LibraNurse27

LibraNurse27 BSN, RN

Community Health, Med/Surg, ICU Stepdown

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  1. PICC Nurse in 2 months?

    LibraNurse27 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I have the opportunity to train as a "resource nurse" at my hospital (small community hospital). The position includes assisting with procedures requiring moderate sedation and assisting with...

  2. Reporting a Patient to Police?

    LibraNurse27 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, has anyone made a police report against an assaultive patient? Yesterday my coworker was assaulted by an alert and oriented male patient, punched in the face and thrown on the ground. One of...

  3. How many jobs have you had in your career?

    LibraNurse27 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, curious about how many times most nurses have switched jobs over their careers. I know millennials are considered to be "job hoppers" who switch jobs about every 1-3 years, looking to try new...

  4. Med Error

    LibraNurse27 replied to Rada's topic in General Nursing

    Have others given IV insulin on a Med/Surg floor? When I worked Med/Surg we had to transfer pts to Stepdown or ICU for IV insulin or insulin drip. I was very familiar with giving sub q insulin on...

  5. Lack of acute care experience

    LibraNurse27 replied to mzilos's topic in General Nursing

    Do you want to try acute care again because you enjoyed it, or because you feel like you should? If it's the former, keep trying! Covid is still an issue, so some hospitals may not have the capacity...

  6. Can we talk about the Travel Nurse Cap?!

    LibraNurse27 replied to CardiTeleRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, and since I am not a talented athlete or entertainer, living in Silicon Valley has taught me that second best would have been becoming a software engineer, or better yet a venture capitalist!...

  7. Can we talk about the Travel Nurse Cap?!

    LibraNurse27 replied to CardiTeleRN's topic in General Nursing

    I guess the country doesn't believe nurses will keep quitting, although the evidence seems clear. I am afraid it will get to the point where people will die because there is no one left to take care...

  8. Dear Nurse That wanted to know if pt had a bm... (venting)

    LibraNurse27 replied to CardiTeleRN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! Exactly. Unless it's in a foot or neck, which I will be sure to let you

  9. U/s IV same arm as PICC

    LibraNurse27 replied to Urgirlconnie2014's topic in General Nursing

    I've had patients with a PICC line in the upper arm and a peripheral IV in the same arm in forearm/AC/hand. It wouldn't be in the way unless it's in the same vein they are going to use for PICC...

  10. It’s been 3 years since I graduated and don’t have bedside experience.

    LibraNurse27 replied to Streetnurse42's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a license that says RN, you're a real

  11. Burned Out?

    LibraNurse27 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Surprisingly useful skill, I've

  12. Burned Out?

    LibraNurse27 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I had been given that exam! I definitely would have failed

  13. Burned Out?

    LibraNurse27 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly! I wish I knew this when I took my NCLEX. I answered 70 questions in 25 minutes and passed, yet I am currently on leave from work because I can't handle being a nurse. What would you suggest...

  14. The Gap Between East Coast & West Coast Nursing

    LibraNurse27 replied to ArticulateRN's topic in General Nursing

    CA is seen as the golden state for nurses (our state nickname is Golden State!), and is known as a beautiful, liberal place. I agree that it's the best state to be a nurse, and the natural beauty and...

  15. The Gap Between East Coast & West Coast Nursing

    LibraNurse27 replied to ArticulateRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's my experience too = ( No unit clerk, no CNAs, no transport, sometimes no lab techs. The ratios are great but when you're answering the phones, filing all paperwork, spending an hour at MRI with...

  16. Struggling With New Job

    LibraNurse27 replied to lizdimi54873's topic in General Nursing

    It seems unreasonable to have you quickly orient to both adults and Peds and then be expected to work both independently. Peds is its own specialty with entirely different skills and med doses,...

  17. The Gap Between East Coast & West Coast Nursing

    LibraNurse27 replied to ArticulateRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could but I have only worked at one CA hospital and heard about a few others from friends. I think it depends on the unit, manager, and hospital. All CA hospitals are obligated to follow the...

  18. Has anyone ever failed to meet the expectations for 2 jobs?

    LibraNurse27 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Once on psych meds it can be hard to get off, due to dependence and withdrawal. I tried to taper down on my own when I was running out and when I felt my high dose of lamictal was affecting my...

  19. Do you ever wonder...

    LibraNurse27 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I know how I got through school and aced the NCLEX: I am book smart. I know exactly what to do in theoretical case scenarios and have an in depth knowledge of pathophysiology, but once I'm under...

  20. Has anyone ever failed to meet the expectations for 2 jobs?

    LibraNurse27 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I had a full time and a per diem and only lasted 5 months working 6 days a week. I felt guilty quitting the per diem after only 5 months, but I felt my performance at both jobs was starting to suffer...

  21. What to expect as a Primary Care RN?

    LibraNurse27 replied to KatRN2's topic in General Nursing

    I also did a lot of phone and in person triage, point of care testing (flu, strep, blood sugar, hemoglobin, UA dips, pregnancy, etc), some wound care, IV fluids, IM injections, vaccines, neb...

  22. What have been your favorite gifts from families?

    LibraNurse27 replied to HiddencatBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I have all the card I have received from patients over the years, and they are more valuable to me than any gift (although I greatly appreciate those too!) I read them once a year when I clean out my...

  23. Has anyone ever taken PTO to go on job interviews?

    LibraNurse27 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I had to go on leave at the end of August and at first I didn't know what to do with my time either, but by the second week I loved volunteering at the food bank and going for walks in Golden Gate...

  24. Anyone taken a pay cut for sanity?

    LibraNurse27 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I’m back to bother you again! I posted a few weeks ago about taking a break from work due to issues with bipolar disorder. I spoke to my manager and charge nurse and they want me to come...

  25. Anyone taken a pay cut for sanity?

    LibraNurse27 replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    OMG people watching me put gloves on makes me so nervous! I think being in a new setting definitely makes a difference. When you gain experience and confidence I hope your anxiety will improve = )...