By Topic: Medical / Surgical

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Medical / Surgical

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 about 13 hours ago 78 answers

Medical / Surgical

I’ve been a nurse for about 2 years at a major tertiary care hospital in Minnesota but I was thinking of making a change to secondary care center out in Wyoming. For those that have made a similar move in the past.. how did it go?

Last answered about 13 hours ago 1 answer

Medical / Surgical

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 about 23 hours ago 8 answers

Medical / Surgical

What is the best way to transition from med/surge telemetry to NICU? I really want to have a new specialty!

Last answered 1 day ago 20 answers

Medical / Surgical

How do you organize your medication cart for your shift?

Last answered 1 day ago 2 answers

Medical / Surgical

How do you deal with a patient who won't stay still and needs restraints?

Last answered 1 day ago 4 answers

Medical / Surgical

How can I ensure that I'm placing a feeding tube correctly and comfortably for the patient?

Last answered 8 days ago 1 answer

Medical / Surgical

How often should I reposition my patient to prevent bedsores?

Last answered 15 days ago 3 answers

Medical / Surgical

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

Last answered 24 days ago 2 answers

Medical / Surgical

What are some tips for managing PPE when you have multiple isolation patients?

Last answered about 1 month ago 2 answers

Medical / Surgical

For someone who has 4 years of med/surg experience, how do I get a job in infusion or IV therapy nursing? Do they only hire people with this type of experience or will they train someone like my background?

Last answered about 1 month ago 8 answers

Medical / Surgical

Why is it so hard to be a bedside nurse as a new grad? Is it just me? I get 6 patients everyday. It’s so hard to manage time. I get pre shift anxiety.

Last answered about 2 months ago 2 answers

Medical / Surgical

How do you deal with needy family members on the Med/Surg floor?

Last answered about 2 months ago 7 answers

Medical / Surgical

I am about to be a new grad and want to work in maternity/NICU but only have med surg offers. If I work a year or two in med surg will maternity units be more likely to hire me?

Last answered about 2 months ago 2 answers

Medical / Surgical

I am a Tele Med Surg RN with 3 yrs experience from CA moving to FL in August. How much will i be making in FL?

Last answered about 2 months ago 13 answers

Medical / Surgical

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 18 answers

Medical / Surgical

What are the potential complications or adverse events that can occur in medical-surgical nursing, and how should they be managed?

Last answered about 2 months ago 1 answer

Medical / Surgical

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 about 2 months ago 76 answers

Medical / Surgical

How do you deal with the emotional aspect of tracheostomy care?

Last answered 2 months ago 1 answer

Medical / Surgical

What tips do you have for getting an accurate blood pressure reading when the patient is anxious?

Last answered 2 months ago 1 answer

Medical / Surgical

I need job Vacancy How Can get please?

Last answered 2 months ago 1 answer

Medical / Surgical

Is it possible to return to the hospital after thirty years?

Last answered 3 months ago 2 answers

Medical / Surgical

How do you ensure an IV doesn't infiltrate?

Last answered 3 months ago 2 answers

Medical / Surgical

Are there hospitals offer relocation assistance for nurses with 7 years experience in Med surg /tele /step-down?

Last answered 3 months ago 6 answers

Medical / Surgical

How do you talk about DNR orders with patients and families?

Last answered 3 months ago 2 answers