Nola009

Nola009

Member

  • Content

    940

  • Visitors

    18,251

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    19

All Content by Nola009

  1. Have you started antidepressants since becoming a nurse?

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I was so depressed following my Oncology clinical rotation. I think almost all of my patients then had stage 4 cancer, were fairly young AND a lot were just finding out about the dx at the late stage....

  2. Why I want to be a nurse

    Nola009 replied to natmanzo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a nurse and I find your story inspiring. Best of luck to

  3. Have you started antidepressants since becoming a nurse?

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think it might be the shift and lack of restful sleep. that and I've been too tired to exercise like I

  4. Have you started antidepressants since becoming a nurse?

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I had CBT while in school & it did work wonders. Unfortunately, the counselor (also an instructor at the school) resigned to be a FT stay at home mom. Otherwise, I would've continued with her. She...

  5. A few questions on documentation

    Nola009 replied to Kaysmom8's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would document - communicated findings to oncoming shift. Will notify dr in

  6. Family members recording nurses doing pt teaching

    Nola009 replied to artistnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There should be an extra charge for that. And I would think that your hospital's legal team would like a disclaimer

  7. Burned out after only 2 years

    Nola009 replied to smileyitnthesunny's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think you can find another position (no matter what the ads say). You're just stuck in a rut. Maybe you have more going than you

  8. Bad reference from prior employer?

    Nola009 replied to firstinfamily's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Could be that you left a job without having another lined up? Many employers wanna see that you need a job/a job needs

  9. I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    Nola009 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yeah probably so. Please don't tell me you are so naive as to think some women don't THROW themselves at married men in a position of power in order to advance their careers?! They are both adults. He...

  10. I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    Nola009 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Absolutely agree. I would've lost respect for her too. it's Keep "it" out of work. Ms. Heidi not only disgraced nurses, but women in general. You might see this type of scenario played out a lot in...

  11. If you accept a job, stay at least a year

    Nola009 replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My gosh, what's wrong with your

  12. Signs the patient population is doable ?

    Nola009 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I mean, is there a good way to tell if the general population of a hospital are somewhat nice and respectful of nurses? Small towns, cities, suburbs, rural populations, etc? Will you please share your...

  13. Considering a move to acute care from LTC..but confidence is simply shot

    Nola009 replied to RNsteve's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi. I am kind of in a similar situation. I wasn't interested or really prepared to work in LTC, but took a LTC and SNF job because no hospital around would hire a new grad. And, since I wanted to use...

  14. Let's be honest

    Nola009 replied to garciadiego's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It isn't, but a lot of factors are involved. The number of patients, amount of treatment and meds, and the time frame we need to get it all done in. Of course accuracy is very important, so start with...

  15. Novolog

    Nola009 replied to casi's topic in Patient Medications

    Oh, about 5-15 min. Some of our people are on a Novolog sliding scale at HS and that may be given without a snack if the resident chooses because it's such a low amount relative to the BS

  16. One of my favorite patients nearly made me cry.

    Nola009 replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Silver lining.... a memory to light your

  17. whats the main cause of stress that RN goes through at work?

    Nola009 replied to yayita's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Being held to a high expectation and a low

  18. If you accept a job, stay at least a year

    Nola009 replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thanks for your opinion. If someone accepts a job knowing full well they don't want it and will leave the place without adequate noticethe minute something better comes up, then in that case, I agree....

  19. Signs the patient population is doable ?

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Love it. :) I work in LTC now, and really like the patients, but due to the low pay rate and wanting an acute care position, I am looking at a Med-Surg opportunity at a critical access center. Maybe...

  20. Let's be honest

    Nola009 replied to garciadiego's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm sure they don't and I could prove it (the coumadin doses that got reversed on two roommates for a few weeks), seen a newbie in a rush not check the TYPE of insulin she was giving---idc if it has...

  21. Do you hop around?

    Nola009 replied to garciadiego's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I zig zag around, say when someone who will get meds, but wants to get ready for bed soon, and happens to pass by my cart as I make my way down the hall (that's the plan,but it changes sometimes)I...

  22. Signs the patient population is doable ?

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just speculating, but I feel that a lot of parents have failed their children. With lazy parenting, an it's all about ME attitude, ignoring problems in the house, or just being absent to the point...

  23. Signs the patient population is doable ?

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When you're saying "this generation of entitlement" to which are you referring? Is it the generation your children, grandchildren, or great-grands belong to? What a

  24. A day in the life of a FNP...?

    Nola009 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Nurse Practitioners, what activities does a day at work consist of? As we often hear from nurses working at the bedside, did you find your first year of practice to be most challenging? Was there a...

  25. Reapplying to a facility you've previously been let go from...

    Nola009 replied to NurseQT's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't like the way they treated you. It's just not okay. Mo e on to an all-new place. Or if you MUST take this job, keep your resume