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New Grad with Mixed Feelings

Snatchedwig replied to nurse_bri's topic in Health, Stress Management

I can see why your coworkers "talk smack" to you. I would be in that
What is One of the Most Memorable Moments in Your Nursing Career?

Snatchedwig replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

Without writing a novel. Worst day: i had plenty of those. Most memorable one is when i had a family of my dying patient at the bedside. I came in held the husbands hand, gave him a hug, asked if he...
Tech falsified vitals

Snatchedwig replied to Presbynurse12345's topic in Patient Safety Issues

I take my own vitals
How many people made it to the end of the program?

Snatchedwig replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Students

Quite
Don’t touch

Snatchedwig replied to Slipping CMA's topic in Nursing Humor

Lol thats
Dispute termination

Snatchedwig replied to FloridaLpn2015's topic in Nursing Professionalism

Yaaaaas ms.tricia
Dispute termination

Snatchedwig replied to FloridaLpn2015's topic in Nursing Professionalism

At my job we cant even leave until the whole hospital count is clear. By her doing that i wouldnt be surprised if later on she gets something in the mail from BON of an accusation of diversion.
New Grad Nurse Might Lose Job Struggling In Orientation

Snatchedwig replied to Scrubba Dub's topic in General Nursing

Anyone appreciate tough preceptors? My first nursing job was working with vents and everything that came with that. I wanted to scream at my preceptor sometimes but she made me strong at critical...
CEO Says More Nurses Won't Improve Care

Snatchedwig replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

Wow? What if you have numerous patients with acute cardiac issues at the same time? Never heard of such mess. Wow i literally gasped out loud reading that. When i have 6 tele patients im stressed much...
Burned out

Snatchedwig replied to emmjayy's topic in MICU, SICU

Sorry about the slow response, ive had a incredibly stressful week with school. Anyhoo, what you said is awesome. I love how you are pampering yourself because you DESERVE it. The time change you are...
Burned out

Snatchedwig replied to emmjayy's topic in MICU, SICU

Friend your a new nurse. You are experiencing what we all felt. The fact that your coworkers and management see your worth, it makes me wish you saw it too. The great thing about this forum, you get...
Latest on RaDonda Vaught case

Snatchedwig replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

I am actually curious if she is reading this. Im pretty sure she
Permanently Kicked out of Practicum

Snatchedwig replied to FrustratedExStudent's topic in General Students

Im so relieved you was NOT kicked out. Everyone above me gave great advise. Heres a e-hug ?. I had to repeat a class too because my husband got sick and i could not focus. I felt like my life was...
I have made a complaint against an NP

Snatchedwig replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

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Latest on RaDonda Vaught case

Snatchedwig replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

Her updates are quite ridiculous. Her counsel or husband needs to take control of her access to the public. One moment she is remorseful and owning up to this, next she has evidence on why she is not...
Pull back on the NG tube?

Snatchedwig replied to ChineseLantern's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

It wont be an airway, NG tubes goes to the stomach. Initially when the tube is measured from the nose to the ear to the xiphoid, that end point is marked (usually by tape or a marker) and...
When They Don't Want To Pay

Snatchedwig replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

Oh geez. Personally if my job description is clinically based(and not case management) i would just blatantly make it known its not my job. I wouldnt even bat an eye, aint my business or concern. Im...
Latest on RaDonda Vaught case

Snatchedwig replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing
Latest on RaDonda Vaught case

Snatchedwig replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

Oh yes, she needs extensive remediation. I would be quite shocked if that is not a requirement for her to keep her
Safe Staffing Levels for In-hospital Nursing Units

Snatchedwig replied to NURS5870's topic in Activism, Healthcare

I wish i had a magic wand to make this happen. Im heading to my 30s now and i dont see the healthcare system looking
Latest on RaDonda Vaught case

Snatchedwig replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

It would probably be a great time to apply at that hospital. Probably a lot of vacancies now. Related to the thread at hand: I'm so incredibly sad regarding this. Ranging from the loss of life, to a...
I have made a complaint against an NP

Snatchedwig replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

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What constitutes a bad nurse?

Snatchedwig posted a topic in General Nursing

I hear all the time that so and so is a good nurse or so and so is a horrible nurse. What exactly is YOUR definition of a good/bad nurse? For me a good/bad nurse does not exist. An effective one...
What constitutes a bad nurse?

Snatchedwig replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Nursing

So in your terms would you rather be considered good by social or clinical
Not adjusting to night shift

Snatchedwig replied to nurseontheway's topic in General Nursing

My trick is to listen to recorded pathophysiology lectures. It puts me to sleep in less than 20 minutes and if i wake up the lecture is still playing im back to sleep in minutes. I can get a full 8...

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