chacha82

chacha82 ADN, BSN

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  1. Commuting an hour to work

    chacha82 replied to MiaLyse's topic in General Nursing

    I commuted while I was in nursing school for 2 years. It was a 71 mile drive one way, and I did this several times a week. It took longer than an hour but was a very straight drive. It wears on you,...

  2. How long did you stay at your first job?

    chacha82 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just reached the magic "1 year" a few weeks ago and am wondering how long everyone stayed at their first

  3. Am I wrong from refusing to help a friend?

    chacha82 replied to Neywel120's topic in General Students

    No, you are not a bad friend. This is going to sound harsh, but academic probation twice is indicative of a pattern. You have your own obligations - studying and work. Is she going to pay your bills...

  4. Dog had emergency surgery last night.

    chacha82 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Had a pet emergency four years ago, spent that and then some. Would do it all over again. It's worth every penny and I'm so glad your pup is going to be OK. Fur babies are family members. Don't be...

  5. 2nd career nurse advice

    chacha82 replied to darbyspinx's topic in General Nursing

    There is no initial online nursing school. You will have to do a traditional brick and mortar program for the initial RN. Subsequent degrees can be done

  6. Will I be looked down upon?

    chacha82 replied to GaJenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would work there for awhile, get the lay of the land, and start asking for references when it is closer to your application date. I know you have to give them time, but you don't want their first...

  7. WILTW 7/18: I'm tired :\ (complaint department and other things)

    chacha82 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I never should have complained about having 5 patients, as of late I've had 6 and it's miserable. It is super frustrating when I have a ton of things to do, I ask someone to just take something to the...

  8. How long did you stay at your first job?

    chacha82 replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    thanks everyone for your responses! I am sorry about the wonky years with the poll. thank you for all of the

  9. My dream of becoming a nurse has became a nightmare

    chacha82 replied to NurseKJ5's topic in General Nursing

    !!!!!

  10. Feeling like the dumbest nurse on earth

    chacha82 replied to Aloe_sky's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hang in there, I think it's good you're asking questions. I think it's dangerous when people don't or act as if they know everything. Keep your nose clean, try to get through your orientation with...

  11. Students and Facebook

    chacha82 replied to AmeliasAunt's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    This is a troubling situation but you say yourself there is no policy. You could ask your board of visitors or whoever is your governing body to revisit the policy of teachers, students, and social...

  12. Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    chacha82 replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    They are depreciating assets and over time do not provide you with stability or investment income so no. At 19 however I was not thinking about that, I wish I had been better about savings. Basically...

  13. Admissions!

    chacha82 replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I work nights on a busy tele floor and admissions are often at shift change, or worse, roll up at 6 AM. It is a tedious process and a big interruption to already having 4 patients (won't complain...

  14. Really bad fever blister. Should I call in?

    chacha82 replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Wear a mask and wash your hands. If you are really concerned, go to employee health/urgent care and have a doc evaluate that you're safe to

  15. Floor to ICU

    chacha82 posted a topic in Critical Care

    Good morning AllNurses! Almost 1 year as a floor nurse has gone by (it's my first job after school). I have a chance to go to an ICU at a smaller hospital. I'm thinking it through, and just wondering...

  16. No more rudeness!

    chacha82 replied to WheatGerm's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You need THICK skin when you work as a nurse. You will hear ALL kinds of things from MDs, med students, CNAs, other nurses, nurses in a hurry who want to give your report, the resident who is MAD...

  17. How do you handle co-workers who are extremely dramatic and are easily stressed?

    chacha82 replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If it's not directed AT you, I would not take it personally. You can't change other people's work habits. Get your work done and assist others, if you have time. Is it possible you're getting a less...

  18. What's The Best Way to Quit My Job

    chacha82 replied to Shortcake_BSn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Find out the standard policy for where you work ( 2 weeks, 1 month, whatever). Give them your notice in writing, be respectful, thank them for the opportunity. Do not badmouth them to your new...

  19. What's The Best Way to Quit My Job

    chacha82 replied to Shortcake_BSn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    !!!!!

  20. Teaching a CNA how to chart

    chacha82 replied to NurseNicolexo's topic in General Nursing

    As a cna I started with paper charts, filling in vitals, Is and Os, if someone was changed or turned in bed. I received very good advice from the nurses: "Give yourself credit for what you did. If you...

  21. How to learn telemetry?

    chacha82 replied to northmississippi's topic in Cardiac

    In time you will learn it! I agree with the posts above, use the tools and attend classes either on your own or provided by your

  22. First nurse job 1.5hour commute

    chacha82 replied to GRN005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is a great point. I don't know how it is in the ED, but some days I'm not out of report until 8 or after that. If you have to be back that night, it is a long way to drive, sleep a few hours, be...

  23. Drama at new job

    chacha82 replied to sungrl01's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I would leave now while you can leave on your own terms. This situation does not sound

  24. Drama at new job

    chacha82 replied to sungrl01's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I would leave now while you can leave on your own terms. This situation does not sound

  25. First nurse job 1.5hour commute

    chacha82 replied to GRN005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    90 minutes is a LONG way to drive after 12 hours. If it is your only option, it might be worth it, but if you could relocate, I would. I had a similar commute while I was in school (I own a home and...