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1. Reasons nurses get fired

   Nursing On The Run replied to Nursing On The Run's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for all the replies and the stories, especially the one about getting fired for saying, "Go ahead, fire me!" I feel a lot better and I'm glad I posted. I don't need unemployment as I'm working, but I'm not so worried anymore about applying...

2. Reasons nurses get fired

   Nursing On The Run replied to Nursing On The Run's topic in General Nursing

   OP here. I didn’t chart something fraudulently, I didn’t harm a patient or do any of the things listed. What I did do was self report I made a med error. It didn’t harm a patient, but that’s why I was fired. I also was given severance and signe...

3. Reasons nurses get fired

   Nursing On The Run posted a topic in General Nursing

   What are some reasons you've known nurses to be fired? I worked for a small company and was fired. I'm not going into why, but I did not cause any harm or do anything illegal. To me, those are the reasons nurses get fired.

4. Medication addiction treatment... are we circling the drain?

   Nursing On The Run replied to guest940422's topic in General Nursing

   The truth is, heroin kills (especially in places where it's being cut with fentanyl). Medications like suboxone remove the craving and high from the equation, and allow addicts to participate actively in their recovery. I'm not suggesting staying o...

5. Vivitrol shots: Troubleshooting

   Nursing On The Run replied to Nursing On The Run's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for the comments! I wasn't sure a Vivitrol post would get any traction on the general forum, so that was a nice surprise. Still, I warm the medication to room temperature by leaving it out for 3 hours. It is well mixed and I use the prepa...

6. Vivitrol shots: Troubleshooting

   Nursing On The Run posted a topic in General Nursing

   I know not many of you will have given Vivitrol shots. This is an Addiction Medicine thing, but the Addictions Nurse forum doesn't get much traffic. So I hope you don't mind my asking it here. I'm somewhat new to giving these shots. Sometimes I in...

7. How long for a share day?

   Nursing On The Run replied to Nursing On The Run's topic in General Nursing

   After the interview, the hiring manager says, "Would you be willing to come in for a share day on the unit?" One of them told me it was typically 2-4 hours...but I tend to do less than 4 hours and am just wondering if that hurts me. I have gotten ...

8. How long for a share day?

   Nursing On The Run posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all, I am looking for a job and while I'm an experienced nurse, it's been a while between job searches. When you do a "share day," how long do you stay? And for experienced managers, does a nurse who stays longer seem to want the job more? I'm a ...

9. Any inactive nurse taken a refresher course?

   Nursing On The Run replied to RN28MD's topic in General Nursing

   Why Med-Surg? Aside from that, I have the same question you do. I worked on a tele (glorified med-surg) floor until about a year ago. Certainly interesting and fast-paced. But there are other options out there, also. Good luck and I'll be watchi...

10. Pointers for an Epi Pen speech

    Nursing On The Run replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I have a child with a serious food allergy, so I always carry epi-pens. I would include discussion of duration (usually only lasts 20 minutes, and then you may need a follow-up dose....hence, using an epi should NOT replace seeking medical attent...

11. Johns Hopkins or University of Maryland?

    Nursing On The Run replied to teenybug2000's topic in General Nursing

    Hi TeenyBug, I'm a UMB grad, who became involved with a state nursing association and so got to know a few of the students and faculty at JHU. I'd ask yourself what you want out of your nursing career. If you want to be a mover and a shaker, I'd go t...

12. Medication Errors-Why?

    Nursing On The Run replied to ERGirl83's topic in General Nursing

    I believe it's listed as a med-error if the med isn't given within the hour-before and hour-after listed on the MAR? When I was working (I quit last year) many of my errors were lateness (the right med and right dose would be given in the right route...

13. Baltimore safety

    Nursing On The Run replied to 2008el's topic in Maryland

    I just wanted to add-- for those investigating living in Baltimore City-- be aware that Pigtown is now officially called Washington Village. If you want a nice less than 30 minute commute, or the option to use the light rail to get to work (Baltimore...

14. What do you think about people calling you "honey"?

    Nursing On The Run replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Boy, I haven't read all 67 posts on this thread! But I just wanted to say I worked with an EXCELLENT nurse when just starting out, and she often called people (nurses, patients, ancillary staff) "My dear." I much preferred that to any of the other ...

15. How long do you stay over shift to finish work?

    Nursing On The Run replied to mrscurtwkids4's topic in General Nursing

    ITA with pelsmith (?) who said, don't work for free. Don't clock out and then stick around working. I quit working about 6 months ago, which has given me some clarity on the issue that I didn't have when I was the "chicken with my head cut off" tryi...