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  1. RaDonda Vaught Update - State Health Officials Reverse Decision and File Medical Disciplinary Charges

    nikegirl09 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

  2. RaDonda Vaught Update - State Health Officials Reverse Decision and File Medical Disciplinary Charges

    nikegirl09 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

    Just want to chime in a bit on the prompts for Tylenol. I personally haven’t encountered a lot safety prompts for it on Pyxis as you have stated. However, I have encountered multiple yellow and red...

  3. How Resilient Are You?

    nikegirl09 replied to Carol Ebert's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm so sorry for your loss! I can't even begin to imagine what you must be going through. It is my hope though, that you can take comfort in the Word of God and his promises: 2 Corinthians 1:3 1...

  4. Be Healthy: 10 Self-Care Tips and Tricks for Nurses

    nikegirl09 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    The system is definitely broken on many levels, much of which is beyond a nurse's control. Even fighting for reform will not produce immediate relief. But every nurse has control over how they treat...

  5. Mean Nurses

    nikegirl09 replied to Nurselady19's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I used to really let it get to me when a nurse was rude/grumpy to me, but I've learned to be more forgiving and just overlook it, especially if the offense is minor. The truth is, we all have bad...

  6. Why Do Nurses Quit?

    nikegirl09 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    This was exactly my situation. I struggled/suffered so much as a new nurse. But I sought support, and did not give up. I've had a looooot of bad days, but it has gotten

  7. Why Do Nurses Quit?

    nikegirl09 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    This! This is how I feel as well. It drives me

  8. Why Do Nurses Quit?

    nikegirl09 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    This! This is how I feel as well. It drives me

  9. Healthcare staffing agency

    nikegirl09 replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    Have you already applied? Usually healthcare stafffing agencies want at least one year of experience before you can work for

  10. Don't know how much more I can take.

    nikegirl09 replied to LWSLPN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    YAY!!

  11. Nursing nightmares.

    nikegirl09 replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Is it strange that I've never had a nursing nightmare? Not one that I recall

  12. Let It Go and Relax

    nikegirl09 replied to spunkygirl1962's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I personally like the music (especially instrumental music) and occasional coffee tips; they usually do the trick. Excercise works well too. I personally like to walk outdoors or use the elliptical at...

  13. Near Crippling PMS

    nikegirl09 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've never been diagnosed officially and am not on any medication, but I get really REALLY bad PMS, or PMDD-like symptoms for 8-10 days every month and it literally makes me feel like I'm losing...

  14. Near Crippling PMS

    nikegirl09 replied to nikegirl09's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hey thanks for the suggestion, I was thinking of doing this, but as it turns out I really hate being a

  15. Nursing Shortcuts: What works for you?

    nikegirl09 replied to Brian's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes, I do this, and I also color code information with highlighters for even better organization of information for prioritizing and report

  16. Whats your favorite part of nursing?

    nikegirl09 replied to Grobyc82's topic in General Nursing

    I like doing assessments and reading

  17. My nursing error; shame and struggling

    nikegirl09 replied to joansmith1's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry to hear you've been going through this. It has to be hard. I'm glad you found a great way for you found a great way for you to cope and manage it. I feel like going through nursing school and...

  18. My nursing error; shame and struggling

    nikegirl09 replied to joansmith1's topic in General Nursing

    It might seem hard right now, but in time you will get to feeling better. The best thing you could really do in your situation is just come up with a positive course of action in the future for...

  19. My nursing error; shame and struggling

    nikegirl09 replied to joansmith1's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I did make a really serious mistake (fortunately the patient outcome was not negative, even though I was fired) early in my career- 1st job, 1st med pass. I was absolutely mortified and...

  20. The ridiculousness of LTC/SNF

    nikegirl09 replied to YUKONrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So so sorry OP. I know what it's like in long term healthcare- it's a total nightmare indeed. I've been nursing almost as long as you have, mostly in SNF/LTC and the stress is unreal. As a matter of...

  21. Fired for Falsifying Documents. What to expect

    nikegirl09 replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I have Psalm 94:19 highlighted in my Bible as well! Good plan by the way. It will get better as long as you keep moving forward and keep resisting the urge to dwell on the past in a...

  22. Fired for Falsifying Documents. What to expect

    nikegirl09 replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I have Psalm 94:19 highlighted in my Bible as well! Good plan by the way. It will get better as long as you keep moving forward and keep resisting the urge to dwell on the past in a...

  23. Fired for Falsifying Documents. What to expect

    nikegirl09 replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    Please, please try not to beat yourself up so hard over this or take it so personally. Rest assured that you are not alone in this. I can totally relate to what you're going through as I've been fired...

  24. Keeping healthy and fit while being a nurse?

    nikegirl09 replied to r5823's topic in Health, Stress Management

    In addition to healthy protein as has been brought out, incorporating a good amount of healthy fats can really help to increase your calories and give sustained energy. I also work out regularly and...

  25. Burned out and hate nursing

    nikegirl09 replied to RN1023's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I found myself thinking I hated nursing as well, but in reality it was the particular setting/ environment/schedule I was working that was not a good fit for me. Since I've started doing agency...