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    So frustrated and discouraged - kinda long.....

    hiddencatRN replied to flying_ace2's topic in General Nursing

    I'd go back and ask again and talk to someone else. They could have given you incorrect information, or out of date
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    Do nurses get holidays off?

    hiddencatRN replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    Celebrations can be movable feasts. You don't have to celebrate Christmas on the 25th- Santa could come to your house early or late since Santa knows you'll be working. My parents are divorced so we...
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    I like being different.

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

    Because smoking is an addiction, and addictions are hard to
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    It's not always about you - a mini rant

    hiddencatRN replied to emtb2rn's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, it's one thing to share an experience that relates to the OP while adding to the conversation, but there are certain posters that tend to hijack threads a
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    getting a job for new grad nurse with ADN

    hiddencatRN replied to cococh15's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Some hospitals in Philly will consider new grads, but many require BSNs now and with all the nursing schools in the region, it's definitely a tight market for new grads. Once you get farther away from...
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    Accelerated RN-BSN Degree?

    hiddencatRN replied to Infermero's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Have you looked in to Excelsior? It's all online, not a hybrid program, but if you're looking for a faster completion program you might not find ones that are in
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    Another Rant About Rudeness/Bullying/Eating

    hiddencatRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    (updating facebook: having wine and good conversation with ruby) you were
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    ER computer programs

    hiddencatRN replied to gardengal1's topic in Emergency

    I've only ever used MedHost, but I actually like it a lot. It was pretty easy to learn, and I like how the assessment is oriented, and you can free-text easily when there's nothing that fits
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    Another Rant About Rudeness/Bullying/Eating

    hiddencatRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You know, sometimes, allnurses serves to remind me how lucky I am to work with such a wonderful group of nurses. I certainly don't *like* everyone I work with (although most of them are folks I'd be...
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    How'd You Get Your ER Job?

    hiddencatRN replied to commonsense's topic in Emergency

    Several of my classmates, including myself, got hired in EDs as new grads, so they are out there. Also, whether a new grad is "in the way" depends a lot on the orientation available and the culture of...
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    Accelerated RN-BSN Degree?

    hiddencatRN replied to Infermero's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The OP was asking about RN-BSN programs, so I was assuming they meant BSN completion programs, not initial licensure programs. I did an accelerated BSN program, so am well aware of the time commitment...
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    Is there anything good that being a nurse has taught you???

    hiddencatRN replied to juzme's topic in General Nursing

    Alrighty then. Blehhhhh to you for that. YES to this. Sometimes death is the kindest thing that can happen. Sometimes "doing everything possible" isn't the way to go. Quality of life matters. I...
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    Defining nursing with a single word...

    hiddencatRN replied to tgyles's topic in General Nursing

    Challenging Lifelong learning Important Good for ADHD Types Who Like Lots of Stimulat-Hey A
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    How soon is too soon to ask for a raise?

    hiddencatRN replied to Jenni811's topic in Nursing Career

    Does your hospital have a clinical ladder program? At my hospital, raises are linked to moving up the ladder and you move up the first step automatically after a
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    Accelerated RN-BSN Degree?

    hiddencatRN replied to Infermero's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Since those programs are designed for working adults to complete their degrees, aren't they all as accelerated or decelerated as you want them to be? Couldn't you just take the classes at a faster...
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    what units of chemistry needed in nursing?

    hiddencatRN replied to poodloo28's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not all programs require chemistry, but I took chemistry before taking A & P and found that background extremely helpful and it's knowledge I still draw on. My A & P class zoomed through...
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    swabbing off iv ports or saline locks before hooking up fluids

    hiddencatRN replied to tjnurse67's topic in General Nursing

    Well I hope that works out for you. If I'd been violating standards of practice and hospital policy I'd probably feel pretty nervous about treating my employer like a
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    A good answer to those who ask our salary

    hiddencatRN replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    I thought she was sharing something she'd seen, not that she was trying to pass it off as original work. Was there really confusion about
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    A good answer to those who ask our salary

    hiddencatRN replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    I'm very happy with what I make.I commute to a high COL area and make more entry-level as a nurse than my mother did mid-career as a teacher. And it's much more than I was making as an administrative...
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    Number of beds and daily census

    hiddencatRN replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    We have 34 beds, but usually only 32 are open because 2 are specialty rooms and outside of our busy hours we staff enough doctors, nurses and mid-levels to keep 28 open. I'm not sure about daily...
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    A good answer to those who ask our salary

    hiddencatRN replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    Listen, I get why a lot of folks like what you posted here. And it was very popular among my friends on Facebook so you're definitely not alone in appreciating the sentiment of the "answer to what you...
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    New grad: ER or Med-surg?

    hiddencatRN replied to Studentnurse418's topic in Emergency

    I'd go with the ED position. 6 months is a great orientation: I got just over 4 months and that was just fine for me. 45 minutes isn't a bad commute- that's what my commute is right now without...
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    Surviving a passive aggressive co-worker?

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

    No, as a manager he should make a point not to refer to the adults he works with as "girls". That's not a little nitpicky thing, that's basic respect in a professional environment. I'm not convinced...
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    A good answer to those who ask our salary

    hiddencatRN replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    This was going around Facebook recently among my nurse friends. I honestly didn't like it that much. It's a little melodramatic and superior. But Facebook memes generally are,
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    Issues with Mgmt (Long Rant)

    hiddencatRN replied to pandapixie's topic in General Nursing

    This is a little extreme. Maybe the manager IS focused on her, but the examples shared are all things that need to be addressed. And even if the manager is totally unreasonable the OP needs to work...