Have Nurse

Have Nurse ADN, RN

Med/Surg/Infection Control/Geriatrics

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  1. Do you ever get concerned about certain users on here?

    Have Nurse replied to Bakingismylife's topic in General Nursing

    I think if one were honest, we could find "unstable" folks of any age in any environment. But when we do, we need to lift them up and encourage them. Let them know that they aren't alone, even if it...

  2. They should be force to retire

    Have Nurse replied to apnurserock's topic in Retired Nurses

    I can't help chuckling reading some of these responses. Oh sure, in my early years of nursing I inwardly questioned a few nurses myself. But they were a goldmine of experience for which I was...

  3. HELLLLLLLOOOOO, Retirement !

    Have Nurse replied to Davey Do's topic in Retired Nurses

    Congrats to you, DaveyDo! I retired last July. It took me a few days to realize I didn't need to be somewhere! It finally settled in when I sold my house and moved to another country

  4. Nurses aggravating my patients.

    Have Nurse replied to WittySarcasm's topic in General Nursing

    You could report her to the Patient Rep. That would give it some

  5. New job. Got injured. Fired for unexcused absences during new hire probation period... what did I do wrong?

    Have Nurse replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know....I think if it were me and I had the time and money, I'd hire a lawyer and go after the family member who assaulted me, right mind or not. That's not

  6. Is this legal?

    Have Nurse replied to BeenThere2012's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe not, but for Risk Management purposes, it should be locked up with any valuable and a receipt given at the

  7. Question about applying for hospital job

    Have Nurse replied to Aliens05's topic in Nursing Career

    I wouldn't try Travel Nursing just yet. In the field, often you are alone and really need to be on top of your game. You won't have machines and others to bale you out. Until you are back in the...

  8. Question about applying for hospital job

    Have Nurse replied to Aliens05's topic in Nursing Career

    In addition to what our colleagues state, I might say that most hospitals have you assigned to a Preceptor and use a "Skills" checklist for you to get some experience doing some of the things that you...

  9. Pre-employment physicals: Who pays?

    Have Nurse replied to alfa-sierra's topic in Travel

    It is important to note the difference between a "reaction" to the PPD V.S. an actual positive reading. They are not the same. Some folks are plain allergic and not "positive". We don't accept skin...

  10. Pre-employment physicals: Who pays?

    Have Nurse replied to alfa-sierra's topic in Travel

    My first Travel Nurse job pre-employment physical was covered by my employer. But later, when I left the company, I had to re-pay the cost. On my 2nd Travel Nurse stint, all was covered by my...

  11. New RN Grad Need Guidance Please :()

    Have Nurse replied to NewICUNurse93's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I

  12. Coworker violated HIPPA

    Have Nurse replied to AsanRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I agree that your "friend" violated HIPAA and as you aware of it, you are obligated to report it to your HIPAA or Compliance Officer. Secondly, the fact that you discussed your nephew with someone...

  13. Coworker violated HIPPA

    Have Nurse replied to AsanRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I

  14. Opposite Sex Coworker Social Boundaries

    Have Nurse replied to cyc0sys's topic in General Nursing

    I read this and smiled sympathetically. That's a tough one! I agree that the invitation is well meant and that perhaps your wife may feel a bit threatened and out-numbered regardless of how innocent...

  15. Nasty/aggressive patients

    Have Nurse replied to Kugrad2018's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps part of the anxiety too, is from the fact that this woman caught you off guard out of the E.D. element. That can be a bit unsettling when one is caught unaware. You have a wonderful...

  16. Nurses Eat Their Young

    Have Nurse replied to Dairian's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That's true. I've had some experiences when I was a L.P.N. many years ago, but it more to do with the R.N. who gave me a hard time doing things like asking me to hang certain drugs IV, when she knew...

  17. The life or death squatty potty

    Have Nurse replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. The patients are not in charge. But it might have been a good idea to state: "We have an emergency, this should not have been left in your room as it is exclusively for staff use. It will...

  18. Ginger Ale

    Have Nurse replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    It's simply a soft drink. But if you are worried about someone with diabetes, you can get sugar-free ginger ale. Sometimes a soda cracker can help too. We use to give that to pregnant women with...

  19. withholding medications ethical dilemma

    Have Nurse replied to WILLTHEMURSE's topic in General Nursing

    I must respectfully disagree with your comment regarding only certified nurses in the ICU. I worked ICU for a long time as a Med/Surg Nurse but was ACLS certified. Many hospitals across the country...

  20. Enablement Overload

    Have Nurse replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    Poor

  21. Music in your office?

    Have Nurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I love that

  22. Charge Nurse Feels like a Rat, Tech Refuses Patient Assignment

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

    Amen!!

  23. Charge Nurse Feels like a Rat, Tech Refuses Patient Assignment

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

    I too wonder about the cause that triggered this, but the bottom line here is Risk Management, and Patient Safety. It seems she did care for the Patient because she knew she must, but I agree with...

  24. Mood today...

    Have Nurse replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Actually, she was watching with me the series: "Larkrise to Candleford." It's one of her favorites! She likes Downton Abbey

  25. SOOOOO

    Have Nurse replied to imaneedmycoffeefirst89's topic in School

    Yes. My former step children's mom had it. She didn't out-grow it