rnsrgr8t

rnsrgr8t

Peds Urology,primary care, hem/onc

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  1. Should I intervene?

    rnsrgr8t replied to Sinkorswim's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The first coworker who is socially inept, the next time she does something to YOU, you can pull her aside and use examples of the things she has done to YOU that are going to get her in trouble with...

  2. Nursing: Then and Now

    rnsrgr8t replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    We used "Burutrols" too! No idea how to spell

  3. 9-11 - Where were You? What were You Doing?

    rnsrgr8t replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    My parents and I were on vacation. We were in Longboat Key, Florida and literally about 1/2 mile down the street from the resort President Bush was staying at prior to the program he had at the school...

  4. How to make a good impression precepting

    rnsrgr8t replied to favthing's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Come prepared. Research your clinic site. Be familiar with the kind of patients they see. As soon as you are given your preceptor's contact information, contact them immediately to arrange your...

  5. Did I make a violation?

    rnsrgr8t replied to CupcakeHead's topic in General Nursing

    General rule of thumb, never talk about patients or their diagnoses (even if you think you are keeping them anonymous) on FB. I do not have where I work or where I live on my FB page. I do have that I...

  6. Taking phone calls and calling Patients on days off

    rnsrgr8t replied to Bonosgrrl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would not do it. You can plan with your patients the plan at their visit based on your work schedule. If you are ordering labs/etc- then tell them when you will be contacting them with the results...

  7. Orlando

    rnsrgr8t replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    You guys did an amazing job! When I heard how many patients you received, how many surgeries, how many lives you saved. Unbelievable. Prayers for you all as you deal with this horrible

  8. Does anyone live alone?

    rnsrgr8t replied to direw0lf's topic in General Nursing

    I have lived alone since graduating college at 22 (I am 40 now). I had roommates all through college. I was not opposed to having one but I moved to a new city and did not know anyone when I started...

  9. "Cell phone" vibration in your thigh?

    rnsrgr8t replied to srercg's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Wondering if this is related to your spinal nerves. I recently herniated a disc (L2/L3 I think) and I had no sciatic pain...it was pain at the top of my thigh and numbness in the front of my shin. I...

  10. Patient f/u frustration

    rnsrgr8t replied to malapata's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sounds like you did fine. As a new NP, you have to learn your professional boundaries of what you feel comfortable doing and what you don't. I would never write scripts for someone without doing what...

  11. Why preceptors don't precept

    rnsrgr8t replied to sauce's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I precept NP students and have for years. I work in a Specialty, pediatric Urology and more specifically manage kids with overactive bladder. The hospital I work in has a strong nursing presence so...

  12. Administration hovering and criticizing

    rnsrgr8t replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    I am not a school nurse, but I wanted to commend you on the job that you did. I think you hit the nail on the head...people outside of nursing have NO IDEA what is going on in our heads in a situation...

  13. Struggling with an unmotivated clinical group

    rnsrgr8t replied to nursemeanie's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    You have to hold them accountable. They seem to be testing you and not very invested. I would request they come 30-40 minutes earlier to clinicals - have a little "come to Jesus" talk with them. Be...

  14. Why Do Computers Still Seem NEWFANGLED?

    rnsrgr8t replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    I grew up in the 80's. I remember our first family computer was the Apple II E. Anyone else remember that? With the weird green screen? I DID take typing in HS (big fight with my mom when she made me...

  15. I know I shouldn't let it get to me.

    rnsrgr8t replied to detrelibre's topic in General Nursing

    Focus on the fact that you are in a good place NOW!!! That is the most important! Who cares if they did not think you were going to make it in the beginning. You yourself thought you got off to a...

  16. How did you deal with the stress of an out of state move?

    rnsrgr8t replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I moved from GA to PA after I was done with grad school b/c I could not find a job where I lived. I was single and had nothing keeping me in GA (aside from my parents that lived about an hour away). I...

  17. Have you ever worked with someone who had such a nasty attitude that it was almost hostile

    rnsrgr8t replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have been a nurse for 18 years and an PNP for 11 years. Like ANY job, you have to learn to get along with ALL personalities. Nursing being high stress means you have to have patience with people....

  18. Not Enough Backup-CPS?

    rnsrgr8t replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    I commend you on being an advocate for this child. I am not a school nurse but work in pediatric urology. I have had several kids over the years disclose to me in a visit that they were abused and...

  19. Weird/ Dumb Nursing School Rules

    rnsrgr8t replied to Randy RN ASN's topic in General Students

    I graduated from nursing school 18 years ago (oyy). We did not have a dress code for class. We could were whatever we wanted (and believe me we did). Clinical was a whole other story. Our clinical...

  20. Healthcare-related "what the heck?!?!" dreams

    rnsrgr8t replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I have not worked as a bedside nurse for about 16 years. I have always worked in pediatrics. About a month ago (it was so vivid I still remember it now), I had a dream that I was a new floor nurse on...

  21. Do you disclose AN to coworkers

    rnsrgr8t replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Oh I would have LOVED to see their reaction!!!

  22. Typical Annual Raise

    rnsrgr8t replied to BrokePHIBroke's topic in Advanced Practice

    I have gotten a yearly 3% raise since I started 11 years ago. about 7-8 years, the organization I work with (large hospital system) had some financial issues, so that year we got a 1 1/2% raise. This...

  23. My Burnout Story

    rnsrgr8t replied to jk2185's topic in Health, Stress Management

    So sorry for what you are going through. Time to take care of you. It is ok to be selfish. Get therapy, go on vacation, get a massage etc. Do whatever you need to to feel better. You are right..you...

  24. Ethical dilemma, what would you do?

    rnsrgr8t replied to Riburn3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would definitely interview and see if you can get the new job. I would not feel guilty at ALL because they are treating the support staff poorly and asking them to do illegal practices. See if you...

  25. Late for work excuses

    rnsrgr8t replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    That is hilarious! Wasn't funny the morning it happened but I love this cartoon!