By Topic: Medical / Surgical

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Medical / Surgical

Hi all- I have about 6.5 months of orthopedic/ trauma experience. I’m unsure about what specialty to go into but I do know that I’m not cut out for the ICU and tele unit. Any suggestions of what to go into? Currently working at a SNF.

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I’m a week away from my 1 yr anniversary as an RN. I still feel like there is so much that I don’t know but should know. I still ask “stupid questions” and doubt myself a lot. My pre-shift anxiety and imposter syndrome kick my ass. Any advice?

Last answered 2 days ago 60 answers

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What is a better unit to start on as a New Grad Nurse, an Progressive Care Unit (PCU), or a Med Surg Unit?

Last answered 6 days ago 75 answers

Medical / Surgical

Hi What is the required score of ielts to work in USA for Indian citizen?

Last answered 6 days ago 2 answers

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How often should an IV site be changed to prevent infection?

Last answered 7 days ago 4 answers

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Is it a good idea to take a day flex or night flex position at a hospital for a new grad RN?

Last answered 10 days ago 1 answer

Medical / Surgical

Hello, I am new grad rn and I don’t have any experience, I am looking for new grad rn programs. Please could you help me please thankyou

Last answered 23 days ago 5 answers

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If you ever had to float to another department from Med/Surg, which department would you love to go to?

Last answered 23 days ago 12 answers

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Hello, Can anyone tell me an experience with HCA healthcare , most of the online reviews are not good for this hospital. What is happening?

Last answered 23 days ago 1 answer

Medical / Surgical

Ive always seen myself in the ER, i have 1+years of experience in Med Surg TELE, and would love a shot at ER! Unable to find any positions available for MST RN to ER RN. Have my ACLS, PALS,and BLS, what would make my resume more appealing?

Last answered 28 days ago 8 answers

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What are ideal jobs for nurses who are on probation?

Last answered 28 days ago 1 answer

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How long should a hospital give you to decide whether to accept or decline an RN offer? I had an interview (that was only about 15 minutes long) and was offered a position less than 2 hours later. They gave me 5 days to get back to them.

Last answered about 1 month ago 14 answers

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Medical-surgical/Telemetry RN for almost 3 years and been trying to get into pediatrics. I did an in-person interview and panel interview for peds last year, but never got any updates. What can I do to standout for a peds position this time?

Last answered about 1 month ago 1 answer

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How can I ensure a urinary catheter doesn't cause a UTI in my patients?

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What are some common errors when interpreting an EKG, and how can I avoid them?

Last answered about 2 months ago 2 answers

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How can I make injections less painful for my patients?

Last answered about 2 months ago 2 answers

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What sort of jobs are a good fit for a BSN prepared nurse that has 29 years of clinical experience but is ready to leave bedside nursing?

Last answered about 2 months ago 13 answers

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I'm having trouble with nasogastric (NG) tube placement. Any advice?

Last answered about 2 months ago 1 answer

Medical / Surgical

Hello! I’ve been a Covid/MedSurg nurse for almost 2 years, and I am extremely burnt out. I want to transfer to the NICU, but I was looking for any advice about how to make myself more hireable and how to get my foot in the door. Thank you!

Last answered about 2 months ago 15 answers

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How do you decide which speciality you should try? Debating between OR, CVICU, and ER. Any advice is appreciated. Currently in Med surge and not loving it

Last answered 2 months ago 33 answers

Medical / Surgical

What high payment RN perdiem or PRN do you have north of Houston, The Woodlands, Conroe, Texas. Thank you

Last answered 2 months ago 2 answers

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What is that one piece of equipment you can never find on the Med/Surg floor?

Last answered 3 months ago 13 answers

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How can a nurse that’s worked in post acute rehab nursing her entire career, can I get into a hospital nursing . It seems like they all want hospital experience to hire you. I have my BSN

Last answered 3 months ago 6 answers

Medical / Surgical

Hello, i am a Tele/ Med Surg CA RN and will be moving to Space Coast, Florida in August! What is the nurse patient ratio in a Tele/MedSurg Unit in FL? And also, if there are any agencies or jobs that you guys could recommend Id appreciate it so much!

Last answered 3 months ago 10 answers

Medical / Surgical

How do you help a patient understand they need to change their diet?

Last answered 3 months ago 2 answers