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I see your point and I think most nurses smell what you're stepping in.... IOW, we do love being nurses/our jobs in spite of the shortcomings. As nurses, we do get moments with our...

Here Employed Nurse! Have a travel coffee mug!! Now get back to working short-staffed and don't forget to kiss everybody's butt with a smile and a "I have time!".

That's a tough one. The pt's primary nurse was contacting the PCP instead of calling a rapid response so obviously she was aware/dealing with the situation. I assume she has more experience than...

I understand the sentiment (at least I think I do) but I don't apologize for things beyond my control/when I haven't done wrong. I empathize, but I don't apologize. Perhaps I'm being nit picky.......

There is no "one thing" that experienced nurses wish we could've known when we 1st started out. There are a million things! If you want to "stand out" as a new nurse, here are my suggestions: 1)...

I'm not aware of any alternative treatments. I think most surgeons try to be as conservative as possible for obvious reasons. I've only seen one case that involved a disposable razor... the...

So you want to go from an administration position to a medical assistant position? Huh? If you want to demote yourself then more power to you. Your OP and reply makes me wonder though, just what...

It's telling that you're not wondering if it's rewarding/what you want to do with your life. The answer to your questions are probably a resounding NO since you voice no interest in the field...

If the clock says I can give it according to the order I have, I'm going to give it based on the pt's/family's request, my nursing judgment. I would NEVER feel I'm giving "too much" and as a result...

You found out your mom was "rushed to the hospital" on Facebook? That seems weird to me but whatevs... So you were crying about your mom and relate that to wondering if you're too emotional to be a...

Please please please alert your nurse if you get a vital sign reading that is not within normal limits! Alert your nurse right away BEFORE it gets charted. S/he may want it redone by you or s/he...

Dear Debbie, it's me... MoopleRN Be a registered nurse. Go for it. What do you have to lose? Your concerns about the chaos/trauma.... once you have the education it will give you confidence. ...

The fact that you care speaks volumes even though you haven't been specific at all re the "something happen at work". Was harm done to the patient? Skills that nurses need to safely care for their...

Quote from MoopleRN Ok! So you're stuck with it for now and you "need an exit strategy". How can we help you with that? Are you even asking for help with that? Is this just a vent or would you like...

Ok! So you're stuck with it for now and you "need an exit strategy". How can we help you with that? Are you even asking for help with that? Is this just a vent or would you like help deciding...

While other posters address the thank you cards in your example (said cards should be renamed the letmekissyourbuttocksonemoretimebeforeyoufilloutyourcustomersatisfactionsurvey, btw), let's look at...

Call lights were tracked at my last facility (hospital). It was a total freaking joke. Most of our census were elderly/confused and didn't even realize they'd hit the light. Regardless, we were...

There's no point in trying to reorient. Ever. The patient, like the customer, is always right! Having said that, I don't have a problem lying to my residents. My lies aren't meant to trick or...

Why does she even have your number? Do you text back? I'm sure it IS "infuriating"... and you brought it upon yourself when you allowed her to have that number. Want it to stop? Change your...

It's too confusing for me to figure out who works where/applied to.... but what I really can't wrap my head around is why in the world do you and your boss text. At all. Ever. My work doesn't have...

So what's in your BEST interests since there's an opposition?

The answer to your dilemma is within you already. Do you need that job so much? What are you willing to do for your peace of mind? I get your wanting feedback but all the feedback in the world...

So call HER on it. Have you addressed your issue WITH HER? I understand your frustration with a coworker passing herself off as a nurse if she's not but if you haven't addressed that frustration...

Stop time should be stated in your facility's policy. In my experience with the "real world", stop time is when the bag is empty even if there's still blood in the line and hasn't been flushed out...

I'm confused. Why aren't you "required to be a nurse at your place of employment" if you are? Even if you are working in the capacity of a non-nurse, your license holds you to the standards of a...