First of all, congratulations on your new job!! I had the same problem with med pass when I started out at the nursing home. In time, you will become quicker. After a while, I knew what meds were...
welcome and congratulations!! when i took my nclex 4 years ago, it also shut off at 75 and i remember the anxiety waiting to hear if i had passed. way to
I agree that sometimes ignoring the response is the most effective. I work with some doctors who yell out orders and criticize everything I do. Then, there are others who are the most friendliest...
This is the first thread I have started so I'm not sure if it is in the right category or not. But, I'm hoping to rely on my friends for some advice. I work nights (12 hours). On a good night I can...
Like a few others have said. You are not "Just" anything. I would love you to come work on my floor. You sound very enthusiastic. Keep your chin up. I'm sure something will come
Thanks for all the advice. I guess I forgot to mention that I do use my ceiling fan at all times, even in the dead of winter here in Michigan. My hubby thinks my problem is that I can't "leave work...
Welcome from a fellow nighter Nights does take some getting used to. But I've been doing it for 4 years. I need to because of home/kids school schedule. But I wouldn't trade it for the world even...
Are you sure you're not my long-lost sibling?! My work experience is so similar to yours. I did med-surg for 2 years. I swore I would NEVER work cardiac because the heart scared the living...
Congrats on the new position. Just take it one day at a time. My biggest obstacle was learning to read EKG strips and the cardiac drugs. But one day at a time and you will do fine. Best
I do a 12-hour shift at the hospital (7p to 7a) and I love it. I enjoy my 4 days a week off. I also work part time at a nursing home. Sometimes there I will pull a double shift (which is 16 hours)....