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nickola

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  1. is it bad if i dont go to the christmas party tonight?

    nickola replied to missmiamoore's topic in General Nursing

    I choose not to drink, and I just went to our C'mas party last night. It was embarrassing to watch some the nurses I work w/everyday smashed and making fools of themselves!! Hugging and kissing...

  2. My boss is/was the devil!

    nickola replied to sweetsounds's topic in Emergency

    I've had these kinds of managers too- black & white thinkers who see things in extremes & you'd best stay out of their way & not cross them!! These people make the WORST managers IMO- and...

  3. Travel Distance to Work

    nickola replied to JAshley's topic in General Nursing

    It depends. Most of the time my jobs have been less than 30 min. from home. However, I did have one job that was 1 hr ea way, but since it was 3 12's it wasn't horrible! & yes, they were night...

  4. Nursing student, and two deaths this week (very long, sorry...)

    nickola replied to LovingLearning's topic in General Nursing

    That situation would be stressful to any nurse- never mind a 1st semester student w/TWO deaths in the same wk! I think you did an awesome job- you have the right instincts. Patient deaths will...

  5. Sad and angry about what I overheard BUT NOT SUPRISED.

    nickola replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    hmm.... I'm wondering what part of the country you're in & if those were MY managers you overhead!! Call it paranoia, but I've heard/seen this all too often. An experienced, dedicated worker...

  6. Is IV CERTIFICATION worth anything?

    nickola replied to scoobysnax's topic in General Nursing

    I work with an LPN who is IV certified and she is horrible at IV sticks- she has no technique & hasn't improved over the year she's been there! (despite the hospital's training program too). In...

  7. Anyone ever get off "the" List?!

    nickola replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    It took me years to realize what it takes to get off the **** list- kissing a little butt - as distasteful as that sounds, (notice I said a LITTLE- not brown-nosing which is always obvious to...

  8. I want to become a surgical/perioperative nurse...

    nickola replied to rissa87's topic in General Nursing

    Some hospitals I've worked require that the peri-op RN have a knowledge of all surgical areas- including pre-op & PACU. This enables the peri-op nurse to give lunch relief, breaks, & cover...

  9. Do you get paid for your lunch?

    nickola replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    so does this mean you can leave a 1/2 hr earlier? or do you do work an 8.5 hr

  10. Bummed

    nickola replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think anyone's talking about a 'quick' pee break here. Leaving the floor for extended periods of time w/out telling anyone might be considered patient abandonment. It's just common courtesy to...

  11. Unfriendly Nurses.....

    nickola replied to NurseDianne's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Some people just don't like new people, period. I have experienced this myself, and while I don't need to be BFF w/my coworkers, it IS nice to have a professional & courteous atmosphere to work...

  12. New Grad Blues

    nickola replied to sunshineyday's topic in General Nursing

    I came out of college w/plenty of clinical experience, both before nursing school & in school. Graduated w/4.0 GPA, scored way above national average & highest in the state on nursing boards,...

  13. Need help/advice from OR Nurses

    nickola replied to paulalreno's topic in General Nursing

    If it's what interests you, then you won't be bored- you'll be fascinated-- you'll also learn the anatomy like never before! Good experienced OR nurses are in high demand in most states too. Good...

  14. Very disrespectful !!!

    nickola replied to RedhairedNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I certainly remember having those moments as a new grad. As I gained more experience & confidence I was able to either ignore it or say something like: "Are you OK?" or "Is something wrong?" most...

  15. when to report to the bne?

    nickola replied to pkmom's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm assuming the BNE is the same as the BON? Anyway, I would be very careful about taking this on. Unless this is affecting you in some way, I would mind my own business. Have you spoken privately to...

  16. worst night i have had in a long time

    nickola replied to Morettia2's topic in General Nursing

    I think you're awesome!! It is so cool that you learned from your year of "initiation"-- the best nurses do-- some new nurses would complain of the more exp. nurses "eating their young"-- obviously...

  17. Funny essay by an ER doc.

    nickola replied to bekindtokittens's topic in Emergency

    I LOVE IT!!!

  18. I gave a lot of money to this place

    nickola replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    No matter what they say it's always more about money than anything else! If it wasn't, this wouldn't even be an issue. What did they suggest you do instead of being a patient advocate? In your...

  19. What to do about slander?

    nickola replied to zattie's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse a long time. I've had only 2 times that I had a situation where I felt I was being treated unfairly by a doctor. Both times I asked to speak to them & confronted them- in a...

  20. Nurses Make The Big Bucks

    nickola replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    My cousin has been in IT for 15 yrs- Associates Degree. She makes 6 figures. ALOT more than me and I've been an RN for nearly twice as long & have my BSN. Not to mention her healthcare/dental plan...

  21. Unfair orientation discipline?

    nickola replied to RosieD's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand your admitting to wrongs when you did nothing wrong. They bullied you into admitting to things that they decided you did- w/no proof, nothing to back up their lies. You think more...

  22. What is the dumbest most degrading, most unprofessional thing...

    nickola replied to Chico David's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No brainless scripting where I work, but one place I work did request us to never let patients know we were "busy"! If they asked "Are you busy today?" we were supposed to lie b/c if we were perceived...

  23. 18-gauge vs. 20-gauge

    nickola replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work surgery always wants 18g unless it is absolutely impossible to insert an 18g, then we have to double check w/anesthesia if they think it's OK b/f inserting- if not then they will come do...

  24. Unfair orientation discipline?

    nickola replied to RosieD's topic in General Nursing

    ITA, and I would CC it to every person in Admin. including the CEO, the board, DON, HR, etc. etc. etc. They might be enlightened to find out why nurses are leaving- and I am sure you're not the first...

  25. does age REALLY matter?

    nickola replied to pinkynbd_99's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I think it just depends on the individual. I have known several Med-Surg nurses who worked that area until retirement in their 60's and even 70's. As for getting a job in your 40's- I have...