Have Nurse

Have Nurse ADN, RN

Med/Surg/Infection Control/Geriatrics

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  1. Suicide attempt while at school

    Have Nurse replied to Cas1in72's topic in School

    There is nothing more wecan add. You said it all. God bless

  2. Suicide attempt while at school

    Have Nurse replied to Cas1in72's topic in School

    You're doing the right thing, My Friend. Your son knows you love him. But you must protect him now by only sharing with an adult regarding this. Kids are resilient, but they have memory. School is...

  3. Really Hating the Words...

    Have Nurse replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    Am keeping you in prayer. I felt as you do when my mom died. My family unreachable and no friends near. You are not alone. He is walking this road with you, and so are

  4. Really Hating the Words...

    Have Nurse replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    Sounds as though you are over-whelmed right now. That's

  5. Quick: need a code word

    Have Nurse replied to scuba nurse's topic in School

    Bananas.

  6. Suicide attempt while at school

    Have Nurse replied to Cas1in72's topic in School

    No one warns us in Nursing school what kind of situations we may fall into. When it happens, it literally takes our breath away. Shock, fear, anger and a feeling of betrayal by all who were in a...

  7. Should nurses be able to listen to music at work?

    Have Nurse replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. It's right up there with whistling. Inappropriate in the patient care setting or any professional

  8. When To Call The On Call Doctor

    Have Nurse replied to MJ48's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes. You received report and were given important instructions. You are not there to diagnose. It was good that you checked her lungs but as you are a new grad, you do not have the background to...

  9. Are new grad RNs able to get a job in home health ?

    Have Nurse replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No. The preference is to have acute care background before you are sent out in the field. Many Home Health companies don't spend enough time on Orientation, Medicare rules, etc. Long Term Care would...

  10. allnurses YouTube Contest - Win a $100 Amazon Gift Card

    Have Nurse replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in News, Announcements

    This video says it all. Loved it! Everyone who does patient care should see-not only us nurses. Thank

  11. Was I wrong?

    Have Nurse replied to Munch's topic in General Nursing

    Good point. ...hadn't considered that. Perhaps it is time for a drug

  12. Was I wrong?

    Have Nurse replied to Munch's topic in General Nursing

    You owe her no courtesy to get her opinion first. You owe no apology. The other nurse does not have the right to diagnose as to whether or not your pt was a "known drug seeker." Pain control is a...

  13. ADVICE

    Have Nurse replied to Kristiemscott's topic in Nursing Career

    Keep them both. You never know what life will dish out and you will be better prepared and have less stress. My story: I held a M.N. RN license and married, moved to TX. I had planned to give up...

  14. How long is too long?

    Have Nurse replied to mallory83's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Check with your state board of nursing for

  15. Why your avatar?

    Have Nurse replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    Eyore comes from a gentler simpler time, like

  16. I'm worried...

    Have Nurse replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Of course! Thank you for

  17. EMS talking down to Nurse

    Have Nurse replied to heynurse1996's topic in School

    Education and experience aside: There is no excuse for discourtesy to a fellow colleague whether in the office, hospital, clinic or the field. We are suppose to support not only our patients, and...

  18. not getting the help I need!

    Have Nurse replied to jess11RN's topic in School

    Get out of

  19. A Pause at the Moment of Death: Your Thoughts

    Have Nurse replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    Extremely

  20. Should nurses post on social media, HIPAA violation?

    Have Nurse replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    HIPAA only involves protected info: Demographics, financial information, medical records and photographs of patients or clients. Employees are not covered by HIPAA in the workplace, for H.R....

  21. Male Nurse Disgusted by Female Nurses

    Have Nurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Ok but did you really need to lamb baste the poor guy?

  22. Is all hope lost for Nursing?

    Have Nurse replied to neoanderson's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's amazing how the years show us things. Yes, you could go back to school, and have another financial burden, but in this day and age, there are many facilities that would hire you regardless of...

  23. Quitting Nursing School (For good)

    Have Nurse replied to guest517's topic in General Students

    It takes wisdom to admit the road needs to change for someone. Well

  24. February 2018 Caption Contest - Win $100!

    Have Nurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    We're puttin' on the suits...we're goin'

  25. This is not what I thought it was

    Have Nurse replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps it's a good idea to let yourself rest and re-group. You need to take care of yourself first. Perhaps Home Health? You can drive, sit when you get there. You have less patients and most HH...