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  1. Are there any nurses happy to be a nurse?

    There are a lot of nurses who are happy with their job. I am one of them. Happiness in nursing is finding a place with kin minds and a unit you can grow on. The most rewarding part of the job is...
  2. pancreatitis- demerol or morphine?

    Demerol is considered the best drug of choice with Pancreatitis. It causes less spasms in the sphincter of ODDI. While Morphine is believed to worsen the
  3. It's been only a month. ONE MONTH. You are still in training. You'll become more competent with experience. The fact that you are worried about being competent tells me you will become one. It's not...
  4. Since you are just beginning your career as a nurse, I say go for the job that will enhance your knowledge as a nurse. With more experience and nursing knowledge, job stability will always
  5. One of the things I felt was truly amiss in the CDC guidelines was their emphasis on just the "CONTACT" precaution where a regular ISOLATION gown is enough. That is not true. We need specific PPE...
  6. I read a lot of advice and techniques but it boils down to you. I used to get too shy, not wanting to cause pain with too many IV attempts but one of my co-workers told me to get over that fear...
  7. I really want to quit my job....

    You're new in the ICU. Give it a chance. If people are stuck up, then just mind your business. There's always something to do in the ICU so instead of mingling with other nurses, just do things with...
  8. Nursing job

    Was she issued a license in Illinois? Does she have a social security number? Illinois does not require a social security upon receiving the initial RN license. If she was issued a license, she can...
  9. The shortage is for experience nurses. If you have a really good resume then you should have at least landed a job interview. The market is really stiff for new grad and if you already had clinicals...
  10. NRP required BEFORE hire?

    Most hospital will give you 30 days to 6-months from hire date to have all your credentials. But it also depends on the unit you are applying and what the norm is for that specific
  11. The reason why we do not infuse anything from PA | distal port is because we have to see the waveform. This is our only indication where the catheter is (as each chamber of the heart looks different)....
  12. Advice for Grad, Jobs: Fact or Fiction

    I say go with your own beat. Experience is experience no matter where you are, what unit you're in. It's how you present the experience that will get you the job. You'll be oriented at work anyway......
  13. Venipuncture help

    Ask the patient. If they are hard sticks, they know and will tell you where most people get blood. When in doubt, use a butterfly. They are easy to use, visible blood return and if worse comes to...
  14. If you read any "how-to-get-hired" articles, one of the things HR managers/companies say is that they do not want overzealous applicants. Do not hurt your chances before you even get one. First, if...
  15. First Nursing Job

    It is expensive to hire and train new nurses. That being said, I think it's absolutely ridiculous for the hospital to ask you to sign a five year contract with them. Ask the hospital what would...
  16. What's your spiel?

    You have to be confident. Fake it till you make it. This is the first time, first chance to built a trusting relationship with your patient. What I do is introduced myself. Ask them what their plan...
  17. What is a Calling to be a nurse?

    I'd say priesthood or being a nun is a calling. For me, saying something is a calling requires doing the same job everything single day with the same amount of passion every time. While I believe...
  18. frustrated RN here..need help!!

    Don't give up! You'll find a place where they'll honor your experience but until then be patient and keep on
  19. Is this a common attendace policy?

    Definitely not common in places I've worked. But they are heartless if they did that after knowing what tragedy happened to her and her family... I'd start looking for another place to work if they...
  20. Nurses desensitized to death?

    Desensitized to death? Definitely not. I believe its the acceptance that the cycle of life ends. We have learned to accept that sometimes death is the more compassionate route than keeping a person...
  21. how will i continie nursing in usa?

    Your high school diploma or college transcript will suffice. Nursing school is very competitive here. If you plan to study here, be prepared to pay international student prices and wait for years...
  22. How to bounce back after failing

    You are focusing too much on the negative. Forget about hands on experience, it will not help you pass the nclex. If you are worried about skills, as a new nurse there's a lot of things to learn and...
  23. Should I quit or try to transfer

    Be careful what you wish for... I think you'll do fine. You think you can't handle it but you will. You will learn how to think faster, do things in a safe manner while being pulled in multiple...
  24. Difference between ICU and ER nurses

    ER and ICU are busy in different reasons. I say this often but everything depends on the hospital. In the ER, you are busy because you don't know what patients you're getting. It could be people who...
  25. It's very helpful for big hospitals with online applications. So it's best to have two with you. The problem with reference letters is most often than not they are not specific to the person. A...