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    I got fired today, how will that affect my chances?

    Music in My Heart replied to Nurseadam's topic in General Nursing

    Be aware that one thought that you might have to counter is that your employer decided *not* to keep you on when they certainly could have. One might consider that they took the opportunity to cut you...
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    Why do some people think they are God's gift to nursing?

    Music in My Heart replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Personally, all I care about in report are those things that are either urgent or safety related... Do they ambulate/transfer OK? Are they likely to take a swing at me? Problems taking PO meds?...
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    Need to work on my "dexterity". Any advice??

    Music in My Heart replied to Shorty11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The best advice I can offer is: practice, practice, practice. I took home some old angiocaths and some tape and just got used to the feel of working with them. At this point, it's all second-nature...
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    Everything is down hill

    Music in My Heart replied to Bigmaine33's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    California is a particularly difficult place to launch a nursing career, and is even very competitive in finding positions for experienced nurses.Very few places hire LVNs these days so I'd hustle...
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    I got fired today, how will that affect my chances?

    Music in My Heart replied to Nurseadam's topic in General Nursing

    HR in larger institutions will generally not release any more information than employment dates and job title, not due to regulations but instead to avoid getting caught up in civil proceedings with...
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    Select all that apply...??

    Music in My Heart replied to natnat122's topic in Excelsior College

    Would be nice but partial credit often doesn't count in the real world for which school is supposedly preparing the student.I opened the airway and we started compressions but, oops, forget to...
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    Interview Thank you Card

    Music in My Heart replied to justchill's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My only comments are: 1) Overall, well done 2) Dump the superlatives: "highly appreciate," "very interested" 3) Consider clearly articulating 'how' you're a great candidate for his 'team-oriented'...
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    Be the NURSE you would like to have as a PATIENT.

    Music in My Heart replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    And the corollary, if you're ever seeking care: Be the patient that you, as a nurse, want to have. Recently, I sat through three failed IV attempts on my kid... and just kept quietly encouraging her...
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    Do you stand up for yourself to patients?

    Music in My Heart replied to evolvingrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Still reading through this thread but just wanted to post: I'm happy to get the charge... none of them are the types to put up with loud, obnoxious people either. First the charge, then the
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    My heart is shattered into a million pieces :(

    Music in My Heart replied to healthstar's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It doesn't sound like you were unsafe (as you said) but rather that you suffer from an extreme lack of self-confidence. I'd suggest you find a counselor to work with because it sounds like you had a...
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    IV infusions

    Music in My Heart replied to jennz4real's topic in Patient Medications

    Think about it this way: If you're peeing into a river, you're still just peeing... you don't "feel" the rate of the river... Pump A is controlling the bolus through the primary line while pump B is...
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    Should i quit my to go to nursing school?

    Music in My Heart replied to laylasmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you can afford not to work, school is always more manageable without having to hold down a job. If you already work at the hospital, though, it might be better to stay employed. Some places have...
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    help me calculate this problem..

    Music in My Heart replied to EmilyEmily's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Emily, I've been watching this thread but haven't had time to write out a detailed response. I will share this, however: Don't try memorizing "formulas," try to understand the basic concept of what...
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    How do I recalculate flow rates for infusions?

    Music in My Heart replied to EmilyEmily's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Not always... I've been in the back of an ambulance sans pumps... and in a rural ER... and even emergently in the big city ER when we were temporarily out... or taking the patient to MRI And not...
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    Whats your biggest pet peeve working in the ED?

    Music in My Heart replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Emergency

    Which are not nearly as effective and are horridly inefficient since it becomes a big production for every
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    When we ourselves need help

    Music in My Heart replied to mclennan's topic in Health, Stress Management

    For one thing, private therapy and treatment with a psychologist or psychiatrist is a confidential medical matter; being placed on a hold is a legal event which puts it into the realm of the courts...
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    Dangerous patients

    Music in My Heart replied to dallet6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You have very low standards for such extreme labels... You should hear me shred and blast... it contains a whole lot more energy and color than anything you've read here by me.I will point out that...
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    Thinking about going to Nursing School, should I be a CNA first??

    Music in My Heart replied to mariecandela1985's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My viewpoint comes from a year as a med-surg RN and nigh 3 years in 3 different
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    Whats your biggest pet peeve working in the ED?

    Music in My Heart replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Emergency

    Pet Peeve: When families send in or drop off their non-English-speaking elderly and then refuse to stay around to help us communicate with them. When families do the right thing and stay the course,...
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    Dangerous patients

    Music in My Heart replied to dallet6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There can be... and often, it's simply that the patient has acute dementia and their demons have interacted with their environment to provoke an outburst.I've seen it in my family, seen it while on...
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    Thinking about going to Nursing School, should I be a CNA first??

    Music in My Heart replied to mariecandela1985's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My program required a CNA cert prior to beginning. My take on it is that CNA experience is not of any particular benefit upon entering nursing. The basic skillset can be acquired quickly and is a very...
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    Frustrated RN trying to find employment...

    Music in My Heart replied to AF-Wife's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In the name of continuing your nursing career, you might have to settle for something less exclusive than PACU and consider a military
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    Dangerous patients

    Music in My Heart replied to dallet6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "More resources," sure... Adequately equipped and staffed to safely handle these people? Nope. Sure, I can strap them into the bed but we have nobody to interact with them, no activities, no...
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    Frustrated RN trying to find employment...

    Music in My Heart replied to AF-Wife's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't know about USAF but USN and USMC have Navy Relief Nurses working out of the bases who are like HH nurses. Network through the folks on
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    Dangerous patients

    Music in My Heart replied to dallet6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in the ER and have several times been on the receiving end of these patient dumps. We have no magic pipeline for them into a bed and the few inpatient psych faciliities won't take (a) violent...