Any LTC faculty that lets this fly is waiting for a lawsuit or even worse patient harm or death. This totally blows my mind to be honest.. Unless you have been to NURSING school and passed NCLEX you...
Thank goodness my hospital has verses badges to hit in case of emergency... I have used mine many times. Our doctors and security and other staff members are alerted right away with our location in...
I am not burnt out as a nurse I am burnt out from the patients expecting 5 start hotel service, being on the bell 24/7 and NOT EVEN BEING "that ill" to be honest. I need some excitement like I said,...
So basically "I can't deal anymore" with my job on a med surg unit any longer. I have a years experience which is what is required in my area for ED/ICU application.. I obviously find it nerve racking...
On central, PICC, and Midlines I always use a 10ml flush on the line and flush 5ml into the line, draw back and check for blood return, if there is no positive blood return I do not continue or put...
It sounds like your doing everything right. Reviewing from school, looking at policies, and reviewing medications. I still look medications up and I have been on a med surg unit just like you...
I would not have attempted or even thought about trying to insert in IV in that same arm as the I&D. If there was a I&D that means there is going to be a draining wound in close proximity to...
I have been a nurse for a year so I am still pretty new... I have always and only pushed metoprolol IV while a patient is on tele. Last night a patient had IV metroprolol scheduled for only B/P...
I really love it!! I have been a nurse for a year now and although it can be hard it really is great! I will list a few pro's and con's for me personally! Pros Comforting people while they are at...
During clinical you will be on your feet the entire time providing patient care. You will be expected to participate in personal care of patients so yes cleaning them up and morning care and any other...
Joanie49 replied to MountainBikeChick's topic in Medical-Surgical
Med- surg is great to start out and get experience in! Placeing foleys, NG's, caring for chest tubes ect is all good experience. I have worked med surg for almost a year now and still like it. You...
I personally do not participate in go fund me's for my co-workers or anybody actually for that matter. I would rather make a homemade supper for their family or offer my help around their house or...
Joanie49 replied to Benj2610's topic in Critical Care
At our hospital we have a vascular access team (VAT) who are suppose to do our dsg changes/care. Long story made short it NEVER GETS DONE by them........like ever. I kind of wonder what they do during...
Joanie49 replied to newgradrn2016's topic in General Nursing
If you are feeling uncomfortable at this job with only a week orientation I would request further job training before I quit or did anything drastic. If they can not accommodate that simple request I...