With needle sticks, you should report to charge RN and then follow through with the "exposure protocol" (it might be called a different name at your facility). This protocol applies to any hospital...
Cholkasum replied to jameshutch's topic in Men in Nursing
I have been nurse for about 7 months. There are times when I am the only male nurse on the unit but I hardly notice it since I stay busy. Some female clients will be uncomfortable with assessments and...
I can relate to you since I have been a nurse for last 7 months now. As I start walking towards the hospital, I feel the anxiety. There are couple of things that helps me. On my way, I "intentionally"...
Cholkasum replied to ThinkerBelleRN's topic in General Nursing
I have been RN for about 7 months now & want to share some thoughts that might be helpful to you. Although you are new to the US hospitals, you mentioned you have 5 years of experience & that...