HiddenAngels

HiddenAngels

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  1. "I've lived here all my life"

    Because of the high acuity of care the homes would most likely have to be staffed with licensed professionals 24hr and that may be why they are there until they can become downgraded from the
  2. Why Is Compassion and Support missing in Nursing?

    This was a great post. I feel that you wanted some answers. 'Heron' answered your question honestly. There are people who suffer from compassion fatigue, maybe where you work you don't see it, but...
  3. Health Insurance in America

    A little reluctant to post on this topic given the current state of affairs with the CEO headlines, but I agree with the above posters. It does suck. Most people who come to the hospital needing a...
  4. Radial Hematomas

    Most of the time I allow the band to sit an extra 15-20 minutes before I start to release air. When I do start to release it, if I see even a small bit of shadowing, I stop and leave it on a little...
  5. Which route from point A ....?

    Option B - volunteer -you've already found a place that would let you volunteer. The reason I didn't choose A was you're right. It may take a while to find a job as a new RN and the employer may...
  6. Deeply Disappointed and Burned Out

    Don't be too hard on yourself. You've accomplished a lot. Some people don't have the courage to step out and try new things, but you did. Unfortunately you ran into some bad experiences along the...
  7. I say go for it right now while you have the time. It seems you have set yourself up nicely with a lot of flexibility for this opportunity and, judging by your career trajectory you can mentally...
  8. Help!

    Apply everywhere! There are a lot of hospitals that will take new grads you just have to stay persistent. Do you still have relationships with any of your school friends? Ask them to put in a word...
  9. This was interesting in the news today...

    I was replying to the assertion that "cruelty was the point", Cruelty IS the point in these types of situations. Do you think they got the wrong people just cause they wanted to be cruel to...
  10. This was interesting in the news today...

    I agree with you, and this is something I can't understand. It seems for the most part (Law enforcement), they have the element of surprise on their side as they try to catch criminals off guard by...
  11. This was interesting in the news today...

    This is traumatizing. And why is no one sure who entered this woman's home? Where is her money and all of her stuff? She needs a
  12. "I've lived here all my life"

    I'm glad times have changed since then. The one good thing mentioned is that you said she seemed cheerful and well adjusted, she even said "I'm pretty with it" (smile). The tone of her statement...
  13. Work environment

    ED's can be bustling, just make sure you don't think about work on your days off. Did the second PTT also come back critically high once you got the new
  14. RN transitioning to IR

    YAYAYA!
  15. Working off the clock

    Yes agree this, and conversely, not you, but what if someone wasn't so nice and they were working off the clock and something happened where it took more time than it should and for whatever reason...
  16. Need help getting through feeling of burnout

    Sounds like economics. Judging from your post it seems you are unappreciated and devalued. Time to cut your losses. If they are that comfortable knowing that you are going to swoop in at any moment...
  17. "I've lived here all my life"

    Wow, I can't imagine. What type of nursing home is she in. Do they get to go out on supervised excursions like movies or
  18. I feel like I hate the hospital

    Agree, I don't think any of us nurses started out and went home after saying "oh this is so easy and fun".. Ha! Hang in there. Try not to focus on all of what everybody else is doing and try to...
  19. Discharge medications not ready for pickup

    Yes this is usually done by the Physician and CM. Physician because they may need to switch the brand or order a different med once CM tells them whether or not it will be covered by the patient's...
  20. New grad nurse experience

    Don't be discouraged, there are other jobs out
  21. New Grad Wk6 ICU, defeated.

    I agree with FBT! One thing to note is, you don't have much time so adopt a kind of take-charge attitude. Do what's required immediately and delegate only if you absolutely have to. Prioritize and...
  22. Trump's DERP State

  23. Should I just quit?

    First of ALL, It is not YOU!! Did you hear me, it is NOT YOU! I've been around a few places and fortunately, they are not a one size fit all, so there's hope. Clearly, that was not the...
  24. This was interesting in the news today...

    Very interesting read. I saw this coming 'people doing interviews and afraid to speak or wanting to remain anon' out of fear of retaliation. What I didn't know was that he was barring lawyers that he...
  25. 47

    Ha!