bluescoop BSN, RN

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1. Is it inappropriate to talk to a patient outside of work and give them money?

   bluescoop posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm an RN who works outpatient and I saw a homeless patient several times for his wound care. I saw him today on the street and he asked me for money so I gave him $17. We were just talking and he...

2. Epic charting

   bluescoop replied to john bailey's topic in General Nursing

   Epic isn't that difficult to learn, just takes some getting used to. Very different from PCC. I have experience using

3. If a patient doesn't acknowledge me in public does it mean they don't like me?

   bluescoop posted a topic in General Nursing

   I work in an outpatient clinic setting and there's a man who comes in regularly for apretude injections. I felt like he didn't like me from the beginning. I don't know why, I guess he just acted like...

4. Work after probation

   bluescoop replied to Guest26407's topic in Nursing Career

   You can work as a

5. 60, is it worth going back to school

   bluescoop replied to sondon's topic in Nursing Career

   It's up to you. I didn't graduate nursing school until I was 24 and there was a 60 year old man in my program who died of cancer before he could even graduate. Do you want to work until you're in your...

6. Employer keeps delaying start date and I'm confused about what to do

   bluescoop replied to bluescoop's topic in Nursing Career

   Thanks! They finally had me start in late February and I like it there. I disagree that the days of being hired on the spot are gone, at least not in SNFs. I've walked into SNFs where I was...

7. False positive drugs alcohol on job

   bluescoop replied to Ckahdkwo's topic in General Nursing

   Someone might have mixed some cocaine in something you ate or drank when you weren't looking. You'd be surprised who would do

8. Careless mistake

   bluescoop replied to Pedsnurse127's topic in General Nursing

   What do you mean "next steps"? Are you getting

9. Will I lose my license?

   bluescoop replied to Anonnurseee's topic in General Nursing

   Meh, sounds like he would have died anyways. Nobody can force him to do anything. I personally would ask to send someone to the hospital if I could not get there O2 above like 87% and I know the...

10. Male nurses

    bluescoop replied to Lavi2343's topic in General Nursing

    I was AMAB but use they/them pronouns. I don't regret going into nursing just because of the money. It is a very hard career

11. Worried losing her license

    bluescoop replied to Guest1239342's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not an expert on this, but I wouldn't think stealing a non-addictive and non-controlled substance would be cause for disciplinary action from the BON. That's good that she is supported by many...

12. Nursing jobs for people over 60

    bluescoop replied to Aesopian's topic in General Nursing

    I'm under 30 but I've work with some senior

13. Employer keeps delaying start date and I'm confused about what to do

    bluescoop replied to bluescoop's topic in Nursing Career

    I haven't. I was told over the phone that my start date was February 3rd. The only written communication I have is an email congratulating me on being the "preferred candidate" and an authorization...

14. Employer keeps delaying start date and I'm confused about what to do

    bluescoop posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I recently accepted a job at a clinic and the nurse manager said my start date would be Feb 2nd, but then I got an email the day before my expected start date saying that my onboarding is on hold...

15. Trying to get out of this job but no one will accept me :((

    bluescoop replied to Maddogg's topic in Nursing Career

    I never heard of a subacute that gives 20 patients to one