Have Nurse ADN, RN

Have Nurse has 34 years experience as a ADN, RN and specializes in Med/Surg/Infection Control/Geriatrics.

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1. Do you ever get concerned about certain users on here?

   Have Nurse replied to Bakingismylife's topic in General Nursing

   I think if one were honest, we could find "unstable" folks of any age in any environment. But when we do, we need to lift them up and encourage them. Let them know that they aren't alone, even if it sometimes feels that way. I am retired now, but ...

2. They should be force to retire

   Have Nurse replied to apnurserock's topic in Retired

   I can't help chuckling reading some of these responses. Oh sure, in my early years of nursing I inwardly questioned a few nurses myself. But they were a goldmine of experience for which I was grateful! And they weren't afraid of the doctors either...

3. HELLLLLLLOOOOO, Retirement !

   Have Nurse replied to Davey Do's topic in Retired

   Congrats to you, DaveyDo! I retired last July. It took me a few days to realize I didn't need to be somewhere! It finally settled in when I sold my house and moved to another country town.

4. Nurses aggravating my patients.

   Have Nurse replied to WittySarcasm's topic in General Nursing

   You could report her to the Patient Rep. That would give it some "teeth".

5. New job. Got injured. Fired for unexcused absences during new hire probation period... what did I do wrong?

   Have Nurse replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

   I don't know....I think if it were me and I had the time and money, I'd hire a lawyer and go after the family member who assaulted me, right mind or not. That's not okay.

6. Is this legal?

   Have Nurse replied to BeenThere2012's topic in General Nursing

   Maybe not, but for Risk Management purposes, it should be locked up with any valuable and a receipt given at the hospital.

7. Question about applying for hospital job

   Have Nurse replied to Aliens05's topic in Career Support

   I wouldn't try Travel Nursing just yet. In the field, often you are alone and really need to be on top of your game. You won't have machines and others to bale you out. Until you are back in the office, you are it. You will have lots of overtime ...

8. Question about applying for hospital job

   Have Nurse replied to Aliens05's topic in Career Support

   In addition to what our colleagues state, I might say that most hospitals have you assigned to a Preceptor and use a "Skills" checklist for you to get some experience doing some of the things that you may need to know. If you can somehow present yo...

9. Pre-employment physicals: Who pays?

   Have Nurse replied to alfa-sierra's topic in Travel

   It is important to note the difference between a "reaction" to the PPD V.S. an actual positive reading. They are not the same. Some folks are plain allergic and not "positive". We don't accept skin tests anymore because many nurses don't read them ...

10. Pre-employment physicals: Who pays?

    Have Nurse replied to alfa-sierra's topic in Travel

    My first Travel Nurse job pre-employment physical was covered by my employer. But later, when I left the company, I had to re-pay the cost. On my 2nd Travel Nurse stint, all was covered by my employer even after I left the company. It just depends ...

11. New RN Grad Need Guidance Please :()

    Have Nurse replied to NewICUNurse93's topic in New Nurse

    I agree.

12. Coworker violated HIPPA

    Have Nurse replied to AsanRN's topic in HIPAA

    I agree that your "friend" violated HIPAA and as you aware of it, you are obligated to report it to your HIPAA or Compliance Officer. Secondly, the fact that you discussed your nephew with someone regarding his medical condition( am assuming without...

13. Coworker violated HIPPA

    Have Nurse replied to AsanRN's topic in HIPAA

    I agree.

14. Opposite Sex Coworker Social Boundaries

    Have Nurse replied to cyc0sys's topic in General Nursing

    I read this and smiled sympathetically. That's a tough one! I agree that the invitation is well meant and that perhaps your wife may feel a bit threatened and out-numbered regardless of how innocent this is in everyone's eyes. It's particularly mor...

15. Nasty/aggressive patients

    Have Nurse replied to Kugrad2018's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps part of the anxiety too, is from the fact that this woman caught you off guard out of the E.D. element. That can be a bit unsettling when one is caught unaware. You have a wonderful attitude though, trying to understand behavior. Well don...