Closed Account 12345

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  1. Would this look like job hopping?

    Closed Account 12345 replied to snickers17's topic in General Nursing

    I think as long as you keep the new job for a year and a half or so, it'd look OK. Once you move, you could list "lack of available shifts due to COVID" as your reason for leaving PICU, which most...

  2. Having a hard time choosing first job!

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

    Congratulations! I think new grads can succeed in the ICU setting with a well-developed orientation program, but it depends on your personality. If you are very shy and timid, or if you take...

  3. Furloughed and Fearful

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

    Would this acute care position better prepare you for the NP role you want? If not, I wouldn't take it. Since you're a second year NP student, I'm guessing you'd plan to stay in this role less than...

  4. Running late?, during report stay on topic so I can go home!

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

    Ah, the special notebookers with their variety pack of colored pens... I am all for giving a good handoff, but that does not mean going at a snail's pace if someone wants the info in writing too. It...

  5. Tele RN: New job

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

    AHA offers an online ECG & Cardiac Pharmacology course. Based on its description, it would be great prep for working on a tele floor. You don't just want to pass the test; you want to truly...

  6. Why In today’s society do nurses still have to pay for our RN license renewals

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

    I don't mind paying for license renewals because this isn't something unique to nursing. Most professionals incur some minimal charges to maintain licensure, certifications, and memberships, as well...

  7. Quality of Life as a nurse by state

    Closed Account 12345 replied to Megan8083's topic in General Nursing

    I'm shocked by the comments that say your needs trump what your husband wants and that you'd resent your husband for having an occasional hobby. People would be clutching their pearls if someone said...

  8. Is it normal to feel this way?

    Closed Account 12345 replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    It's totally normal, and I think most nurses (including me) would feel a bit annoyed, but there are two sides to this. Imagine being stuck in a nursing home with minimal human and social interaction,...

  9. Notifying the family when a patient arrives on your unit/transferred out?

    Closed Account 12345 replied to Adrian007's topic in General Nursing

    I fully agree with the previous post, BUT... Never, ever allow someone to scream at you on the phone for 25 minutes. Not a family member, or doctor, or manager. It's OK to say "I am sorry about XYZ...

  10. is it doable to work night shift after having a baby?

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

    If you're able to manage financially, and you and your husband both value keeping your baby out of childcare, a better option than nights (and needing someone to still watch baby while you sleep...

  11. Will an LVN, RN, or BSN route open up more opportunities for working outside of bedside?

    Closed Account 12345 replied to Aprilj09's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that based upon your desired position, it may be better to seek MA certification. Depending on how far along you are in your pregnancy, you may even be able to complete a program before having...

  12. Would like therapy, need advice

    Closed Account 12345 replied to nic k's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I agree with the previous poster. Speaking with a counselor is not seeking psychiatric help. A new baby, ER nursing during a global pandemic, and worrying about your parents' marriage is a lot to...

  13. What do you do if it is YOUR family member who is the rude patient

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

    It would be 100% inappropriate to "tell on" a patient to your co-worker/their family member. In fact, you should have no discussions of that patient's care with their employed family member. That...

  14. Should nurses be getting involved in the Reopen America protests nationwide?

    Closed Account 12345 replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Should nurses, who already lack basic PPE to protect themselves and already have double patient loads, encourage an exponential growth in COVID-19 patients? No. Once our frontline staff have the means...

  15. Refusing Care of a COVID-19 Patient Due to Inappropriate PPE

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

    Yes, and I thought my post was pretty clear that I was referring to patient abandonment, not job abandonment, since it also said the following information right before the quote you included. "There...

  16. My Ultimate Warning based on personal Experience with COVID+ patients and co-workers.

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

    Chunkybubblz3, are you a licensed nurse? I'm just curious. Your thoughts that COVID a U.S. government conspiracy (even though it has a global impact), that we're unnecessarily worried about a...

  17. Covid-19: Would you ever hire me if you saw I quit during this crisis?

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

    I just want to give you a hug because the situation just stinks. I'm sorry you're in this boat. My first recommendation would be see if you can find a provider who will help you get FMLA. It sounds...

  18. Are Big City Hospitals Really Getting Hit With COVID-19 Pts?

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

    This kind of malarkey is such a slap in the face to the patients, families, and frontline staff who are experiencing utter devastation. Yes, the >26,000 deceased in the U.S. were real people. They...

  19. My Ultimate Warning based on personal Experience with COVID+ patients and co-workers.

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

    This is a terribly discouraging thing to read as an asthmatic mom of young children. I need to remind myself that statistically it's untrue, and there's a 92-95% chance of surviving, possibly higher...

  20. Am I overreacting?

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

    I was just discussing this with a physician friend yesterday. Healthcare professionals are being asked to practice in areas we aren't trained or qualified to work, but there's been no broad-scale...

  21. Late entry

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

    Just as a note, when an assessment finding changes, a late entry/addendum is not the correct approach. At the time of your admission assessment, you were told he ambulates with a walker. That would be...

  22. How do I find primary care RN position?

    Closed Account 12345 replied to Mich888's topic in General Nursing

    I just did a search on Google for "primary care RN jobs Delaware," and my search shows multiple jobs in pediatric and adult primary care jobs, part time and full time options, and telephone triage....

  23. RN, MSN with background in Exercise Science

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

    Cardiac rehab! It's a pretty unique role to help patients recovering from cardiac events. You might provide dietary education, support, supervise patients exercising to see how they tolerate it,...

  24. Failed Clinical Early - Need Advice!

    Closed Account 12345 replied to Hannah73749843's topic in General Students

    I would start by sending your clinical instructor a message saying you would like to demonstrate your competence with patient positioning for feeding and physical assessment skills, in accordance with...

  25. How do you juggle nursing and family ?

    Closed Account 12345 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! There are plenty of roles with non-traditional schedules, or some 8-4 and 9-5 jobs. They may take a little creativity, and some may pay less than working as a hospital-based staff nurse, but the...