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  1. Dressing up on Halloween... unprofessional?

    rn4ever? replied to agent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don on my nursing costume daily (the scrubs)-----whether it’s Halloween or not!

  2. having to tell your manager you're quitting....the good, bad, and ugly

    rn4ever? replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Just say it straight in person. You can hand in your letter too at the same time. Make sure you e-mail it as well, so you have proof. Give her two weeks notice if that's the policy. Try not to...

  3. Pediatrics: Parents asking not to disclose diagnosis

    rn4ever? replied to rant's topic in General Nursing

    I also want to add that in my country of origin, when I was a nursing student, we had an elderly gentleman who had brain cancer and was terminally ill. The children requested to staff that his actual...

  4. Pediatrics: Parents asking not to disclose diagnosis

    rn4ever? replied to rant's topic in General Nursing

    You'll have to call your ethics committee on this, also, I believe that it has something to do with culture at times. Where I come from, it is not uncommon that family members request this kind of...

  5. Nursing Shortage: when is it going to happen??

    rn4ever? replied to rnintwo's topic in General Nursing

    It's a cycle. Just hang in there. It may not be soon but it will happen.....again and again and

  6. How many of you nurses do NOT have health insurance

    rn4ever? replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    the term illegal alien has been widely used. it describes a person who is in a country not legally. if you are offended by the term personally and have personal issues about it, i sincerely hope you...

  7. how to remedy this situation?

    rn4ever? replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Six years is a long time for me. And while she has been a nurse for 18 years, she has zero training on patients with vents. So obviously, you have more experience than her with regards to that. I...

  8. As a nurse, how do you tell your PCP you want anti-anxiety meds?

    rn4ever? replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Just tell it straight. But I think it's also best to explore other options that would help you cope with stress and anxiety. Medication may be a good thing-----it can cure, it can minimize symptoms,...

  9. How many of you nurses do NOT have health insurance

    rn4ever? replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Sad reality of life in America…..some nurses who work their bu**s off don’t have insurance…..but the illegals get to deliver babies all for free…..courtesy of Uncle Sam…..not only that, they...

  10. Current co-workers asking where your new job is.

    rn4ever? replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just say: "I'd rather not discuss that. Why, are you looking for a new job

  11. I got the transfer!

    rn4ever? replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! I've always been a Psych Nurse-----and I am happy with

  12. Finally got an interview but need advice!

    rn4ever? replied to MattiesMama's topic in General Nursing

    Wear a business attire and send a thank you note right away. Those two things worked for

  13. RN still working as CNA at dream job :(..

    rn4ever? replied to jmurnbsn's topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering, are you not concerned of the liability issue here? You are doing a CNA job but technically have a license as an RN. Money-wise, I guess you are fine because you can wait and it's...

  14. The Money is my motivation

    rn4ever? replied to RNDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    The best things in life are not things. Not everything is just about money. However, everybody needs a little bit of money to survive and meet at least their basic needs. If you are burnt out or...

  15. Frustrated with having to work

    rn4ever? replied to SalishRN's topic in General Nursing

    If money won't be an issue, why not try working part-time/cutting down your hours------instead of you getting burnt out and quitting totally later on? In some jobs, you can still purchase health...

  16. blood cultures after antibiotics

    rn4ever? replied to wishiwereanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well, let's say the pt has UTI and is on antibiotic A. Then a new wound of pt gets cultured and tests + for MRSA. So now the pt may need another antibiotic because antibiotic A will not address the...

  17. OB RN's and liability coverage

    rn4ever? replied to Suncat12's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is a very informational site regarding the topic: http://www.nursezone.com/Nursing-News-Events/more-features/Do-Nurses-Need-Their-Own-Professional-Liability-Insurance_32884.aspx It has points of...

  18. OB RN's and liability coverage

    rn4ever? replied to Suncat12's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Your employers' attorney and employers' insurance are there to protect your employers and not mainly you. They could just fire you at anytime-----and since you no longer are connected with them,...

  19. 2 job offers... now what???

    rn4ever? replied to SuperNurseBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Take Job A-with the VA Hospital.....except of course if you abhor working

  20. Help me think of a great name for my company

    rn4ever? replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    triageRus

  21. Maternity Insurance

    rn4ever? replied to NightNurseRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Don't want to burst your bubble. But if you're pregnant right now and of course really need health insurance, can't you just stay in your regular full-time position (I'm assuming) until you deliver...

  22. Patient refusing meds, combative

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

    Maybe ask the doctor to write an IM med for agitation and anxiety? Or if the medication is in liquid form, mix it with

  23. Sabotaged at work

    rn4ever? replied to soon2begrad2010's topic in General Nursing

    What letter are they asking for? I'd be very careful in doing that. Will they use it as an evidence against you? Tread carefully. Also, did the patient have an order for restraint? The nurse...

  24. Can they fire you for not picking up overtime?

    rn4ever? replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't intend on coming in for an extra shift, then don't pick up the phone. Just do your best when you are working. Don't worry about them firing you over this-----any way, if you are in an...

  25. Is it legal for them to have me take sick call unpaid?

    rn4ever? replied to cokeforbreakfast's topic in General Nursing

    Why don't you just say no if you don't want to do it? That way they could re-assign it to somebody else. Just say you are not available at those hours. Because truthfully, the way I see it, your place...