NewNurse91D

Hi everyone!! I have a quick question and I wanted to get some advice from other nurses, especially nurses who have been practicing for a while. I am a 'baby' nurse, having gotten my license a little over a year ago. I currently work for an In-Home...

Yes exactly! My boss did say that she would call the clients to ask them if they were comfortable with it. And that's what I thought- I'm not a clinical instructor so I didn't think it was appropriate. I'm nervous about saying all of this to her :/...

Hey guys!! Im a new grad, an RN and am working on my bachelors degree. I just got my first RN job! (Whoohoo) well technically, I got 2 jobs. I have one part time position with an in-home care company. And the second one is part time as well- it's a...

This cannot be okay! I am SO upset right now

Hey everyone! As I stated in the title, I'm a new grad (YAY!) and I finally was able to get my first clinical nurse job. Its at an extremely prestigious hospital. I already got the position and start in November byt I am about to go in for my pre-emp...

So I did everything I was supposed to do. I told them about my medications, I showed them my prescriptions. Then when they did my physical the person who did it, told me that she couldn't clear me yet and wanted my doctor to fill a form out- she li...

Yes I did, and it was NO problem!!

I was literally just googling this EXACT topic! I am a new nurse and am about to start my first RN job on a medsurg- Medicine Stroke unit at a big hospital. And I'm REALLY worried that I won't remember my nursing school information.

thank you very much for your advice! :)

I definitely didn't use the best choice of words in regards to the "come off pills", I don't usually speak in that manner but I was typing quickly and in a rush (I was working on 2 assignments that are due tonight for my RN-to-BSN courses). To be ho...

thank you very much!

I did find one piece of information on it. I found something on my state's BON from 2011 and it said that at that point, they didnt have any 'rules' against it. So im hoping that they haven't changed it since then..

I'm having a hard time locating where on the BON site it has this information on. Also, when I was filling out the paperwork, where is says to list my medications- I was going to write in what i was prescribed each one for, but after what you guys h...

Okay, great advice guys, thank you so much! You're absolutely right, I certainly wont go into detail in regards to self-medicating. And what do you guys mean when you said, "BON position" and "BON, do not approve of suboxone"? does that mean that som...

Thank you for your advice. So I'll list the medication; do I explain the reason for the medication right off the bat or should I wait and see if they ask? Can they 'rebuke' my position, because I have already been hired and signed the paperwork, base...

I know I wrote a novel but please read it and help a new grad out Hello everyone! I've used this website since I started nursing school for studying tips, help with my care plans, advice and general info; and I never thought that I would be postin...

Definitely a good point! I'm feeling the crash from just getting out of nursing school. And setting myself some goals is something I really need to start doing! Thank you :)

Thank you :) and you're deff right. I need to stop beating myself up over not having the critical thinking skills yet because, as you said, it will come with time and experience!

Thank you!! I'm glad you replied because I now have more confidence after hearing about the nurses your knew who started in psych; and I'm thinking of going for it! Thank you :)

Thank you so much for sharing your story with me!! I completely understand what you're talking about and how you're feeling. And you gave some good solid advice, thank you for that :) I'll certainly take it!

Yes that's a very good point about the tuition costs. I did get a loan but it's my 3rd loan and the total is adding up quick! :/ And yes that's how I feel! thank you for the encouragement and reinforcement, now that I know that I'm not alone I feel ...

Dishes, You're 100% correct. I need to take a step back and focus on my NCLEX right now. Thank you =]

Beachgirl17, Thank you SOO much for your post; it was very encouraging and provided a lot of good advice! I feel a lot better now; and you're right, maybe I should go talk to someone! I'm glad that I'm not the only one whose been through something li...

Thank you for your post! And she is on suction, and she is on a diuretic. And no hx of COPD. Thank you for the link!

Hi guys!! So I'm in 3rd semester and just did my ICU rotation; thus my ICU specialty paper & care plan is due in a week. I am working on it and just want a little 'guidance' or just someone to bounce ideas/concepts around. ALSO because I kinda wa...