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1. Lost new grad pediatric nurse

   CoffeeYogaNurse replied to ehauser's topic in General Nursing

   Is there any way you could get a position on a certain unit and not float any more? I suspect part of your anxiety may be that it's hard to feel like you have backup, that you're part of a team, when you float every night. If I were you I'd talk to H...

2. Verbally abusive patient, worried I could have handled the situation better

   CoffeeYogaNurse replied to NurseMom2016's topic in General Nursing

   Do NOT feel about about this yahoo leaving. You didn't make him go. He's a grown man and if he wants to refuse treatment he can. You can't fix stupid and you can't teach him manners. "Here's your AMA form, have fun going into fluid volume overload wi...

3. How soon is too soon?

   CoffeeYogaNurse replied to nursey777's topic in New Nurse

   Hey there, I voted that you should stay 1-2 more months (at least) and here's a way you can do it. Stay where you are and keep trudging along, meanwhile your hubs can be looking for a job in a different state. Hopefully he'll find one and maybe a pla...

4. 2 DUIs

   CoffeeYogaNurse replied to all4u313's topic in Criminal

   Sorry to hear about your DUI's, I'm sure you're anxious about committing to a nursing program and paying money and not being able to get your license because of those mistakes. The only advice I can give is to call your BON and ask the rules on apply...

5. $30/hour for new grads in Seattle?

   CoffeeYogaNurse replied to rowyie's topic in General Nursing

   Hey thank you for the reply, the DON does say I don't have to worry about those vents/trachs because we usually have respiratory on the floor providing breathing treatment and mess with the machine. I think I just need to pass the meds and do my side...

6. Health Care is Not a Right

   CoffeeYogaNurse replied to Tetra's topic in Activism

   Thanks for the thoughtful response, I do love a good debate. After reading more into this thread and seeing your explanations for things I think you might be more well versed than your original post displayed. I appreciate that you aren't reacting em...

7. Furthering my education (HELP)

   CoffeeYogaNurse replied to rnamara's topic in General Nursing

   Hi there! Congratulations on graduating and passing boards! I bet you're happy that's behind you. I've been a nurse for 3+ years working neuro step-down, medsurg, and now ER. I don't have my MSN so I can't give you advice on where to go. I have sever...

8. Is leaving before hurricane abandonment?

   CoffeeYogaNurse replied to CNAbutLPN2be2017's topic in General Nursing

   Good for you! Want a cookie? I'm not sure I could reach you on that high high horse though. OP knows what she can handle and doesn't need you to say what her limits are, or decide she's "selfish" and "just in it for the money" for prioritizing her fa...

9. Health Care is Not a Right

   CoffeeYogaNurse replied to Tetra's topic in Activism

   K. I honestly was expecting something presented a little better from a student of philosophy. I studied it as well and dude, these are not logical arguments. Please establish your definition of a "right" and "healthcare" first. If you're going to w...

10. How to respond to "am I dying?"

    CoffeeYogaNurse replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    Your questions have a few answers depending on the situation. It sounds like the simulations you're describing are sort of "pre-code" or "not actively arresting yet but probably about to" sims where your instructors are prepping you for responding to...

11. $30/hour for new grads in Seattle?

    CoffeeYogaNurse replied to rowyie's topic in General Nursing

    18:1 seems like a high ratio to me, a lot will depend on how good your techs are. Also, is there a possibility of the ratio going higher? You said 36-39 pts. If you and the other nurse are maxed at 18 will they call in another RN and divide the 39 pt...

12. That's not a bad nurse

    CoffeeYogaNurse replied to stephen1219's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent article

13. Is leaving before hurricane abandonment?

    CoffeeYogaNurse replied to CNAbutLPN2be2017's topic in General Nursing

    Preach!

14. Is leaving before hurricane abandonment?

    CoffeeYogaNurse replied to CNAbutLPN2be2017's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure if everyone saying you "have to stay or you'll lose your liscence", or those advocating to stay because you said you would, are aware that some parts of the Keys are potentially going to be UNDER WATER for a few days? I'm sure a lot of p...

15. Graceful way to NOT answer all the personal questions my patients ask me.

    CoffeeYogaNurse replied to CoffeeYogaNurse's topic in Relations

    Ohhh this site is great Lane Therrell! Thank you!