John2018

John2018

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  1. Are You Working Past Retirement Age?

    John2018 replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't know of course what the future holds but I am doing my best now so I do not have to work past my retirement

  2. I Want Decent Health Benefits! Is That Too Much to Ask?

    John2018 replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Asking for health benefits is not too much, it's well deserved! , it's just a difficult decision for them (hospitals,medical

  3. One More Week Until I Leave Bedside…Forever

    John2018 replied to carebear01's topic in General Nursing

    Work from home is the best plus you are still in the medical field technically. Best of

  4. IV PUSH CLARIFICATION

    John2018 replied to TaylorHM1992's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    How about an IV Burrette infusion set? For this, you need to know how to compute micro

  5. When You Realize You Are Replaceable

    John2018 replied to Guest1189140's topic in Nursing Career

    Unfortunately, all businesses like hospitals know that their employees are replaceable or dispensable. For me, I just ride along with it, as long as it pays my bills and feed my family, until such...

  6. A Sticky Wicket

    John2018 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    What are the Wrongdoings of the hospital? If they think there has been negligence on part of the facility, posting the armband of the deceased patients is not the answer, what will get resolved by...

  7. Is this schedule okay for a new grad nurse?

    John2018 replied to peachy_af's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The one day off between your 5 days and 3 days shift is pretty rough, but if you really can't do anything with this sched, I suggest be consistent with your sleep

  8. Lost and Anxious

    John2018 replied to Kayleigh272's topic in Nursing Career

    What I'm seeing in your post few times is the "I feel like" then it's followed by a negativity about yourself and your skills and what you know and what you think others say. Anyways, it's great to...

  9. What do you recommend? Tips for Nursing School, Best Books, Supplies

    John2018 replied to Michael99's topic in General Students

    First of all, congrats. I have 2 advise for you. 1. Studying an integral part of passing the program 2. Find a support system (not family member) you need someone from your class or program....

  10. Nurses Calming the Chaos of Conflict- Part 2

    John2018 replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    This are realistic tips that could definitely help lessen the conflicts and dramas in workplace. Personally, I always do the "cool down" part and then jump to "letting go", but I guess some situations...

  11. Have you ever been looked down on because you don’t work in the hospital?

    John2018 replied to happyhippo's topic in General Nursing

    I previously worked as a company nurse and yes, I do get the "being looked down on" a lot...most of them are family

  12. What is something you wish patients, families and/or your coworkers knew about you?

    John2018 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    That I also worry about the safety and health of my family, ALL THE

  13. Feeling Lost

    John2018 replied to laur557's topic in Nursing Career

    If you are generally an anxious person, you are correct, you can't be in ED or ICU. How about outpatient

  14. How to help underprepared students?

    John2018 replied to chocoholic999's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Imagine how stressful this is for those nursing students. They are yet to practice in the field and they are already burn

  15. But I Thought Hospice and Palliative Care Were the Same Thing?

    John2018 replied to Rebecca D Cook's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I thought so too when I was in nursing

  16. passing boards after going to walden

    John2018 replied to nursingschooldiva's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congratulations! Moments like this where you are nothing but just grateful with the decision you made is

  17. Healthcare Workers Still Love Their Jobs

    John2018 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Disaster Preparation

    They are taking advantage of this love for the job of nurses to keep them

  18. Nurses who don't assess

    John2018 replied to penny186's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for a government hospital as a new nurse and the co-workers that you have there are the same as the senior nurses I had worked with. Really don't get why they make fun of us for doing our...

  19. Critical care nursing tips?

    John2018 replied to darren_callcareer18's topic in General Nursing

    When dealing with your charge nurses become more exhausting than the job itself, whew! The best thing to do is just to gray rock them to avoid an argument or scene which I think is what they really...

  20. New Nurse VA feedback?

    John2018 replied to Giovheather's topic in Government, Military

    They say that working experience depends on the VA Facility. Some have much higher acuity patients, larger populations, and more specialties than others, so I suggest, if your really want to know...

  21. Need Virtual Wellness Ideas

    John2018 replied to happy.persimmon's topic in Health, Stress Management

    How about an email pop quiz? Something that they cannot Google the answer to, like a puzzle, 4 picture one word kind of puzzle and is

  22. Calling out last 3 shifts ? Should I worry about being penalized?

    John2018 replied to Bleblenurs18's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Agree with the last comment here. Your employment history would really take a hit. The only option is to stay on top of finding

  23. New Grad Options

    John2018 replied to AmiableArtichoke's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think, the best option is outpatient ambulatory. Usually, 8 to 9 hours shift, always Day shift, no

  24. Need help/advice!

    John2018 replied to Mebzone05's topic in Critical Care

    You did what should be done, and that is to check with the provider first and have the documentation of the order in place before you act. Their making fun of you because they don't want to make what...

  25. I have a great idea for a simple device but no idea how to make it happen!?

    John2018 replied to Kendrer's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hmm, you might want to follow nurse innovators, most of them I saw from linkedin. You can send them a message, asking on how to start making your idea to reality. Not sure though if they will reply...