I think this might be a good place to pop this question... I'm a Med-Surg/Nephrology RN with a little over a year's experience. I've accepted a position in our ED to start in about a month. I've been...
Hey guys, just want some advice on how to handle this situation. This may be the wrong forum to post in, so I apologize if it is. I graduated May 2014 from an ADN program. My during my last year of...
Try those crowd sourcing sites online. Where you post a cause and people donate money. No joke, you'd be surprised at how giving people are sometimes (and how stingy they can be) but it worth a shot!...
Hey! Unfortunately, I saw this after having completed my first day, but, these are great tips! I will definitely utilize these going into my next shift! Thank you very much! Let me tell you, my first...
I'm starting my first day on the floor tomorrow! I'll be shadowing another RN. I'm super excited, but I'm just wondering what I should have with me. Stethoscope, pen light, scissors... A notebook? I...
I'm sorry to post another thread like this. Believe me, I've done my search through the forum, I just can't find the answer to my question.. I'm 5'9" 135 lbs. Very slender. My problem is finding...
I wish I had a picture for you guys! Lmao, I kid you not! In our ER there is literally a freaking robot with a camera on top of it's head that will roll into your room and let a "specialist" examine...
I'll throw in my two cents! I worked in the Emergency Dept. as a "Tech" through my last year in nursing school. My badge had my picture on the right, GCom24 in the center and underneath it said "PNA"...
Hi everyone! Long time lurker throughout my past two years in school. Lots of good advice here, inspiring stories, and just good laughs! I graduated May 16, ATT on June 18, Tested on June 25. (75 ?'s,...
I don't know if any of you out there are preceptors yourself, but what would be some good questions to ask. I know in trying to teach people things, it's easy to forget the things that are...