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  1. prn/overtime addiction/survey

    APRN. replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I have only worked overtime, perhaps three or four times within the last 6 years. It is simply not something that I choose to do, and there are plenty of takers instead of me. I have two employers....

  2. Entitlement/ superiority attitude of some nurses?

    APRN. replied to Infofreak411's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Did that show come on before Nurse Jackie, or

  3. Wrong injection!

    APRN. replied to lotus_flower's topic in Patient Medications

    I am going to presume that this is days, if not weeks past the event. The gravest harm would have already happened: Immediate profound Anaphylactic Shock and death. Based on your post(s),...

  4. I finally quit smoking!

    APRN. replied to HarleyGrandma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Awesome!!! SO happy for you.

  5. How did you get through nursing school?

    APRN. replied to Student2017555's topic in General Students

    You have stated that you are now suffering from symptoms that indicate an impulse control disorder resembling trichotillomania, as well as a stated restricted eating pattern. Additionally, you report...

  6. I want to be a nurse!!

    APRN. replied to LucidDreamer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    People still go in to nursing because they have a pre-conceived idea of how things will be, and brush off any comments that don't fit their narrative. You want to go into nursing, go into nursing....

  7. switch from medical school to nursing?

    APRN. replied to gj101's topic in General Students

    To the OP: What about Your

  8. Do Bachelor's Degrees Save Lives? - The Facts about Earning a BSN

    APRN. replied to Rasmussen University's topic in General Nursing

    I HIGHLY recommend for folks to skip the BSN and go to MSN. It has not slowed me down in the least in regards to any position or career trajectory I have in

  9. What is a FGP nurse? ?

    APRN. replied to Zofia21's topic in General Nursing

    ? Family Group

  10. Abset/Flat T-wave

    APRN. replied to Jlucasrn92's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    You may have had the leads

  11. Have you ever worked with someone who had such a nasty attitude that it was almost hostile

    APRN. replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To be perfectly blunt, no, your post is not "the" truth, it is merely one opinion among many. Including mine. This is your truth, and this is how your mind thinks. You will not find a...

  12. How do you sign your credentials?

    APRN. replied to heather717's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    When credentials are required, I sign my name according to how the AACN instructs that they be signed. http://www.nursecredentialing.org/DisplayCredentials-Brochure.pdf "What is the preferred order...

  13. Nursing Depts Ran by Non-Nurses?

    APRN. replied to Reeses30135's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Yah.....I tot's forgot about that! Better rethink my

  14. Weird/ Dumb Nursing School Rules

    APRN. replied to Randy RN ASN's topic in General Students

    I can totally understand the comfort factor. Some days, it's hard enough just to BE there, let alone dressed accordingly. It's much, much, much bigger than you, though. It's all about "Brand Image"....

  15. I suck at APA style and lack motivation to complete my BSN

    APRN. replied to empatheticRN's topic in General Nursing

    DIT.TO on the PERRLA. Instead of worrying about margins and setting up the running head and title page, not to mention tons of references, I just needed to focus on writing my papers.

  16. boss vendetta

    APRN. replied to Jraymond503's topic in General Nursing

    You should not go before the BON without legal representation, any more than you should go before a court of law/judge without legal representation. Anyone one can sue you/anyone can turn you in to...

  17. Bad preceptors and the demotivated state of nursing.

    APRN. replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Students

    Dearest OP: Did you take a class in your nursing program to •••••••teach you how to precept...

  18. Have you ever worked with someone who had such a nasty attitude that it was almost hostile

    APRN. replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The accreditation police really should have a "down and dirty" class on "office politics" as part of the nursing curriculum. Oh yes, and while they're at it, the students have to pass an exam on what...

  19. Have you ever worked with someone who had such a nasty attitude that it was almost hostile

    APRN. replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In my career lifetime, I've had more situations like this unfold around me that I could possibly even keep track of. My first reaction is thinking to myself 'ok, you're someone who bears watching'....

  20. Have you ever worked with someone who had such a nasty attitude that it was almost hostile

    APRN. replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sweetling, no one is has come close to what you are accusing them of. You are on a nursing thread, as a student, and are telling nurses that they don't know the definition of bullying, that they are...

  21. Have I ruined my chance at being accepted into an RN-BSN program?

    APRN. replied to Loveishope1970's topic in School, College Programs

    How old are your classes? (How much time has passed from completion of what you Have finished?) If anything, you may need to repeat some classes. I would not be at all concerned about finding an RN to...

  22. I want a new word.

    APRN. replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    Or perhaps a shot of whiskey, or glass of

  23. I want a new word.

    APRN. replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    How about Sir” or Madam”, immediately followed by giving up your seat to them, and fetching a cup of coffee?

  24. Nursing Depts Ran by Non-Nurses?

    APRN. replied to Reeses30135's topic in General Nursing

    If the managers/directors of the nursing department were Not Nurses, I would imagine that the situation would devolve into the staff having to call each other Associates”, and start wearing...

  25. Why do you wear a white coat? (if you indeed do)

    APRN. replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Did it start with W? It failed for me too.