colleennurse ASN, RN

colleennurse has 8 years experience as a ASN, RN and specializes in post-op.

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1. South Carolina vs. North Carolina

   colleennurse replied to JazzminParson's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   Since this is kind of what I was about to ask I will reply off this post. My family is thinking of moving to NC. I have an associates, am I going to have difficulty finding a job? I have 8 years...

2. Looking for info about Pittsburgh area/hospitals

   colleennurse posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   Hello- My husband and I are considering moving to Pittsburgh in the next year or two. Just wondering about the hospitals there. I have looked on the internet and UPMC seems like the big one there,...

3. Question for psych nurses!

   colleennurse replied to Blue4me2's topic in Psychiatric

   I would say no if you are refering to patients admitted to an inpatient psychiatric area, they are admitted for a reason. You never know what one is thinking and you should never put yourself in a...

4. Let go

   colleennurse replied to Wonderlost's topic in Nursing Career

   All you can do is be honest and explain what you learned from it and how you might handle future situations. Honesty and being able to admit when you made a mistake are good qualities. Everybody has...

5. how to leave work at work?

   colleennurse replied to erhnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Have you tried finding a co-worker that you can talk to? Sometimes just talking about your day with someone who understands can do wonders. Especially when something like a code happens. You have...

6. are there any nurses out there who haven't been vaccinated?

   colleennurse replied to Kendel.G's topic in General Students

   Im sure you have your personal reasons, but if I were you I would just get it. As previously stated that benefits outweight the risks. I am sure you are well aware that vaccinations protect others...

7. Pregnant and job interview. Opinions?

   colleennurse replied to cherryblossom88's topic in General Nursing

   I have to agree with Ashley. Why would you take a job for 6 months anyway? Not trying to be snotty- just wondering. In addition to what Ashley said, if you are talking about a nursing position- it...

8. Psych patients on medical floors

   colleennurse replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

   Awe it makes me sad when people "don't like psych patient's". I work on a behavior medical unit, so I guess my hospital is fortunate to have such a unit. Someone else said it, people with mental...

9. Worst case scenario needle stick

   colleennurse replied to LaughingRN's topic in General Nursing

   Dont have words of advice, just want you to know that I am sorry that this happened to you. Like someone else said utilize your work EAP. I've been stuck before and the whole situation is just...

10. New grad needing advice on transitioning to working nights.....

    colleennurse replied to sunnyazgirl's topic in General Nursing

    If you have kids- make sure they can go somewhere in the day when you get home so that you can sleep- if they are not school age that is. Also I take a benadryl, one 25mg tab to help me stay asleep....

11. Newly pregnant...when to tell work?

    colleennurse replied to jmblair1's topic in General Nursing

    I would tell them when you feel comfortable. I have had miscarriages before, so I asked my boss not to tell anyone until I was ready for that reason. I think usually around 12 weeks is the norm....

12. Having trouble with IV's! Can't get them to thread...

    colleennurse replied to avidhunter3's topic in General Nursing

    practice, practice, practice and more practice. This is a learned skill. Even if you are trying and blowing them and having to ask someone else to place it, that is much better than not trying at...

13. Help Please!!!

    colleennurse replied to silverapple14's topic in General Nursing

    lol- sad but true. No offense to the OP- I just thought this was

14. What paraphernalias a nurse must always have?

    colleennurse replied to NurseMich.Elle's topic in General Nursing

    Scissors definately, you will need them for many things. usually when you need them you cant leave the room to get

15. You're TERRIBLE at IV starts?? omg!

    colleennurse replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I would say that I am mediocre. I agree with the above- ask the patient! They are gonna know if they are a hard stick or not. I also agree that the more you do them, the better you get. For me it...