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lesrn2005

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  1. 6 weeks and going strong

    lesrn2005 replied to kelluvanurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hey Kel or anyone else who works hospice-I'll be starting w/hospice Feb 13th full-time as RN. I graduated May '05 and have been working med-surg on an extremely busy floor since graduation. I did...

  2. another way in the door?

    lesrn2005 replied to felixfelix's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I start my 1st hospice job in February. My only experience is 6 mos. med-surg in a large hospital. I went on an interview w/hospice and I guess they must like me, cuz they offered me a position....

  3. What is it about Med-Surg that you don't like?

    lesrn2005 replied to RazorbackRN's topic in General Nursing

    what I hate most is when you've discharged 2 pts. back to back, and 30 minutes later, you're getting 2 more, this along w/the other 4 you're taking care

  4. tough time giving report.

    lesrn2005 replied to janetrette's topic in First Year After Licensure

    NEVER, EVER let her slap you down. Some people are just that way-just try to be the most confident person you can be and smile right back at

  5. What did you do the day before the NCLEX?

    lesrn2005 replied to ladydame's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    had a massage and a pedicure-went out to dinner!! Try to have

  6. 1 year since graduation, just starting now

    lesrn2005 replied to leeposh's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know a nurse who graduated 8 years ago, yes, 8 YEARS ago!! She recently started studying (by herself), took NCLEX and passed. She was never a hospital employee/or worked in the medical field after...

  7. First Year Completed!

    lesrn2005 replied to Tweety's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats to you!! Tell me, how was statistics? I start the class in 1

  8. calling all hospice nurses!

    lesrn2005 replied to lesrn2005's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    bumping to the

  9. I need to help my wife

    lesrn2005 replied to concernedHusband's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So sorry to hear this!! Suzanne, one of the moderator's can help you. I'm sure she'll be responding here shortly. Good

  10. RN's out of school for at least 1 year

    lesrn2005 replied to Ashes's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated May, 2005, some days I hate it (med-surg) and some days I think that I can do it! It won't be long-term, I'll be moving on to something else (haven't decided what yet), but proud that I'm...

  11. Need a little bit of positive...

    lesrn2005 replied to pie123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Listen to what corrin has said. I agree w/her post. I am a new nurse (4 mos. on med-surg/tele floor), just finished orientation. I do not feel "alone". I have the support of all the nurse's on the...

  12. What is an HCA?

    lesrn2005 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I started working for an HCA hospital as pct during last semester of nursing school. The day I recv'd my RN license-I was given 10 pts my very 1st day at work as an RN. Spent the whole day chasing...

  13. irrigating a foley catheter

    lesrn2005 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have a dr's order to irrigate foley catheter with 100-250 ml's ns. the pt has a 3-way catheter (to be specific-the tubing extending from his member has 3 lumens, with 2 2-Liter bags ns infusing...

  14. irrigating a foley catheter

    lesrn2005 replied to lesrn2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    thanks to everyone who replied! I also called the doc to get an order for ditropan as this pt was having bladder spasms. I did disconnect and irrigate the lumen that drains to the foley-and, yes, he...

  15. How long did you breastfeed?

    lesrn2005 replied to Graciegirlienurse's topic in General Nursing

    1st child-2 weeks; 2nd child-stopped at 2 weeks b-4 her 3rd

  16. bad med-surg day-wake-up call

    lesrn2005 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just have to tell you my story: My last day of a 3 mo. orientation w/preceptor turned bad. I had 5 pts on an extremely busy med-surg floor-2 were pretty sick and had ng tubes to lis. The night...

  17. I'm tired of it! I had enough!

    lesrn2005 replied to marshalbc77's topic in General Nursing

    Hi KWagner: How much experience must you have to become an agency nurse? Just graduated this May, working on med-surg floor for 3 months

  18. bad med-surg day-wake-up call

    lesrn2005 replied to lesrn2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    thank you-appreciate

  19. good student, bad nurse...

    lesrn2005 replied to sophiajoy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm new also....do you think it's a case of nerves? Are you letting your stress get to you? For me, it's the stress of continuous orders-trying to get everything done. I work on organizational...

  20. Does anyone love their job?

    lesrn2005 replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    "too many patients, too many managers breathing down your neck, too many families to deal with, too many non-nursing tasks, and too little time to spend with each patient." Couldn't agree

  21. bad med-surg day-wake-up call

    lesrn2005 replied to lesrn2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks tweety- I knew you would respond!! Appreciate

  22. abusive relationship/advice

    lesrn2005 replied to OURN83's topic in General Nursing

    Quote: I disagree with the previous post though about him being a pedophile -- because someone is abusive doesn't make him a pedophile! My ex-husband was very controlling and abusive, but he was NOT...

  23. 15 Weeks in, and still loving it...

    lesrn2005 replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh Adam!! I strive to be like you! Good to hear such a positive story. I am a newbie also. I look up just about everything (tests/procedures) I'm unfamiliar with. I think that's what helps me...

  24. final 2 weeks of orientation on med-surg....

    lesrn2005 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have 2 final weeks left of my orientation on med-surg floor, and have been with many wonderful preceptors. The last few weeks, I've been with a very-detailed preceptor whom I've "clicked" with....

  25. final 2 weeks of orientation on med-surg....

    lesrn2005 replied to lesrn2005's topic in General Nursing

    thanks jetsetter!! appreciate the response!! I