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YumCookies BSN, RN

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  1. What's the worst nursing mistake you've done or seen someone else do?

    YumCookies replied to AnnG_'s topic in General Nursing

    It looks like you've had some great responses already! If you are concerned about making mistakes, I have a few tips: 1) Don't underestimate your medication checks! Especially if it is a high alert...

  2. *how to survive as a nurse?*

    YumCookies replied to nohseungjin's topic in General Nursing

    - Keep work at work. - Put just as much effort in leisure time as you do at work. - Make your own health a priority. Eat whole foods, drink plenty of fluids, sleep well, and keep

  3. Leaving first job, did you have a pay increase?

    YumCookies replied to Nurse3242's topic in General Nursing

    I went from 21 to 23 at my first nursing job (SNF), then 24 to 27 at my second nursing job (med-surg tele) - the raises were due to high turnover

  4. Driving after night shift is scary.

    YumCookies replied to Rufian's topic in General Students

    You could always take a quick nap in your car at your work's parking lot before heading out - I've done that on the few occasions I was too tired to drive back home

  5. are you guys exhausted after your shift?

    YumCookies replied to _zoubisoubisou_'s topic in Psychiatric

    Actually, I'm pretty wired after a 12 and it takes me a while to settle down. The running around and stress at 5am when everyone wakes up, needing meds and this and that gets me worked up so I can't...

  6. Best strategies to deal with verbal abuse from patients?

    YumCookies replied to mmjp77's topic in Psychiatric

    "Please do not speak to me that way. I am taking my time to ___ (i.e help you, make you more comfortable, sort out your medication regimen in this case >.>). In most cases (usually it is the...

  7. If you could redo it....would you choose nursing?

    YumCookies replied to ICURNPA92's topic in General Nursing

    If I had a second chance to do it all over again, I would've gone into engineering or computer science. I loved and excelled in math and science in school - I think I would've done well in it. Nursing...

  8. Advice for SNF/Vent Unit

    YumCookies posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've been a charge nurse for about 11 months now at a skilled nursing facility of a 23-bed unit. In the near future, we are becoming a vent unit where 8-10 of those 23 beds will be ventilator...

  9. Don't talk bad about your patients

    YumCookies replied to BrendaH84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One of my pet peeves is coworkers talking crap about residents and their families right in front of them knowing they can't hear them. I get the "So what? She can't hear me anyway..." Even so I still...

  10. Are you Facebook friends with your coworkers?

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

    I don't really use Facebook, but I do exchange phone numbers and socialize with coworkers outside of work on occasion. I just keep it light/casual and talk about things like family, friends, hobbies,...

  11. Do you see ethnic tensions at work?

    YumCookies replied to princessgirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In the past I have gotten complaints from patients about foreign CNAs that were disrespectful or rude. It seems like the rudeness was either due to 1) some miscommunication/understanding between the...

  12. New RN being bullied, 7 months in, quit?

    YumCookies replied to lovelyrn1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP - I am a new grad myself who has worked at a SNF for 11 months now. At my current workplace the acuity is increasing while staffing continues to suffer and morale is quite poor on most days leading...

  13. What do you guys do to de-stress?

    YumCookies replied to OBigdog26's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Junk food (a habit I'm trying to break), video games, knitting, drinking tea, exercise when I'm motivated

  14. Newly licensed, job hunt advice

    YumCookies replied to the nurse who lived's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on passing your boards! Yes - definitely follow up on all applications ~1 week after submitting them. Apply everywhere and anywhere, even if you don't necessarily meet the requirements of the...

  15. Nursing New Grad Bullying 101

    YumCookies replied to namaste1's topic in General Nursing

    This doesn't sound like bullying to me but a genuine concern about the way you practice...I would sit down with your manager about how you can improve. Get a sense of what her expectations are out of...

  16. Night shift nurse responsibilities

    YumCookies replied to bTRUE's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Let's see, after getting report and counting the narcs on the 11-7...going through MARS/TARS, midnight med pass, verifying orders, checking the code cart, checking the glucoscans, stocking the med/tx...

  17. Most Embarassing Nursing Moments

    YumCookies replied to Jessiedog's topic in Nursing Humor

    During orientation I had used these small knitted afghans that I thought looked cute and gave them to several patients to keep warm at night. Little did I know that they were not blankets but commode...

  18. So I graduated...now what?

    YumCookies posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hello! I just graduated with my BSN December 19, 2014. I did my celebrating, and now it is time to get back to work... Do I prioritize studying for NCLEX and getting licensed or making sure that I...

  19. So I graduated...now what?

    YumCookies replied to YumCookies's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thanks for the responses. Should I bother applying to positions requiring a license? Will I be considered at

  20. Critique my new grad resume please!

    YumCookies posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The format came out funny when I copied/pasted it so I would like feedback on the content. The relevant clinical experience section seems wordy to me - is all that information really necessary? Also...

  21. Please critique my new grad cover letter!

    YumCookies posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to state my interest as a surgical nurse at Some Hospital. I graduated from the University of Xxx in December 2014 and believe my work experiences will be...

  22. Please critique my new grad cover letter!

    YumCookies replied to YumCookies's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Iliauna thank you for the feedback. I've been told in the past by clinical instructors/professors/supervisors that I am hardworking, passionate, competent, and that I have a good attitude - so what?...

  23. Guest What? I graduated!!!!! 12/19/14

    YumCookies replied to Success4all's topic in General Students

    I graduated on the 19th as well...congrats!! Good luck with

  24. Critique my new grad resume please!

    YumCookies replied to YumCookies's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you for responding Juan - I will make those changes. Unfortunately I don't really have any extracurricular activities - I studied and worked too