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    Why Can't I Get a Job?

    Knotanoonurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    You could try another agency or travelled gig. I had a bedside job from Hell last year. I am an old looking (it is hereditary) fluffy, early 50's lady. I did not get a couple of jobs I felt like I...
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    Old and Ready to Give Up

    Knotanoonurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    So I pulled it together and got myself a full time teaching job in an ADN program. It is actually kind of exciting to be doing something different! Of course, it is a learning curve but that is a good...
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    Tempted to Tell the Truth in Exit Interview

    Knotanoonurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I opened my big mouth at an exit interview and have lived to regret it. Every word I said about my narcissist manager was 100% true. However, I loved my coworkers and wanted to go back per diem after...
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    Sometimes the five rights make us look dumb

    Knotanoonurse replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    How come they don't have a bracelet? What if they run a
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    How has nursing changed you?

    Knotanoonurse replied to thoughtful21's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand your POV. Yes some patients harden you BUT what has done me in is the ruthless lying manager I had and her Director and VP. She was a total narcissist , but was labeled a golden girl....
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    Sometimes the five rights make us look dumb

    Knotanoonurse replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    Going through 14 rights is ridiculous! Personally, I do think the two identifiers is prudent. I will say we are having less med errors than when we were givng 40 of lasix to the to the man in 24-2 and...
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    Sometimes the five rights make us look dumb

    Knotanoonurse replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse if I were the patient, I would think the nurse pretty stupid if he or she did not Identify me using two identifiers before giving meds. I remember patients thought the day and sometimes mix...
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    Should I write a memoir?

    Knotanoonurse replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I think there are a lot of misperceptions about nurses. Once a lot of people have cancer or a significant hospitalization, they realize that nurses are not glorified maids or doctor wannabes. They...
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    Why NANDA-NIC-NOC are not open source?

    Knotanoonurse replied to jesusignazio's topic in General Nursing

    All part of a bad nic-noc joke in the evil world of acronym
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    Why NANDA-NIC-NOC are not open source?

    Knotanoonurse replied to jesusignazio's topic in General Nursing

    If you act now you also can recieve a free Set of Ginsu
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    We fail our old people and it's heartbreaking

    Knotanoonurse replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    My mother and dad had a good amount of. Money. They lived rather frugally. My mother has dementia and became unable to stand or walk. I told my dad he needed to take her to a hospital and offered to...
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    Male Nurse Disgusted by Female Nurses

    Knotanoonurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes, I think that as nurses we have very little real power. That is why those who seek power often resort to lateral violence. What people don't always realize that our power lies in the...
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    My Body Is Not My Resume: Exploring Nursing Dress Codes

    Knotanoonurse replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    For me personally, I don't like pink hair or tattoos. I have no problem with people who want to have either or both. It is their own personal style. I know some great nurses whose own style includes...
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    Where do I fit in?

    Knotanoonurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am in my fifties. I have been a nurse for 30+ years. For 15 years, I had a job I loved with co-workers, I loved. I left six years ago. My original manager left and was replaced by a person who did...
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    Where do I fit in?

    Knotanoonurse replied to Knotanoonurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have been looking at some Case Management/Insurance Jobs. I don't find too many that don't require a day or two a week in an office several hours from home. One required a license in DC. I am not in...
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    Where do I fit in?

    Knotanoonurse replied to Knotanoonurse's topic in General Nursing

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    Where do I fit in?

    Knotanoonurse replied to Knotanoonurse's topic in General Nursing

    HaHa! No offense taken. Nurses can be brutal to one another! Practicing what your preach is important. In a leadership role, you need to show compassion if you demand it from your staff. Sometimes,...
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    Where do I fit in?

    Knotanoonurse replied to Knotanoonurse's topic in General Nursing

    Ha Ha. I have considered dyeing my hair. It took a whole darn year to grow out. Honestly I also thought about a wig for interviews really!!! I have only been off since March so there is no more of a...
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    Why are they called, "Chucks?"

    Knotanoonurse replied to NPbyDay's topic in General Nursing

    Could it be because it would sound worse to call them sops or splats? I am sorry, I couldn't
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    Where do I fit in?

    Knotanoonurse replied to Knotanoonurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well. I was not at that level. My job was more of education/quality type of work. I did occasionally help on the unit which was fine with me. I think those type of people have a lot of connections....
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    Frustrated and Lost

    Knotanoonurse replied to Genafaggion's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you may or may not be in a setting that doesn't suit. It isn't a perfect job. No job is. If there is cliquisness, bullying, and excessive gossip, or significant patient safety issues, then I'd...
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    Where do I fit in?

    Knotanoonurse replied to Knotanoonurse's topic in General Nursing

    I really thank people for their replies and kind advice. Lots of good ideas here. I am gonna try to move forward. Though I would love to just get over my past, it is hard. I think caring for my family...
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    Where do I fit in?

    Knotanoonurse replied to Knotanoonurse's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh. I do apologize. I am not sure how this post ended up in this section. Thanks for the responses. I do know it is my fault for being a "Debbie Downer" in some ways. I have had times when I have...
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    Interview for biomedical ethics class on teen pregnancy

    Knotanoonurse replied to fhaque95's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Talk to a Clinic that sees teens or a group like Nurse Family Partnership. School nurses would also be a great source of
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    Clinical Rotations for Online CNS Program

    Knotanoonurse replied to NurseSam84's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Try contacting NACNS. I think they are in Philly. I think Lehigh Valley Health Sytem has some