shedevilprincss replied to Rowan318's topic in General Nursing
I worked as a social worker (BSW) for 7 years while taking classes/deciding what I ultimately wanted to do. I was fortunate to keep my job part time as I worked through school. I went back for an ADN...
shedevilprincss replied to CCU BSN RN's topic in General Nursing
We also received an email about mixing abx at the bedside. We have had the morphine shortage for a while at our hospital but the dilaudid is definitely catching up. And I know where some mini bags are...
I attended what is considered an accelerated ADN program. Post pre-reqs, you could do a 2 year traditional program with summers off or a 14 month straight through program. I had my pre-reqs done...
shedevilprincss replied to Brandi,RN's topic in General Nursing
Well that escalated quickly. In my old job (pre-nursing days but still in a clinic), I went in on day 2.5 of being sick and ended up going home with strep throat. My coworkers weren't happy I came in...
That 24 hour job thing got me my first year too. I'm a Type A and always used to feel bad about leaving stuff for the next shift. im better about it now but it's still something I have to work
The whole first year of nursing. Caring for patients and handling a patient assignment on my own. Learning charting and technical skills at the same time. Acclimating to my unit. You name it, overall...
I think it depends on what field you want. I started in the ED as a new grad with a 16 week preceptorship under a new grad residency. It was hard but I knew ED was what I wanted so I made it happen. I...
shedevilprincss replied to Theone40's topic in General Nursing
What kind of orientation would you get in the ER? Will they extend it if you feel you are lagging behind? What are the ratios? Did you do a shadow day--how was the culture, how were the other nurses?...
I wear compression socks, whether I'm wearing my clogs or sneakers. That many hours on your feet for a long time really get to you after a while. ETA: good luck to you! Also, I prefer sneakers to...
Why are you focused on what happened as a student when it appears from your other posts you are now a new grad with a job? Take this experience forward into your practice, continue to seek out...
shedevilprincss replied to NewRN'16's topic in General Nursing
Here was my approach when I was precepting: week 1: 1 patient (I take the other 3) week 2: 2 patients (I take the other 2) etc etc until my preceptee got up to all 4 (or 5 depending on our assignment)...
shedevilprincss replied to nursingRN123's topic in General Students
I used Saunders Med-Surg Success (or something comparable for my other classes). Many times, there were almost (if not entirely) direct questions from the books. Its like a freebie. However, its not...