Closed Account 12345

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  1. It's Driving Me Crazy

    Closed Account 12345 replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Nursing

    Can't disagree with you

  2. It's Driving Me Crazy

    Closed Account 12345 replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not arguing with you that this kind of scenario was not the intent of HIPAA. (Well, nor arguing with you at all, for that matter!) I agree with you that it's only an issue because of petty...

  3. Medication order correct or no

    Closed Account 12345 replied to Mqnurse13's topic in General Nursing

    This thread alone shows that it's risky to administer this kind of order without clarification. On the med you called about, I would write a note with what you clarified. Then I would call the...

  4. New job and asking for time off

    Closed Account 12345 replied to direw0lf's topic in General Nursing

    I would bring it up when they ask if you have questions during the interview. Just say something like "I know I won't be able to use PTO right away, but I have some previously scheduled engagements...

  5. Considering ICU.... among several other options

    Closed Account 12345 replied to Name9335's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous posters that ICU sounds like a poor fit, and an unlikely opportunity given your employment history. A couple of possibilities that might work: -Occupational health nurse -...

  6. It's Driving Me Crazy

    Closed Account 12345 replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Nursing

    The previous poster who identifies this practice as a HIPAA violation is correct. You are not part of the care team 30 minutes before your shift begins; you're likely not even clocked in as a paid...

  7. Should I let my nursing license expire in medical school

    Closed Account 12345 replied to RNthenDoc's topic in General Nursing

    Keep it until you have another license. Two cycles of renewal fees and some CEs won't break the bank. Because medicine and nursing are two distinct careers and licenses, I would imagine you could...

  8. Conflict on continuing my education

    Closed Account 12345 replied to nicole1030's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you already have student loans and will need to take out more, you will likely have to work full time (or more) for a while as you pay them down. When you think ahead to having a family, are you...

  9. Ridiculous class schedule, please help

    Closed Account 12345 replied to PrinPrin2's topic in General Students

    I wonder if you could find a self-paced online pathophysiology course to complete before then. It's not an unreasonable amount of hours, but those are some hefty courses, and nursing courses and...

  10. Nursing shortage is BS

    Closed Account 12345 replied to Guest1130774's topic in General Nursing

    Many many home health, hospice, and case management positions open in Texas - downside being you won't find a benefits package like that

  11. RN in Medical School -Should I keep this to myself?

    Closed Account 12345 replied to RNthenDoc's topic in General Nursing

    All I want to say is good luck to you! Don't let anyone (like a few posts above) tell you that you aren't a nurse anymore; you don't have to be clinically employed as an RN to be a nurse. Your nursing...

  12. Fired for saying i might file safe harbor

    Closed Account 12345 replied to Wish4goodstaffing's topic in General Nursing

    Even if administrators address a nurse's Safe Harbor request immediately, the nurse doesn't have to revoke Safe Harbor. He/she can still request the peer review, which occurs 21-45 days after the...

  13. Fired for saying i might file safe harbor

    Closed Account 12345 replied to Wish4goodstaffing's topic in General Nursing

    Filing Safe Harbor entitles you to TBON peer review processes, if your facility has at least 10 nurses. However, Texas is a right to hire/right to fire at will state, so your employment status is...

  14. RN's skipping vital signs

    Closed Account 12345 replied to rn_patrick's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree this is a problem, and it's disappointing that your concerns haven't been addressed by management. Perhaps you could suggest a chart audit to show management how prevalent this problem is....

  15. Failed By One point

    Closed Account 12345 replied to amianurse's topic in General Students

    Unfortunately, you didn't get the desired response from your instructor and dean, which likely means you have no other recourse. Nursing school is challenging, and ABSNs are not for everyone. You...

  16. I look 15 when I'm 22 and I'm about to start my job as a nurse!

    Closed Account 12345 replied to Zurse's topic in General Nursing

    "15, really? People usually give me credit for looking at least 17! Haha... But to put yout mind at ease, I'm in my 20s. Everyone tells me I'll appreciate looking so much younger as I age. (Change...

  17. I fail Teas twice, what should I do now..

    Closed Account 12345 replied to Momona's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know the answer to your TEAS question, unfortunately. However, as nursing faculty, I would highly recommend a writing and grammar course before applying to a program. I don't say that to be...

  18. Disheartened by friends' reaction about Residency

    Closed Account 12345 replied to PJishere's topic in General Nursing

    Does the contract allow you to switch units within the organization after a certain amount of time? That makes the contract less overwhelming. Another thing to remember is that if your husband...

  19. CPR Training Online

    Closed Account 12345 replied to yourstrulynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Go directly to the AHA website and select the CPR course you need. You'll be able to find a list of full courses and approved instructors in your area. Or you can take the AHA online component and...

  20. IV Push Meds

    Closed Account 12345 replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Nursing

    I'd recommend looking up the common meds on your unit in your drug manual from nursing school if you still have it. The manual will clearly identify any special preparations (dilution, roll instead...

  21. What else can I do with my BSN

    Closed Account 12345 replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

    You could get a teaching certificate and teach science, health sciences, or something totally unrelated that interests

  22. I'm the bad guy for not working off the clock

    Closed Account 12345 replied to cwilliams032's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you for putting your family first and refusing to work without pay in an hourly position. Federal law requires hourly employees to be paid for time spent working. If this new employer wants...

  23. Talking To My Employer

    Closed Account 12345 replied to RNnurse2019's topic in General Nursing

    Orientation is a time for both you and your employer to decide if it is a good fit. Two weeks in is much better than 16 weeks in because they haven't wasted as much time or money. Let them know you...

  24. Student nurse here. Am i going to be a bad nurse??

    Closed Account 12345 replied to mrnurse543210's topic in General Nursing

    As an instructor, and a staff nurse, I do find these mistakes concerning. You will never be as cautious in administering medications as you are in nursing school, so this is a red flag. If the error...

  25. Post Partum VS. L&D

    Closed Account 12345 replied to seraphimid's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked both L&D and postpartum. In L&D, every single patient you care for will help prepare you for midwifery. In postpartum, you would gain little to no insight into midwifery. You...