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  1. jobs for nursing students

    oceanblue52 replied to Martina222's topic in Nursing Career

    I think this would depend on your state and the job market. In my opinion, that is a pretty short period between getting the cert and graduating. It would probably take at least 2-4 weeks to put in...

  2. Want to specialize in HIV nursing

    oceanblue52 replied to geebs's topic in Infectious Disease

    I'd like to hear about this too. I've seen some job postings in health departments that emphasize working in STI clinics. I've also considered volunteering for a needle exchange program. What other...

  3. How do I feel better and less anxious about clinicals?

    oceanblue52 replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Clinical is stressful. You sound very conscientious, so no doubt you understand the repercussions of not charting on a patient, e.g. Physicians can't see trends to change orders, the next shift is...

  4. Freaking Out

    oceanblue52 replied to longliveavacados's topic in General Students

    It is totally normal to feel like this! Echoing RoseQueen, even new nurses feel like this sometimes. However, the best advice I learned from a clinical instructor is to really nail down what "normal"...

  5. how to pick a stethoscope

    oceanblue52 replied to Saraliz's topic in General Students

    I really like my Littmann Classic. Was used and abused in nursing school and should serve me well in my new job. I don't recommend going anymore expensive, at least while you are in nursing school....

  6. Advice for a new grad HH nurse

    oceanblue52 posted a topic in Home Health

    Hello everyone, I just graduated nursing school, and have accepted a job as a new home health nurse (skilled visits, not PD) and am looking for tips to succeed (e. g. Books, websites, good questions...

  7. Feeling like I'll never be a good nurse...is there any hope for me?

    oceanblue52 replied to nurseazy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's good that you acknowledged your mistakes, that is one of the most important traits to being a safe nurse. It sounds like the hospital was too hectic for you and that the clinic did not give you...

  8. How do you introduce yourself to other health care professionals?

    oceanblue52 replied to ital91's topic in General Students

    "Hi, my name is......(your name), I'm a student nurse working with.....(preceptor) and am calling to/had a question about: report(ing) a change in pt condition/clarify an order etc. for....(Pt. name)....

  9. Frustrated New Nurse

    oceanblue52 replied to jordongirl's topic in General Nursing

    Can you write out the key points in SBAR to organize your thoughts before you give report? Think about what specific tasks or patient etiologies make you anxious and then talk to your manager about...

  10. Forced to resign

    oceanblue52 replied to Graceful_RN's topic in Nursing Career

    You will get a lot of wound care experience and teaching and chronic disease management in home health, any reasons you are

  11. I almost quit today.

    oceanblue52 replied to Clarifier S'il vous's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have never worked as a CNA in LTC but I did work on 2 very difficult hospital floors. I'm sorry you had such a hard day. I certainly had days where it was *very* difficult to come back from lunch...

  12. Anxiety

    oceanblue52 replied to sara2013's topic in General Students

    That is good to hear, thank you for giving us an update! It is natural to feel uncomfortable when confronted with new procedures, even after you've graduated. The trick is to approach it with...

  13. HOW to study for NCLEX

    oceanblue52 replied to goldenpinapple's topic in General Students

    You will drive yourself crazy if you try to memorize everything. Know your lab values, infection control, diseases/precautions, health promotion/teaching, major med classes w/side effects and...

  14. Getting out on time

    oceanblue52 replied to Shagce1's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a CNA, huddles would only take about 5 minutes. Charge RN would use this time to go over policy, new initiatives, and then just the essential patient highlights; e.g how many discharges,...

  15. IV compatibility

    oceanblue52 replied to sara2013's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught in school to type all the meds into micromedex and then print out the sheet and put in the patients room (date and time it). If nothing changes with the patient's meds then it's in the...

  16. Safety issue: 2 high risk pt's: one fell during shift

    oceanblue52 replied to LonghornChic's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wow. I'm sorry this happened to you. Can you find a different job? They are allowing very unsafe practices. Totally unacceptable to put you in that position; the Charge RN should have pulled another...

  17. Best Preparation for Work - Accelerated or Traditional BSN

    oceanblue52 replied to Barmherzigkeit's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that it depends on the person. I applied for both types of programs and had my choice between both accelerated and traditional. I ended up opting for traditional because I wanted more time to...

  18. If you could have gotten ahead in anything, what would it be?

    oceanblue52 replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I second the A&P suggestion, and maybe take a peek in your Patho book if you have it. You could also consider getting a condensed study guide on Pharm meds to get comfortable with the different...

  19. New hospice nurse: Burned out!!!

    oceanblue52 replied to MsPrettyHospiceRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Nobody will respond to you if you don't reformat your post without

  20. When to ship pt out to hospital? WWYD?

    oceanblue52 replied to tsm007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'd be curious to hear other people's opinions. I'm a new grad and feel if I encountered either of these situations I would have done the same as you. Better to be jumpy and cautious than miss a...

  21. Advices for upcoming nursing student

    oceanblue52 replied to kikyou322's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    Congratulations! The fact that you are thinking of strategies now will set you up for success down the road. Some of my own suggestions: 1. Please take some time off for yourself every week, even if...

  22. Pysch Nursing vs Primary Care RN

    oceanblue52 replied to obc8166's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad to hear that they are careful about not overloading the floor if you are understaffed. It is a HUGE safety issue. Imagine if you were the only nurse on the floor, in the middle of processing...

  23. Advice for a new grad HH nurse

    oceanblue52 replied to oceanblue52's topic in Home Health

    Thank you for the encouraging words! I have to say all the cautionary tales on here have made me a little worried because I'm conscientious of still having a LOT to learn. New grads seem to like it at...

  24. Important , please read

    oceanblue52 replied to briaairb's topic in Nursing Career

    PKatrina RN, it is okay, this website can take a little getting used to. Try reposting under the "General Nursing Discussion" thread and see if that gets you more replies. Stay strong and I wish all...

  25. Pysch Nursing vs Primary Care RN

    oceanblue52 replied to obc8166's topic in General Nursing

    Understaffing in Psych can be equally bad. You will still have patients with chronic pain, some of whom can get a little surly if it's not given on the dot. If you have patients detoxing you will need...