SpankedInPittsburgh DNP, RN

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    My apologies to the nursing profession

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to Jon12's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't "Old Man River" Depressing? Anyway Davey is the
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    Peplau and interpersonal relations

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to Realist_'s topic in General Students

    OK I'm good
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    My apologies to the nursing profession

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to Jon12's topic in General Nursing

    Way to be Brandy!!! Hang tough!!! It sounds like you learned from your experiences. When I said nobody is punishing the bullies I meant in nursing. Karma will get your butt. At the end of the day...
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    Peplau and interpersonal relations

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to Realist_'s topic in General Students

    I don't understand??? Is the poll about adding another worthless theory class or nurses not liking their patients so
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    NY Mandates "BSN in 10"

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to TAKOO01's topic in General Nursing

    This is just starting across the state in Pittsburgh. However, there is definite evidence of it occurring. We essentially also have two private hospital systems here and plenty of new grads from our...
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    Seriously?! Grrrr.

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to TexasMel's topic in Nurses Recovery

    HA
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    Is it legal for your boss to dictate where you poop?

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I'm all for courtesy but when we start making rules and hanging signs about idiotic things like not pooping in a bathroom put there for the express purpose of just that well posterior blow back shall...
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    Help! I don't want to get burned out! Thinking of switching my specialty

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to turntport's topic in General Specialties

    I worked in an ER for a long time. It's where the noncompliant patient usually lands as the result of his noncompliance. Many nurses get frustrated about this issue. However, you have to recognize...
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    Should I accept a SNF position as a new grad even though this is not the field I want?

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to FishBones's topic in Nursing Career

    Yeah you should take it. You can always move to a better position & $44 an hour beats $0 an
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    My apologies to the nursing profession

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to Jon12's topic in General Nursing

    Nobody is punishing the abusers. That's a simple fact. You can accept this, seek help and move on or in the alternative stay in the state you are in. That's it. That's life. You only have the...
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    First time posters

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to AceOfHearts<3's topic in General Students

    Yep there is mucho to learn!!!! You can though. God know I'm not Einstein and eventually I (mostly) figured it
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    Addressing the Predicted Nursing Shortage

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Well that would be a win for the pipefitters but a real loss for nursing and all the folks you have helped. Calculus be
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    My apologies to the nursing profession

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to Jon12's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, like the Yardbirds sang all those years ago: Well, the train it kept a-rollin' The crazy train ain't stopping or even showing signs of slowing down. Nursing is always going to have at least its...
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    Nursing Grad dealing with the BON

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to nurse_girlie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yep this program always changes people but usually not for the better. I too was naïve at the start of this program. I thought it was set up to help nurses. Heck the case managers are even...
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    7 months to go...and now this

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to Recovering_RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That's the spirit apply and see what happens. I work for the feds & if you do like you say and wait till the last moment to file their is a good chance you will get lost in the tidal wave of...
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    Is it legal for your boss to dictate where you poop?

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, the Gummies are not to be messed
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    Is it legal for your boss to dictate where you poop?

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent Advice!!! Greasy Tacos with XTRA
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    Addressing the Predicted Nursing Shortage

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I've had calculus also & I gotta disagree. I don't think its applicable to nursing and it would weed out people but some of those would be great
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    Addressing the Predicted Nursing Shortage

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    No calculus. Algebra &
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    Addressing the Predicted Nursing Shortage

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Functionally I see no difference for bedside nursing between these credentials. The reason to get a BSN is to manage your career, get raises and more opportunities & that's all. There is no...
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    Is it legal for your boss to dictate where you poop?

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I would go on the cabbage, cheese and cheap beer diet just to use that rest room as frequently as
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    My apologies to the nursing profession

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to Jon12's topic in General Nursing

    Yep there is a huge trainload of crazy in nursing & I hope the venting helped. Take some time and do an honest assessment of your part in these issues. These issues occurred in a variety of...
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    NP being used as an RN

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to Adam18's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yeah once you accept this role it becomes the norm. It sounds like you are working in a place that is trying to squeeze the dime as hard as they can. Tell them you negotiated your salary on the...
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    PA curriculum

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Oh it's very true. My program has about 1500 clinical hours required. 1200 are meaningful. Wonderful learning experiences with an MD or NP in all kind of environments. However, the last three...
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    2018 Nurse Salary

    SpankedInPittsburgh replied to #MakeItRain's topic in General Nursing

    Location: Pittsburgh, PA Experience: 14 years; BSN Specialty: ER Facility: Large Hospital Base Pay: 41.00 Differentials: 10% off shift; 25% weekend; stackable (35% weekend off shift) OT: Time and...