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  1. Considering leaving job as NP to go back to school

    CommunityRNBSN replied to Guest1192979's topic in Nursing Career

    In general, I'm a big fan of "follow your dreams!" I think people should truly do what will make them happy. However, in your case, you definitely need to think long and hard. Are you just burnt...

  2. Medication Expiration Dates

    CommunityRNBSN replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    I bet there's a customer-support number listed on the instruction sheet that you could call and

  3. Orientation Not Going Well

    CommunityRNBSN replied to coffeeandvendingmachines's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Your idea about typing cheat sheets into the computer is great! That gives you something you can glance at if your mind goes blank while you're talking with a patient. Do you also have patient...

  4. Orientation Not Going Well

    CommunityRNBSN replied to coffeeandvendingmachines's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Can you give us more detail about what your coworkers' concerns are? You mentioned "shaking"-- but that doesn't have anything to do with your job performance. (In fact, I vaccinated children for...

  5. Preceptor issues

    CommunityRNBSN replied to atlnurse7's topic in Critical Care

    I agree with the others that wasting at the end of your shift is a bad idea. I’m a worse case thinker— what if you got an emergency phone call in the middle of your shift, a loved one in an...

  6. Colonoscopy Post Vital Signs

    CommunityRNBSN replied to Firewood's topic in General Nursing

    I was so dehydrated before my colonoscopy that my BP was super low at discharge. I don’t remember the exact numbers but definitely low enough to make me dizzy. They discharged me on schedule...

  7. Would you pass the 1920 NCLEX?

    CommunityRNBSN replied to londonflo's topic in General Nursing

    I say we bring back fireplaces and sunlight in the hospital setting! May not have curative properties, but will definitely improve your state of mind. Also interesting to note that some tenets...

  8. Why is there a shortage of pediatric nurses?

    CommunityRNBSN replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    ??‍♀️

  9. Why is there a shortage of pediatric nurses?

    CommunityRNBSN replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Makes sense. I see "click" so often on this site, it's become a pet

  10. Why is there a shortage of pediatric nurses?

    CommunityRNBSN replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes and the stakes are so high. I know they're high for everyone, but having very sick children under your care-- while you're stared at by two parents who are at 100% stress level themselves-- must...

  11. Question About Vaccines

    CommunityRNBSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in a very chaotic outpatient clinic (an FQHC) in which I generally have little faith that things are done in an ethical or correct way. I know that sounds harsh, but I want to set the context...

  12. HIPAA Violation

    CommunityRNBSN replied to Cat59's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am so, so sorry. This is ridiculous. Patient privacy is important but to make a decision like this shows incredibly poor judgement on the part of the faculty there. Just say "I had some...

  13. Question About Vaccines

    CommunityRNBSN replied to CommunityRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone, your replies have verified what I was already thinking. I now work at the clinic as a per diem, and recently I'm primarily doing a non-Covid related, behavioral health...

  14. How to spot a bad nurse

    CommunityRNBSN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a little testy because I had a situation at work today. And that's why #4, "ignoring protocols," annoyed me. Who was it telling me to ignore protocols today? Hint: it wasn't a

  15. Unemployed 68 yr old NP told she is "too old" for job

    CommunityRNBSN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I'm astonished that someone actually told you that you are "too old." In our lawsuit-happy culture, that person is asking for trouble-- and who knows what else has come out of their

  16. When should a new grad reveal a disability that prevents them from working nights?

    CommunityRNBSN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I know that when I was a new grad, I applied for an inpatient job that listed all shifts. Then in the interview, I found out that it was actually just nights. So as far as "why did she apply," I'm...

  17. Hate 8-5 OP

    CommunityRNBSN replied to happyhippo's topic in General Nursing

    There might be outpatient jobs with different schedules. I know that at my clinic, most nurses work M-F as you've said. But we have an urgent care, so somebody is always scheduled for evening (open...

  18. Question About Vaccines

    CommunityRNBSN replied to CommunityRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    That would make sense, wouldn’t it, to have standing orders?? The answer is “because they want to bill Medicare for doctor’s visits.” If we had something, ANYTHING, on paper saying that we...

  19. Question About Vaccines

    CommunityRNBSN replied to CommunityRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. Actually as I was typing it, I thought "Now that I see this written out, I think I was in the right." I'm glad to have your opinions in

  20. One Year in and I’m done

    CommunityRNBSN replied to paraRN's topic in General Nursing

    I 100% do not make less than the people working in the hospital in my town! I know that every market is different and every job is different, so I'm not disputing that that is often the case. I just...

  21. Daily Rant Thread

    CommunityRNBSN replied to Raven Sierra's topic in General Nursing

    OMG

  22. Daily Rant Thread

    CommunityRNBSN replied to Raven Sierra's topic in General Nursing

    I work outpatient, so we don't have assigned patients. There are about six nurses and we all just do tasks as needed. One of the nurses does not do anything. And I mean, I am not exaggerating or...

  23. One Year in and I’m done

    CommunityRNBSN replied to paraRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, please clarify for me, too! Usually, I tell people who hate nursing to quit. But in your case-- the heavy-duty child-rearing that goes with having toddlers makes every aspect of life feel...

  24. I Don't Want To Be A Nurse

    CommunityRNBSN replied to emma8989's topic in Nursing Career

    I work outpatient and I really like it. My job is much lower stress (or, maybe I should say, it's a different type of stress) than working in a hospital. That being said, you should also take a...

  25. What time do you leave for work? Walk onto your unit? Clock in?

    CommunityRNBSN replied to RNrhythm's topic in General Specialties

    I live in a state that is geographically tiny. I appreciate it, after years of being in the south and midwest where people think nothing of driving 75 minutes! I start work at 9:00 in my current...