IntegrativeRN

IntegrativeRN has 10 years experience and specializes in RN Integrative Health Sciences.

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1. Anyone else applying to or hired by Veteran's Affairs right now?

   IntegrativeRN posted a topic in Nurse Residency Programs

   I applied and was notified by email that my application got pushed through to the hiring manager. Is anyone else in the process of being hired by the VA or have any experience with the process or...

2. I PASSED the CCRN!

   IntegrativeRN replied to CVICUnurse99's topic in General Nursing

   Congratulations! I'm not in critical care, but still wanted to say congratulations and I appreciate your sharing the experience that helped you. I'm sure so many others will benefit for what you just...

3. Fluid restrictions vs Patient rights

   IntegrativeRN replied to HamsterRN's topic in General Nursing

   Agree and disagree. If patient's presence in the hospital implied consent, there would be no consent forms to sign. Consent is an ongoing right. A patient may be on board with one aspect of their care...

4. Fluid restrictions vs Patient rights

   IntegrativeRN replied to HamsterRN's topic in General Nursing

   This gave me pause. I haven't read this whole thread or even your position on the issue at hand, but I think it's asinine to assume everyone knows you. For instance, my name may say "0" but I've been...

5. Fluid restrictions vs Patient rights

   IntegrativeRN replied to HamsterRN's topic in General Nursing

   With you on this. I'm thankful for every patient willing to be educated and to abide by medical advice as far as FR, but we are dealing with basic physiologic needs, adults, and free will. Our...

6. Interview advice

   IntegrativeRN replied to Paul Stanton's topic in Emergency

   As someone who has been out of nursing for far too long and who has had multiple interviews lately, I say: keep trying! You have a year of nursing and that is a good launching point to transfer. I...

7. Career Outlook for Holistic Nursing - Is there a demand? Where do you work?

   IntegrativeRN replied to Sarah27's topic in Holistic

   Can I ask where you are located? I earned a masters in Integrative Health Science after my holistic BSN program and I am not having any success finding employment in my non-health freedom state on the...

8. Should I just quit?

   IntegrativeRN replied to Noideanurse1's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I feel for you! Don't give up! Everyone deserves to be supported as a new nurse!! Keep applying to other jobs and fighting for yourself. If asked about the prior position, put a positive spin on the...

9. Nursing jobs with a record?!

   IntegrativeRN replied to nismo1's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   Hi, I don't have a record, but I have a major time lapse since I last practiced and that's just about as dam*ing in the career hunt. I'm currently near the NC/VA line and there are some small fry home...

10. Lucy Letby Conviction Crumbling?

    IntegrativeRN replied to Erin Lee's topic in Nursing News

    Thank you for sharing. Fascinating read! Sad, too. I don't imagine her name will ever be disentangled from the horrifying allegations. Some bells simply cannot be un-rung regardless of what is...

11. 12-Hour Shifts Led to Fatal Crash

    IntegrativeRN replied to Marshall1's topic in Nursing News

    I totally agree that night shift is a different beast for fatigue. Are you able to take naps at your facility? I have never heard of that for night nurses in the US. Typically, everyone who doesn't...

12. 12-Hour Shifts Led to Fatal Crash

    IntegrativeRN replied to Marshall1's topic in Nursing News

    This story hits home for me. I totaled my vehicle on the way home from my 3rd 14 hour shift, because as a new nurse and night RN, I found most days were 14's, not 12's. I would go in early to read up...

13. Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    IntegrativeRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Love this! As a nurse who is stock terrified of making med errors, we don't get a pass "Go!”, collect $200, on every patient med error out there. Some med errors, like RV's, are just grossly...

14. Need help getting through feeling of burnout

    IntegrativeRN replied to LNDRN19's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry for your very real stress and burnout when you are giving 1000%. It is palpable through your post. To me, you sound like an absolute hero for even attempting to fill both absent nurses'...

15. Washington District of Columbia BON UnApproved Nursing Education Programs

    IntegrativeRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah? That's awesome! Prior experience makes all the difference. Sorry you feel the loss of autonomy in the decision tree, but it's awesome that you were such a natural to ortho trauma! I was told not...