oslogirl

oslogirl has 12 years experience.

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1. Please help me with this paper

   oslogirl replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

   I dont mean to sound snarky, but really. You are in a professional program, and being scared of your professor is childish. You need to speak to her, and if your courage is lacking, just bite the bullet so to speak, and talk with her about this, and ...

2. Preceptorship in med surg

   oslogirl replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in General Nursing

   Hey. My preceptorship was in cardiac stepdown. I was in a BSN program and this was back in 1997. I asked alot of questions. I had no fear. Said bye bye to fear. If I felt comfortable with a task, I just did it, but anytime I was unsure of anything I...

3. Are these grounds for termination legitimate

   oslogirl replied to jrhillsboro's topic in General Nursing

   It sounds like you are going through a really tough time. You have been through alot with the illnessess and loss. Unfortunately, as we all know, healthcare is a business, and the bottom line supercedes employee welfare in all too many cases, imo. C...

4. OK to wear nice pants on interview for staff nurse?

   oslogirl replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I would recommend a suit. Choose a conservative color, preferably grey or navy blue. Get a suit you feel confident in. A pump with a low heel . Hair should be very neat. Get a haircut if you need one. Keep the jewelry to a minimum, or better yet, no...

5. Nurse Educator Chronicles: Gladys

   oslogirl replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   Thank you for such a beautiful example of compassionate encouragement.

6. New Grad - Offering to Work for Minimum Wage?

   oslogirl replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

   No. Please don't do that. You are worth more than that. I know how difficult it is for you. I have been in the same situation. Keep searching. Something will break for you.

7. Please explain what a care initiation unit is

   oslogirl posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello all! Anyone work on a care initiation unit? What exactly is it? What are the duties of the RN on this type of unit? Many thanks.

8. Where do I report fraudulent nursing programs?

   oslogirl replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

   Contact the Michigan State Attorney General.

9. No one wants to hire me as a new grad. how do i get the experience!

   oslogirl replied to lulu997RN's topic in Job Hunt

   Hello. You can ask for a deferrment on your student loan repayment until you're working. Don't give up/ Keep trying. Things will turn around for you.

10. Enough is Enough

    oslogirl replied to abbaking's topic in Relations

    I am feeling angry too as I read this/

11. Enough is Enough

    oslogirl replied to abbaking's topic in Relations

    Yes, this is insane, yet it has been occurring on my unit more and more frequently.

12. Doctor as a patient

    oslogirl replied to love-d-OR's topic in General Nursing

    I have cared for a few MDs and I just called them Dr so and so.

13. New giving report to next shift "live" at bedside problems

    oslogirl replied to ivy2009's topic in General Nursing

    So true. When you have given it your very best, just smile and wave. After report, of course.

14. New giving report to next shift "live" at bedside problems

    oslogirl replied to ivy2009's topic in General Nursing

    I have learned to just tune them out completely. I.E. The rolling of the eyes, the sideways glance,the you had better do this or else attitudes, etc. etc. I just continue on with the report in a professional manner. I do everything expected of me and...

15. What would you change about Nursing to make it better?

    oslogirl replied to RNman09's topic in General Nursing

    If I had the power, the first thing I would do is institute a zero tolerance policy on gossip and disrespectful language.