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  1. Overwhelmed, is it too much work or just me?

    rn4ever? replied to rainbowsandsunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You cannot be in two places at one time! How can you watch them while eating and do neb treatments at the same time? Can't you just ask the CNA to watch them while you do neb treatments? Also, 15...

  2. I tested positive for benzo and i do not take benzo help

    rn4ever? replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry this happened to you. Is there any chance they mistakenly switched it? I'd ask for a

  3. how to learn another language?

    rn4ever? replied to Lisa1980's topic in General Nursing

    Go to a library, read a dictionary. Then use it with your patients. They can guide you. Remember that if you don't speak it, you'll lose it. Practice makes

  4. Is nursing a good career?!

    rn4ever? replied to Mrs. Sparkle Pants's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a good career, in my own opinion. I don’t see myself working in any other field as of this point in time. And as with any other jobs, there will be good days and bad. There is...

  5. Drs. handwriting - Can you read it well?

    rn4ever? replied to RN2007's topic in General Nursing

    A Nursing Educator once told us that legally, as RNs, we are not supposed to “interpret” an order. What we should do is “carry out” the order. Thus, if an order is not clearly written, we...

  6. let go 6 wks into 10 wks orientation...is it fair?

    rn4ever? replied to maman2zoe's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry this happened to you. A Nursing job is hard. But what’s harder is dealing with politics, gossiping, and back-stabbers! Just be extra careful next

  7. Burning Bridges REDO

    rn4ever? replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, you really want to use her as a reference don't you? Go ahead if you really want to.....but don't act surprised if you don't get a job afterwards. She already gave you a lukewarm reference...

  8. New grad offered job in ED & mom/baby just wanting some advice

    rn4ever? replied to Arr.enn2010's topic in General Nursing

    I'll take the L&D job as a new grad so I can focus on one specialty/area. ER might be too fast-paced and you could be overwhelmed if you're just starting out. The down side is that you might be...

  9. RN assigned as a CNA

    rn4ever? replied to myree72's topic in General Nursing

    An RN can do a CNA's task-----yes, you are qualified to do that. I am RN, and sometimes I am asked to do a tech's job when we are short of techs-----like passing meal trays and taking vitals. I...

  10. SAMPLE Letters of Recommendation!

    rn4ever? replied to JACEM715's topic in General Nursing

    You're

  11. SAMPLE Letters of Recommendation!

    rn4ever? replied to JACEM715's topic in General Nursing

    Dear________________ This is to certify that____(applicant’s name)____________works for ___(company name)________ and that, I have been the Nursing Supervisor since___(date)_________ to present. I...

  12. Neuro Floor Nightmare!

    rn4ever? replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Well with your reply, it obviously sounds that you take things in a concrete manner. So you're actually implying that you don't like to learn how to put in orders because you don't want them to rely...

  13. should I talk to HR?

    rn4ever? replied to raygun354's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work at they have only one rate for new graduates-----doesn't matter if you are going to Psych/ICU/Med Surg floor etc. I would just ask about the differentials and when I would be evaluated...

  14. How to resign

    rn4ever? replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would ask to talk to her in private then afterwards e-mail her my letter-----so that I do have an evidence that I sent her a letter and gave her ample

  15. Neuro Floor Nightmare!

    rn4ever? replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry that your feeeling that way. Just learn from it. There are good and bad days at work. This is just one of the bad days! I know that it's the secretary's job.....but next time you have the...

  16. A Nurse Who Knows Nothing

    rn4ever? replied to julaybeeba20's topic in General Nursing

    I felt comfortable after a year. I work in

  17. What do you get from BSN?

    rn4ever? replied to DC Collins's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You get to keep your job! Some work places require that nurses who have ADN get a

  18. Qoute "If you quit, I will report you to the state B.O.N.!!!!!!"

    rn4ever? replied to bobs201's topic in General Nursing

    If it’s an employment-at-will state, you can be fired anytime, likewise, you can quit anytime-----so long as you are not abandoning your patients. I will e-mail her my resignation letter with a...

  19. Low Census- To Take Cancel or Not?

    rn4ever? replied to nurse678's topic in General Nursing

    If you can afford to be cancelled and you were offered to be cancelled, why not say yes? I don't see why it will look bad. You didn't call

  20. Nursing in the next 10 years

    rn4ever? replied to linguine's topic in General Nursing

    The economy will be better. Many RNs will retire or shift to another field, perhaps venture into business....there will be another nursing shortage. The Nurse Managers will beg you to work (6) 12...

  21. Nurse with Body Odor

    rn4ever? replied to prettyinblu's topic in General Nursing

    I am originally from Asia. One of the disgusting things I've seen being done by some folks in America is applying deodorant or perfume to their armpits when they notice that they are sweaty and...

  22. Nurse with Body Odor

    rn4ever? replied to prettyinblu's topic in General Nursing

    Telling somebody she has body odor is like a personal attack. It cannot be compared to telling somebody that they have spinach on their teeth. The spinach on your teeth, you just take it off and...

  23. Nurse with Body Odor

    rn4ever? replied to prettyinblu's topic in General Nursing

    How about just stay away from her…..or when she’s nearby, hold your breath…..or if she stays with you for a longer time, just breathe through your mouth so you don’t smell

  24. Nurse with Body Odor

    rn4ever? replied to prettyinblu's topic in General Nursing

    Telling her bluntly is rude, especially if you are not really close friends. It could also lead to animosity. You might mean well, but what if the tables were turned and an acquaintance does that to...

  25. Pt from Psych unit knew everyone in my community!

    rn4ever? replied to 2126's topic in General Nursing

    Working in the hospital and in Psych, the rule for me is simple: Don't talk about your patients outside of your unit. Don't discuss them to people outside of the health care team. And don't even...