Red398

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  1. I always feel like an idiot.

    Red398 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey Allnurses, I'm sure this topic has been posted on before, but I could use some encouragement right now. If you've read my previous post, you know I'm a new grad RN. I got my first job on a cardiac...

  2. I always feel like an idiot.

    Red398 replied to Red398's topic in General Nursing

    Well, at least were in this together like previous posters have said, it just takes

  3. What is your work routine?

    Red398 replied to Tomrn2128's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm a new nurse, also, on a tele unit. We have pre-made SBAR sheets we use in report, but the main things I make sure to know: Name, age, when/why they were admitted, allergies, diet, which MD is on...

  4. I always feel like an idiot.

    Red398 replied to Red398's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your comments. I do look back from just a couple of months ago and realize how much I've learned. I think my nerves just get the best of me sometimes. But again, thank you

  5. NCLEX select all that apply questions?

    Red398 replied to Nursecrystal2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I cut off at 75 and I bet at least 35-40 of mine were sata. I didn't think they were very difficult. Although, I took a lot of sata practice questions prior, so I guess I had just gotten used to...

  6. Hep C and titerd

    Red398 replied to CNAgirl42's topic in Nursing Career

    Ouch. You sound a bit defensive. Actually, I am "squeeky clean." Like previously stated, marijuana is illegal on a federal level, and illegal in my state. I willingly chose not to partake, so I could...

  7. Passed NCLEX-now new job!

    Red398 replied to Red398's topic in General Students

    Thank you for replying. That sounds like an excellent

  8. Passed NCLEX-now new job!

    Red398 posted a topic in General Students

    As the title states, I took my NCLEX last Monday and just found out I passed :) If you've read my previous post, I'm getting ready to start a job on a step down unit. And I'm extremely scared I am an...

  9. Early Morning Nurses (and Nursing Students)

    Red398 replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Nursing

    Night person here like the 2 previous posters, set multiple alarms. I had to get up at 4:30 to get to clinical on time. For me, nothing made it easier. I just had to suck it up and get up anyway, no...

  10. Hep C and titerd

    Red398 replied to CNAgirl42's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm a bit concerned over this "synthetic urine." If I understand correctly, you're using fake urine to essentially lie on your drug test. How

  11. Kindle or actual textbooks?

    Red398 replied to oldnewlpn's topic in General Students

    I, personally, prefer an actual text book. Don't get me wrong, I'm obsessed with my kindle, but reading for fun

  12. Multi-dose insulin vials

    Red398 replied to Sunshine716's topic in Patient Medications

    In the LTC facility I worked at, each patient had their own vial and/or pen. I've noticed hospitals I've done my clinicals at share one vial in the med room, as

  13. How I passed the EXIT HESI first try 2 weeks out...

    Red398 replied to jspreitzer's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I took the exit hesi about a month before I graduated. It was extremely hard, imo. I did well, a 1100. But I was extremely shocked. I felt like I was making educated guesses on most of the questions....

  14. EKG reading and leads

    Red398 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone! First topic here :) as said in the title, I have an EKG question. I am getting ready to take boards soon and I have accepted a job on a step down unit in a hospital, so I'm trying to...

  15. EKG reading and leads

    Red398 replied to Red398's topic in General Nursing

    Oh no, this is exactly the answer I was looking for, as with previous posters as well. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge with me! SALI will help me remember

  16. Dirty needle jab

    Red398 replied to das729's topic in General Nursing

    It's a shame to see a nurse who is so concerned about upsetting her boss she's willing to put her health in jeopardy. As others posted, please go see your employee health

  17. EKG reading and leads

    Red398 replied to Red398's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for replying. I have a better picture of what's going on now, concerning EKGs and lead placement. I know my experiences and interpretations, treatments etc. will come with time and...

  18. EKG reading and leads

    Red398 replied to Red398's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, Ali! Yes, that does help. I actually used to play baseball too so I understand your analogy

  19. EKG reading and leads

    Red398 replied to Red398's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, Scrubs!!! Your picture and explanation are very helpful! I well definitely bookmark this page to refer back

  20. EKG reading and leads

    Red398 replied to Red398's topic in General Nursing

    We also did a code simulation, which was harder than I thought! But fortunately we didn't get a grade for it. More for the experience, I

  21. EKG reading and leads

    Red398 replied to Red398's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly, that's how my school was as well. We just learned the basics about reading the strips and treatments for some dysrhythmias. I've discovered the art of self

  22. EKG reading and leads

    Red398 replied to Red398's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, that definitely makes more sense then what I was originally thinking. As I said, I think I was making it harder than it should be. I will be required to become ACLS certified so hopefully that...

  23. EKG reading and leads

    Red398 replied to Red398's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, well, I guess I expected it to be a more complicated answer then that! Thank you

  24. Nursing student asks nurses the question..

    Red398 replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Nursing

    I got the same vibe from you. Several of your previous posts present that type of attitude. Such as, "Or when I assess the patient and find a S3 gallop and tell my nurse and she just looks at me like...

  25. Nursing student asks nurses the question..

    Red398 replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Nursing

    I just recently graduated RN school, but I have worked as an LPN in a LTC facility for several years, so I do have some experience. Your attitude is a bit off-putting. This is one of the reasons, in...