RN1121

RN1121 has 9 years experience and specializes in Utilization Review.

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1. Hurricane coming: evacuate or stay and work?

   RN1121 replied to FroggyMama's topic in General Nursing

   My car will be the one right behind you with the 5 screaming kids. My place is with my family, SAFE. If they tell me to evacuate, I'm gonna evacuate. Without a doubt in my mind. The job would be the last thing I worry about in a crisis like that...

2. Advice

   RN1121 replied to GODISGOOD15's topic in General Nursing

   It seems though you have overcome some setbacks and are well on your way! Just one step at a time. Finish the associate degree program, then you can prepare to advance your education from there. :typing

3. New graduate RN jobs outside the hospital?

   RN1121 replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

   I'd think that finding a position outside the acute care setting without any previous acute experience may be challenging; but obviously not impossible. It depends on where you live, what resources you have, how far you are willing to travel to work...

4. should i feel guilty?

   RN1121 replied to purpil29's topic in General Nursing

   Nobody can make you feel guilty! You are responsible for your own emotions and reactions to the decisions you make in your own life. Time to take care of YOUR needs; because there ain't nobody that will care for you like you do! You'll go back when ...

5. Problem With Orientation Schedule-How do I voice my concerns?

   RN1121 replied to RN1981's topic in General Nursing

   I agree. Unless you have a compelling issue, childcare, home obligations, etc, I honestly would suck it up and do the 90 days on her schedule. Especially since you stated you do like her. I think this happens a lot in preceptorship/orientation to...

6. Pre-pouring meds ... am I wrong?

   RN1121 replied to aznqtpie's topic in General Nursing

   You totally, without a doubt did the right thing, IMHO. You should be proud of yourself to be able to: 1. Identify a potential safety issue dealing with the care of your residents; 2. Cared enough about it to know your rights; and 3. NOT ACCEPT a...

7. What to do when agency holds pay

   RN1121 replied to pedshomehealth's topic in General Nursing

   I just thought of something to add to my previous answer. Is is possible that the agency holds one to two paychecks as a rule for their payroll? I have heard of that happening of an employer chooses to hold a couple of checks, and then pay you when ...

8. What to do when agency holds pay

   RN1121 replied to pedshomehealth's topic in General Nursing

   Well, would you want to work for an agency like that anyhow? Are you working for free? It sounds to me like the agency doesn't have your best interest in mind. Heck, after the first time, I can see maybe one mistake. But two missed checks? I'd b...

9. What questions to ask at an interview...

   RN1121 replied to L&DRN2008's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Here are a few questions you may want to ask the unit manager on your interview: 1. How many staff do you directly oversee? 2. How do you handle issues within the unit? 3. What are some challenges your unit has overcome? How have they overcome these...

10. How could she! Please read, need advice

    RN1121 replied to lilypad2424's topic in General Students

    Harsh words ahead: Don't worry about anyone else. You were fortunate enough to pass with the knowledge and skills you have. Keep focused and move ahead. You should be #1 priority. Congratulations!

11. Nursing License complaint by disgruntled employee

    RN1121 replied to mahoganybbw's topic in General Nursing

    Is she delusional? You must be frustrated and angry. I just wanted to send peace of mind and support. I hope everything is worked out NOW, and she gets it for falsifying accusations. What goes around, comes around. (((hugs))) :heartbeat

12. Lost =O

    RN1121 replied to studentinprogress's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I took time off after I graduated from Nursing School to focus on my studying and be READY to take the NCLEX. I wasn't in any rush to test. I used a book as a guide. (I forget which one) I graduated in May 1998 with my ADN, and sat for my bo...

13. CNA trying to hit me up for drugs.

    RN1121 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Does your facility do random drug screens? The facility needs to be made aware of the possible liability and potential danger this employee is. This is FAARRR fetched, but was she possibly kidding around with you?

14. Questions about Missing Narcs

    RN1121 replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    That's a great idea to check the backs of the blister packs. I've heard stories about nurses cutting open the foil, taking out the narc and placing a vitamin c back in the blister pack. CYA

15. Questions about Missing Narcs

    RN1121 replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked agency and came on/off shift, I was extremely thorough with counting the narcs. I looked at the book AND the actual meds on hand to make sure they matched. I wasn't ever one to take chances. If the count was off when I came on shift,...