NewGradRN114

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1. Tell on yourself, if you dare...

   NewGradRN114 replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

   I've had some really embarrassing moments 1. I was working a night shift and I was doing my final rounds at 5am. My patient had a Foley and it wasn't draining. I could not figure out why it wasn't...

2. Patient asking for something at the wrong time...

   NewGradRN114 replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

   I was working an afternoon shift and had 2 discharges and an admission during my shift. I also had a few aggressive/confused patients. As I was running around trying to get everything done, my one...

3. 8hr Shifts vs 12hr Shifts

   NewGradRN114 replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

   I didn't realize working 12 hour shifts means you only work every third weekend. I would love that! I work every other weekend right now but I usually pick up shifts on weekends. Or my coworkers want...

4. Have You Ever Had to Take Care of Someone You Knew?

   NewGradRN114 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I work in a small town hospital so it is not uncommon for me to see people I know as patients in the hospital. However, I have never had to take care of someone I knew until last night. I got an...

5. 8hr Shifts vs 12hr Shifts

   NewGradRN114 replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

   There are some really good points made on here. I would just like to add a few things. 1. The reason I say I will have a better chance of getting stuck working days is because when you work 8 hour...

6. 8hr Shifts vs 12hr Shifts

   NewGradRN114 posted a topic in General Nursing

   The hospital I work at is thinking of switching from 8 hour shifts to 12 hour shifts. I personally prefer to work 8 hour shifts because: 1. There is less of a chance that I'll have to work days (I...

7. Do You Ever Get Dizzy/Faint When Working Days?

   NewGradRN114 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I was scheduled to work a day shift this week and when I woke up in the morning I started feeling nauseous, dizzy, lightheaded, I had cold sweats and ringing in my ears. I tried to go sit down but I...

8. Not sure if I hate nursing or I just hate bedside nursing

   NewGradRN114 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a new grad. I've only been working at the hospital for about 2 months and I hate it. Some days are good but most days are bad. I work on a busy orthopedic unit and nursing is not how I thought it...

9. Patient Assignments

   NewGradRN114 replied to CareQueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I work on a postop med/surg unit and this is also how we get our assignments. I'm also a new grad and I'm often stuck getting whatever patients are left over. It makes sense for people to want to have...

10. First Nursing Shift

    NewGradRN114 replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    My first shift was completely overwhelming. I felt like I was unable to keep up but the staff on the unit are really friendly and helpful. The last few shifts I had were pretty good. I feel like I am...

11. Wearing Scrubs Outside of the Workplace

    NewGradRN114 replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    I usually wear a sweater or jacket over my scrub top after work so I'm less likely to contaminate anything but I agree with what others have mentioned. I'm not rubbing myself on the food in the store...

12. Wearing Scrubs Outside of the Workplace

    NewGradRN114 replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    Now a days, I prefer not to do it if I can avoid it. Mostly because I get tired of people stopping me in the middle of shopping to ask what is wrong with them. Good point! I never thought about

13. Wearing Scrubs Outside of the Workplace

    NewGradRN114 replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    Now a days, I prefer not to do it if I can avoid it. Mostly because I get tired of people stopping me in the middle of shopping to ask what is wrong with

14. Wearing Scrubs Outside of the Workplace

    NewGradRN114 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to post a question to see what others think of wearing scrubs outside of their place of work. I live in a small town about 30 minutes away from the hospital I work at and sometimes after...

15. First Nursing Shift

    NewGradRN114 replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    I had 2 weeks with a preceptor (10 shifts). I live in Ontario and most hospital orientations are only 2-3