Little Panda RN ASN, RN

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Not sure I want to continue!

Little Panda RN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

Well I decided to quit while in orientation. I just can not devote enough time to this flex time position to meet the demands of the job. I truly admire those of you who do it full time. My hats off...
struggling with med surg expectations

Little Panda RN replied to sleepdeprived1's topic in Medical-Surgical

I am also new to med surg. I have had a total of 9 shifts on the floor myself. I on the other hand work a full time job so scheduling the days I am able to orientate have only been 2 a week. It is...
Starting new job this saturday

Little Panda RN posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

I am starting in med surg this Saturday. I am nervous about this new venture. I am an older nurse, 51 to be exact:) so I am sure I will be one of the older ones on the floor, not that that makes any...
Would like your input as a RN if your hospital has room service

Little Panda RN replied to RNsheal's topic in Medical-Surgical

We have room service at our hospital. The pros are the patient can call anytime from 6 am to 9pm and order anything off the menu. So those who eat breakfast at 10 am don't have to eat a cold breakfast...
Advice needed desperately from my fellow nurses...plz read

Little Panda RN replied to FranD, RN's topic in Nursing Career

I used to commute an hour each way and was spending approx 500.00 a month on gas. That didn't include the oil changes and wear and tare on my car. I had decent gas mileage of 30 miles to the gallon or...
What's the coolest operation you've watched??

Little Panda RN replied to SuzieVN's topic in Medical-Surgical

I saw a Roux en Y anastomosis during my LPN clinicals. The surgeon was using a ruler to measure how much of the intestine he was going to remove. I could see all the organs within the abd and it was...
Will 2 days a week be enough?

Little Panda RN posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

Would like to get some opinions from those who work or have worked med surg. I have taken a prn position and will be starting orientation in April. I plan on working 2 days a week, as I have a full...
Will 2 days a week be enough?

Little Panda RN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Medical-Surgical
Will 2 days a week be enough?

Little Panda RN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

I currently work for an insurance company sitting at a desk all day reviewing claims for med nec. I am sure hoping that two days a week will be enough:) After orientation I am only required to work...
nocs on a med/surg floor

Little Panda RN replied to proud nurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

What do you think of Med Surge so far? I recently accepted a position for flex time on a very busy med surge floor days and pm's. If I can work out getting all their general orientation stuff done...
Good idea or not?

Little Panda RN posted a topic in General Nursing

I have been an RN for 3 years and have worked as a case manager for a homeless clinic, been an assisted living manager and am now currently working as a medical review nurse. I recently applied for a...
Good idea or not?

Little Panda RN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

Thank you for responding WindyCDE. I appreciate you advice. I guess the biggest thing that concerns me is I wont have as many days on the floor during orientation due to my full time day job. However,...
I'm getting terminated from my first nursing job

Little Panda RN replied to Nurseadam's topic in First Year After Licensure

OP I hope you don't lose your job. It was a stupid mistake and I am sure one that will never happen again. We all have done stupid things in our life oh wait a minute not everyone, just those who...
How many patients are you assigned?

Little Panda RN posted a topic in Orthopedic

I am a graduate practical nurse and our hospital here routinely assigns 5 patients per nurse. The do not have CNA's. I worked the ortho floor during my last practicum weekend and it was pure h*** ....
When will people learn NOT to say the "Q" word...

Little Panda RN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

When my husband ask me how my day is going I always say "not going to answer that question", lol. He knows that I will never ever talk about how my shift is going while I am
When will people learn NOT to say the "Q" word...

Little Panda RN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

I have seen it time and time again. I tell those who work with me to please not say the "Q" word as it will certainly bring a fall, a call to 911 and upset family members
Need expert advice on how to get foot in door in Insurance field??

Little Panda RN replied to lweave2's topic in General Nursing

Hi Lisa! I went to the company website and applied. I have been in the medical field since 1994 and have worked many different areas. I am sure that helped with securing the position. My advice would...
Need expert advice on how to get foot in door in Insurance field??

Little Panda RN replied to lweave2's topic in General Nursing

I am not sure what type of info you are looking for but I just recieved a job at an insurance company as a medical review examiner and will start on the 16th. Like another poster stated indeed.com is...
What is your opinion on "For Profit Hospitals"

Little Panda RN posted a topic in General Nursing

I was just wondering what everyones opinion is of for profit hospitals. For those of you who work for a for profit hospital, do you like it and what does your hospital do with all its profits. Do they...
How far do you travel to get to work?

Little Panda RN replied to born2circulateRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

I drove 80 miles and it would take me an hour. I did not mind the drive so much during the summer but the winter driving was another story. I used to spend almost 500.00 a month in gas and boy did I...
Once again.....I'm a "nurse".....

Little Panda RN replied to cherrybreeze's topic in Nursing Professionalism

Actually they can be registered. It all depends on who they go through for the exam. The American Medical Technologists offer an RMA instead of the CMA which is offered by the AAMA.
New Grad, new job... My First emergency!

Little Panda RN replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

Rapid ventricular rate? Sorry this was already answered, " must read thread before
ALF

Little Panda RN replied to Vtachy1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

We accept foleys in our facility. We have home health come in to replace the foley monthly and they come if there is a problem with the foley other wise we are the ones who empty the bag and switch...
Assisted Living nurses - how do you protect your license?

Little Panda RN replied to Marshall1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

Not all ALF's are like that. I am the nurse manager and I have three LPN's and the rest are CNA's trained as med aides. We have very few med errors. I take the time to teach the importance of med...
If I see one more post titled....

Little Panda RN replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

This thread is the hightlight of my day . How about this one: I have just been fired from my third nursing job, but I didnt do anything wrong!. I only made a kazillion med errors and cant get along...

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