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    Leaving Nursing

    NurseBlaq replied to KSjo88's topic in General Nursing

    Please reconsider. You seem to be in a toxic environment with minimum management support. I've been there so I completely understand. You're a veteran, have you considered working for the VA or...
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    Don't trust my FNP

    NurseBlaq replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Updates?
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    new grad nurse med surg

    NurseBlaq replied to mng1234's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I concur with basically all replies. Med-Surg is great for new grads because IMO it gives you the opportunity to hone your skills before you choose a specialty. All new grads should do at minimum 6...
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    Quitting Small Residency for Bigger, Better Residency

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

    With that mentality you're going to ruin the good experience and supportive environment you have now, as well as, lose out on the name brand residency. Although two different hospitals, medical...
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    Every 3rd weekend

    NurseBlaq replied to Mamabear2RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think if staffing permits fine. Otherwise, I don't think it's fair. Some people abuse the seniority title and others would never get the benefits. I'm not a fan of seniority gets special schedules...
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    It Never Occurred To Me.

    NurseBlaq replied to Have Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Knowing this as a nurse also helps when our loved ones are hospitalized. My grandfather was in the ICU and had ICU psychosis and was also sundowning. He was beating the staff pretty bad and they had...
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    Long hair at the bedside

    NurseBlaq replied to kakamegamama's topic in General Nursing

    I suddenly feel the need to shower and wash my hair after reading the comments in this thread.
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    Narcotic missing

    NurseBlaq replied to Mbarbour's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused. Did they let you go home with an off count? Did you report it to anyone? The person working after you actually let you go without notifying someone the count was off? If she/he did then...
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    Is this legal?

    NurseBlaq replied to Gabbym441's topic in General Nursing

    Unless the facility knew the wife couldn't care for him and let him leave on pass just to pacify her and now that something is wrong they're looking to cover their ASSets. I wouldn't fall on that...
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    We are not saints! (just because we work hard)

    NurseBlaq replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Somebody link me to the thread. I feel like I'm missing out on this "sermon."
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    Troy University

    NurseBlaq replied to Nursebyfaith~Rn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This thread is old but what are your perceptions of Troy? Did y'all finish or did you transfer somewhere else? Any updates would be
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    new nurse advice. screwed up?

    NurseBlaq replied to introuble7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is where charting comes into play. Document your calls to the doctor, VS, patient symptoms, notifying charge nurse, etc. Also activate RRT or Code Team, hell any team that will come and assess...
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    new nurse advice. screwed up?

    NurseBlaq replied to introuble7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Exactly! This is a learning moment for everyone. I want to know what
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    Three 12s vs Five 8s

    NurseBlaq replied to jive turkey's topic in General Nursing

    This! I would block my days and create a mini vacation while never having to use actual vacation
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    new nurse advice. screwed up?

    NurseBlaq replied to introuble7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So what was the outcome?
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    Looking for advice

    NurseBlaq replied to NurseV123's topic in Home Health

    It's time to go! I would not want to sign my name to anything for anybody who's purposely putting my license and livelihood in
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    June 2018 Caption Contest: Poll - Select $100 Winner!

    NurseBlaq replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    *Sigh* I remember the good old days when nurses actually took
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    June 2018 Caption Contest: Poll - Select $100 Winner!

    NurseBlaq replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Moment of silence for adequate
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    Do you look up the push rate for IVP meds?

    NurseBlaq replied to Nsco2018's topic in General Nursing

    If you're not familiar with the med, definitely look it up. If you can't find it or are uncertain of what you're reading, call
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    Coworker had a needle stick, HR is not supportive

    NurseBlaq replied to mc-escher's topic in General Nursing

    This. She refused. It's on her
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    Don't trust my FNP

    NurseBlaq replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Welcome to AN. Maybe you can also provide us nurses some feedback and a different perspective from an MD point of view. Post
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    What would you do if nursing staff refuses do carry out your request?

    NurseBlaq replied to Saflanut's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I responded before I finished reading the thread, and this response. Glad everything worked out and you all found a
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    What would you do if nursing staff refuses do carry out your request?

    NurseBlaq replied to Saflanut's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Best response thus far. You didn't have the knowledge to do tick checks/removal and the provider taught you. A quick in-service is the best educational tool to prevent future scope of practice or duty...
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    Don't trust my FNP

    NurseBlaq replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    6 weeks of no relief and declining health? I would do what others have suggested and maybe go to the ER and avoid the long wait to see specialists. Not sure how your insurance works cause I know ER...
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    Miserable nurses

    NurseBlaq replied to FutureNurse0201's topic in General Nursing

    Pot meet kettle! You're mad at the nurse cause she had a bad day, was given the duty of handling a patient and situation out of her scope of practice, and had an entitled nursing student who's...