Have Nurse

Have Nurse ADN, RN

Med/Surg/Infection Control/Geriatrics

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  1. Will marijuana ever be okay in nursing?

    I think you may wish to consider doing more research. While it may be helpful for some people who suffer from chronic pain in terminal illness, other things need to be considered: Marijuana can also...
  2. Found a Knife, Scared

    I agree with you that the weapon should not be disposed of. Bag it and don't touch it, but document when it was found, whom you informed, and what you were told. Lock it up in a safe place and tell...
  3. Do I call again?!?

    No. I wouldn't call again. The fact that you have already gotten their attention is enough. It takes H.R. time to go through applications, references, licensure requirements, etc. Many facilities...
  4. Dealing with Stress at Work

    Artist Nurse. Alright!!!!
  5. Dealing with Stress at Work

    I love coconut cake!!!
  6. Dealing with Stress at Work

    For me, I go to my office, shut the door and pray, not a long time, just few minutes. I keep my Bible in my drawer. Sometimes I read the Psalms. I also drink some water because dehydrated cells get...
  7. My DON accused me of patient abandonment during a snowstorm

    I don't know what you stated on your reason for resignation. You need to be truthful, but discreet. You can simply state it wasn't an appropriate fit for
  8. My DON accused me of patient abandonment during a snowstorm

    I agree. It's also defamation of character here, implying that you are irresponsible when you are not. You have a license and a reputation to
  9. Condom snorting

    These kids have waaaay too much time on their
  10. Nurse week, scavenger hunt

    It's not a HIPAA violation to find people if they are employees only. Employees are not protected by HIPAA. (Scary huh?) I do agree though that it may be a safety issue to go into various areas...
  11. Feeling discouraged.

    First, KUDOS to you for being brave and starting in a whole new state! And congrats on your new job in ICU! Don't beat yourself up. Some Preceptors teaching styles and clash with a new staffs'...
  12. Biggest weakness

    Sounds like you're prepping for an interview. And you alone can answer that, no one else can. Go get
  13. Can't get reference in time?

    O.k. now this is where you are going to utilize your Critical Thinking Skills. You've heard from one, you need one more. You've notified 4. So the next step
  14. I quit my job. No backup. But I feel ecstatic!

    You are young enough that you still have time to plan for retirement, however, don't wait too long! I hope you plan to keep your licensure. You worked hard for it. Best to you moving forward. Glad...
  15. E-mails aka nastigrams

    She may not realize the effect this is having on all of you. A respectful and calm meeting between all of you and she might be in order just to clear the air and share how this is effecting morale....
  16. Why are nurses the only profession that cannot accept gifts?

    Yes. On my floor (years ago), we had a lady donate 800 dollars to the nurses for good footwear. We all bought new shoes!! It was ok'd by Admin, as it was meant for all of the nurses on our floor,...
  17. Why are nurses the only profession that cannot accept gifts?

    I don't know where you work, but you should have a policy on
  18. I think it's just fine to put them in their place if it's
  19. I understood you regarding what you were trying to say to this patient. And I agree that just because someone is in the hospital, it does not give him license to spew out hate speech. You were right...
  20. April Fools Jokes

    I think I'd worry about it being a choking hazard
  21. April Fools Jokes

    I made pancakes
  22. April Fools Jokes

    Setting up the labs skeleton in a bed with a baseball cap on on my floor, then activating the call
  23. Treatment of vulnerable patients

    I don't know. From what you've shared, to me it really sounds more like you were using your Critical Thinking skills, knowing this person needed the IV, and your skillset. And you didn't cause him...
  24. Yep, there's a reason I'm not on Social Media. Too much trouble and not enough
  25. 100+ attempted IV starts, 3 successes

    I am not being unkind, but I am wondering.....have you had your vision