Have Nurse

Have Nurse ADN, RN

Med/Surg/Infection Control/Geriatrics

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  1. OCNRN63

    Have Nurse replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

    Some colleagues are returned to their family's arms. And the ones who aren't, He takes Home in

  2. How has nursing changed you?

    Have Nurse replied to thoughtful21's topic in General Nursing

    Your article touched me. Thank you for

  3. Homelessness

    Have Nurse replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps you might be able to rent a Post Office box at the Post Office? You could use your present address for now, as you are still living

  4. Diversion

    Have Nurse replied to Frina's topic in Nurses Recovery

    She should have had an attorney or Union Rep with her if they had one. She is not obligated to answer any questions and should not

  5. What do you do when a patient threatens harm?

    Have Nurse replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    If you have patients that are prone to violence, have someone in the room with you when you are needed. If the patient is not confused, and just being a bully, you can threaten to call law...

  6. And we were having such a nice day, too...

    Have Nurse replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    Death always seems to come in

  7. How To Spot a Workplace Bully, Part Two

    Have Nurse replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    Get out of there as fast as you

  8. Wearing a mask in a hallway

    Have Nurse replied to FlyingJoey's topic in Infectious Disease

    There's no harm in wearing a clean mask to protect others. Many facilities offer that option. If you explain your situation to her and that you are doing it to be prudent, it shouldn't be an issue....

  9. Tempted to Tell the Truth in Exit Interview

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

    This nurse is in a powerful position. If she needs help with her addiction, she needs to get it. Your state board of nursing should be contacted for

  10. Any RN CM input needed

    Have Nurse replied to lrhin's topic in Home Health

    Are you kidding me??! Your employer should be helping you find this and if they aren't you need to find a safer place to

  11. RN with GI condition

    Have Nurse replied to runner502's topic in Home Health

    Poor thing! I did HH for about 5 years. In my orientation in the field, I made it clear that I will not be torturing my body if I need to use the rest room, or eat. I do best when I listen to it...

  12. Suicide screening for all is not needed

    Have Nurse replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    I think you've just answered your own

  13. Relocation

    Have Nurse replied to pediatrics1's topic in Nursing Career

    License by endorsement is when you apply and pay a fee. Reciprocity, is what WI has for your license being already accepted in certain

  14. Order for Assessment?

    Have Nurse replied to James613's topic in Private Duty

    Good call. If your client does have cardiac/medication issues, it's perfectly appropriate to put it on the care plan. As this is not an invasive procedure, you are well within your licensure to do...

  15. Doctor notes

    Have Nurse replied to peaceful nurse's topic in School

    If you are not clear regarding what has been written, it is perfectly appropriate and prudent, to contact the physician to get clarification. You have a license to protect regardless of the risk of...

  16. My mind is stabbing my self confidence

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

    Yes. And it's ok to admit it. This profession can destroy you if you let it. Be kind to yourself along the way, and well done to you for understanding that not all nursing environments are for...

  17. Lost newish grad

    Have Nurse replied to Name9335's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I remember my early days in nursing. I was scared, excited, happy, euphoric and relieved when I passed my boards. My first nursing job was at a hospital out of state, as at the time, I was also...