Closed Account 12345

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  1. How to deal with Nosy Co-Workers?

    Closed Account 12345 replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    We work in a profession centered on human interactions. How would a coworker you aren't close to possibly know that you dislike friendly conversation? To me, someone you work with showing an interest...

  2. Moving. Can I keep license?

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

    Yes! When I moved out of state, I notified the Texas BON, so they converted my license to single state, and I maintained its active status while away. I also had a single state license where I...

  3. I can't believe this - wearing a mask during the test?

    Closed Account 12345 replied to guest1059427's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm glad to see that you have accepted the idea of wearing a mask during your exam. It is a fair and level playing field, as private businesses are entitled to have a dress code. I think a greater...

  4. Asked to give an anesthesia medication

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

    If I had a newly postpartum, post-operative patient with symptomatic bradycardia in the 30s, on a unit without cardiac monitors and where many nurses aren't familiar with reading strips, nor are they...

  5. Difficulty with respiratory issues as a new grad?

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

    I love the advicd you've received above about seeking a second nursing opinion, but I want to add that you should not let this RT run you down. If he gives you a hard time in the future, you follow...

  6. Is 6 times a day too many to visit a favorite patient who isn’t on your caseload?

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

    I would recommend reviewing the NCSBN materials on professional boundaries, reviewing the ethical principle of justice, and perhaps ANA's Code of Ethics. This is no longer a patient-centered...

  7. Moving. Can I keep license?

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

    Yes! Your compact license will change to single state license. Texas does not require any number of practice hours to maintain your license. The only requirement is to pay the renewal fees and keep up...

  8. Being Rushed in the ED

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

    @JKL33 It's been years since I worked in the ED. Some days, when someone in charge felt like it, we'd pull til full leaving open only one of the trauma rooms, but the float and triage nurses would...

  9. Being Rushed in the ED

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

    I think that once metrics on STEMI, CVA, and trauma responses start rolling in, your management will change this approach. It's hard to get an EKG within 10 minutes when you don't even realize...

  10. School Nurse told not to follow DNR order

    Closed Account 12345 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    This really irks me. Parents have the right to make medical decisions for their children. School principals can't override parental rights, protected by law, to make their own medical decisions for...

  11. Signing for physician-Standing Orders/Verbal Orders?

    Closed Account 12345 replied to pulm202019's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Signing another person's name and physician title is forgery and criminal, even if the person told you it's OK, even if your employer tells you OK. You could face more than the loss of your MA...

  12. Orientation As A Semi-Experienced Nurse is Aggravating

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

    Yesterday, you posted that you've been a nurse for 8 months. If you have already been at this job for 3 weeks, you only had 7 months of experience going in. You are still a new graduate. Is your new...

  13. Interested in L&D/NICU, but should I start in Med-Surg?

    Closed Account 12345 replied to AnaBanana.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Former L&D nurse here - Go to L&D or NICU right away, if you can. There'd be no significant benefit to working Med Surg first. HTN is treated differently in L&D and M/S. Diabetes is...

  14. AGENCY RN vs STAFF RPN for Unit Lead Role

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

    It may different based on where we live, but here in the U.S., practical/vocational nurses can *administratively* supervise in a healthcare setting even though they can't *clinically* supervise RNs....

  15. Proper Way to Display Credentials

    Closed Account 12345 replied to ctabs14's topic in General Nursing

    In order: Highest degree, highest licensure, specialty

  16. What should I do?

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

    An acutely hypoglycemic patient, whether yours or not, is a higher priority than a dressing change. For that reason, I'd communicate to the manager "OK, I'll go get that patient. Will you let her...

  17. Nurse with mental issues?

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

    Since you haven't enjoyed nursing in your first two years, I would not recommend investing any more time or money into nursing education at this time. It's OK to take a pause. Take care of your mental...

  18. What is your "favorite" procedure?

    Closed Account 12345 replied to NewRN'16's topic in General Nursing

    IVs for the

  19. How to reject a weekend assignment from staffing company

    Closed Account 12345 replied to hapham3693's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with saying "Thank you for the offer, but I'm too far along in my pregnancy to accept any position right now. I will contact you when I'm available for my next contract." That's totally...

  20. Will it be hard for me to get a Girlfriend during this Pandemic since I am dealing with sick people?

    Closed Account 12345 replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Sure, it's possible that it could affect your dating life. If I weren't in healthcare, I wouldn't be interested in exposing myself to healthcare workers right now knowing they aren't well-protected...

  21. HELP-New Grad Float Pool?

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

    I would normally say float pool is a bad idea for a new grad, but if you're only floating within med surg units at a small hospital, it's probably manageable. In addition to the 4 weeks in your...

  22. Switching units

    Closed Account 12345 replied to Sweetheart2005's topic in General Nursing

    There's a good benefit of your long employment at same place... You know the helpful scoop!

  23. Switching units

    Closed Account 12345 replied to Sweetheart2005's topic in General Nursing

    Does your hospital have full time float pool opportunities where you could work in both

  24. Having a hard time choosing first job!

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

    Here's the other good thing about starting in ICU. If you find it's too much for you as a new grad, it's not the end of the world. You can always transfer if needed. MANY new grads are successful in...

  25. Expired License Nurse

    Closed Account 12345 replied to lil'India's topic in General Nursing

    I believe nurses have a duty to report if we suspect someone is practicing without a valid license, which is fraudulent and criminal. You've done your due diligence by checking the state BON and...