DCCCRNn2005

I need some advice. First off I may be way too sensitive about this, but as you gathered from the title I am having problems with my preceptor. I am a new grad (may, licensed in June) in July I started at this hospital, which has a special new grad p...

Need some advice, getting ready for my third assignment. Had no problems getting things togther with my last two assignments. I was hoing to start in a new assignment next monday, I'm done on thursday morning, and still have nothing nailed down to go...

I'm a traveler from the piedmont of NC, but I just finished up an assignment in New Bern, NC at Craven Regional Hospital. It's a beautiful area, and the people there are awesome. The town sits right on the river, and the beach is only 30 minutes away...

just finishing up my first travel assignment, and dragging my husband of almost 2 years along. WE LOVE IT!!! We get to be on vacation 4 days a week (I work 3 12s) We are enjoying every minute and plan on traveling for a long time. It can be done as l...

I am getting ready to start my first travel assignment, for 13 weeks. My husband will be traveling with me. (non-RN) I'll be at least 4 hours from my home, and I was just wondering if anyone could give me an idea of what you usually take with you on ...

most of the companies i've looked into require at least one year of experience in acute care. But the more the better. You need to make sure you are comfortable with your skills before setting out in traveling.

I am so excited about getting started in traveling!!! I am a reletively new nurse, only been working about a year and a half. But I am very unhappy in my current job and was looking for a way out. A friend of mine from school has been traveling for ...

Hey there ya'll! I need some advice. I am a relatively new nurse, graduated May 2005. I have been working on my unit since I graduated and got out of orientation. My current schedule includes days, nights and weekends. (weekends gets "premium pay" wh...

I seem to have misquoted by using "power" in my post. And others were right I should have replaced that with responsibility. I don't want the position so I can flaunt amongst the unit thinking I am something special, so that was a bad choice of words...

Kinda long, Sorry, Okay I graduated may 2005, I immediately started working at the outpatient dialysis center that I have been at since I started my last year in school. The manager knew when the offered me the RN position that I had already accepted...

I was in no way thinking that I wanted to be in charge, all I want is to go in, take care of the pt.'s and be done. I don't want to supervise (not ready yet) The only reason i put in the comment about the nurse that knows it all (whom i don't have a ...

i had a few pt.'s say that to me the other week but before that i had never heard of anyone tasting iv fluids kinda wierd huh

I most definitely agree that students should be there to learn and not interfere. I know that sounds harsh, but I too am a new grad (may 2005), and I also love to precept students (I even plan on going back to school so I can teach) Thankfully I have...

I know that I shouldn't laugh at others but this was a little personal victory of mine that I need to share. This made my day. About 2 years ago I worked in a nursing home as a CNA while I was in school. I didn't tell many people, because I was only ...

I'm not a LPN, but can I say, go for the crocs!!! I am telling you, you will not be sorry. 12 hours and no sore feet, believe me, I love mine I wear them all the time (cleaning after I leave the hospital of course) you can get them online, or at hal...

Has anyone found a book or website that helps in learning rhythms? I'm a new grad, that works in step-down ICU and I feel somewhat comfortable with interpreting but would like some practice. J/W if any one else had the same problem.

I didn't have a choice as to whether I wanted to open the "did I get in envelope." I was dressed up ready to go to the prom when the mail came. I didn't want to spoil the night if I didn't get in to I told my mom to hold on to it and I'd open it in t...

Thanks siri and islandgirl those links helped out alot

Has anyone ever heard of these yet? They are supposed to be I believe Hcg (pregnancy hormone). I had a pt. ask me about them the other day. I have a friend who has been on them a lost alot of weight, but she is not a nurse and couldn't really tell me...

My first day out on my own is going to be on Tuesday. 7a-7p and all me. I've had a good education, and a great preceptor who has weened me away. But still it's the fact that I'll be alone, all problems come to me!!! I think I can handle it and I know...

just a update, this week went very well. It was hard doing 3 12's in a row but i made it through. My main thing is the little things, like making sure all my orders are done, (I mean I catch the big stuff but it's those little last minute things) I'm...

I was put on Micronor (estrogen free) BC pills in August. The combo pills were running my BP up through the roof. (not good for anyone especially at 21yo) Well anyway I haven't had a period since then. The info that comes with it said nothing about d...

I have several piercings in my ears, but the only one i usually wear is my tragus (for those who don't know that little flap that's connected to your head in the middle of the ear) One of the techs tried to give me flack for it when i first had it do...

1. do you delegate your basic care to cna's? 2. what area of nursing are you in and what is a typical nurse/pt ratio? 3. how do you feel about delegating out work? and any other thoughts on the topic.... 4. have things changed since you entered the ...

I'm Mandy, RN!!! I took boards on June 1st and passed with 75 questions!!! Got married on June 11th! I've been working prn in out patient dialysis for about a year as a tech, and I'm staying on prn as a nurse. All the while I'm fulfilling my dream of...