HelloWish

HelloWish ADN, BSN

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  1. Would you call in sick?

    HelloWish replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I always think to myself, "would I want a nurse caring for me or a loved one with only 3 hours of sleep in days." Probably not! It becomes unsafe

  2. I hate my current job and want to work in a hospital

    HelloWish replied to nr92's topic in Nursing Career

    I have done both of these jobs, teachers assistant and RN. Being RN in more exhausting and a higher level of responsibility! So the stress of nursing is more

  3. What's the biggest mistake you've ever made as a nurse? What did you learn from it?

    HelloWish replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

    I mislabeled a vial of blood with the wrong patient label (vancomyocin trough). Fortunately lab notified me and the mistake was corrected!!! I am very vigilant about checking patient labels now! I...

  4. I don't want to be a bedside nurse, please help. possible switch to office setting?

    HelloWish replied to highhope's topic in General Nursing

    I worked 9 months at the bedside as a new grad and then I was able to get a job at an oncology clinic. I applied and when I was rejected let the recruiter know I was really interested - then landed...

  5. Medical Assistant vs. RN

    HelloWish replied to HTXTed's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think of MA's as more clerical with some basic clinical aspects of care. I worked as as MA long ago and enjoyed it. As an RN, you are responsible for the lives you care for and are licenced to...

  6. Any RNs considering medical school?

    HelloWish replied to Jstimmm's topic in General Students

    You are a student and do not realize what you don't know. I found nursing school easy overall and excelled at it but felt proud of myself for the achievement. I started out on post surgical, oncology...

  7. Nurses Eat Their Young

    HelloWish replied to Dairian's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I've been a nurse for 2.5 years. I have not experienced this except with one nursing professor to a small degree, but I also stood my ground and would not allow it. Otherwise, I think much of it has...

  8. Nasty/aggressive patients

    HelloWish replied to Kugrad2018's topic in General Nursing

    In my 2.5 years as a nurse, I can only think of one patient who could not be wooed by kindness. I have had exactly one patient who was flat out rude and nasty despite my extraordinary efforts to be...

  9. I want to be a nurse but im not good at math

    HelloWish replied to wizardwendy's topic in General Nursing

    You do not need to be great at math but it really helps to have a good understanding of basic math. It just makes life easier in the long run including as a nurse but especially as a student! I do...

  10. Flu shot advice

    HelloWish replied to bcm9579's topic in General Nursing

    Anytime I give an injection, start an IV or access a port, I have the patient take a deep breath in and blow out. I inject while they are blowing out. This helps ease their

  11. How did you get out of bedside nursing?

    HelloWish replied to abnormal_saline's topic in General Nursing

    I had a large increase in pay actually. I started out in bedside as a new grad. 9 months later I worked outpatient oncology and received a 10K pay increase. However it was salaried position and I...

  12. How did you get out of bedside nursing?

    HelloWish replied to abnormal_saline's topic in General Nursing

    Working in outpatient oncology was just as stressful as bedside, and I was sitting all day. I hated sitting all day. Unfortunately, my work situation also turned out to be dysfunctional with the...

  13. How did you get out of bedside nursing?

    HelloWish replied to abnormal_saline's topic in General Nursing

    I got out of bedside after only 9 months experience as a nurse to work in an outpatient oncology clinic. You just have to apply to the jobs you are really interested in. I was initially rejected with...

  14. I can't do it all (mom rant)

    HelloWish replied to missmollie's topic in General Nursing

    So you are overburdening yourself to put your son through private school and with no support. There seems to be a simple solution here. Your son is not excelling there and many people attend public...

  15. Hot Cheetos are a public health menace

    HelloWish replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I would have taken the opportunity to educate my patient on how this kind of food can cause abdominal issues and why. I remember when I was young and stupid, and no one had ever educated me on healthy...

  16. Taking BSN classes while working: Feasible?

    HelloWish replied to H2O4me's topic in General Students

    I did it. It's not at all like nursing school. I thought it was very

  17. Back Pain How to live with it

    HelloWish replied to cecio's topic in General Nursing

    Pilates! It was a miracle worker for my

  18. TWU FNP Spring 2019

    HelloWish replied to catacombsBSNRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My status changed to accepted

  19. HIPAA Violation, Fired

    HelloWish replied to kosmopolitan's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I appreciate you sharing your experience. It is helpful and thought provoking, and I will be examining my practices more carefully. I just started working at a hospital again and can think of ways I...

  20. TWU FNP Spring 2019

    HelloWish replied to catacombsBSNRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    No. I haven't talked to my friend in the program about this yet. If/when I do, I will post here with the info!

  21. Called off too many times?

    HelloWish replied to MS0298's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think calling off twice in a 6 month period is reasonable. However I wouldn't call off unless you legitimately cannot work. It affects others and can impact whether you keep your position! I deal...

  22. TWU FNP Spring 2019

    HelloWish replied to catacombsBSNRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats

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

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

    So in Texas we have something called Safe Harbor. I am not sure where you are located but if something like Safe Harbor exists, it would be worth looking into. I have taken on six high acuity cases...

  24. The Science of Self Doubt and How to Overcome It

    HelloWish replied to Rayngler's topic in General Nursing

    I thoroughly enjoyed reading this article. I plan to read it to my 11 year old son who struggles with perspective and I have been trying to teach him how to reappraise situations and understand that a...

  25. Boomer Nurse no longer able to do bedside nursing

    HelloWish replied to Cwiema's topic in General Nursing

    I have a 63 year old nurse friend who is doing well in pediatric private