dream'n BSN, RN

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

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    Scope of Practice Question

    dream'n replied to kjones1982's topic in General Nursing

    Seems like way too much of an issue for the dose to be given at your facility. You would need a new, one time order for the medication, have the medication available for the patient from your...
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    Titers

    dream'n replied to Nurseybl06's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I've had it happen. From my own personal experience, hepatitis B immunity can wear off over time. I haven't researched any studies, but I believe it does because I was immune for several years...
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    Resignation Question

    dream'n replied to DSG28's topic in General Nursing

    Keep copies of your previous contact with your supervisor, HR, and your mentor. If you do not still have it, write down a full description of everything with dates so you won't forget. I'm not sure...
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    Halloween: Are you prepared?

    dream'n replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Reese's and Kit Kats are so
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    Halloween: Are you prepared?

    dream'n replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I'm jealous! I've heard the movie is really good so I'm planning on hitting the theater this
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    Halloween: Are you prepared?

    dream'n replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I like to have a horror movie night with family around the holiday. I like to watch the old favorites like Halloween, Friday the 13th, Scream and such. My kids are all adults so it usually is a lot...
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    Quitting without notice?

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

    Sounds like you have been told by your coworkers that the nurses that leave are given 2 weeks of hell. With the issues and lack of safety that you already describe, no way would I put myself in an...
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    Were you a bully in high school?

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

    I hung around those I liked, ignored the ones I didn't, and was way too wrapped up in having a good time to bully
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    LBJ

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

    You may want to try posting this in Texas state forums. Those nurses would be more familiar with the facility/hospital. Or maybe I have politics on the mind too
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    LBJ

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

    I thought this was a post about Lyndon B Johnson and couldn't figure out what he had to do with nursing,
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    Nurses: Respect or Money? What Matters Most?

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

    I work where I'm happy. I make a bit less than I could elsewhere, but I like my job, coworkers, work-life balance, and I really enjoy being
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    Type C

    dream'n replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for bringing this topic up as it's been on my mind. I've found myself particularly judgmental of some people lately (even though I roll my eyes only in my head) in both work and my personal...
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    Is it selfish?

    dream'n replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Is it selfish to want to be happy in the one and only life you've been given? Absolutely not. The older I get the more I'm realizing how much time I've wasted due to stress and fear. I do have...
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    The Cost of the Health Care Workforce

    dream'n replied to Tammy Leigh's topic in General Nursing

    This is where I have an issue. Another thread on this very website asks if nurses wanted 'higher pay' or 'better staffing ratios' and so far in every single response, money is less motivating. So I...
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    ADVICE

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

    I worked Inpatient Oncology (mostly Leukemia patients) for a long time. I now work away from the bedside, but I found my coworkers in Oncology a strong and compassionate bunch. They were the best...
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    Nurse Personality Change

    dream'n replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if it's nursing or just growing older but I'm less idealistic. I trust much less. I am much more able to separate myself emotionally from bad situations others are having (not that I...
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    Crushing Burden of Regulatory Compliance on Healthcare

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

    In my job I do clinical note auditing to find the medical justification for particular testing, surgeries, etc. I frequently find that the notes don't include a date of service or even the patient's...
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    Is it legal?

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

    It’s definitely legal. Most employers consider a nurse is a nurse is a nurse. When I worked Oncology I was floated to Cardiology, ER, and L&D. Talk about being way out of my league. I always...
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    Predatory New Grad Contracts

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

    I agree with JKL. The fact that these penalizing contracts are now so extremely common in some areas to the point that new nurses can't get employment without signing them is awful. They are a way for...
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    How many jobs have you had in your career?

    dream'n replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Got my licence in 1993 and I've had 11 different employers. 28 years/11 employers=1 job per 2.6 years or so. That seems like alot to me, but most of my moving around was earlier in my career and few...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

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

    Even if someone had a DNR tattoo, how could you defend yourself for NOT doing CPR if it ended up in court or before the Board? You don't know the person, maybe the tattoo is 20 years old and they had...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

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

    If you want to be a no-code, that's your decision and I have no problem with it. What I do have a problem with is the position you are trying to put your colleagues in. They are not your nurses,...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

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

    If you want to be a no-code, that's your decision and I have no problem with it. What I do have a problem with is the position you are trying to put your colleagues in. They are not your nurses,...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

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

    I have no idea what my coworkers DNR status is and I find it a rather private decision I wouldn't want to discuss with them. Certainly some people may be comfortable sharing this with coworkers and...
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    Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

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

    I've only skipped around this thread, but I am uncomfortable with the obsession you are showing for your ex and his new partner. You also appear consumed by material things and outward appearances....