gigi_bsn_rn BSN, RN

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1. WGU will not accept me

   gigi_bsn_rn replied to jenam2you's topic in Western Governors

   You don't meet their criteria...move on

2. WGU will not accept me

   gigi_bsn_rn replied to jenam2you's topic in Western Governors

   Rules exist for a reason. Especially as a new grad, you lack the depth of knowledge to find fault with their policies.

3. WGU will not accept me

   gigi_bsn_rn replied to jenam2you's topic in Western Governors

   Most RN- to- BSN programs require some RN experience. Actual practice is different than school clinicals. Working as a tech doesn't get you the needed experience. Especially WGU, being online, wants to be sure you have the independent critical thi...

4. I'm Quiet Sometimes, Not Bipolar!

   gigi_bsn_rn replied to LittleTwinStars's topic in Relations

   "Not now please, I'm trying to stabilize my patient and catch up on charting," Seriously, that would get a severe eye roll from this 30 year vet! Lighten up, or else it's just too hard!

5. I'm Quiet Sometimes, Not Bipolar!

   gigi_bsn_rn replied to LittleTwinStars's topic in Relations

   You don't want to be labeled unfriendly...social graces are important. You don't want to be up to your elbows in XYZ and no one come to help. I take awhile in new settings to check the lay of the land. It just depends, if I'm working that night wi...

6. racist patients

   gigi_bsn_rn replied to Rn 1979's topic in Relations

   I think it's wrong to give in to BS. My favorite is when females don't want male nurses. Not talking about religious/cultural reasons, just run of the mill idiots. I will NOT change assignments once the shift has started! I also hate when my male...

7. Accidentally told my coworker what I make, BIG ISSUES NOW

   gigi_bsn_rn replied to newrn93's topic in Relations

   I would move on, not even looking back. If they are this unprofessional, they probably hold grudges as well. And management's response is to put you on night shift without completing orientation??? Unacceptable. Very easy for them to reprimand yo...

8. Nurses Humilated - Illinois

   gigi_bsn_rn replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in General Nursing

   Appalling. Worse still, that the nurses agreed to participate. Stand up for yourself!

9. Nursing student asks nurses the question..

   gigi_bsn_rn replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Nursing

   Students aren't held to the same standards as in the past. I've seen poorly prepared students show up frequently. Look up the med change instead of questioning the nurse. You will retain the info better if you delve into it yourself.

10. Leaving Bedside Nursing

    gigi_bsn_rn replied to Deebuzz's topic in Career Support

    IMO you don't have enough experience for Case Management. CM has to deal with demanding people more than bedside nursing. Discharge planning, arranging transfer to LTAC or SNF. Perhaps a specialty area with lower nurse-patient ratio would improve ...

11. Use of cellphones while at work

    gigi_bsn_rn replied to givxnchy's topic in General Nursing

    My previous job communicated with us by text daily. I also had a couple of physicians that wanted us to text them if they didn't answer their page.

12. 0200 BP's - Dealing with Tired Rude Doctors

    gigi_bsn_rn replied to Jennifer in Cali's topic in Relations

    So... is the BP taken @ 0200 because the nurse is late? Or the CNA didn't report the BP in a timely manner? I've worked nights forever and q4 vitals are 20-24-04...everywhere I've worked. If the doc knows the general schedule of the floor, then he ...

13. I feel like a glorified maid

    gigi_bsn_rn replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in Career Support

    It's extremely frustrating. Families complain because you told them NO about something that would be detrimental to the patient. I love my current job, but my previous job was hostile and demeaning. I was a supervisor and could no longer enforce w...

14. Finished my MSN this morning - ask me anything!

    gigi_bsn_rn replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Western Governors

    Thinking about attending WGU for MSN Ed. Is it too good to be true? I'd like to hear from anyone who has exp with their programs.

15. Need advice about unethical nurse

    gigi_bsn_rn replied to Big-RN's topic in General Nursing

    "I caught..." Really? Nurses are just cruel to each other. Making speculations about another professional's actions that can affect their livelihood. And what if you're wrong?