BSNbeauty BSN, RN

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    Zombie day off

    The worse is thing ever happened to me today. I was supposed to have my Zombie day off today, but I work up @ 5am to go to work on a day where I was not even scheduled. Sucks for
  2. I'm 24 and it seems that all my nursing friends my age and older only use bedside nursing as a stepping stone to CRNP,DNP, CRNA, and NM. I have no issue with that, it just seems like I'm the only one...
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    I get out on time...

    It also depends on the shift and specialty you are in..... In the ER, I always got out on time. I worked nights and we typically cleared house by time 7 am rolled
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    I get out on time...

    I get out on time most shifts. I try not to stay 30 min. pass my shift. I focus on the important stuff. As long as my assessments, priority charting, and my patients are pink and breathing then I'm...
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    Zombie day off

    OP, I hear ya ! On my day off in between cluster shifts I usually make a bunch of plans to clean,cook, go work out, and to be apart of society. What usually ends up happening is me vegging on the...
  6. I've worked with many nurses who have a different take on which one is a priority. Some nurses feel patient care is a priority and basically wait until near the end of the shift to chart anything. On...
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    Patient care or charting first?

    I agree patient care always comes first. I chart to CYA, if I miss something very minute than I'm not going to stress about
  8. I do oatmeal and a banana. I usually carry a snack in my pocket for when I get the mid morning jitters. Usually, a granola bar, string cheese or peanut butter crackers. I always try to drink fluids...
  9. I try my best not to stay late. If I stay pass 15 min. then I'm annoyed. The later you stay the more stressed out you are and the more you are prone to making more mistakes. After 12-13 hours, my...
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    Anyone used their EAP?

    I have used it before. I think it is great to get free couseuling
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    Is night shift healthier for some people?

    Meanmaryjean, I wish hosptials will go back to 8 hour shifts. I loved working 3-11 as well. It was perfect for my lifestyle. I feel that shift is the best of both worlds. You can stay up late and...
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    I Lost a Medication: Controlled Substance

    Calm down, OP. If you find it at home then you should take it . No, I'm just kidding. I would just notify the manager. Better to be upfront and honest about
  13. Hello, I'm new to OB nursing and currently work on PP. We take antepartums as well and haven't had much experience with antepartum patients. I understand how to hook them up on the monitor and...
  14. I have an ADN and worked every where.
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    What is so special about working in postpartum???

    Update : just got off orientation and I love this job. I look forward to going to work every day . Somedays are crazy busy but I love it
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    Stay away from Walden University

    I'm doing my bsn there now..... This
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    Ethical advice needed for a new grad...

    OP, pick and choose your battles. I used to be like you. In fact, I had written my BON to tell them that the medpass was too much for one nurse. I made them aware of one nurse passing meds for...
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    Deep dish or Thin crust?

    Funny
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    Registered Nurses: Do you like your jobs?

    I've finally landed a job in post-partum and I must say that I really like it. Yes, I have my bad days and all but overall I love the patients I work with and my co-workers. I couldn't be more...
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    LPN jobs in Maryland

    In MD, LPNs usually worked in LTC, subacute, school nursing (via agency), rehab, methadone clinics and doctors office. I forgot to mention home health. LPN jobs in hospitals are there but there are...
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    New to night shift, need advice

    I hate night shift with a passion. Love the flow of nights but my body and mind cannot adapt. To make things worse I rotate, sometimes twice in a week. I'm 24 and feel like I'm 70..... Here is what I...
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    Low Acuity Floors

    I agree that mother baby is not lower acuity nowadays. I have moms with HTN,DM, infections, some requires blood transfusions. Not to count our antepartums. Most days I barely get to sit down. Then we...
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    2 EKG strip questions

    My guess is: 1) 2nd degree AV block. 2) SVT converting back to NSR. 3) This makes me miss cardiac
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    Getting off or?ientation monday, any last PP nurse tips

    Thank you. I ask for help with fundies
  25. Monday I'll be on my own. I'm excited, yet nervous. Our unit is extremely busy. We can have anywhere close to 4-5 couplets plus antepartums. I find my biggest challenge is learning how to manage so...