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  1. If you had money to spend on your unit or staff---

    guest64485 replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    As sad as it is, my number one suggestion would be for basic, working supplies for the unit... 2 or 3 working O2 sat monitors An extra dynamap or IV pump which can be swapped in when your current one...

  2. When's the doctor coming in??

    guest64485 replied to martymoose's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've had this happen a lot to me, usually the family asks this because they want to try to be present when the doc comes in (i.e. they don't want to leave to grab a sandwich if the doc may be coming...

  3. Staffing Issues. (rant)

    guest64485 replied to WittySarcasm's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately many hospitals staff inappropriately. While things will get better after a year due to your increasing expertise/familiarity with how to handle situations with more ease/efficiency,...

  4. Does it get better being a new nurse?

    guest64485 replied to telealli's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Its not my first career - being a new hospital nurse was leaps and bounds harder with worse working conditions. However, I think the poor staffing had a huge influence on that. If it had been...

  5. Does it get better being a new nurse?

    guest64485 replied to telealli's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As was said earlier, many new nurses portray an image of confidence which does not accurately reflect their internal stress and anxiety. I've experienced it, seen it happen/talked about it to...

  6. I may be beating a dead horse.....but utterly bewildered!

    guest64485 replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't the CNA/NNOC considered a nursing union though? They've been instrumental in nurse-patient

  7. lets have a fun

    guest64485 replied to muskan123's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know many people who would equate talking about mistakes with

  8. Bedside shift report

    guest64485 replied to Tonyac303's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As a L&D patient, bedside report is the only reason I found out I had a placental abruption, so for me it was very informative. As a nurse, I did bedside report in 2 of the hospitals I worked...

  9. Mothers - Postpartum teaching?

    guest64485 replied to mmeezyy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know this is an older topic but I would have liked to have more information on what to expect with infant feeding patterns at home, specifically cluster feeding. Also, I did not feel that I got...

  10. Have bad attitude- RN to BSN programs

    guest64485 replied to anon456's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    TheCommuter - that is really interesting! How does the clinical portion

  11. How do we educate the public on ways to afford medications?

    guest64485 replied to Mrs Helleck's topic in Patient Medications

    I wish I had seen this earlier. OP, I am guessing you are referring to Prolia as the injection in-office for osteoporosis? If so, getting it from the physician is covered under the medical, part B,...

  12. Am I the Charge Nurse?

    guest64485 replied to Brewer,RN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    While you do sound like a charge nurse, you can not put that title on your resume unless that is your specific job title that at work. I'd agree with talking with your manager about clarification of...

  13. Imagine my Dismay.....

    guest64485 replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    What's with the lack of support towards nurses who are in a different unit than you? Whether that be SNF or Med Surg or other, until you have walked a mile in their shoes stop assuming their job is...

  14. Don't People Have Bills To Pay?

    guest64485 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    agreed While I don't have decades of experience, I'm far from being a new nurse. I don't think NCLEX factors much into what makes a nurse a nurse, so I'll leave the question for who had a more...

  15. Don't People Have Bills To Pay?

    guest64485 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Please. ( ) You are reading more into my post than what was there. I did not say that older nurses forgot what it was like to be new, nor did I say older nurses had it easy. I am saying that being a...

  16. Don't People Have Bills To Pay?

    guest64485 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with most of your post, however I'm wondering why this aspect of nursing is considered 'ok'? What other job routinely makes new people cry and hate waking up each day as a new person in the...

  17. Realities of stress and dissatisfaction in nursing.

    guest64485 replied to Danfrombham's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Many, many nurses are doing nursing as a second career, including myself. You'll find pros and cons in every job such as bad coworkers/bosses, dealing with angry people, scheduling issues, etc. One...

  18. SQ technique help

    guest64485 replied to confused06's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I have been surprised by the amount of threads on AN which nurses think no aspiration is necessary for sub-q or any injection, and saddened that this misinformation is spreading. CDC has not made...

  19. Using BOTH kaplan and Hurst to pass RN NCLEX

    guest64485 replied to futurefotorn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    While I did not use either of these. I did use a two pronged approach like you and found it very helpful. One method will help fill the gaps of the other. Good

  20. Co-worker asked how much I make an hour

    guest64485 replied to coffeeSTAT's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why do you think generic salary posts here are rude and unprofessional? This site is fairly anonymous, and you can choose which threads to post on. Here, it is generally an educational question so...

  21. Most Important...

    guest64485 replied to daisygirl5's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What floor are those quoted ratios for? Also, make sure you ask what the PCT-patient ratio is, and, if there is an admissions nurse or if you have to do admissions yourself. These two things factor...

  22. How Long Does This Order Last?

    guest64485 replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I've had doctors write PRN refills, often it is for things like creams, and refills are based on how often insurance will fill

  23. First RN Job - just wondering if this is common?

    guest64485 replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of times HR/management will have someone's start date coordinate with when the hospital's monthly general orientation date is, and they'll have a bunch of people(food service, CNA, nurses,...

  24. Staying home with children for several years...?

    guest64485 replied to 42346_nurse_'s topic in Nursing Career

    Many colleges do offer nurse refresher courses as a stepping stone for getting back into the workforce. This may be the way to reenter nursing in a few years for

  25. Patients with many needs taking up too much time

    guest64485 replied to BlueLightRN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Its not fair to make other scheduled patients wait while you fill out non-urgent paperwork. I'd tell the patient that I have other patients that are waiting for me, and, at best, I'd see if I can get...