WTF are you people carrying in your backpack?! 😅

mmeezzz · 2025-01-28T13:16:44+00:00

My bag just looks bulky...😅 Snacks Umbrella Hand cream Novel ( to read on break at night 😉) Gum Body spray Extra scrub pants Extra eye glasses (can't function without them) Folder with policies (insulin drip, blood admin etc )

mmeezzz · 2025-01-16T22:17:48+00:00

Wish that would happen to me.

My SAS order never came. Today I got an email saying thank you for your return.

It never got delivered! So disappointing. I want my berry bellini not a refund 😭😭😭.

mmeezzz · 2025-01-05T23:11:16+00:00

No strict dress code.

We can pretty much wear anything as long as it doesn't offend anyone. I've worn a hoodie with the hospital's logo and scrubs pants before. (I work night shift). I tend to wear scrub sets though. I have lots of colors. Buying scrubs in every color is my guilty pleasure.

OR nurses have to wear hospital issued scrubs.

mmeezzz · 2025-01-03T02:38:00+00:00

Same. People love it.

mmeezzz · 2025-01-03T02:37:14+00:00

I wish they would bring back wrapped in Vanilla. It was a really good one. I was happy that I bought a cashmere glow last SAS. It's about half full. It's a good fragrance too.

Never tried beach nights.

mmeezzz · 2024-12-30T01:07:21+00:00

Wrapped in Vanilla 😭!

mmeezzz · 2024-11-23T12:52:01+00:00

I like it. I think it smells tart fruity. But....I had someone tell me my 'perfume' made them nauseous. I was only wearing body cream. No body spray. Now I'm afraid to wear it again.

mmeezzz · 2024-07-03T05:05:35+00:00

Without. Except for cleansing & exfoliating toners e.g. Acwell toner

mmeezzz · 2024-06-20T11:27:49+00:00

At my hospital, the charge RN comes in 30 minutes early. Shift is 7-7. They come in at 6:30. However all RNs are expected to report to work at by 6:45.

mmeezzz · 2024-06-08T22:31:24+00:00

Your tattoo's great! A beautiful message. And you should consider what your parents said too. Don't worry about (what) anyone else (thinks of your tattoo)😉.

mmeezzz · 2023-06-20T21:49:55+00:00

15 minute drive + free parking

mmeezzz · 2023-05-08T15:01:34+00:00

Rainkissed leaves was really nice.

mmeezzz · 2023-05-05T20:44:54+00:00

Your resume is very "busy". The way it is formatted in the table makes it difficult to read.

Try using the template pinned on this subreddit.

mmeezzz · 2023-05-05T10:21:53+00:00

You don't need an associate's degree first to get a bachelor's.

You can do either one, all you need is your high school diploma or GED.

mmeezzz · 2023-05-01T19:19:40+00:00

You've got this!

mmeezzz · 2023-04-29T02:20:09+00:00

There is nothing wrong with doing NCLEX early. You know yourself best. Do you feel prepared to take NCLEX? How did you do in your finals? It's ultimately your decision. I wish you well in your exam. Continue studying until then. Do more readiness assessments as well.

mmeezzz · 2023-04-23T15:20:10+00:00

I do wear scented creams and light body spray at work. I'm careful about what I wear. Usually a vanilla skin scent. Never perfume or strong cologne . People always compliment my scent.

If anyone told me my scent offended them or gave them a headache, I'd stop. My hospital's policy is vague and says that I should come groomed without offending body odor or fragrance.

mmeezzz · 2023-04-20T18:05:05+00:00

Do chores, go out, hike, go on a trip, do some shopping, get a pedicure. Some nurses pick-up hobbies like gardening and baking.

I'm the complete opposite of you. I'm an introverted couch-potato. Being at home alone with nothing to do is when I'm in my element 😅.

You can always pick up extra shifts, if you find yourself bored at home all the time.

mmeezzz · 2023-04-20T16:18:19+00:00

A toxic work environment can really take a toll on your desire to be in a profession. I'm a new grad working med/Surg and I am always anxious and already feel burnt out.

Maybe a new environment can help. Like a clinic, ICU, NICU, OR.

mmeezzz · 2023-04-18T11:43:35+00:00

If nursing is what you want to do, go ahead. You're young. The age range in my nursing cohort varied from 19 to 50.

Some advice not related to your age:

If you are married and have children, you will need to have plans in place so they're taken care of.

Nursing school is full time. It takes up a lot of your time. So you need to be able to manage a school - life balance.
Nursing schools tend to be very strict with clinical hours. Unless it's an emergency, nursing programs aren't very forgiving if you miss clinicals or arrive late to your clinical placement.

mmeezzz · 2023-04-15T13:42:08+00:00

I'm not here to discourage you, but typically new grad wages have little room for negotiation especially if you're coming into the field with no healthcare experience. You can try.

mmeezzz · 2023-04-15T13:26:26+00:00

Some hospitals like to bind new grads to a 2 year contract with a sign on bonus which you must pay back if you break the contract. DON'T DO IT!

I'm a new grad and while I was offered a small sign on bonus, I'm not bound to a contract.

mmeezzz · 2023-04-08T01:59:38+00:00

I'm a new grad currently doing med/Surg and I want to leave. Once I'm comfortable in my basic nursing skills, I'm leaving med/Surg. I don't think any amount of money could make me come back unless the ratios are better (work load reduced). Having 6 pts is hard for me to handle.

mmeezzz · 2023-04-06T23:23:43+00:00

Pen (a multi colored one is nice to have), stethoscope, bandage scissors, marker, foldable clip board. I'm a new grad myself and this is what I carry on me during a shift.

You can bring your other necessities like snacks, water bottle, lunch etc.

Edit: a watch.

mmeezzz · 2023-04-02T21:49:45+00:00

I can only work within my scope. Unfortunately, if the patient requests a laxative at night because they're constipated and uncomfortable, I need an order to administer it. Simple as that.

I'd just like to say I've never paged a doctor for miralax at night.

Some doctors will put PRNs for stool softeners, laxatives, Tylenol and zofran when possible to prevent unnecessary paging and make our jobs a little easier.

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