Reyn04

Reyn04 MSN, RN

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  1. New Grad hired in the ER, question.

    Reyn04 replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    I am of 2 minds on this. As a new grad, I was hired into a Progressive Care Unit. Critical care in which I had 5 months of orientation. With the right preceptor I learned a lot & soon,...

  2. Essential Oils in the ICU

    Reyn04 replied to beanrn1202's topic in MICU, SICU

    I know this is an old post but had experience with a family that slatheted the pt in scented oils (they were "treating" him with oils & refusing many meds but thd pt was so slick with oil its a...

  3. Which Area Has the Most Compassionate Nurses

    Reyn04 replied to RNite's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in 6 hospitals. Med surg, icu, pcu, procedural... I've never seen things like that. Sounds possibly specific to that unit/ staff. I mean - not everyone you meet will be the "super...

  4. Many nurses do not chart?

    Reyn04 replied to Guest716906's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps its a time management issue? I chart regularly throughout my shift & rarely leave late & have never been "dinged" for charting through 5 hospitals both paper AND electronic. I do a...

  5. Not Applying to Nursing Residency

    Reyn04 replied to Meabso's topic in General Students

    I was hired to a unit but all new grads had a separate new grad training period for 3 months where we spent time in different hospital departments & lunch meetings with nurse educators. Next place...

  6. Nurses with children always go home early?

    Reyn04 replied to Agatha12's topic in General Nursing

    As a non parent I cant say i entirely disagree to a point. I get that kids mean a lot of unexpected juggling but I know from my own childhood thats why it takes a network of people. Parents, friends...

  7. Fired from my first RN job after only 2 weeks.

    Reyn04 replied to Mountainrnbsn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a new grad in PCU I was given 5 months of orientation but most of my classmates who accepted med surg positions were given 6 weeks. That being said, it sounds like your preceptor was not meeting...

  8. The Men in OB Debate: Help!

    Reyn04 replied to jay_prn's topic in General Nursing

    If you're good at it & you love it, I say go for it. As with any other nursing you will respect the patient's wishes so, if a patient is uncomfortable with a male nurse I'm sure wherever you work...

  9. BSN is a joke

    Reyn04 replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    Every facility that I wored that wanted it or had it wanted BSNs only or at least a higher percentage of BSN to ASN. As magnet journey can take some time once facilities decided to try to obtain...

  10. BSN is a joke

    Reyn04 replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    In a breakroom years ago I worked with a BSN who (surrounded by ASN & ASN students) whi groused that he should be making more money than ASNs. Someone, rightly, pointed out tgat they all had the...

  11. I hate nursing

    Reyn04 replied to Neezy84's topic in General Nursing

    [quote=~♪♫ It's not them who don't understand, it's you. You are choosing to be miserable and to slowly kill yourself because of a belief that you must continue to do a job that you...

  12. Just another "no friends in nursing school" rant

    Reyn04 replied to prettywishes's topic in General Students

    I tend towards quiet & while in the day program found a few people who were friendly but nobody ever got together. When I switched to the evening program it was different. I was invited to an...

  13. Only Crusty Old Bats will remember..

    Reyn04 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    I had a M*A*S*H* glass iv bottle vodka dispenser... But even in my secretary days the bags were always plastic. But we DID have carts of dressing supplies on the unit unlocked with boxes of scalpels...

  14. Why do we do codes?

    Reyn04 replied to scrubs0204's topic in General Nursing

    There are a lot of good answers in some of the responses I read. Its true, we code people because of the 20% who might make it. We code people because they or their families have stated they want to...

  15. Reasons patients turn on their call light

    Reyn04 replied to diamondp17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Can you sing me a lullabye?" From a 56+ patient who' exhausted all the excuses you posted. Another pt hospitalized for months got to the point of calling for temp adjustments q20mins as in: "can you...

  16. How much does the college you graduate from determine your employment?

    Reyn04 replied to Kaitlyn.w0908's topic in General Nursing

    Ordinarily none. That said I had a boss when I first graduated nursing school... Although I worked on the unit as a secretary, I didnt apply for any nursing positions there. Boss called me at home...

  17. Those Overly Exaggerating Nursing Stories

    Reyn04 replied to Cvepo's topic in General Nursing

    No, I agree & dont feel remotely guilty not "liking" such nonsense. I worked hard to become a nurse, I work in an icu & worked hard to get there. I have a solid job in a facility I worked...

  18. Hurricane Irma: Are per diem nurses USUALLY required to work during a hurricane/disaster?

    Reyn04 replied to justSara's topic in General Nursing

    Its a Cat 5 hurricane spanning over 500+ miles wide. After seeing devastation throughout the Carribean & Texas, MAYBE your facility is trying to get all hands on deck for 2-3 days of rotating...

  19. Syringe driver terror

    Reyn04 replied to milly's topic in General Nursing

    Death is a part of life. I am comforted by the fact that many meds we provide comfort measure/ "actively dying" patients make them more comfortable. I hope that by talking to the patient (if family...

  20. Depression/anxiety

    Reyn04 replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    This would be my recommendation too. If you dont have one, call your insurance company & they may be able to direct you as well. If it has gotten so bad that is impacting your life, you may...

  21. Is 61 too old to start Pre-Nursing?

    Reyn04 replied to Kikzy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I worked with a 65yo new grad. I thought she was great. Few things to consider, not to detract, just to think about: 1: cost (of education) vs. value. Nursing school isnt cheap - i'm sure you know....

  22. To stay or not?

    Reyn04 replied to boshrn's topic in Nursing Career

    My last job (in a city, but a specialized hospital) cancelled all the time. When I left, I had no PTO left from using it to cover cancels! My friend is still there and just told me she has been...

  23. Am I moving to fast?

    Reyn04 replied to dnurse14's topic in Nursing Career

    It never hurts to apply. Even if the ER boss doesnt think you're ready, you will get on their radar with a strong interview & enthusiasm. They may keep you in mind for the future. You could ask...

  24. Sunday Service and Weekend shift

    Reyn04 replied to gigglebotRN's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I feel like this is something that should have been considered along the journey through nursing school. Bedside nursing is not always great for your schedule. But I digress. Question 1: is your...

  25. Advice on comfortable shoes

    Reyn04 replied to marlena.erika's topic in General Nursing

    Loved my crocs as a unit secretary & nursing student but... After my 1st year of nursing in Crocs Professionals I could hardly put my foot down without pain. They were not great for me with...