Billy_Ruben

I have what I call performance anxiety. I'm definitely introverted but I can manage social interactions just fine. It's giving a speech, or skills day, or speaking at post conference in clinical when I was in school, or check offs in school that were almost impossible for me. I went to my doctor and got propranolol for those occasions. It can be used off label for performance anxiety. Just took a small dose and it saved my butt. Might be something for you to consider.

I'm pretty sure that's a bit low for acceptance to an NP program.

I'm charge on my unit at night. Been a nurse for almost 2.5 years and there are other nurses who are far more experienced than myself that I work with. Some were asked to be charge but declined, one in particular isn't considered because of her attitude and demeanor. I get great feedback from my peers and manager that I'm doing well in my role. I feel like I'm coming along fine and I'm definitely learning along the way. Ive run into a situation more than a few times where I feel almost like some of the more experienced nurses are using my position to...thinking about how to put this...I guess, not do something they know they maybe should or buffer themselves from consequences. For instance, they'll ask about a lab and say, "I don't really need to call, do I? It can wait until the morning can't it?" I'm thinking well that depends on a bunch of factors. I know they know the answer. I know they know to look back at trends. To evaluate symptoms, watch the telemetry, whatever. I get the feeling they want me to answer for them so that if something doesn't go smashingly well (the doctor pitches a fit for a 4 am call or the doctor pitches a fit for waitin til the am) they can just say, "well, my charge nurse told me to do xyz." I know there's plenty of sincere questions being asked. I don't mind those at all. Am I being paranoid? I really feel like I'm a decent judge of when someone is really asking for true help or when what I've described above is going on. I'm not sure how to handle it when people are doin this. I don't want to blow someone off and feel like it's my responsibility to field all questions but I don't like this feeling of my position being taken advantage of. Thoughts?

I lurk more than I post. Esme is one of my favorites. Get well soon, Esme!

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Maybe. My employer only screens for nicotinewhen hiring. I've since been drug tested and had nicotine in my system. I usually just vape but occasionally have a real cig. I never go into work smelling like smoke. I was tested as a random not due to suspicions about smoking. Anyhow I passed with plenty of nicotine in my system. In my case, I guess they only check for continine upon hiring. I guess all places handle it differently.

Again. This just seems so odd to me. All I can think when I read some of these responses is: Geez, get over yourself. Unless someone calls you something truly rude you have nothing to be offended by. I get the professionalism side of it but to actually be offended. Jut makes no sense whatsoever to me.

I always explain to my patients when I admit them that by using the call light their request will be paged out to the appropriate person and should result in a quicker handling of their need.

I can't fathom how so many people find this disrespectful. It's really weird to me.

Female age 32 at testing. Tested for continine. Light smoker, smoked maybe 1/2 pack a day if that. I got a home test and checked myself prior to the employment screen. Three days and it was out of my urine. I passed. Weight 130lbs, 5'6. In reasonably good shape.

I think you're being really uptight and I'm glad I don't work with uptight people.

My daughter is your age. You sound a lot like her. She volunteers her summer at our large teaching hospital. She's also taking some of the classes now that she'll need in college such as anatomy and physiology and statistics. We're currently looking into a dual enrollment program for college. She takes school a lot more seriously than I did at her age and makes mostly A's, some B's. I'd advise the same for you. Shadow a nurse if you can. When you're old enough apply to be a CNA. It will certainly help you.

I try to have my peeps ties up with a nice bow. That doesn't always get to happen. I've considered pulling the first set of meds for them but I figure some may not like it as I prefer to pull my own. This is a great thread. I'm always looking for ways to help out with my own shift and for the oncoming shift. I always ask before I leave if they see anything they need right away. I think the next thing I'm going to focus on trying to do is start electrolyte replacements if the labs are up in time.

I do five a lot. Right now I'm scheduled six in a row on, two off, eight on. I work nights. I have two older kids (16 & 12) and I'm married. It's exhausting but something I need to do for now. I try to make the best of it and have a good attitude. I work a busy telemetry floor. I've been a nurse for 18 months. Hey, I'm there so much that I learn tons and am getting super efficient. I'm also learning the role of charge nurse right now. I do miss my family.

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