Have Nurse

Have Nurse ADN, RN

Med/Surg/Infection Control/Geriatrics

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  1. Looking for advice

    Have Nurse replied to NurseV123's topic in Home Health

    If "Management" are nurses, it may be a Board of Nursing issue as well. This is not an exceptable practice. Technically, they are knowingly falsifying records regardless of the motive....

  2. Coworker had a needle stick, HR is not supportive

    Have Nurse replied to mc-escher's topic in General Nursing

    Have her check with her State Department. See what the rules are. In any case, she still should get seen and tested. Fair Employment Practices Agencies Hope this helps. Also, she should document...

  3. Unhappy with HH

    Have Nurse replied to deefizzle's topic in Home Health

    Be careful. That's easier said than done in many HH offices. Refusing to see a patient can get you fired if you aren't careful. I agree though she does need to make her needs and concerns known. It...

  4. Does anyone still wear white shoes?

    Have Nurse replied to Alex_RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Honesty, (chuckle), some peoples' kids!!!

  5. flirting at the workplace

    Have Nurse replied to learning247's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like it's just not a good fit for you. Start

  6. How do you deal with personal attacks at work?

    Have Nurse replied to NewRN'16's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like you've answered your own

  7. Army Reserve to Active Duty

    Have Nurse replied to ReconMedic's topic in Government, Military

    I have served in both the army reserves and active duty. I agree that you should pursue your civilian training and experience first. NEVER EVER TAKE WHAT A RECRUITER SAYS AS GOSPEL. GET EVERYTHING...

  8. Interview questions

    Have Nurse replied to Marilyn93's topic in Nursing Career

    That's interesting. Most labs won't do that without an order first. Where are you allowed to do

  9. How did she/he get through nursing school?

    Have Nurse replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Now now. Play nicely,

  10. Asked to resign after 6 months

    Have Nurse replied to FNKA's topic in General Nursing

    When you have to change your focus from being patient-centered to having your preceptors like you, it's time to leave. You may have felt forced out, but to me, it seems the Good Lord led you out....

  11. Asked to resign after 6 months

    Have Nurse replied to FNKA's topic in General Nursing

    It saddens me to think that our colleagues in Administration in such a setting that you had couldn't recognize or respect the fact that you were still grieving and yourself needing that space. Of...

  12. Asked to resign after 6 months

    Have Nurse replied to FNKA's topic in General Nursing

    I really like this response! You acknowledged her fear/pain and gave her ways to navigate through. Hugs to you

  13. What's the nicest compliment you've gotten as a nurse?

    Have Nurse replied to NurseNinja1990's topic in General Nursing

    I was in my second year as a L.P.N. on a post op unit for spine surgeries. A lady from across the sea required some extra T.L.C. in addition to her routine needs. The type of surgery she had was...

  14. Miserable nurses

    Have Nurse replied to FutureNurse0201's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you that she should have some compassion for the nurse, however, this is a student who is very new in this medical world and finding her way. Of course she is going to misinterpret some...

  15. Should I feel bad for not picking up shifts?

    Have Nurse replied to cheesypuff's topic in General Nursing

    Two things: First, staffing is not your job. They had issues before you came aboard and will after you leave (should you decide to do so.) Second, yes you do have a license to protect if you aren't...

  16. New nurse can't find niche

    Have Nurse replied to Rocket94's topic in General Nursing

    You're a bit young in your career to find your nitch right away, but I can certainly understand hating to work nights. I couldn't do that either. You need to listen to your body in addition to...

  17. Realizing how difficult nursing school is

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

    A technique I adopted to help me absorb it faster was to take a highlighter and highlight the intro and the summary, then the most important ideas in the paragraphs. You will eat, drink and sleep...

  18. Failed anatomy...are there other options

    Have Nurse replied to Jessa92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I thought anatomy was tough too. I took it as a L.P.N. and as a R.N. You need to understand it though to do your job well and to educate your patients. Perhaps if you are able to study it online in...

  19. Just stopped a teacher from applying medicated cream to a student's arm

    Have Nurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Sounds like someone needs to put a leash on her. Seriously, this is bad. A meeting of her superiors and you needs to take place. There are liability issues here. She is literally practicing...

  20. Driving drowsy

    Have Nurse replied to Irishnights's topic in Emergency

    I agree. They could at least offer the same training once per shift so everyone could attend, on two separate days during the month. That way, days and pms could attend on an off day or just before...

  21. Any Mormon/LDS nurses here? I need help?

    Have Nurse replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    It can be a bit daunting when you are just starting out. Stress comes from many directions, doesn't it? It's even harder when you are misunderstood! I am not a Mormon, though some close friends of...

  22. Gloves required for ALL oral meds.

    Have Nurse replied to Leonardos's topic in Patient Medications

    Washing hands or using sanitizer between each patient, yes. Gloving? Unless it's needed for a medication that can be absorbed through the skin and cause the nurse problems, no. It's not only cost...

  23. Am I the only one who thinks this is wildly inappropriate?

    Have Nurse replied to Rainbow_RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't know. For some topics that certainly may be true. But nurses are also taught self disclosure in their Communications Class, at least I was, when I became both L.P.N. as well as a R.N....

  24. Social anxiety and having no work friends?

    Have Nurse replied to hp131071's topic in Health, Stress Management

    No. Don't quit. It sounds like you are doing fine with how you approach others and your work. It's hard to be new anywhere so some anxiety is really pretty normal. I do not mean to diminish your...

  25. Annoyed by commercial

    Have Nurse replied to jodispamodi's topic in General Nursing

    I'd call the station and see if they'd give me equal