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Here's what I normally do: after report go check out your patients, just make sure they're breathing and Alive. Check orders, look at labs to make sure there isn't any critical values that hasn't been reported. (consults HnP can be viewed at a later ...

there's a alaska fb group. Lot's of good resources on there.

Hey! mwaits081 I was in Houston as perm staff. I took my first assignment here in Mcallen Tx, working for an HCA (Never thought I could handle 7 demanding patients) but I did. I'm glad I took the plunge like you guys did. I'm looking into northern s...

Has anyone here traveled with less than 2 years RN experience? What is it like? Are you able to find jobs? I have 16 months experience and spoke to a recruiter who basically said I wouldn't have a problem finding jobs. My experiences are in telemetry...

Thank you all for your input!

Lol love the update!

We do have a taxed home, when I said move, I didn't mean completely (sell our house, sell our belongings). It's more of like "hey this store is opening and you have to help get it running for a few months." Type of business. In any case, I'm not worr...

Ned those things have crossed my mind and to be honest, I'm not sure. I'm asking because my partner is taking a job that requires us to move every few months. A permanent position would be a little hard to maintain. This is my second hospital since g...

WhAt does "at a conversion" mean? I do have a résumé, but I don't know what shotgunning means, sorry lol. I have a few place in Texas that I have in mind. Another question, did your buddy have trouble finding assignment after his first (since he st...

The traffic in Houston is terrible!!

It certainly does get better. I've reached a year and 2 months last week, my confident level is a lot better than it was a year ago, and so will yours (to whom if may applies). After a while, you get used to giving report to certain people. For examp...

For a quick up to date plan of care, look for the most recent physician's progress note. ALWAYS ASK "ARE YOU ALLERGIC TO ANY MEDICATIONS?" If you don't know the patient or giving them a medication for the first time. Repeat as necessary. Have faith...

It's normal to feel that way. I too have just gotten off orientation for about 2 months. Trust yourself, you know more than you think. Everything will fall in place with time and effort.

We don't get ANYTHING, for being on-call/flexed back.

You can definitely do an EKG class!! It's worth it if you're planning on working for a Monitor unit.

Congratulations!! I'm new myself, here's what has helped me. When you find yourself going into autopilot mode, SNAP OUT OF IT! It's hard, I still do it. Take your breaks, even if you're in for a shift from hell. If you don't eat, you'll be burned out...

1) TX 2) 23.42 , 2.50-nights, 4.50 weekends 3) GN 4) step down unit (Intermediate care)

Are you on a MS floor? I feel the same exact way! OMG. It's hard, especially we don't know much about nursing yet. Keep your head up high, we'll get there eventually.

These are all great advice, here's my 2 cents. Don't let anyone bring you down! Patient safety comes first, nothing else before that. There are days where you will want to throw in the towels and give up, DON'T! Anxiety stems from the unknown, look i...

Omg, don't you hate those?

I feel the exact same way!! I'm a new grad on my last 3 weeks of orientation. The anxiety, the stress...one day I just came to the conclusion that I'm over it, it's not productive to feel that way. Every bad day is a chance for you to improve...smoo...

Smooth shifts don't make skillful nurses. No offense anyone.

So, a year later, how do you feel now? I'm interested to hear from you.

4 hours was the max time we could hang 1 unit of blood. I've never had problems with congestion, but If the patient has some kind of underlying conditions like CHF, then I'd let the MD know so we can have some type of established orders...just incase...

That's awesome! Any updates on it yet?