NurseGLC replied to nursemeanie's topic in Educators
I am not only a Clinical Instructor, but a New Grad preceptor and Charge Nurse in an acute care hospital. Expecting compliments for doing what is expected and meeting the minimum expectations (like taking vitals in a timely manner) is not only un...
NurseGLC replied to Guest219794's topic in Relations
Most hospitals don't allow the units access to the ER and vise versa, at least not before they've been formally admitted and transferred to the unit. If I don't ask questions, how else can I know that the patient is appropriate for my unit? How do I...
NurseGLC replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric
My Daddy's last meal was a Wonder Bread grilled cheese (made with Kraft singles and real butter) and tapioca pudding. Mom was appalled at the idea, having spend years agonizing over every morsel of food my diabetic, CHF, kidney failing father ate, b...
I get the flu vaccine yearly ~ I'm usually the one volunteering to vaccinate everyone on shift to get it done and out of the way! I work for a smallish community hospital in CA. If a staff member chooses not to receive the vaccine, they are required...
NurseGLC replied to Enthused RN's topic in Job Hunt
If you live in CA (or another state) where the competition for GOOD New Grad programs is fierce (several hundred applicants for each opening), the answer is yes, join. Do EVERYTHING possible in school to boost your resume! Join your Student Nursing ...
Loved this thread! I'm in my 5th week as a New Grad RN on a busy Med/Surg floor in a smaller community hospital with a lot of Geri patients and have all of these same issues with passing meds on time, reality vs text book medication delivery, polite...
I have survived my first 5 shifts on the floor - YAY!!! And so far, so good ~ I'm loving every insane/crazy minute of it !! I really appreciate all the great information everyone gave me in preparation for this big event! Your encouragement, feedba...
Thank you again, everyone, for your advise, suggestions, recommendations, and encouragement! I'm off and running next week! I'll post an update after that..... IF I survive ~ LOL!!!!
I am a new grad RN (Aug 2012) and have somehow managed to get a job on the MedSurg/Tele Unit in an acute care hospital in Southern California!!! WooHoo! My start date is in 2 weeks. Now what?!? School has prepared me for the mechanics of nursing,...