

    cn2007rn replied to dedicatedstudent's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    At our student nurse convention we had a 3 hour review with Hurst and they are very good. They pick some hard questions and then break them