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  1. Infusion Pump - I feel stupid!

    skewlgurlRN posted a topic in Patient Medications

    I'm a new grad. Most of the piggyback meds to run in the infusion pump have the rate on them. I had one yesterday that did not. I feel stupid because I know I am making it more difficult than it...

  2. Infusion Pump - I feel stupid!

    skewlgurlRN replied to skewlgurlRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Thanks. It's called a brain fart. Not a mistake. Not incompetent. I'm human....just as you are. My background is actually in finance - as nursing is a second career for me, so cross multiplying...

  3. Infusion Pump - I feel stupid!

    skewlgurlRN replied to skewlgurlRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Thanks for the info. No worries! This occured at the end of a stressful shift and I had a brain fart. I contacted pharmacy and they walked me through it. I also followed up with my preceptor. I...

  4. Career Options other than Med Surg

    skewlgurlRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new nurse with 6 months experience on a very hectic Med Surg floor. I took the position in order to build upon my knowledge from nursing school. I work day shift and have 4-5 pts/shift. It...

  5. Infusion Pump - I feel stupid!

    skewlgurlRN replied to skewlgurlRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Ah! There's the unfortunate (but expected) sarcasm from "that nurse" that I choose not to be

  6. Career Options other than Med Surg

    skewlgurlRN replied to skewlgurlRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the advice and support.

  7. Career Options other than Med Surg

    skewlgurlRN replied to skewlgurlRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's what I am thinking. This first 6 months has gone by pretty quick. I realize a full year experience will be more favorable on a resume. My current situation is "sink or swim", with little to...

  8. Career Options other than Med Surg

    skewlgurlRN replied to skewlgurlRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes! I am interested in pediatrics, or possibly mother/baby. Problem is - most won't hire without 2 years experience. I feel stuck! I don't want to develop a negative attitude with my new career...

  9. Infusion Pump - I feel stupid!

    skewlgurlRN replied to skewlgurlRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank you. Brain

  10. New Grad Open House

    skewlgurlRN posted a topic in General Students

    I am graduating in May and will be attending a New Grad Open House this week for RN Interns. I have been out of the work force for 5-6 years and need to brush up on the interview process. The career...