BlueDawnRN

BlueDawnRN BSN

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  1. RNs Don't Help CNAs

    BlueDawnRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I've seen lazy nurses and lazy CNAs. I've worked in other professions before nursing and there were lazy people there, too. I love our aides and do as much as possible to help them. I respect them a...

  2. Research patient or see patient first?

    BlueDawnRN replied to RNingBSNing's topic in General Nursing

    I clock in at 7:53 and have 7 minutes to write down the basic info on my patients (name, age/DOB, diagnosis, pertinent PMH, when the best med is due, etc). After I get report I go directly to my...

  3. Male nurse, female peri care

    BlueDawnRN replied to FerruzAXP's topic in Men in Nursing

    Peri care does not change when a woman is menstrating. The sterile field is not compromised. First of all, blood should not have bacteria in it. Secondly, it takes minutes to insert a catheter and...

  4. "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

    BlueDawnRN replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    Same here. I was so set on breastfeeding but much like OP we had to supplement due to weight loss. Weighted feeds with the lactation consultant showed she was only getting 0.5 ounce per feed. I ended...

  5. Night shift schedule?

    BlueDawnRN replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    I eat when I come in from work because I'm hungry. Also eat right before work because I don't know when I'll eat again. And snack periodically at work. I try to eat clean and eat whole foods whenever...

  6. Oncology or Med/tele?

    BlueDawnRN replied to WonderBuffStuff's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Based on your last two responses it sounds like the PCU might be more in line with your career goals unless the commute is an

  7. Oncology or Med/tele?

    BlueDawnRN replied to WonderBuffStuff's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Based on your last two responses it sounds like the PCU might be more in line with your career goals unless the commute is an

  8. Oncology or Med/tele?

    BlueDawnRN replied to WonderBuffStuff's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats on the two job offers! That is awesome! I think the reason you have so many views and no responses until now is that it's hard to tell from your post what your career goals are. If you're...

  9. Is nursing school as bad as they say?

    BlueDawnRN replied to sarahelaine08's topic in General Students

    Time management, good study habits, and support from your loved ones are what you will need. I did well in school while working part time, helping to manage a household, maintaining a healthy marriage...

  10. The Enemy... The Nurse Manager

    BlueDawnRN replied to I.Am.A.Nurse.'s topic in Nurse Management

    I just wanted to let you know that I really respect my manager even though it seems the majority of my co-workers do not, and that I'm sure there are employees on your floor that respect you as well....

  11. Took NCLEX 9 times, passed 10th time 265 questions!

    BlueDawnRN replied to youcanrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Exactly. The test determines how well you can take a standardized test and that's about it. 90% of what I know I learned on the job.

  12. Getting a second degree BSN

    BlueDawnRN replied to WooPig29's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is possible. People have done it. One of my nursing colleagues worked full time and raised 3 kids as a single mom while in nursing school, and one of my nursing instructors worked full time while...

  13. Jury duty and new grad program

    BlueDawnRN replied to IGSD777's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Something similar happened to me. Got jury duty while I was in nursing school and I requested hardship, and sent a copy of my student ID, class schedule and work ID. You could send a copy of your work...

  14. New grads in float positions

    BlueDawnRN replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in Nursing Career

    That's great. I was just stating the requirements for float nurses at my hospital but I see it's not the same everywhere. It looks like it's a position for new grads and as long as they have good...

  15. New grads in float positions

    BlueDawnRN replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in Nursing Career

    I was the one who made the first post about float nurses at my hospital needing critical care experience. If the position is for new grads then yes go for it! They probably won't be floating you to...

  16. New grads in float positions

    BlueDawnRN replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in Nursing Career

    At my hospital you need critical care experience in order to be a float nurse. They can float you anywhere: ER, ICU, tele, and you have to have had experience in all types of floors. I'm not sure how...

  17. Moms who pump at work?

    BlueDawnRN replied to BlueDawnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to tell you that you're not alone. I had my heart set on exclusively breastfeeding but the baby was losing a ton of weight and crying nonstop. I did a weighted feed with a lactation...

  18. Moms who pump at work?

    BlueDawnRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I plan to go back to work when my baby (not born yet) is almost 3 months old but will only be able to "get away" for 10-15 minute increments to pump, twice per shift. I work 12 hour nights and will...

  19. Moms who pump at work?

    BlueDawnRN replied to BlueDawnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you to everyone who replied. I had the baby, I'm back at work and I am pumping. Many of you suggested I get the Medela pump in style which is what I have, and my insurance supplied it. If I have...

  20. It seems like everyone but nurses make more money

    BlueDawnRN replied to rearviewmirror's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts exactly. A lot of these people will be laid off when things get bad (and they will), but we have skills that will always be needed. Also, a lot of these high income owners have a ton of...

  21. Feel like I'm too dumb to be a nurse

    BlueDawnRN replied to coconut3431's topic in General Nursing

    None of this is your fault. It's not your fault that you didn't know the MD wanted you to call back with results, and not your fault the patient was septic. The patient would have been sent out either...

  22. How do you feel about having other nurses as patients?

    BlueDawnRN replied to purplegal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I was a patient the nurses said they loved having me. Probably because I never hit the call bell and didn't whine about

  23. New nurse. What do I need?

    BlueDawnRN replied to ChiMan360's topic in General Nursing

    Oh wow some nurses carry around a lot. I just have a pen (which the floor provided) a pair of scissors and a dry erase marker (also took from the floor) because we have hourly rounding, as well as a...

  24. Switching from "creative" career to nursing career

    BlueDawnRN replied to LordOx's topic in General Nursing

    I have a BA in Dance Choreography and went back to school to be a nurse. I have a close family member who worked for years as a photographer and is now a nurse and is doing really well. Neither of us...

  25. I am tiny and need help finding scrubs that will actually fit!

    BlueDawnRN replied to kaimkaim's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm also 5'2'' and 112 lbs. The only scrubs I wear are Grey's Atatomy junior fit in