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    I have ALOT of of questions somone help me

    hiddencatRN replied to Student Nurse_7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No, not really. How can OP post all questions in one new thread without reposting his questions? It's not the end of the world but I think it's also fair to OP to point out that the mega post of...
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    rant

    hiddencatRN replied to mmc51264's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My husband complained a lot about me keeping a night schedule on my days off because it was easier on my body. I know it was coming from frustration over not being on the same schedule as me, and we...
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    Can a nursing instructor talk about the grade she gave you to hospital staff?

    hiddencatRN replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in General Students

    Giving out legal advice is against TOS. That's why you need to consult a lawyer if you think you have a legal question. That's why my advice is focused on non-legal aspects of your
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    Can a nursing instructor talk about the grade she gave you to hospital staff?

    hiddencatRN replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in General Students

    And you are missing mine. If you want legal advice, you need to talk to a lawyer. If you want practical advice about networks and relationships in the workplace and how to handle this situation, we...
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    Can a nursing instructor talk about the grade she gave you to hospital staff?

    hiddencatRN replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in General Students

    Why would a reference about your personality and work ethic matter in a CNA position? Really? This kind of networking and info sharing is common in healthcare and especially nursing. The key is to use...
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    Can a nursing instructor talk about the grade she gave you to hospital staff?

    hiddencatRN replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in General Students

    I had to provide transcripts when I applied to jobs as a new grad, so if they're not getting an academic reference directly from an instructor (and really, it would raise questions ANYWAY if you said...
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    Can a nursing instructor talk about the grade she gave you to hospital staff?

    hiddencatRN replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in General Students

    What's more likely to happen is that your coworkers find out she's your instructor and ask her about you. As long as you work hard and do your best, I don't see why them knowing you got a less than...
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    You might be a night shifter if...

    hiddencatRN replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Someone was teaching us one of those new shuffle line dances not too long
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    You might be a night shifter if...

    hiddencatRN replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    You get a new job that's on day shift and everyone says "Oh you must be so relieved/excited to go back to day shift" and you are thinking MEH MEH
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    Why do we eat our young?

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

    I think I've been pretty lucky as a new nurse. The nurses that have been less than pleasant to be are that way to everyone they work with, so I haven't felt the least urge to take it personally. The...
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    You might be a night shifter if...

    hiddencatRN replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    You pick up a day shift and it really throws you off to start and finish work on the same calendar day. You go out for beers with your coworkers after a rough shift.....at 7:30 am. When you leave at...
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    I have ALOT of of questions somone help me

    hiddencatRN replied to Student Nurse_7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In the OP's defense, someone in another thread suggested he repost all of his questions in one thread. I'm not sure if that person realized how many posts the OP had already made, or why they thought...
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    Less men in pediatric nursing?

    hiddencatRN replied to marinelayer's topic in Pediatric

    Not in my experience. The children's hospitals I've worked at have many male nurses on staff. Definitely still a minority, but a sizeable
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    NO LUNCH

    hiddencatRN replied to pm2rn's topic in Emergency

    Forcing them to pay you for missed lunches is one of the ways to "make it their problem". You need to talk to your coworkers. If it's just you raising concerns, best case is they stop deducting your...
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    Always sick

    hiddencatRN replied to gkvegan's topic in Pediatric

    I was sick all the time my first year in nursing. Peds ER, plenty of germs to go around! Make sure you are eating well, getting plenty of rest, taking time to unwind to bolster your immune
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    I can't use sick time I've earned??

    hiddencatRN replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't use PTO until I was off orientation. I don't think that's
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    Challenges of IV starts in the Pediatric Population

    hiddencatRN replied to Beverly Sampson's topic in Pediatric

    The topical numbing creams can cause vasoconstriction, so if the patient is already a tough access due to dehydration, it isn't always the best choice. I work in a peds ED, so all of our IV starts are...
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    NO LUNCH

    hiddencatRN replied to pm2rn's topic in Emergency

    Claim "no lunch" every day you work without lunch and get coworkers to do the same. Complain above unit manager. The issue at your job is a culture issue, not an ER issue. Occasionally I do not get a...
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    The inactivated Flu shot only prevents the flu in just 1.5% of the population

    hiddencatRN replied to Garethaus's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You are definitely misunderstanding
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    The inactivated Flu shot only prevents the flu in just 1.5% of the population

    hiddencatRN replied to Garethaus's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm aware. I read your link and understood it. I was replying to the poster who got the flu despite getting the vaccine this year. We've been seeing a lot of people with confirmed flu who were...
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    Dealing with triage

    hiddencatRN replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    And if it was one family, that would be a twofer and they go to the same room together at places I work. AND if it was the same family, it'd be really weird for one parent not to know about their...
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    The inactivated Flu shot only prevents the flu in just 1.5% of the population

    hiddencatRN replied to Garethaus's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I don't think the vaccine was a great match this
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    Dealing with triage

    hiddencatRN replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    "A loud baby is a reassuring baby. If your child was quiet and limp we'd be worried, but your child is producing tears, and has plenty of fight in
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    The inactivated Flu shot only prevents the flu in just 1.5% of the population

    hiddencatRN replied to Garethaus's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That's one way to look at it. But if you consider that you're definitely going to be in the "gets the flu group" without a shot, by those numbers you have nearly 50% less chance of getting the flu....
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    Cost of BSN

    hiddencatRN replied to p.xochil's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    We've been talking about pre-licensure BSN programs, not BSN completion