NewMurse1014

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  1. Accelerated BSN program options

    NewMurse1014 replied to downanelectron's topic in General Nursing

    I have the exact same major from the same school. Attended Samuel Merritt University ABSN program after graduation (1 yr but the tuition is 60-70k), graduated last June, got a new grad position last...

  2. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    NewMurse1014 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    "Could of". I just want to punch the person in the

  3. How long did it take....

    NewMurse1014 replied to Nurse3242's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How long have you been working? Was there orientation or a preceptor? It also depends on the unit you're working on. I've been 8 months in the new grad position on tele unit. My orientation was about...

  4. What is the Registered Nurse Patient Ratio at your hospital?

    NewMurse1014 replied to LinenP's topic in General Nursing

    CA Bay Area med surg 1:5 tele 1:4 step down 1:3 icu

  5. minimum staffing and lunch breaks - enemies??

    NewMurse1014 replied to wisconurse16's topic in General Nursing

    In our facility, we have a dedicated lunch and break nurse who covers other nurses when they go on lunch/breaks. By contract we are entitled to take a 30 min lunch and two 15 min breaks in an 8 hr...

  6. Blood backup in IVs

    NewMurse1014 replied to dylanmc's topic in General Nursing

    1) Because the chest port is closer to the heart, the pressure is higher than peripheral IVs. If the port is not locked and no fluids are infusing, blood can start to back up fairly quickly. The maint...

  7. Nursing student asks nurses the question..

    NewMurse1014 replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Nursing

    OP deleted an inflammatory sentence along the lines of "the nurse doesn't want to take student because she's either incompetent or she's afraid the student will know more than her". But seeing OP is...

  8. Nursing student asks nurses the question..

    NewMurse1014 replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Nursing

    In your specific examples, I agree that the nurse could have explained a little more or recognized your concerns. You'll run into these kind of nurses as preceptors, coworkers, or even charge nurses....

  9. Nursing student asks nurses the question..

    NewMurse1014 replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Nursing

    Being responsible for a student nurse is sometimes considered "extra work" by the nurses. If they have heavy assignments and/or their pt's status is very unstable, they won't have time to guide and...

  10. Is learning on a cheap stethoscope better?

    NewMurse1014 replied to Erythropoiesis's topic in General Students

    I don't think it's necessary. Although I started off with a $20 stethoscope when I was in nursing school and only bought the Littmann classic II recently, I regret not getting it sooner. I'm able to...

  11. New Grad afraid to start working!

    NewMurse1014 replied to anxiouspn's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's normal for new grads to feel this way, knowing that you're dealing with pt's lives. If you can get into a new grad program or have a good orientation with a good preceptor, it will make...

  12. SFSU vs SMU absn

    NewMurse1014 replied to caitymarieg's topic in General Students

    My opinion might be biased because I've only applied to and graduated from SMU ABSN. The 1 year program is the main reason I went there because I want to get it done asap and get my license. I'm lucky...

  13. What annoys you most in your daily tasks?

    NewMurse1014 replied to mangi's topic in General Nursing

    Charting.

  14. Is this discrimination?

    NewMurse1014 replied to WheresMyPen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nurse sues after hospital grants dad's racial

  15. Would it be best to be a CNA then an RN?

    NewMurse1014 replied to ART_Princess's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What's up with pre-nursing students who can't handle bodily fluids/poops? Isn't it something that people should expect to do on a daily basis as a nurse? Not directed at you OP but it's part of the...

  16. Should I be a nurse? Fears, bodily fluids etc

    NewMurse1014 replied to sarahamelia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are other healthcare professions that don't deal with bodily fluids on a daily basis (radiology tech, dietician, pharmacist to name a few), but all of them require hard work. Each profession has...

  17. What do you call it? (Piggyback)

    NewMurse1014 replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Nursing

    I think what you're trying to say (correct me if I'm wrong) is when you're giving a bolus or maintenance IVF and piggybacking an abx, the bolus/maint IVF would stop running until the abx is done (for...

  18. Is CNS masters program a bad idea for regular RN on hospital floor?

    NewMurse1014 replied to Natalie513's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I had a BS degree in Human Biology before entering SMU's ABSN program. Took my a year to complete the pre-reqs and applying to the school, went through the program, and took me about half a year to...

  19. CNA accidents, nurse responsible?

    NewMurse1014 replied to WheresMyPen's topic in General Nursing

    The CNA is responsible for completing the assigned tasks, but the nurse is accountable for the pt and events that happened to that pt. The nurse can delegate tasks to the CNA, but the accountability...

  20. Tips for really strict clinical instructor?

    NewMurse1014 replied to Kiki<3's topic in General Students

    I would say just step up your game and prepare more at home before your clinical days. Now that you know the new CI is strict and recognize your disadvantage, it's better to start working on it early...

  21. New RN Telemetry?

    NewMurse1014 replied to NickTheRN's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty much what applesxoranges said. At our facility, our AMN acts as monitor tech, and we carry pagers around that will notify us with any abnormal rhythms. It can be incorrect sometimes (like...

  22. When should I start feeling like a nurse?

    NewMurse1014 replied to 2bNursesamRN29's topic in General Students

    I have been in my current new grad position for 6 months, and I'm just started to get comfortable on the unit. It's completely normal to feel that way. Graduating and passing the NCLEX only certify...

  23. Nurse forced to work as a CNA

    NewMurse1014 replied to hillbillienurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hopefully your floor is always staffed with enough CNA so you don't have to do any "physical

  24. Per diem VS part time! New grad here! Ekk!

    NewMurse1014 replied to Joanie49's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 6 months in with my new grad position, all of us got hired as per diem. We do get night differentials, and I believe our base rate is 25% more than regular position. Once you let people know...

  25. How fast did you land a job?

    NewMurse1014 replied to johndough's topic in General Students

    This. It really depends on where you live and how saturated the local job market is. In CA especially the Bay Area, it's normal for new grads to take months to a year to find a job, some even have to...