NewGradNurse2014

There are a few reasons I label my lines in 3 places. 1. Yes, I will admit I am a tad OCD lol 2. I am a new ICU nurse and I have been a nurse for just under a year (which I think helps contribute to my OCD-like traits ). I am always double and triple...

I definitely agree with everyone's advice! When I go into my room to do a gtt check at change of shift I always check my lines. I make sure they are all dated and labeled. I label my lines in 3 places: going into the pump, coming out of the pump, and...

Hi! I actually moved to the ICU after 6 months of experience in a progressive care unit right out of nursing school. I'm about to finish up my orientation in ICU which was about 3 months as well. I feel like things are really going well and my experi...

Hi everyone, I just graduated with my BSN a few weeks ago and I have been applying like crazy for my first nursing job. Well now it seems I have two offers and I really am conflicted about which one to take! Job A: This is a night position (72 hours ...

@hakunamatataRN - Thank you so much for the kind words! :) Your advice really was wonderful and you really had a lot of great points! I really appreciate your time! Sorry if my first post was kind of crazy my mind had a lot rumbling around inside of...

Thanks so much for the advice :) AmyRN303 - I will definitely write down a pros and cons list! llg - You are right about it probably not being a good idea to gamble on your first job. Not sure if I did mention this in my original post or not, but Job...

I'd greatly appreciate any words of wisdom for choosing my first nursing job. I feel that I am at a fork in the road and I want to start my nursing career off on the right foot. If anyone could offer me any advice that would be so appreciated!

Hi, I am very sorry to hear about the challenges you are facing in your new position. I just graduated and I have not yet worked as an RN so my advice may be limited. BUT I think that you should really think about what you want to do and whatever it ...