mdsRN2005 ASN, BSN, RN

mdsRN2005 has 15 years experience as a ASN, BSN, RN.

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   Stress Dreams as a School Nurse....

   mdsRN2005 replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

   Ha too funny! Back in my ER days, I used to have stress dreams about work. In one I was in our tiniest room. We mainly used it for minor ailments, suture placement, etc; it had been converted from a storage closet and had no cardiac monitor and lit...
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   The 3 12s, 5 8s Debate

   mdsRN2005 replied to CCC_nursing's topic in General Nursing

   Different strokes for different folks. But when possible, always go with the option that gives you more peace. Sounds like for you the M-F job might do that. I went from a 12 hr 5/2 shift (2 on, 2 off, 5 on, 5 off) to a M-F 8-5 non clinical job an...
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   Older Nurse no BSN needs advice

   mdsRN2005 replied to Jon C RN 2024's topic in General Nursing

   I worked ASC for a while, it's a nice change of pace from the hospital setting and much better schedule (mine was closed on Fri so I just worked Mon thru Thurs!). With your ICU experience you'd probably be a great fit for PACU since those patients c...
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   Older Nurse no BSN needs advice

   mdsRN2005 replied to Jon C RN 2024's topic in General Nursing

   This was my first concern as well. The tricky part is proving it. You could consider speaking with an employment attorney to find out if there is any way to prove it. But it's probably not worth the time and hassle. As to the BSN, I wou...
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   I can't find my happiness in nursing.

   mdsRN2005 replied to Sweetpea04's topic in General Nursing

   Different strokes for different folks as they say. I'd sit down and make a list of what you did and didn't love about each job. As well as general preferences (stable vs critical, quick turnover vs keeping same patients longer, fast vs slow pace, e...
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   Humiliated and scared

   mdsRN2005 replied to Overthamoon's topic in General Nursing

   I oversaw employee testing in a previous job. Refusal to test is considered a failed test and will be treated accordingly. A negative test clears your name. However they are legally required to document rationale, which can then be subpoenaed. Thi...
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   Going to work when you should of called out. What's your thoughts on this?

   mdsRN2005 replied to RUNNER87RCC's topic in General Nursing

   When I first started in the ER, I got sick several times in the first six months to a year. Flu once, strep once, and more upper respiratory infections and stomach viruses than I could count. However after about a year, it leveled out and I rarely ...
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   EMTALA

   mdsRN2005 replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

   Great point. Also there is a difference between saying "we won't see you here" and "we'll be happy to see you but in the end you'll have to go to ________ anyway". The difference in refusing treatment versus giving them information to make an infor...
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   Applying to new grad RN program but currently employed at a snf

   mdsRN2005 replied to RN23C's topic in General Nursing

   Leaving it off when the application specifically states to list all employment would constitute falsification of a job application. Certainly saying you "haven't worked yet" would as well. Both these actions are considered grounds for immediate di...
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    ASSume

    mdsRN2005 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    You were not wrong to request help to get caught up. However, your attitude appears to be horrible and if you really spoke to your manager the way you wrote here, I'm very surprised she didn't fire you on the spot. Yes, her reply was unhelpful and ...
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    Nervous about returning to nursing + a rant.

    mdsRN2005 replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    So true! And there is little you can do about it except get out! But happily in a positive environment you will be appreciated and respected for advocating for patients.
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    Assessments

    mdsRN2005 replied to Cricket183's topic in General Nursing

    The charge nurses have no control over staffing, and sadly the nurse managers don't have much more. Without upper admin giving them the funds, their hands are tied. It's a scary situation. I think you definitely should. Let us know how i...
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    Bullying by the DON

    mdsRN2005 replied to Lele's topic in Professionalism

    Agreed! Unfortunately it may take losing several good staff members for them to finally be willing to address it. You can stay and try to deal with it - not ignore it, which will harm your physical and mental health, but actually confront it. Howe...
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    RN - LPN Power Struggle

    mdsRN2005 replied to MuscleNurse's topic in School

    In my experience, when this occurs it is typically a person who resents someone else for having achieved something they haven't. I've seen techs (especially older ones) treat nurses this way, nurses do the same to NPs, and staff nurses to newly prom...
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    RN - LPN Power Struggle

    mdsRN2005 replied to MuscleNurse's topic in School

    This may be the case in your area but not most. In my area, at least 75% of RNs are ADNs and are some of the best nurses I know. There certainly is value in a BSN degree, especially for management jobs. But it is in no way a must have for staff nu...