TheSpectator

TheSpectator

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  1. Applied to 2 Residential DD programs

    Hi all, This is my first post on allnurses! I'm an RN with about 3 years of bedside experience, including med/surg and LDRP. I've just applied to two residential I/DD facilities in my area. I'm very excited about the possibility of working in this s...
  2. KatieMI Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience. I hope you've found your way to a better situation. It's true, sometimes there are going to be things that go on internally that we will not know about until we start the job. However, I feel it's...
  3. Ok...real talk. One of the best things you can do for your future career is take responsibility for the jobs you accept. I know as a newer nurse it can be hard to find jobs at all, but from here on out research every job you apply for, a lot. Ask aro...
  4. Applied to 2 Residential DD programs

    Good suggestion. Joining DDNA & networking with others is one of the first things I did. Being such a small specialty, it has been difficult to find others who work in the field. I'm so glad I found others in my area through DDNA! They've really ...
  5. Applied to 2 Residential DD programs

    Congratulations :-)! What type of facility did you end up accepting? I declined my first offer after having a bad feeling about the company/working conditions. I have since been able to interview with my 1st choice and it went well. Should hear back...
  6. What counts as experience?

    Yep! I work in L&D now. To my surprise, it is NOT my dream job. There's nothing wrong with it. I'm on a good unit, I like my coworkers, and am respected for doing a good job. It just turns out not to be my passion as I thought it would be & t...
  7. Another vote for bringing in an outside manager in most situations. My unit recently had to make this decision and promoting internally would have been a disaster for us. Some people have been resistant to change but it has worked out well so far.
  8. "Bless Your Heart"

    I was born, raised, and still live in the deep south. I actually have had a different experience with "Have a blessed day" than many here. It is usually used sincerely where I live. I don't personally use it, but am not offended by it when sincerely ...
  9. How to Recruit talented nurses

    I agree with this. There are people who are wonderful employees out there that simply don't want to have a "family" feel with their work colleagues, and there is nothing wrong with that. I'm a fairly private person with strong work/life boundaries. I...
  10. Self Reflection: What could you do better?

    I identify with this. If the laziness technically falls "within the rules" and it's not putting a patient at risk, I need to learn to just let it go. Some people will never be hard workers & complaining about that on a regular basis just makes me...
  11. Exhausted Med-Surg Nurse

    Just a follow up. I do work L&D NIGHT shift. I don't work days on purpose because it can be ccccrazy, especially if there is not good team work on your unit. There's terrific team work on the night shift where I am so I chose to go nights so I ca...
  12. patient complaints

    Yep, I agree with Seaofclouds. In this situation I communicate with the patient after literally every attempt to get the medication so they know I'm trying my best and care. Especially if I feel like they are becoming upset or it us taking an exorbit...
  13. Applied to 2 Residential DD programs

    I interviewed for one, was offered and declined. I'm hoping I can find something was I think would fit me a little better because I'm looking for somewhere I can stay long term. There are limited opportunities for DD nursing in my area though. Thinki...
  14. Exhausted Med-Surg Nurse

    I was originally a med/surg nurse and switched to L&D. I always work my tail off and did ok in med/surg....but it was NOT for me. Some people thrive off of those types or work environments and some people are just exhausted by them. It's ok to be...
  15. Therapeutic Oils in hospital

    I work in LDRP and this is becoming hugely popular with people seeking a natural birth right now. Our hospital does not offer this but allows pts to bring their own oils/diffusers. I love natural birth but almost every time essential oils have been u...
  16. Professionalism....name your irritation here!

    In my opinion it's just general laziness. When I was brand new, or really any time I take a new job in any field, I try to be one step ahead of my preceptor/trainer. Anticipating what needs to be done and being a self starter really impresses me. If...
  17. Professionalism....name your irritation here!

    I literally said OMG out loud, haha. I think I'd find that too hilarious to be appropriately grossed out.
  18. Guess I'm another who is of the opinion that seems so unpopular with new graduates. Take med/surg if it's being offered! It is usually (not always) unrealistic to land your preferred job right out of the gate. I knew I did not like med/surg but appli...
  19. Does your inpatient OB unit have a nurse educator?

    We do have a full time nurse educator. She does all stated above. She does not do any bedside nursing, she retired from bedside due to injury so she is now unable to pass the physical required of our bedside nurses. She has 25+ years of experience in...
  20. Medsurg RN want to get into OB

    Honesty, I think one of the best things I did was make an ally of my med/surg unit manager. I did not love med/surg but for the time I was there I worked my butt off and impressed as many people as possible. Because I was applying within the same hos...
  21. Medsurg RN want to get into OB

    I started out in Med/Surg and have now been working in LDRP for a year and a half. This may not be the experience of most, but I did not have to do anything special to land my current job other than apply and interview well. I feel like 2 years of me...
  22. 500 cc of Vanco/Ns over 2 hours via pump via picc line

    This rate is the standard in our hospital. We would only change it per MD order if the pt has a condition that would benefit from fluid restrictions. Hope this helps :-).
  23. Maternity nursing with a GED?

    I was homeschooled for much or elementary through part of high school. It was very hard finding any school boards that would accept my work/credits, so I opted for the GED. I had to fight harder to get into an undergraduate school. I also received no...
  24. I need help. =(

    Oops, I see you already updated. So glad it worked out for you! :)