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  1. Best handbooks/textbooks/resources for a new Hospice Nurse?

    Possum_RN posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hello, all! I am a new nurse, and I was offered a job at my local Hospice. I'll be working the inpatient unit on night shift, and they've offered a generous amount of time to train me. But, I'd...

  2. What in hades.

    Possum_RN replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a magnificent place to die. Do you also carry name-brand

  3. Struggling new grad in need of advice

    Possum_RN replied to 1012ht's topic in First Year After Licensure

    well, I'm not a 'seasoned' nurse by any means. But a few thoughts: As a new grad, it's best (if at all possible) to stick around for that first year. From what you say here, it sounds like you are...

  4. Away from Bedside 4 1/2 years

    Possum_RN replied to dizzyray822's topic in General Nursing

    Here's the brochure -

  5. Away from Bedside 4 1/2 years

    Possum_RN replied to dizzyray822's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I'm a brand-spanking-new nurse. As I was browsing for new-grad positions, I saw a posting at one of the hospitals that intrigued me: apparently, they have a whole training program for...

  6. I feel like a complete moron

    Possum_RN replied to cjp1994's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ahhh, I remember my first day of CNA clinicals like it was yesterday. I had a resident ask me to help them to the BSC. I got gloves, pulled out the BSC, and the world titled on it's axis because I...

  7. Tattoos in the workplace

    Possum_RN replied to KB4848's topic in General Nursing

    "covered as much as possible" seems like kind of a flimsy policy to me: lots of wiggle room there. Maybe you should cover your tat with a transparent dressing and see what they say? Maybe TWO...

  8. Having a hard time with hospice

    Possum_RN replied to Anonymous666's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Oh, my goodness....I'm SO sorry you had this experience. Thank you for sharing though: I'm a new hospice RN, and hearing about experiences like this is helpful to me. I would DEFFINATELY speak to the...

  9. Rant. Questions are killing me!

    Possum_RN replied to broughden's topic in General Students

    Yeah, as soon as I saw C, I was like "thats it!", but not because I would actually do that in real life....only because I just passed nursing school and know how to answer nursing questions....

  10. How do you feel about B's?

    Possum_RN replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Students

    Just another lil' insight: I studied with and was very close to the valedictorian in my class. I made C's, she made A's with a B or two. I had lunch with her last week - turns out, we're making the...

  11. New Grad RN: Struggling With Finding a Job

    Possum_RN replied to nurse_bri's topic in General Nursing

    Man....this is so bizarre to me! I am a new RN (also graduated in May), and I applied to four places. I got offered positions at two, and then after I'd accepted the second, got call backs from the...

  12. follow up after PRN meds

    Possum_RN replied to Amberfire's topic in Patient Medications

    Are there other med aides, or a nurse you trust, or (better yet) a policy manual you can consult? I know as a nurse at my facility, its insufficient to say "the patient reports feeling better" for a...

  13. Hospital gear: scrubs, compression socks, shoes, etc

    Possum_RN replied to angelicasmth's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My favorite brand of scrubs is Dickies, because they last FOREVER - very good stitching. I also like Purple Label by Healing Hands, just for the fit (I'm 5'1, 115 lbs, so most scrubs hang on me and...

  14. CNA termination

    Possum_RN replied to Mcpheeh's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm sorry that you had this experience, I know it's frustrating. While I agree with other commenters that, as a 'fresh' CNA, it was probably not advisable to comment on the quality of experienced...

  15. So TIRED OF IT

    Possum_RN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Let me start out by saying that I recognize you from around the forum. I always read your responses when I see your avatar and generally agree with you - I admire your attitude. However (Ah, forgive...

  16. How do you feel about B's?

    Possum_RN replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Students

    "C's make degrees!" Even doctors have an equivalent saying: "C=M.D." one of my friends has a T-shirt that says "75% - that means I know 3 out of 4 diseases, so the odds are good!" I was always a...

  17. Student Charge Nurse out of line

    Possum_RN replied to cin808's topic in General Students

    So true, So true. At first the drama is like a small potted plant you can set aside on a window sill, the next thing you know....

  18. Can I please get a Parking Spot!

    Possum_RN replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting! I worked as a CNA at a regional hospital in the deep South. I parked with the nurses, on a designated floor of the the parking deck for night shift staff - cameras and lights for our...

  19. What kind of nurse are you?

    Possum_RN replied to Atelophobia's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, me too! I love it: I worked as a CNA on med/surg at my local hospital, and decided it was not for me: I loved my co-workers and admired their work ethic and team-mindset, their grace under...

  20. Dealing with Students in Clinicals: What would you like to see?

    Possum_RN replied to bsf312's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to the nursing world! I obtained my ADN last May, so the needs of the program are still very fresh in my mind. My best piece of advice is to always keep your cool. As Accolay alluded to,...

  21. So TIRED OF IT

    Possum_RN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    To those who feel that the OP and supporters are "bad nurses"... I always think of Maslow's hierarchy of needs: on many floors and fields, we have to provide basic physiological care and safety before...

  22. So TIRED OF IT

    Possum_RN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Even factoring out the whole moral issue of being a jerk to someone who is just doing their job... I would, from a completely selfish standpoint, never mess with anyone handing my food/drinks/meds. I...

  23. Reportable BRN incidents

    Possum_RN replied to Wrestler133's topic in General Nursing

    Goodness....I'm so sorry, I know you must be stressed and want words of comfort right now. But you must realize that your actions looks like textbook drug diversion? The documentation you provided,...

  24. Mandatory Uniforms

    Possum_RN replied to StudentRNmt's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Well...I really like both, to be honest, and have worked in both situations. At the hospital, it WAS nice, because travel nurses/ float pool/ student nurses/ other staff could easily identify who was...

  25. Interview Attire?

    Possum_RN replied to supergirlnurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've worn roughly the same thing to interviews for every job I've ever had: a sleeveless sheath dress (TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Ross have these style dresses go on sale all the time), a neutral-colored...