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  1. VA Job Offer

    TippyTappyMeow posted a topic in Government, Military

    I received an offer from my local VA. I have some reservations about taking the position more so because I really did not want to go further into the hospital. I currently work on an observation unit...

  2. New nurse, just told to find another unit

    TippyTappyMeow replied to MariannaCNMstudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is why I'd never take a float pool assignment. The few times I had to go task due to low census the nurses didn't understand I never worked true in-patient. They expected me to be competent...

  3. Will I be fired?

    TippyTappyMeow replied to kQ123_'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    Did you get the order or put out communication so the provider was aware? I did not use restraints much on my unit, but something like this would not bother my providers. They'd much rather know staff...

  4. What to expect as a Primary Care RN?

    TippyTappyMeow replied to KatRN2's topic in General Nursing

    Not much to add but I will say so far my common triages have been hypertension, and COVID related. I haven't worked pediatrics but based on my preceptors experience sometimes it's a lot of reassuring...

  5. Six-month mark. "Is this for me?"

    TippyTappyMeow replied to Barr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a newer nurse who knew bedside wasn't probably in my cards the advice you've gotten has been solid. My biggest piece of advice is try to find one or two co-workers who you can trust for...

  6. What to expect as a Primary Care RN?

    TippyTappyMeow replied to KatRN2's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome! I recently changed from bedside to clinic RN role. It may be different at your clinic but most of my day is spent on the phone triaging patients. This includes monitoring the patient portal...

  7. New Grad Programs - Do they not tell you what shift you work?

    TippyTappyMeow replied to newnursewhodiis's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I was hired into my hospital job I was told the shift up front. When I tried to inquire about the process for transferring to days the manager ghosted me. I should've took that as a red flag...

  8. Preceptor Issues

    TippyTappyMeow replied to hiimnewhere's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I remember feeling this way when I transitioned to nights. Two out of the three preceptors were polar opposites from my day shift team, and each other. The first would interrupt me and do her own...

  9. Have debt but don't know if I want to be an NP?

    TippyTappyMeow replied to daisychains11's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to drop by and say you have my sympathy. I am not in enrolled in an NP Program however I was a second degree nursing student. I didn't listen to those who told me to pay out of pocket and go...

  10. Critical Thinking Meets the Aspiration Debate

    TippyTappyMeow replied to Jon E Soskis's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have never given an IM injection beyond using the practice pad. I recently transferred from hospital to outpatient clinic. During one of my last hospital shifts this was a discussion topic. I was...

  11. Clinic 9-5 or hospital, please help!

    TippyTappyMeow replied to kayray's topic in General Nursing

    I say go to the interview for the clinic job and keep looking. The two largest organizations in my areas offer clinic positions with different hours. Some offer late hours or have nurses work 4 x...

  12. Remote Nursing Job Advice

    TippyTappyMeow replied to labornurse123's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a great job! I worked in medical records prior and loved the "digging" aspect I did to ensure providers had all the records they needed. I'll be starting a clinic position where my main...

  13. Health Dept Interview

    TippyTappyMeow posted a topic in Public, Community Health

    Hi all, I have an interview coming up for my city's health department. There's two parts beginning with a written test and then a panel interview. From what I can find on-line it's all about...

  14. Quick handoff

    TippyTappyMeow replied to Marcus0918's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have much to add other than IV access, and then at times it's helpful to know if they have a support person with them or waiting. There's been a few times I've been told no one waiting and...

  15. Just Feeling Done With Nursing

    TippyTappyMeow replied to Nurseybl06's topic in General Nursing

    I'm leaving bedside in a month for outpatient clinic. The nurses during my shadow readily informed me there'll be moments that take me back to bedside. I don't know what my end goal will be anymore. I...

  16. New grad RN pay in big city?

    TippyTappyMeow replied to NurseM17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If the starting pay would've been that in my area then I probably would've found the motivation to stay bedside. Hospital start around $27-28 and clinics $25-27. Differentials were changed from...

  17. Opinions Please

    TippyTappyMeow replied to Running with bears's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi there, In my experience if you know a shift isn't your ideal liking then I'd lean away. If you feel strongly about getting cardiac experience (which is great!) then how long until you can...

  18. Hospital to Urgent Care

    TippyTappyMeow replied to Erindipitous's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Trying to financially prepare for a pay cut. Curious how different the pay is between urgent care and outpatient clinic. I've requested a higher pay from current hospital base pay when applying...

  19. Most hilarious/creative/inventive names you've been called...

    TippyTappyMeow replied to Raven Sierra's topic in Emergency

    I had a patient ask what RN stood for. My preceptor kindly told them registered nurse. The patient looked them dead in the eye and said no it's for Rude Nurse. It's my go to

  20. I want to quit....Or find something new

    TippyTappyMeow replied to jdb_25's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with a nurse who did ICU, ER, Cath Lab and EP. Finally found her home doing Virtual Care. If you end up heading towards Cath or EP Lab she did mention one of her old co-workers going to...

  21. Pulling Meds For Another Nurse To Pass

    TippyTappyMeow replied to Dudlydorite's topic in General Nursing

    On our unit we occasionally will be pulled to task. Part of those duties are to pass meds for a nurse who is doing an assessment on a patient. I am uncomfortable passing medications on a patient that...

  22. Health Dept Interview

    TippyTappyMeow replied to TippyTappyMeow's topic in Public, Community Health

    I wanted to update despite no one replying in case someone else may benefit. I recommend refreshing your memory on Community/Public Health prior to any interview/exams. I did not do this and it...

  23. What would you do?

    TippyTappyMeow replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Nursing

    I suppose that's true. It's not the managers won't or can't provide a reference it's more of they don't want

  24. Floating Task Nurse

    TippyTappyMeow posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    How does your organization treat nurses who are floated to task? Is there specific criteria on what you can and cannot do? Has the role of a task nurse ever been defined, and if so explained to the...

  25. What would you do?

    TippyTappyMeow replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Nursing

    I have a similar situation. I was asked to provide manager reference from my current organization and my peers informed me the manager does not provide favorable references. This is the case for staff...