NewRN'16

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  1. Could the police learn something from nurses?

    NewRN'16 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    They could learn so much! IMHO. Learn to be compassionate, caring, learn therapeutic communication, learn to de escalate situations. Learn about how various illnesses and disorders affect a person's...

  2. When a Covid 19 vaccine becomes available, will it be absolutely mandatory for healthcare staff?

    NewRN'16 replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That is my position too atm. But if I was to face being jobless and homeless (I am a single immigrant female with no family anywhere near me or willing to ever help) what would I do? I just hope they...

  3. What is your "favorite" procedure?

    NewRN'16 posted a topic in General Nursing

    And what is your least favorite? My favorites: changing IV dressings , wound care, Foley D/c (is just good to see a patient can void without that tube in), trach care ( I love when I can help someone...

  4. First year nurse. Thinking about leaving field altogether.

    NewRN'16 replied to mhadvrn34's topic in General Nursing

    Ouch. I hope the OP doesn't blindly take anyone's advice , especially yours.

  5. Living as an older individual with comorbidities

    NewRN'16 replied to Hillbilly RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I can't believe this is real either. It seems like I'm in a middle of a nightmare and all I need to do is to wake up? Or maybe like I am watching , but I am also a participant of a horror film? It...

  6. Admissions in Rehab/LTC

    NewRN'16 replied to RNjuice's topic in General Nursing

    Try to do as much as you can OK your shift, because even though theoretically nursing is a 24/7 job, you really can't be sure what the next shift will or will not complete. I am new to nursing as...

  7. Will Protests Lead to More COVID Surges?

    NewRN'16 replied to adventure_rn's topic in Disaster Preparation

    There will most likely if not guaranteed be surges in cases of Covid 19. This is a highly infectious disease, and most of these young people would most likely be asymptomatic careers who will spread...

  8. What is your "favorite" procedure?

    NewRN'16 replied to NewRN'16's topic in General Nursing

    Ohh no! Even the thought of urticaria or any pattern like skin bumps make me almost pass out. I think this is my weakest point in nursing, patterned skin inflammations! I really can't explain why,...

  9. What is your "favorite" procedure?

    NewRN'16 replied to NewRN'16's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree with that. Despite all the paperwork I have to do, it is so satisfying to D/C an IV , get the paperwork ready and educate the pt on what to do next. Everyone (almost) is so happy...

  10. When a Covid 19 vaccine becomes available, will it be absolutely mandatory for healthcare staff?

    NewRN'16 replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This is scary. Someone else mentioned H1N1 mandatory vaccination, I wasn't a nurse back then, but due to the media scare factor I did get the vaccine and almost died at a Walgreens location. My BP...

  11. Presenting Hospital work I.D. as a Patient or Visitor. Any thoughts?

    NewRN'16 replied to erwindt's topic in General Nursing

    I might be in minority here, but I never try to hide my profession. I don't announce it, but if asked I admit I am a nurse. Thankfully I haven't had any inpatient experiences, but outpatient they seem...

  12. Admissions in Rehab/LTC

    NewRN'16 replied to RNjuice's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, I completely forgot what you asked who is actually responsible for the admission , at the shift change? I would say the nurse who received the patient , who has report on them, who has already...

  13. Admissions in Rehab/LTC

    NewRN'16 replied to RNjuice's topic in General Nursing

    Here is how I've tackled admissions. I knew they were coming, so I had made sure the room was ready (did pt need O2? - a concentrator and NC ready to go. Was the pt a trach? All trach equipment in...

  14. Dismissed, what now?

    NewRN'16 replied to Forever Curls's topic in General Students

    Then you can most likely sit for LPN NCLEX. Have you asked your school if they can do

  15. Dismissed, what now?

    NewRN'16 replied to Forever Curls's topic in General Students

    How far were you in the RN program? In some states you can get permission from your school to apply and seat for LPN NCLEX, if you have sufficient classes

  16. I keep getting cancelled.. help :(

    NewRN'16 replied to Heather Danielle's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried applying for an agency job? They have a multitude of shifts and different facilities

  17. First year nurse. Thinking about leaving field altogether.

    NewRN'16 replied to mhadvrn34's topic in General Nursing

    Don't give up. Just slow down a bit, and when you think you are too slow, slow down even more. Like someone else here in the thread pointed out, unless is life and death situation, you should be able...

  18. How safe is to use same surgical mask over and over again, during multiple days/weeks?

    NewRN'16 replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

    What about other germs ?? Bacteria from breathing into the masks for 8-16 hours?? My anxiety has gone to the roof, I feel lost

  19. How safe is to use same surgical mask over and over again, during multiple days/weeks?

    NewRN'16 posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Our facliiy has us place the used surgical mask In a paper container before leaving and wants us to use it the next day again when we sign into work. I don't feel comfortable doing that, I feel It...

  20. How safe is to use same surgical mask over and over again, during multiple days/weeks?

    NewRN'16 replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

    On another edit, English is not my first language, moved here in the 90s so I

  21. Afraid to see a therapist

    NewRN'16 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi All I'm sure others have been in this situation, reluctant to seek therapy due to possible stigma and possibly jeopardizing their license. I won't get into detail, but what do you do? Seek help...

  22. Quitting after 2nd week on the job?!

    NewRN'16 replied to Onco's topic in General Nursing

    Just up and quit, if you will never return to work for that company again. It is not "professional suicide". You need to exit that toxic environment ASAP. Just make sure you quit when not on

  23. How do you deal with personal attacks at work?

    NewRN'16 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have read previous articles on this topic, but I am dealing with abusive co workers now, who act so childish and idiotic, I have no words for it. I am an RN working in LTC. Are they jealous I am...

  24. Dropping the "Nurse Card"?

    NewRN'16 replied to RNJay_'s topic in General Nursing

    Cops is my area do not care if you are "a nurse". I got in trouble 2 blocks from my house , and me being a nurse meant squad to

  25. Annoying words/behaviours during report

    NewRN'16 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What annoys you the most when receiving report? For me is the: 'pt x, y or z had voided or had a BM for me! Really?? I am pretty sure pt x y and z did not void or had a bm for you or anyone else...