FlorenceNtheMachine

FlorenceNtheMachine

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  1. I'm getting terminated from my first nursing job

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to Nurseadam's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry you are going through this! But, I think oversharing on the internet isn't being prudent either. I guess the situation is vague enough to apply to a number of hospitals. But, the way we...

  2. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to C H I C A G O_RN's topic in Critical Care

    Thanks for the links :) ECG Simulator | SkillStat Learning - Fast, Fun and Effective! Lots of practice with all types of

  3. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to C H I C A G O_RN's topic in Critical Care

    There are two units I'll be floating between, one is a SICU and the other is more like a MICU with lots of Neuro patients. But what ends up happening, is that all the patients kinda get mixed in,...

  4. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to C H I C A G O_RN's topic in Critical Care

    I'm a new grad in the ICU as well!! Nice to meet everyone! I am having a great time right now, lots to learn. I think Esme said something about making drug cards for the most popular drugs given in...

  5. ICU nurses, Is 3:1 patient to nurse ratio a common occurence or am I just tripping?

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to Scrubs911's topic in MICU, SICU

    Actually strike that, I would want EVERY patient of mine to be 1:1! How fantastic would that

  6. ICU nurses, Is 3:1 patient to nurse ratio a common occurence or am I just tripping?

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to Scrubs911's topic in MICU, SICU

    I think what I've picked up on, is in other countries, they use fewer restraints and less sedation with vents. I would want a vented pt 1:1 if I didn't have propofol and

  7. What annoys you the most about your nursing coworkers?

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to kobebryant's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What annoys me the most is how much more experienced and knowledgeable they are than me! Haha :) I feel like a dunce compared to them, and the frequency of the circles they run around me is amazing. I...

  8. Complete surprise, in a good way, LTC experience so far

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you for taking care of our older

  9. PharmD student to Nursing school (long read)

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to SmoothKeys's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a very similar background to you. It's not a bed of roses on this side either. It's messier and just as customer service oriented. And the starting salary is 40k around my parts. I'm not in...

  10. new allnurses logo - feedback wanted

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I really loved #101, the only one that kinda captured the community of allnurses and the volume of

  11. A lamb in a den of wolves!

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to Jinx322's topic in General Students

    Hang in there, and repeat, "it's because they have too much on their plate." if they seem perturbed. Assess the big picture, and see if there is any time consuming tasks that you can handle by...

  12. I feel like they should change the title of this site to "reasons why my job sucks"

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to hershdawg's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think the real issue, lets not mince words, is how unicorns and rainbows are getting trashed. Leave them

  13. Nurse embarrasses me in front of patient, patient's family, and unit

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to mamacita2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sorry that nurse had an attitude. Seems like you did the absolute best you could, circumstances being what they were. Shrug that off! He or she had eyes too right? Should never criticize in...

  14. Are CRNA's facing an oversaturation also?

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to Kandake's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You can check out this site for postings. GasWork.com It should give you a general idea which areas are oversaturated. In my region, it

  15. I really need advice about new grad positions!

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to skyed92's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It may take you a while to get a job. Can you travel while you are waiting for job offers to come in? I also think that you should take your NCLEX as soon as you graduate. It's a lot of hard work...

  16. I can't go to the ICU!

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

    I can see how you would be disappointed. I always disliked my observation clinical days. Talk about looking like the bumpiest bump on a log. You are spending half your day just figuring out where...

  17. Hilarious maternity nursing sayings/pics

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to RN2B123's topic in Nursing Humor

    I love this!!! #whatshouldwecallnursingschool WHAT WE CALL

  18. Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Haha! I'm going to call the next incompetent cervix I see unstable lady

  19. Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Bahahaha! Sleepy posts are the best. I was just like "wow, they didn't teach me anything right in school!

  20. Nursing job struggles

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to jenannebeard's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I was whining to my mom about how hard it is to get your foot in the door in a preferred shift/unit/hospital, she floored me pretty easily. In our native language she told me a little proverb....

  21. Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Boston: A Hemmorhagic CVA who drove herself to the ER, and laid on the horn with Hemiparalysis, 1/2 blind, lost vocal ability, and survived after a clot buster restored her to 90% Motor Function with...

  22. What salary is fair for a NEW RN grad?

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to ArmyTwin's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't think it's unprofessional to negotiate salary or benefits. I would even be pressed to say it is expected in a "professional" role. Don't sell yourself short. Also, don't sell yourself out...

  23. BS Chemistry - ADN or BSN program?

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to BenFL's topic in General Students

    I'd say PA school, I believe USA's PA school doesn't require healthcare experience before admittance. Check it out, but I think I know of a few people straight out of school w/o experience getting...

  24. Okay to opt out of free lunches? (drug reps)

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to amulam's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think it would be fine to skip a few here and there, but my experience has been if the new person start skipping communal lunchtime, it comes off as antisocial. And it tends to make it harder for...

  25. New Nurse Wanting to Leave First Job

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to kr1989's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Please rethink jumping ship so soon, especially so early on. It seems like everyone hates their job in the beginning. This new job, will you be doing mostly phone triage? I'd work out a notice in...