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  1. Advice from experienced nurses please

    ADN_Is_Complete posted a topic in General Nursing

    Good morning everyone. I'm back again to vent lol. So, I've been a nurse for 5 months now going on 6. I currently work on a Heart & Vascular floor in the hospital, where our ratio is 5-6 patients....

  2. Advice from experienced nurses please

    ADN_Is_Complete replied to ADN_Is_Complete's topic in General Nursing

    Good points. I try to cluster when I can especially since I work nights. I assess with my med pass. Also, I ask the patients about pain, potty, positioning, etc before I leave the room. Most times...

  3. Would you be insulted?

    ADN_Is_Complete replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any advice for the precepting issue except for making it known you'd really love to when the topic came up. I can understand the isolation you feel. I am also a black nurse on a unit with...

  4. Advice from experienced nurses please

    ADN_Is_Complete replied to ADN_Is_Complete's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for commenting. I couldn't help but laugh when you said "by George it was still running at 7am". You're right. Hopefully I will look back and laugh on all of this. Maybe I'll make a post in a...

  5. Advice from experienced nurses please

    ADN_Is_Complete replied to ADN_Is_Complete's topic in General Nursing

    Hey NurseSpeedy! I was floating all around the hospital when I was an aid. The funny thing is I never floated to that floor and I didn't even realized it existed. Haha. I didn't know about it until I...

  6. Advice from experienced nurses please

    ADN_Is_Complete replied to ADN_Is_Complete's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. They really aren't well compensated for the work they do. I try to always explain what tasks I have to do if I can't do something myself. I feel like some understand this most times and don't...

  7. Advice from experienced nurses please

    ADN_Is_Complete replied to ADN_Is_Complete's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for addressing that JKL33. I think the biggest issue for me is knowing what information is important and what can be omitted. I understand how busy everyone can be and I just want my call to be...

  8. Advice from experienced nurses please

    ADN_Is_Complete replied to ADN_Is_Complete's topic in General Nursing

    I see many of you on other posts and you guys always give good advice. I truly appreciated everyone who commented. Thanks for the support. I feel much better being able to vent my frustrations with...

  9. Advice from experienced nurses please

    ADN_Is_Complete replied to ADN_Is_Complete's topic in General Nursing

    I agree

  10. Advice from experienced nurses please

    ADN_Is_Complete replied to ADN_Is_Complete's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for commenting RubyVee. I've seen your advice on other posts and it is always spot on. Yes ma'am. I'm a new grad, 6 months in. And I thought the honeymoon and excitement phase lasted a...

  11. Advice from experienced nurses please

    ADN_Is_Complete replied to ADN_Is_Complete's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks UrbanHealthRN for your kind words. I think I'll hang in there. And my director says she is working on the CNA issue. So hopefully something will be done. There are many that are a pleasure to...

  12. Advice from experienced nurses please

    ADN_Is_Complete replied to ADN_Is_Complete's topic in General Nursing

    Great points Ddestiny. My director told me when I met with her that she thinks I'm too hard on myself. I'm not a perfectionist and I'm not sure why I've set these unrealistic goals. But you're right,...

  13. Advice from experienced nurses please

    ADN_Is_Complete replied to ADN_Is_Complete's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for mtmkjr. I always try to help to the best of my abilities. I don't mind helping with a bedpan or toileting or any ADLs. I pitch in for the 3am labs. I'll do whatever needs to be done for...

  14. Advice from experienced nurses please

    ADN_Is_Complete replied to ADN_Is_Complete's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Tricia J for your response. I love talking with my aids and getting to know them. I have the uttmost repsect for them as well as other staff. There is still a job to be done regardless of...

  15. Advice from experienced nurses please

    ADN_Is_Complete replied to ADN_Is_Complete's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Brown Book. There are a handful that work really well and I know that if their names are on the schedule, we're going to provide excellent care. Its the other ones that worry me. I'm learning...

  16. Advice from experienced nurses please

    ADN_Is_Complete replied to ADN_Is_Complete's topic in General Nursing

    @JKL Thank you for your advice. I appreciate you giving me a different outlook on the aids. I try to always be respectful to them "Could you please" "Thanks so much". I was an aid while I'm school, so...

  17. Advice from experienced nurses please

    ADN_Is_Complete replied to ADN_Is_Complete's topic in General Nursing

    @Katillac Thanks for your kind words and advice. I realize it is better to ask for help than to see my patients suffer the consequences. The other nurses are very understanding and will usually come...

  18. Advice from experienced nurses please

    ADN_Is_Complete replied to ADN_Is_Complete's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, everyone I've talked to stated the drowning feeling is normal, and you don't get comfortable until after a year. I don't see myself making it that long. I already feel burned out. And the other,...

  19. 2018 RN hourly pay

    ADN_Is_Complete replied to Justlikeyou's topic in General Nursing

    Hourly rate : $26.29 ... State: South Carolina.. Experience: None/ New

  20. Need advice from a seasoned nurse...

    ADN_Is_Complete replied to YKA9727's topic in General Nursing

    I am really unseasoned but just out of curiosity, are you planning on working on that floor once you graduate? I worked as a nurse tech while in school and I've had 10-11 patients at most. I feel that...

  21. Big bad NCLEX 9/1

    ADN_Is_Complete posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey all, just stopped by to blog about my NCLEX experience. I took the big test Saturday morning at 8 am (started a few minutes before) over 80 miles from home. I must say I did not feel confident...

  22. Big bad NCLEX 9/1

    ADN_Is_Complete replied to ADN_Is_Complete's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just got quick results! I passed!

  23. I finally passed the NCLEX-PN on 5th attempt!!

    ADN_Is_Complete replied to Dusty065's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats

  24. Letter to My Graduate Nurse

    ADN_Is_Complete replied to MNC's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Great post and wonderful advice, MNC! As a new grad im still in the euphoric stage for now.

  25. I Passed my NCLEX RN!!!

    ADN_Is_Complete replied to direw0lf's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!