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1. Wants to Leave Toxic Job After One Month

   5150rn2 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   Welcome to the real world.. there is no such thing as a perfect unit. Legend has it they have existed but no one has seen it. You have chosen a field that is often high stress and fast paced.. and after only a month are you truly seeing the dynamic.....

2. The Unwritten Rules Of Dating As A Nurse

   5150rn2 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   As a psych nurse this is an interesting question. Because there are multiple factors. It's easy to simply say no,never..but I don't agree with never and always.. My opinion is, if you provided direct care and then start a relationship with a patie...

3. You don't need RN experience to get an NP job

   5150rn2 replied to FullGlass's topic in NP

   Excuse me, that is just one example I chose to share. How many examples do I need to be considered valid and not anecdotal? While you sounded earnest and sincere when this thread started you now sound defensive, rude and arrogant. Obviously people ma...

4. You don't need RN experience to get an NP job

   5150rn2 replied to FullGlass's topic in NP

   I have had experience with direct entry NP's and I found the experience concerning. While textbook smart this is person had no practical knowledge or skills. From general pt contact/interaction skills on up. One vivid memory I have is over insulin...

5. What NP Specialty Should I Choose?

   5150rn2 replied to Bumex's topic in NP

   The NP trend that I find most concerning is not only the lack of specialization, it's the lack of experience and practical knowledge. Apparently there are now programs that go from 0 to NP with your RN obtained during the process. It's called an en...

6. Ethical dilemma- Administering medications to patients with TBI

   5150rn2 replied to MissJessP's topic in Professionalism

   Technically speaking a patient is not incompetent" until declared so. This can be incredibly frustrating when you know they aren't competent. But if they are saying no no no and are responding appropriately ( essentially) to instructions you really...

7. Word!

   5150rn2 replied to Wuzzie's topic in General Nursing

   Truer words have never been spoken. That's right up there with using the "q" word.. youvjust don't go there.. and full moons and Friday the 13ths those events raise odds for these things exponentially and if a full moon lands on a Friday the 13th, s...

8. Are medication prior auths impacting your day? Feedback please

   5150rn2 replied to 5150rn2's topic in Medications

   Ideally my plan/intent is to be able to access EHR's remotely. I have gone through great lengths to make sure I am absolutely HIPAA compliant and my computer, fax, email is secure. Because of the services I am doing business with to accomplish this...

9. Are medication prior auths impacting your day? Feedback please

   5150rn2 replied to 5150rn2's topic in Medications

   Actually, that's not quite right. The insurer WILLprovide formulary alternatives ( call center folks from a pre-determined protocol. HOWEVER.. when for a dozen different reasons that formulary substitute won't be appropriate or best choice, it is t...

10. Are medication prior auths impacting your day? Feedback please

    5150rn2 posted a topic in Medications

    0I am in the process of starting a full service prior auth writing service. In the course of practice I have dealt with writing prior authorizations, mainly for medication. I know how they impact daily work flow and that sometimes because of the bloc...

11. Manager interrupting

    5150rn2 replied to lifeisgood516's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree. It is a complete disregard for patient safety and probably an overestimation of one's ability. If someone multitasked or was not focused or distracted when doing my checklist I would feel like my care and safety were compromised...

12. Starting Independent prior Authorization service.. Feedback please

    5150rn2 posted a topic in Entrepreneurs

    I am in the process of starting a full service prior auth writing service. In the course of practice I have dealt with writing prior authorizations, mainly for medication. I know how they impact daily work flow and that sometimes because of the bloc...

13. Manager interrupting

    5150rn2 replied to lifeisgood516's topic in General Nursing

    Studies are also finding that multi tasking leads to increased errors and less optimal outcomes. Personally I wouldn't want to have. Even either pt on those codes. The pre-op is important. Do you think that anyone would excuse this nurse if as a re...

14. No rehire !!!!!!!!!!

    5150rn2 replied to Yorker's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I think it's petty and short sighted of the hospital. If she provided appropriate notice and there were no disciplinary issues then why is she no re hireable? Spending money to train staff is a calculated risk anytime. What happens in a ...

15. IVDU pt kept asking for pain meds. Managment kept saying to just give it to her.

    5150rn2 replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

    @jkl33 Perfectly put. I really hope as you do, that this becomes a lesson learned and another step toward being a terrific nurse