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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. 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...

  3. 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...

  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

    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...

  6. 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...

  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. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. How did you spend your first nursing paycheck?

    NewGradRN114 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just got my first nursing paycheck and didn't spend it on anything interesting. I used half of it towards my student loans and the other half I used on a shopping trip because I've had the same...

  12. First Nursing Shift

    NewGradRN114 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, I was just wondering if anyone can tell me about their first nursing shift. I am a new nurse, I just graduated in June and I have a job in a hospital on a busy surgical unit. I had two...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. Orientation for New Grad in Home Health

    NewGradRN114 posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi everyone, I am a fairly new grad. I just graduated and passed the NCLEX in June. I have been applying to plenty of hospitals all across South Western Ontario and have not been able to find a...

  19. Orientation for New Grad in Home Health

    NewGradRN114 replied to NewGradRN114's topic in Home Health

    From what I've heard and from my own experience, the orientation for nurses working in home care in Ontario is not very good. Most home care agencies have short orientations (1-3 days). The agencies...

  20. If you had a reset button, would you choose nursing again?

    NewGradRN114 replied to amazingme's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to have to say no. I thought there was a nursing shortage when I first started nursing school four years ago but now that I have graduated and cannot find a job I realize there is no...

  21. Orientation for New Grad in Home Health

    NewGradRN114 replied to NewGradRN114's topic in Home Health

    I have decided to quit even though I don't have another job lined up. I can see why some people like home health - the flexible hours, the one on one with the patients but I don't think I am ready for...

  22. Orientation for New Grad in Home Health

    NewGradRN114 replied to NewGradRN114's topic in Home Health

    In Canada it is normal for hospitals to only provide 2-3 weeks of orientation unless you get into a new grad program which provides nurses with three months of orientation but not many hospitals offer...

  23. Orientation for New Grad in Home Health

    NewGradRN114 replied to NewGradRN114's topic in Home Health

    Thanks for your response. I talked with my supervisor and she is going to look into getting me one more training shift which I don't feel is enough. My preceptor told me that the supervisors will try...

  24. How to get my Michigan Licence?

    NewGradRN114 replied to NewGradRN114's topic in Nurse Registration

    Thank you everyone! I called the Michigan BON and they were able to give me more

  25. How to get my Michigan Licence?

    NewGradRN114 posted a topic in Nurse Registration

    Hi Everyone! Does anyone know how I should go about getting my Michigan licence? I am a new grad in Ontario and have written and passed the NCLEX. I've tried to do my own research but it's unclear as...