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    What's REALLY with the hospitals using Magnet as a cover for wanting BSN only nurses?

    hiddencatRN replied to foreverLaur's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    "Obviously, there must be something going on with nursing school enrollments at 4 year schools." Obviously based on objective data or obviously based on your deductions? Because that's not an...
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    When children die

    hiddencatRN replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

    I had two back to back SIDS codes many months ago, and both children were not revived (and were beyond help when they came in anyway). I felt sorrow for the parents and the lost promise of their...
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    Tattoo question

    hiddencatRN replied to SmYle4PeDs's topic in General Nursing

    I have a large wrist tattoo and a ring tattoo and have had no issues getting hired. I cover them during interviews, and depending on the unit policy cover it at work. I got my wrist tattoo prior to...
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    Moms who work 16 hour weekend shifts

    hiddencatRN replied to WldChrry's topic in General Nursing

    I'm taking a weekend position job, but I only have to work 24 hours over the weekend (2 12 hour shifts). I get about a 55% differential, so make slightly more committing to the weekends than I would...
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    But are you happy?

    hiddencatRN replied to Ginger88's topic in General Nursing

    I find nursing fulfilling and rewarding and like what I do (usually). I'm currently leaving a job that I HATED however, that made me feel bitter and burnt out within weeks of starting work there. I...
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    What's REALLY with the hospitals using Magnet as a cover for wanting BSN only nurses?

    hiddencatRN replied to foreverLaur's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    They're actually most likely affiliated with major universities that offer WELL BEYOND the basic 4 year degrees and that offer masters and doctoral degrees. Small colleges that focus on undergraduate...
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    Im a male and want to be a nurse

    hiddencatRN replied to Smith5's topic in Men in Nursing

    Andy, your first post is still here. It was moved to the Male Nurses forum. You don't need to repost your
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    4 weeks notice?

    hiddencatRN replied to eileeny21's topic in General Nursing

    If so many RNs haven't heard of it, it can't really be the rule of thumb, can
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    Sallie Mae Private Loan Question ! :(

    hiddencatRN replied to Kelly185891's topic in General Nursing

    I really suggest you spend some time reading new grad threads, and some time in the Alabama local forum here to see what your local market is like. Also, have you run your federal loans through a...
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    Sallie Mae Private Loan Question ! :(

    hiddencatRN replied to Kelly185891's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think this is an issue of Sallie Mae versus another company and more about total educational debt you're taking on plus having to go private loan versus federal. DH and I both have private...
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    I screwed up

    hiddencatRN replied to SionainnRN's topic in Emergency

    I think this is a big clue that the cultures often don't alter the course of
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    4 weeks notice?

    hiddencatRN replied to eileeny21's topic in General Nursing

    I resigned from a job and gave them 3 weeks notice, which was 1 week more than required by the company hand book. My supervisor was pretty nasty to me about it, that I was unprofessional and should...
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    What if we had to tell the real truth when asked about our weaknesses?

    hiddencatRN replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing

    I have problems with authority. I'm not politically savvy. Apparently I roll my eyes all the time without realizing it. I'm usually on time-ish and as long as the leaving shift gets out on time, I...
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    Getting report- need advice for dealing with "Frantic Nurse."

    hiddencatRN replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If she can't be redirected by subtle nudges, I'd be blunt: "I need you to focus on the important highlights and not get up and do other things during report, so that we can get report done in a...
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    Metro or Rural ER?

    hiddencatRN replied to Evilfeline007's topic in Emergency

    I definitely prefer the city setting. But if you prefer living in the country, you might prefer working in the country
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    Adult ER or Pediatric ER?

    hiddencatRN replied to GonnaAmazeYou's topic in Emergency

    I started in peds ER and loved it. Worked for a few months in an adult ER to get adult experience and HATE adults. I've been really miserable, seriously. Peds can be stressful too and is stressful in...
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    I got fired today, how will that affect my chances?

    hiddencatRN replied to Nurseadam's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like OP's former employer is CHOOSING to only verify basic information like many other employers do, but they can say anything that is true. OP: it's encouraging that your manager will give...
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    Whats your biggest pet peeve working in the ED?

    hiddencatRN replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Emergency

    Oooo I hate that one too. We do store med lists....but if it's been 3 years since you've been to the ER, or you've had recent changes to your meds, guess what? Our list doesn't magically update...
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    Putting in orders

    hiddencatRN replied to C-lion's topic in General Nursing

    Where I'm currently working, we routinely have to take ADMISSION verbal orders. I can't even begin to describe how much I hate this, especially when they have electronic charting and the MD order...
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    Be the NURSE you would like to have as a PATIENT.

    hiddencatRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I hate having nurses as
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    I got fired today, how will that affect my chances?

    hiddencatRN replied to Nurseadam's topic in General Nursing

    I imagine it's definitely going to make it harder to find another job. I've routinely seen applications ask if you've ever been fired, and they always want to know why you left/are leaving your most...
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    I screwed up

    hiddencatRN replied to SionainnRN's topic in Emergency

    In patients were are very concerned about being severely septic we will occasionally start the antibiotics immediately on obtaining a line regardless of whether cultures were obtained or not....
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    Frequency of BP in Pediatric Patients

    hiddencatRN replied to CLC172's topic in Pediatric

    I'm not sure that we do agree that it is based on acuity but OK. I think a more likely outcome if this is that we agree to disagree on whether to attempt a complete set of vitals or not when caring...
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    Pregnant ED RN--Is this discrimination or is it fair? Please weigh in.

    hiddencatRN replied to sarabear44's topic in Emergency

    Agree with the others- being an ahole. I'm also pregnant and my coworkers have been great about helping me with lifting and transfers and avoiding certain isolation patients; I make sure to pitch in...
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    Frequency of BP in Pediatric Patients

    hiddencatRN replied to CLC172's topic in Pediatric

    If you look at my first post in the thread, I state that I work in both a freestanding children's hospital as well as a children's hospital within a larger medical center. The standard at both is to...