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    Nurses make me sick

    0.9%NormalSarah replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah that was the point I was making in my previous post. Do you think you could make a post that would “get plenty of attention” for being an interesting and worthwhile discussion topic for...
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    Nurses make me sick

    0.9%NormalSarah replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree and that’s a great point. It’s pretty harmless, and definitely not the most important thing nurses are going through right now. I’m just easily annoyed by all things social media,...
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    Nurses make me sick

    0.9%NormalSarah replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I knew, but it does seem to be a common theme on internet threads with provocative titles. I’m sure you’re here to point out I’ve bought into it, which would be a fair point.
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    Nurses make me sick

    0.9%NormalSarah replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I originally commiserated with you briefly because I personally find these public displays annoying, but I think it’s a little too far to say they’re killing the profession. Can you really...
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    Nurses make me sick

    0.9%NormalSarah replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    Hey @JKL33 I bought one or two of those canvas bags! ? I was so proud to finish nursing school and get into my first job that I had a bunch of cutesy stuff. But yes I do agree some of the nursing tik...
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    Paralytic and Sedation

    0.9%NormalSarah replied to Tabitha871's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Oh wow that is so scary. I get that the hospital may not have the resources for BIS monitors, but then I would think they should be extra careful with making sure people are sedated. I, too, have...
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    How do you deal with workplace discrimination?

    0.9%NormalSarah replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with JKL33, do not allow their comments or treatment of you to cause you to have negative feelings about yourself. On one hand I agree that you could get the heck out of there ASAP, on the...
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    Nursing Student Wants to Quit

    0.9%NormalSarah replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I have a very good friend who realized she hated nursing in her first year of school, but she plowed ahead and works clinic jobs now. She’s good at it and gets some enjoyment from it, but ultimately...
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    Paralytic and Sedation

    0.9%NormalSarah replied to Tabitha871's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Wow, wonder how he would feel if we stuck a tube down his throat, turned him over on his belly, paralyzed him, and then didn’t make sure he was sedated and pain controlled. Absolutely terrifying!...
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    How do you deal with workplace discrimination?

    0.9%NormalSarah replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    This just sounds like a negative culture. They should be warm and open to you and give you a good amount of time to fit in given that you are still a newer nurse who has taken on your first hospital...
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    Not Getting Paid Overtime. Is This Illegal?

    0.9%NormalSarah replied to AnaBanana.RN's topic in General Nursing

    In CA it’s an alternative workweek and most healthcare agencies where people work 10s or 12s use this. I worked at one company that didn’t, they paid overtime after 8 hours, but as @Sour Lemon...
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    Does it feel to everyone else that many newer nurses glamourize the ER and ICU?

    0.9%NormalSarah replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    I was one of those students who wanted to go ICU because I really enjoyed diving a little deeper into pathophysiology and labs and lots of meds, and I like when the pressure is on. I just feel you get...
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    ICU -Med surg unit

    0.9%NormalSarah replied to SN2432's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an MICU and sometimes it feels like a step down unit. However, one thing I’ve learned is to never take those stable-looking patients for granted. Just recently we had a pretty stable...
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    Diluting Ativan?

    0.9%NormalSarah replied to Guest838984's topic in Emergency

    Oh, dear, I have not been diluting. I typically rely on my MAR as it provides administration instructions from a pharmacy, and if it doesn't make sense to me, I will look it up. This thread is causing...
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    Experiencing racism and xenophobia when coming to CA to help with Covid

    0.9%NormalSarah replied to xwill327's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I saw a couple recent replies that mention advocating for our LGBTQ+ patients, and I do think this is a good point. In nursing we must advocate for everyone, even if we personally don’t share their...
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    Experiencing racism and xenophobia when coming to CA to help with Covid

    0.9%NormalSarah replied to xwill327's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree, I can’t necessarily assume. I only have the info we have here, and I just think there may be something that isn’t adding up. I’ll add in the possibility that something terrible was said...
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    Experiencing racism and xenophobia when coming to CA to help with Covid

    0.9%NormalSarah replied to xwill327's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    No, and I am glad you brought up this scenario, as it is a common organic interaction among coworkers that I think would be relevant and appropriate. I’ll be honest, I think there is more to the...
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    Feeling Stupid As a New RN

    0.9%NormalSarah replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in General Nursing

    Don’t give up now, it is too early. There are certainly people that don’t do well in the hospital environment, but you have to give yourself a fair shake. Give it at the minimum 1 year. The first...
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    Experiencing racism and xenophobia when coming to CA to help with Covid

    0.9%NormalSarah replied to xwill327's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    But that is what the post is about. It’s about you saying something at work that did not get you the reaction you wanted. Granted, the reaction was definitely not cool. I think what posters are...
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    Experiencing racism and xenophobia when coming to CA to help with Covid

    0.9%NormalSarah replied to xwill327's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree with you that no one should be made to feel they have to hide their orientation, just as no one should feel they have to hide their religious or political beliefs. I think what some posters...
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    New Grad Working Two Jobs

    0.9%NormalSarah replied to Biggredd305's topic in General Nursing

    I’ve said it many times and I’ll say it again, the first year sucks. I remember it well because I’m only finishing up my second year in the ICU as a new grad. I would alternate between weeks of...
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    Experiencing racism and xenophobia when coming to CA to help with Covid

    0.9%NormalSarah replied to xwill327's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have a friend that always seems to be drawing out these types of reactions in people, and I’ve seen this person constantly pick fights with others because every conversation has to be about some...
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    80% BSN by 2020: Where Are We Now?

    0.9%NormalSarah replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    In my neck of the woods, nurses in the hospitals continue to comment that the local ADN programs offer more clinical hours and better prepare their nurses to enter practice. I’m not sure how true...
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    Did I make the wrong call?

    0.9%NormalSarah replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    LPN: “You should have held the dose instead of giving half.” Me: “So...you want a psych patient to get NONE of their prescribed medication, then?” Sounds reasonable.
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    New nurse leaving hospital for office job.. advice?

    0.9%NormalSarah replied to Cabana's topic in General Nursing

    Cabana, I am so sorry you are feeling this way. Yes a lot of this is most likely truly from being new. But I won’t argue with you about feeling this anxious and also spending the weekends and...