LibraNurse27

LibraNurse27 BSN, RN

Community Health, Med/Surg, ICU Stepdown

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  1. 2018 Nurse Salary

    LibraNurse27 replied to #MakeItRain's topic in General Nursing

    Location: just outside SF Bay Area ICU Stepdown in county hospital pay: $50/hr day shift differential: 6% for evening, 12% for nights, $80 extra for working full weekend benefits: great health...

  2. New nurse staying way past 9:30 pm on day shift

    LibraNurse27 replied to connecticut23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree 9 patients on a busy, high acuity Med/Surg floor is too much and unsafe for patients and nurses. I had the same experience in my first nursing job (6 to 7 high acuity patients on days and...

  3. New grad RN, can't land a job after nursing school

    LibraNurse27 replied to viviagbobu's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Cali suuucks as a new grad! I got so frustrated after hundreds of rejections that I took the first out of state job I was offered and moved to Arkansas for 7 months! I will say beware of jobs that are...

  4. I hate being a nurse and i'm about to graduate

    LibraNurse27 replied to Newtons's topic in General Students

    I totally remember feeling super nervous, slow and stupid during clinicals and especially during capstone when I was the only student on my floor. Just know that if you stick with it it will get...

  5. Happy and scared at the same time!

    LibraNurse27 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know you in person of course but all of your posts that I have read on this site are very thoughtful, intelligent and encouraging. If I were your new coworker I'd be excited to have you on my...

  6. re-used IV needle

    LibraNurse27 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I am wondering about infection/sepsis risk from IV insertions. I always clean the site, avoid palpating after cleaning and if I need to try again I of course get a new catheter. For some...

  7. Something that has been eating away at me

    LibraNurse27 replied to Mu0r's topic in General Nursing

    I have usually seen new CXRs ordered after a tube comes out and is re-inserted but not always and not sure if that is the standard of practice across the board; curious to hear from others with more...

  8. re-used IV needle

    LibraNurse27 replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your kind words IVRUS. I totally agree the best way to prevent anxiety is by taking the time and effort to do things the way you know is 100%

  9. re-used IV needle

    LibraNurse27 replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    I was relieved to see the patient continued to improve and was just discharged to SNF but still not going to let this happen again... so much anxiety and perseveration and imagining the worst case...

  10. Help

    LibraNurse27 replied to Newrnbsngrad's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think it's normal to feel really nervous about your first job, especially in nursing where you hold a lot of responsibility. I have found that taking a few minutes alone during a busy shift (in the...

  11. re-used IV needle

    LibraNurse27 replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the replies! The problem was re-sticking with the same needle after accidentally withdrawing it while trying to adjust placement, but I have seen what Annie is talking about where...

  12. Common emergency spanish dialogues

    LibraNurse27 replied to Tpointerbsn's topic in Emergency

    Purchasing a book of medical Spanish phrases can be really helpful. If there are any specific phrases you would like to learn, let me know! I am fluent in Spanish and happy to

  13. Was this unsafe?

    LibraNurse27 replied to Quinnbee's topic in General Nursing

    passing meds to 45 patients sounds like a nightmare! I am glad you made it out; it sounds like this facility treats its patients and staff very

  14. Dazed and Confused: Blurred Lines

    LibraNurse27 replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    This doesn't seem right to me! I'll stay a few minutes late if I see a patient calling while my oncoming coworker hasn't finished report but 2-3 hours?? Too much! You need to go home and get enough...

  15. Quitting Small Residency for Bigger, Better Residency

    LibraNurse27 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I agree that supportive and helpful can unfortunately be hard to find in nursing. It can be nice to start out in a smaller environment where you can get to know your way around and get to know people...

  16. Too ugly to be a nurse..?!?

    LibraNurse27 replied to RandomNurse2b1's topic in General Nursing

    You sound so nice and I hope your self esteem increases over time. I can tell you when my unit is super busy I'm not looking for attractive coworkers to stare at, I'm looking for competent and helpful...

  17. dropping meds in front of surveyors

    LibraNurse27 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone else get SUPER nervous when joint commission comes around? I was observed yesterday passing meds and all went fine; they interviewed my patients and all gave good reviews. Then today they...

  18. dropping meds in front of surveyors

    LibraNurse27 replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Oh no! I could so see that happening to me... nerves can really be something! Hope they didn't say anything about

  19. Question about med administration error

    LibraNurse27 replied to Hrickett's topic in General Nursing

    I agree you should report your error and assess the injection site for irritation, swelling, etc. I don't think your patient will suffer any life threatening effects, most likely just some discomfort...

  20. How long do I need to do first time med surg job

    LibraNurse27 replied to AxelNewRN86's topic in General Nursing

    I would think they would be eager to allow you to go to on call as they would not have to give you benefits. The only reason I know off that hospitals like having full time nurses is for staffing but...

  21. Possible Needlestick but unsure?

    LibraNurse27 replied to supernurse2b321's topic in General Nursing

    If there were no open/used sharps present I think you're ok but if you're at all concerned about a possible needlestick definitely report to risk management and get tested for HIV, hep B, hep C. Good...

  22. Los Gatos ER Physician in the News

    LibraNurse27 replied to CityofAngelsRN's topic in Nursing News

    I agree that patients seeking pain meds without a clear cause for pain are frustrating, but I experience this at least weekly and have never reacted in this manner. As another poster stated, I have...

  23. Balancing Nursing and having kids

    LibraNurse27 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I am thinking of having kids within the next few years but sometimes I can't imagine taking care of people all day at work, coming home emotionally and physically exhausted and then taking...

  24. Not hearing from former nurse co-workers

    LibraNurse27 replied to BlinkyPinky's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I worked in community health for 3.5 years, quit 2 years ago to do acute care and I still keep in touch with many of my coworkers from the clinic... but it may have to do with sitting super close to...

  25. So you're an RN - you must be earning big!

    LibraNurse27 replied to _littlemissBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Here in the San Francisco Bay Area nurses can easily make over $100,000 a year and I have many friends making over $200,000 with overtime or multiple jobs... but keep in mind the average rent for a 2...