RNOTODAY BSN, RN

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    My new nurse manager is driving me crazy

    RNOTODAY replied to Lilone20's topic in General Nursing

    I don't suggest anybody go to EAP for ANY type of stress they may be experiencing in their lives ... I've seen too many times that " out of safety for you and your child" , they make , ummm how shall...
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    My new nurse manager is driving me crazy

    RNOTODAY replied to Lilone20's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a " clean up" manager... is she
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    Too old to start medsurge

    RNOTODAY replied to momtojosh's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't say old , just... WHY!??? Lol its a pretty rough, hard on your body
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    Quitting Nursing permanently

    RNOTODAY replied to BurntRN1's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand not wanting to work as an RN for however long, or every-- but please. Think . What's the harm in just HAVING it?? You don't have to work as an RN now. BUT if you " surrender ", which...
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    Quitting Nursing permanently

    RNOTODAY replied to BurntRN1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not saying work as an RN if you detest it-- however, having your license revoked-- is not good, it's like a dishonorable discharge from the service... it follows you. Plus? You worked hard for it....
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    Finally Leaving Nursing...For Good!

    RNOTODAY replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    I give you all the credit in the world, truly . It's a tough gig, it's absolutely not for everyone. Yet, not everyone has the integrity to admit this and leave the profession... they stay, be...
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    First nursing job LTC facility need advice on how to survive !!!

    RNOTODAY replied to arose26's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just need to clarify, is this the setting that you specifically chose to work
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    What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    RNOTODAY replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and grammar and spelling errors, I'm kind of ashamed to admit it, because I don't want to appear like a jerk, but YES, I
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    What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    RNOTODAY replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    Registered Nurses that are intimidated by talking to / calling / paging/ questioning physicians...... I work with the top two prima donnas of medicine-- surgeons & anesthesiologists.... first name...
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    Pre-Employment Drug Screening

    RNOTODAY replied to Nursinggraduate134's topic in General Nursing

    Don't worry - they don't test for
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    What About my License?

    RNOTODAY replied to oldpsychnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Always
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    Keep beating myself up

    RNOTODAY replied to regerterb's topic in General Nursing

    Yup , it's a biggie, not gonna lie!! However, nothing that has not been done before ( accidentally) and there was no adverse outcome.... I'll bet you always remember now! Now, if it becomes a habit...
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    Board of Nursing Investigations

    RNOTODAY replied to Bopsha's topic in General Nursing

    I
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    Weird meeting with manager

    RNOTODAY replied to amzyRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'll say it once more:,it is of ZERO consequence if the " errors" were / are " unintentional" or NOT... you just CANT make ANY errors when it comes to this....... it's YOU pulling it, it's YOU giving...
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    Weird meeting with manager

    RNOTODAY replied to amzyRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My only advice is: make it your second JOB to make friends with the system... lol SERIOUSLY... new grad or not-- even an honest error with no suspect of you diverting can cost you your JOB... so, at...
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    Accept a job in an unwanted specialty?

    RNOTODAY replied to evee2212's topic in General Nursing

    NO!! The OR is a whole different universe, one you have no exposure to, if you do it's a day, in nursing school .... it's completely opposite of what you think a nurse does... so if in any way you...
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    Leaving Bedside Nursing

    RNOTODAY replied to Deebuzz's topic in Nursing Career

    Good for you ... I knew before day 1 of nursing school that I'd NEVER be a bedside floor nurse.. and I never have been one. I had 4 solid years of bedside nursing as a student at a clinically rich...
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    Dilemma - family as a possible patient on my unit

    RNOTODAY replied to Nurseannieb's topic in General Nursing

    Relax , it's a NON issue, tell them, make conversation, or don't-- no consequence either
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    Move onto new job or stay at current one?

    RNOTODAY replied to RNJV's topic in General Nursing

    I'd stay where you are, for the reasons other posters
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    Nursing with anxiety

    RNOTODAY replied to bsn46's topic in General Nursing

    Without reading further posts, apologize-- I think your anxiety is increasing due to your progression in your BSN pursuit, and being in the ICU... and if you had NO anxiety at this point in your...
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    Hmm...that's nice

    RNOTODAY replied to DiplomaNurseRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Personally? I NEVER make a grand announcement that I am an RN, it's just tacky , and not my style whatsoever. However , If, say outside of the hospital and I'm conversing with a doc, they pick it up...
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    Should drug diverters be prosecuted?

    RNOTODAY replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Diverters do not always let their patients go without their medication, pocketing the waste of a vial is the most common diversion activity by RNs ex: 1 mg Dilaudid ordered , 2 mg vials available......
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    Should drug diverters be prosecuted?

    RNOTODAY replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Only if they are given a non punitive treatment plan to adhere to . If they won't comply with that, I believe yes, diverting medication should be charged as a crime
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    When Your Patient is an Addict...How to Deal

    RNOTODAY replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I agree this is an issue, although completely irrelevant to this
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    When Your Patient is an Addict...How to Deal

    RNOTODAY replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Furthermore, the opiate dependent/ addicted actually requires MORE pain relief , post op / post trauma etc than a patient who is opiate naive... Surely all the RNs here do know this, understand...