cjblu

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1. Should I go back?

   cjblu posted a topic in Career Support

   Hi all -- I posted to this a few times during my first 6months as a new grad on a tele unit. I ended up leaving my position as staff nurse after 9 months. I just got to the point where the anxiety was overwhelming. Looking back, I feel that I made ...

2. Critical moments in home health nursing

   cjblu posted a topic in Home Health

   I have about 9 months experience on a cardiac unit. I have always been intrigued by home health nursing and I have an interview for a home health position next week (they only require 6 mos acute care experience)...but I am wondering something. Ar...

3. Any outstanding new grad programs?

   cjblu posted a topic in Minnesota

   Just wondering if any Minnesota nurses out there can tell me about their hospital's new grad orientation programs...

4. another beginner wondering........

   cjblu replied to commit2day's topic in Career Support

   I too have a BA in Psychology and an interest in health and fitness, yoga, all that stuff. I went to nursing school after a few years in the corporate world, when I was 29 years old. I am only about 6 months into my RN position, and it has been a c...

5. Vasovagal after sheath pull complete?

   cjblu posted a topic in Cardiac

   Hi all... I had a pt who was one hour post sheath pull, and she began to feel diaphoretic, nauseated, and had a large emesis, HR down to 35. Gave IV nausea meds, but the nausea returned, and another emesis. She also developed a hematoma after one ...

6. Living in fear of code blue

   cjblu posted a topic in New Nurse

   I have been off orientation for about 2 mos now, and my new fear of the week is "what to do when my patient codes"...Of course, I know the basics from CPR class, and to grab the crash cart and ambu bag. But I think my fear is unreasonable, and it mi...

7. New nurse scared to talk to doctors!!

   cjblu replied to cparrish's topic in New Nurse

   The doctor phone call is intimidating for me as well, but like others have said, remember that they are just another part of the team. My parents are both MD's and I have a lot of friends who are now completing their residency. Remember that nursi...

8. How to get into Home Health Nursing?

   cjblu posted a topic in Career Support

   I am a new nurse, I have been on a tele floor for about 6 months now. Clearly, floor nursing is not for me. Like many other posters on this site, I can't relax at work, I never stop to eat, drink, or pee. I work the evening shift 3-1130, but I usu...

9. Fearful of infiltrating IV's

   cjblu replied to cjblu's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you all for such helpful advice! I can't wait to go into work tomorrow and try these new tricks. :) This site is really supportive and is helping my confidence...Thank you thank you!

10. Fearful of infiltrating IV's

    cjblu posted a topic in New Nurse

    I always try to aspirate for blood before starting a new bag of solution, or starting an antibiotic. When I am unable to see blood, but the saline flush goes through OK, I am still worried that the IV isn't in the vein and that I am going to infiltr...

11. Med Surg or Tele

    cjblu replied to cjblu's topic in New Nurse

    Thank you so much you guys! I appreciate your input so much. I have been going back and forth in my mind over this like you wouldn't believe. I was "officially" offered the med surg position today, and just thought I would check this website to se...

12. Med Surg or Tele

    cjblu posted a topic in New Nurse

    I have been working on a tele floor for about 2 months, mostly post angio patients, sheath pulls, etc. I didn't feel the orientaiton was that great, and I feel disorganized and clueless. Management just says I am "where I should be" and that I am d...

13. I really need help!

    cjblu replied to JahbingRN's topic in New Nurse

    Hey there. You sound exactly like me! I too am just coming to the end of my orientation on a tele floor. I feel as if I am taking steps backwards, not forwards. My preceptor assures me that I will be fine on my own, but I think she is delusional. I m...

14. Question about unfriendly preceptor

    cjblu posted a topic in New Nurse

    Hi all. I am so happy I found this website. I have been in orientation for 2 weeks, and I am not having a good experience. Part of it is me, I am nervous most of the time, and seriously lacking self confidence on the job. My preceptor and I have been...