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  1. Unprofessional to mention you have other patients?

    fezz replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I think this depends. Everybody that went to nursing school knows that it's not considered therapeutic communication to mention other patients when caring for one. I avoid it as best I can. It has...

  2. DNP in mental health

    fezz posted a topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Hi! Anyone in here who has a DNP in mental health and would like to tell me a little bit about your experiences with the application process (what will strengthen an application).

  3. 100k in loans worth it?

    fezz replied to ravindram's topic in General Nursing

    I would do it. Once you are done you can pay it down faster with overtime and live sporificely for a while. Is there a cheaper nursing school or

  4. Would you be content if you worked your current job/specialty for the rest of your career?

    fezz replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely

  5. I hated being a CNA, will this mean I'll hate being a nurse?

    fezz replied to TinyLilly's topic in General Nursing

    It's impossible to say. There are so many ways to work as a nurse. I wouldn't say it's a great sign though. I took a full time job as a CNA before applying for nursing school and that's how I knew for...

  6. What is a reasonable starting salary to expect?

    fezz replied to dinobiceps's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Here I think it's about 29-30 dollars an hour (70ish per

  7. Step down ratios

    fezz replied to Meeshie's topic in General Nursing

    1:4 usually. Its extremely hectic. We got very unstable patients generally cardiac, new stroke, sepsis or

  8. Questioning a doctors order

    fezz replied to MrsJt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Of course. If an order makes no sense question it. The doctors at my hospital often has 10 times the patient load I do. Of course mistakes

  9. RN shortage

    fezz replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    Yes everybody I went t school with found jobs quickly. There seem to be a flow of jobs. Not sure I'd call it a shortage here where I live but no one should worry about getting a job. May not be the...

  10. Nursing students who want to be NP's

    fezz replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    What I see is that many NPs lack clinical experience. I think acute care experience is so valuable. Yes I feel many jump on to the next step too soon. They don't get the same experience as doctors do...

  11. Will I get kicked out of nursing school?

    fezz replied to Happymango's topic in General Students

    I'd be surprised. In the end the nurse is responsible and I would think that legally she is more in trouble here. I have never seen anyone get kicked out of nursing school for other things than...

  12. Making 100k salary/ income as a nurse?

    fezz replied to workingot's topic in Nursing Career

    If income is the motivator nursing might not be the right choice. i'm not trying to be snarky or rude but nursing is not a high earning profession. Where I live its difficult to get into nursing...

  13. Please help! graduated 2 yrs ago but haven't worked

    fezz replied to missDLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulation on getting healthy enough to consider work. In some states you can do a refresher course at the University. In my state it is in fact mandatory for any nurse who has taken a 3 year...

  14. Hmm...that's nice

    fezz replied to DiplomaNurseRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't mind. I would probably say the same if I was

  15. 3 medication-related errors in 6 months. Is this a sign I should quit?

    fezz replied to hnnrgh's topic in General Nursing

    Think about the hundreds of time you did everything right. These are not serious cases. If they overwork you and then make you feel this bad about 3 non serious issues in 1 year and 8 months I...

  16. Need some advice about error :(

    fezz replied to ineedadvice's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand that you are worried because the liability question in America can make people a bit paranoid but you DID NOT HARM your patient. This is not a big deal. This was an IV start , not a...

  17. Nursing with anxiety

    fezz replied to bsn46's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs! You don't have to work in ICU! There are lower stress jobs. Options are endless. I do think ICU type jobs and high levels of anxiety may not be the best fit but if you put your mind to it you...

  18. BSN salary?

    fezz replied to Kaitlyn.w's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital a brand new floor nurse with BSN makes about 70 k working full time. I make about 35 dollars an hour but I have a few years experience. I don't live in Florida

  19. Stress free nursing?

    fezz posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! Would love to hear from someone who are not stressed at work. Where do you work ? I work in a very high acuity job and find myself often very anxious about work and looking for a career switch but...

  20. What makes you say/think "it was a good shift?"

    fezz replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    My threshold for calling it a great shift is a bit lower I think ☺️ If my time management was ok and there was no surprises or unexpected events (does that ever happen) then I'd call it a...

  21. Night shifts and medical issues

    fezz replied to MNNICU, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I just can't imagine that the other nurses wouldn't be understanding towards your medical issues. If they give you grief over being moved to days, and are aware why , don't mind them. I remember that...

  22. Too soon to ask about going part time or to day shift?

    fezz replied to newnurse085's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You have nothing to loose by asking. Night shifts are impossible for some people. Be honest with your manager , you know your limitations. You may not get your wish granted but putting yourself on a...

  23. Keep beating myself up

    fezz replied to regerterb's topic in General Nursing

    Everybody makes mistakes and you'll learn from this one. The patient is ok. This is not a huge deal. You were with the patient the whole time. Think about all the times tele patients has momentarily...

  24. Weird meeting with manager

    fezz replied to amzyRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    All I can say is I totally get the feeling. Absolutely everybody makes mistakes. It feels rotten when it's happening to you. In your case there was no harm to patient and that's the most important...

  25. Do women find male nurses attractive?

    fezz replied to Sykadia's topic in Men in Nursing

    Not me. I personally only know one gay male nurse (as far as I know ) and many many heterosexual . I don't associate male nurses with being feminine or a particular type of