eternalbride

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1. Is it appropriate to "show off" that you are a Nurse on social media?

   eternalbride replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, There is also a positive side to it. there are people that use it as a platform to educate the other nurses and the public abouts issues, new medical advances, and etc. It's a way to network with others, to relate to other, to ask questions. I co...

2. When Your Patient is an Addict...How to Deal

   eternalbride replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   This article provided an insightful perspective and I'm glad to have read it. On a side note, drug abuse /addiction is an epidemic. That needs to be dealt with more agressively. Drug addiction should be recognized as a disease that needs to treated. ...

3. Social Media and Emotional IQ

   eternalbride replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   Im so glad that you've written this post. Well said and truly needed. I have notice a lot of uncouth responses made by others that were not neccesary. In the past, this has deterred me from sharing some posts. I hope all will read your post and take ...

4. Something new...

   eternalbride replied to eternalbride's topic in General Nursing

   Great point. Thanks:)

5. Something new...

   eternalbride replied to eternalbride's topic in General Nursing

   Finding my niche certainly plays a role. Thanks for replying.

6. Something new...

   eternalbride posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all, I've been feeling this way for a while. I'm in a field making a difference, but it's not enough. I feel like I'm just meeting a quota, following what has to be done for the patient and send them off home. I want to make an impact in the worl...

7. difference between nclex in certain states?

   eternalbride posted a topic in General Nursing

   Is this true that the NCLEX is easier in other states than others? I'm hearing that the nclex is easier in places such as Hawaii. But that doesn't make sense. Why would that be the case? Isn't the test standardized throughout the U.S?

8. What to do

   eternalbride replied to eternalbride's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for your replys. Yes it does make sense that the doctor is already aware since the order was put in place.

9. What to do

   eternalbride replied to eternalbride's topic in General Nursing

   In retrospect I should have spoken to the doctor. at the time i told my charge nurse about the situation. She advise that I attempt to start one. It slipped my mind after the failed attempt. Others have tried before me and failed. The next shift nurs...

10. What to do

    eternalbride posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient who is suppose to get an antibiotic IV around the clock. Now the problem is that she has missed 3 doses due to the fact that she has no. IV access. Now the plan is for her get a midline the next day. Should I reshedule antibiotics or ...

11. how to leave a job...gracefully

    eternalbride replied to eternalbride's topic in General Nursing

    First thanks for replying. I see where you are coming from, There are a few that were great professionally and I wouldn't mind to network with. At the same time, there are others that I have worked with that are just so two-faced and just want to kno...

12. how to leave a job...gracefully

    eternalbride posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I have been working at a long term care facility for about half a year. I recently have been offered positions at certain hospitals (yay!). I want to leave in good standing , but prefer to not broadcast this to the ltc company or anyone at...

13. what to do?

    eternalbride posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I'm new grad and I have been in a LTC facility for less than 6months. I just don't feel safe in that environment. I want to quit the job. What should I do. Should I give them a 2 weeks notice or just give them the phone call? I just feel t...

14. what to do

    eternalbride replied to eternalbride's topic in Job Hunt

    The interview went well but didnt get the position due to the tests. I had to take two test. They were meant to test my competency in ekgs, acls, etc... one of the scores didnt meet their standard of competency.

15. what to do

    eternalbride replied to eternalbride's topic in Job Hunt

    Haha! I won't be living that one down for a while, and thanks for the tips (and sip of water:D).