dream'n BSN, RN

UR/PA, Hematology/Oncology, Med Surg, Psych

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    Anyone know about canadian lpn working in the usa

    dream'n replied to Doubledd's topic in Immigration Advice

    Unfortunately, the US does not have a nursing shortage in most places so a new grad LPN may find it difficult to obtain a license/employment
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    Falsifying documentation

    dream'n replied to jigi888's topic in General Nursing

    I might get flamed here, but on the surface, I would not have immediately considered this a serious-type/sentinal mistake. It's certainly not good and could have important ramifications, but it's not...
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    Is it legal..

    dream'n replied to L&DRN93's topic in General Nursing

    For me, I guess it would depend on the pediatric population at your hospital. I could handle a 12 year old appy, but a 5 month old with sepsis, no way. I didn't like pediatrics way, way back during...
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    Feeling Forced to Stay Late?

    dream'n replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    I was mandated so much in my early career at a LTC, that it's a make it or break it issue with me now. I haven't been mandated in probably 20 years, if it happned I'd stay over, but only due to my...
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    New Grad Nurse

    dream'n replied to k.green17's topic in General Nursing

    From what I've heard, the Southern California New Grad market is very, very
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    Aged Care Duty of care question

    dream'n replied to Huwscor's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree. If that was my vulnerable mother being touched inappropriately and staff didn't report it and protect
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    Aged Care Duty of care question

    dream'n replied to Huwscor's topic in General Nursing

    She needs to contact Adult Protective Services in your state. The phone number should be easy to find. She can make the report, APS will investigate, and the facility will not be told the source of...
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    Urine Strips

    dream'n replied to punkdmm's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I don't think I've ever worked at a place that had urine testing strips. If a concern comes up with a patient, we get a urinalysis. Maybe this antiquated testing just needs to be
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    Two weeks notice

    dream'n replied to superarn86's topic in General Nursing

    I am planning on resigning from my current position and already have a new job lined up where I could start anytime. BUT I have worked out with my new employer that I will continue my current job...
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    Transferring Bariatric

    dream'n replied to joannavn's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's really stupid for your supervisor to want you to call an ambulance company to transfer a patient to bed every single night because he refuses a Hoyer lift. What on Earth is she thinking?...
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    New Nurse at 63 - Too Old?

    dream'n replied to aimee32907's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Age discrimination is very real. Although I admire you for following your heart, I would be nervous starting out as a nurse in my 60s. Honestly I do think your job prospects will be more limited than...
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    need help

    dream'n replied to albertnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused, I don't understand how a person can take the NCLEX RN if they went to an unaccredited
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    Do you press "1" for Doctor?

    dream'n replied to Glycerine82's topic in General Nursing

    I always 'press 1' for the Dr line when working. I've done it with pharmacies, labs, radiology, offices, medical records; with everyone and every time. I have never had anyone complain about it....
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    first time to see death

    dream'n replied to kataraang's topic in General Nursing

    My first patient death happened in the middle of the night in a nursing home. I was a brand spanking new nurse and the only nurse in the building. The patient was found on rounds having quietly...
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    Tube feedings: To pause or not to pause?

    dream'n replied to melisach19's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I assume you mean 'pausing the tube feed' because the HOB is lowered to under 30 degrees to provide care? If so, then yes I do. Would I stop doing it if EBP shows it's not necessary? I doubt it...
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    Colleagues who hate patients

    dream'n replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    People that are constantly negative can be so draining for those around them, but the fake, always peppy-positive people drive me bonkers too. I like my coworkers to be somewhere in the middle; able...
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    I hate nursing

    dream'n replied to Neezy84's topic in General Nursing

    Neezy, I feel compelled to respond. My advice is to get out of nursing, take baby steps and find something you love and figure out how to make it a reality. I've been a nurse twice as long as you...
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    Med-Surg/Oncology, please enlighten me.

    dream'n replied to Wheaties's topic in Medical-Surgical

    After some experience on the floor, you will be scheduled to complete the Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification through ONS. Prior to the certification, you will not be able to administer chemotherapy...
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    Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

    dream'n replied to jack1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Private duty nursing requires experience. The nurse is alone with the patient and must be able to handle any situation. And for the love of all things good, PLEASE stop suggesting psych nursing as a...
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    Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

    dream'n replied to jack1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There is not a "floor nurse" personality. Floor nursing is very hard; nursing in general is very hard. Most new nurses are scared ****less coming off of orientation, what you felt was not something...
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    New Grad trying to deal with stress

    dream'n replied to Newgrad665's topic in General Nursing

    I try my very best for my patients, but I remember that I'm only a human. When the crap hits the fan I remind myself of this, because I know whatever happens I have given it my all and done whatever...
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    Wearing Scrubs Outside of the Workplace

    dream'n replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    I work in psych. I doubt my scrubs are covered in public hazard pathogens. After work, if I need to stop at the store, I stop at the store. Sorry to anyone that gets nauseated at the sight of me in...
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    Yet Another Post About Low-Stress Nursing Positions???

    dream'n replied to MTtoBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I certainly don't want to give him a big ol' hug. Actually I'm irritated. Nursing students have been warned time and again that this is a STRESSFUL field. Every nursing job I've ever had has been...
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    OCN versus ONS chemo biotherapy certified

    dream'n replied to greenerpastures's topic in Oncology

    We needed to take the Chemo/Biotherapy course and keep our certification current to administer chemotherapy where I worked. The ONS certification was
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    Quick advice

    dream'n replied to Sweetlillove's topic in General Nursing

    I don't want to work in the OR or dialysis. I was giving my opinion on your OP. Dialysis would definitely not be for me. And all the standing in the OR, too much for me at my