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chacha82 ADN, BSN

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  1. Bad preceptors and the demotivated state of nursing.

    chacha82 replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Students

    Not another one of these posts. I showed up to work one day and was told I would have a student that night. Your preceptor is likely stressed because nursing is stressful in general, and on top of...

  2. Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

    chacha82 replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you are going through such a frustrating time. But I would point out I don't think nursing is the biggest mistake of your life; your biggest mistake would be sinking deeper into the hole...

  3. Thrown From the Tower!!

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

    You are lucky to have received just a verbal warning...my floor has let people go for much less. 2 weeks off during the holidays is just not realistic and not really fair to ask for unless you have...

  4. prn/overtime addiction/survey

    chacha82 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    1 job, 3 nights a week, OT only if I feel like it. Right now I'm blessed and don't have to. I work at an academic hospital and most of us only have 1 job. I believe we have to get special approval to...

  5. Have you ever worked with someone who had such a nasty attitude that it was almost hostile

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

    At a prior job (not nursing) I criticized another employee to my mentor, thinking I knew best. She reeled me in quickly and taught me an important lesson: as a newbie or even when you're not new, you...

  6. Have you ever worked with someone who had such a nasty attitude that it was almost hostile

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

    While the nurse's attitude may have been unfriendly, was it really worth an email to the supervisor and then another email going above? I would save such drastic actions for extreme acts involving...

  7. I feel like nursing school didn't prepare me for work

    chacha82 replied to Gem1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Many of us will feel this way. Every facility you work at has its own environment and set of rules. As you move on, take the best lessons with you that served you well. The rest you learn and adapt as...

  8. Entitlement/ superiority attitude of some nurses?

    chacha82 replied to Infofreak411's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would not pass judgement on the nurses. I was a CNA for several years before becoming a nurse and the learning curve is astonishing. I worked with other CNAs who would say "Let me just take the...

  9. Giving report on med/surg floor

    chacha82 replied to tsm007's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Do you have a "brain sheet" you use? I go through that with the oncoming nurse and anything major from overnight. We don't usually talk history because we can look that

  10. What do you do when a pt goes into anaphylactic shock?

    chacha82 replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    As a student the best thing you can do is be aware of the expectations for what you need to do in clinical. Do not sit down at a computer on the floor and chart or use a COW - make sure none of the...

  11. Describe your ideal coworker

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

    I am still a new nurse (since June) so I do ask a lot of questions. I try not to follow people around like a puppy though. The other night I was drowning and my coworkers were great about helping. I...

  12. Successful Orientees Vs Unsuccessful Orientees

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

    Do you like where you are now? It sounds as if you have been very mature about the entire process. I was let go from a position at a different job as it came down to me and 1 other person and they...

  13. Finally got an acute care position

    chacha82 replied to Sammyxann's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Congratulations to you! I have worked on an acute care floor since July as a new RN. The most helpful thing I learned was to get the assessments done EARLY ON and get everything done ahead of time if...

  14. Is this what MedSurg nursing is really like?

    chacha82 replied to DU15's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Sounds rough, you have my sympathy. See if you can make the most of your first year and migrate. On my floor you have to be "invited" to be charge which they say happens after a year but some have...

  15. OFFERED A JOB. At Tyler, Texas $22, with $1500 relocation bonus. As a new grad program.

    chacha82 replied to Lmnop2121's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree with the prior posters - a good orientation is key. I was also offered around $22 as a new grad and I came from a hospital diploma RN program. I had a year's experience working as a CNA in a...

  16. looking for narcotic free nursing job

    chacha82 replied to ICURN80's topic in Nurses Recovery

    School nursing, case management, maybe outpatient clinic. When I worked in an urgent care center as a CNA the center had recently stopped stocking narcotics and we referred most of our patients...

  17. That's MY JOB!

    chacha82 replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    You were a good and prudent nurse, hats off to

  18. Is nursing school REALLY that hard?

    chacha82 replied to Courtney M's topic in General Students

    Yes it is. As is studying for the NCLEX and then starting your first

  19. Sabotaging in nursing

    chacha82 replied to Dexterosa's topic in General Nursing

    You teach people how to treat you. Work your assigned shifts. Do not "give up" shifts for others. If you are a full-time employee you are entitled to full-time shifts. Unless you sign some staffing...

  20. Lunch/break question

    chacha82 replied to EPIC_nurse's topic in School

    I have worked in several schools. You will need the backing of the Admin as well as the teachers in order for this to work. Speak with someone in Admin you trust and float the idea. They may need to...

  21. Myths About Midwifery

    chacha82 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Thank you for this article. On the Duggar show (19 kids and counting, yes I watched) I think several of the Duggar girls said they were training to become midwives. On a blog someone called them on it...

  22. Why???? Are?? They?? Failing???

    chacha82 replied to Nurseades2b's topic in General Students

    People can fail for any number of reasons. Not having enough time to study, demanding work, needing time with their children, etc etc. This is easier said than done, but just look after yourself and...

  23. Do RNs do a lot of heavy lifting?

    chacha82 replied to TimTamJimJam's topic in General Nursing

    My goodness. Not another one of these threads. You will be surely challenged to find an entry level job where you're not lifting patients. Yes, you will deal with pee and potty number 2 as a nurse....

  24. How do I deal with "needy" nurses

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

    If you truly believe the nurse is acting in this way, you don't need affirmation from anyone else here and how can we know what she is doing? You are there, not us. We can't acknowledge anything about...

  25. How do I deal with "needy" nurses

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

    I do agree it is overwhelming to be in the middle of doing something and have someone stand in the doorway and ask you to go do something else. This happens to RNs too. It happens when you're walking...