dream'n BSN, RN

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    How do YOU handle these situations?

    dream'n replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Rehabilitation

    It seems that many (and sometimes most) condition changes, etc. happen right before shift change. A change in a patient's condition is a priority over passing your 'regular' medications on time....
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    Drug seekers

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

    It's not the giving of the medication that bothers me, it's the whole dramatic package they present. If one type of pain doesn't get them Dilaudid, then they start having 'issues' in another body...
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    Many of my colleagues are raising their grandkids

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

    I've told all of my kids for years that I will never take on full responsibility for grandchildren. Mine are young adults and I'm ready for a little peace. To be honest, I guess I'd do whatever I...
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    I Am Struggling to Find My Purpose in Nursing

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

    I have seen some Masters of Education programs take BSNs and grant them Education degrees and eligibility to obtain state education licenses (not to be confused with Masters of Nursing Education)....
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    All my friends are RNs

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

    You have it all; creativity, food,
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    All my friends are RNs

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

    My friends are generally related to healthcare in some capacity. Don't socialize much anymore out of work and I wouldn't say I was super close with anyone that is not family/extended family. I've...
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    All my friends are RNs

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

    I NEED some chef friends,
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    New Grad 5 days orientation

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

    I started as a brand new nurse many years ago in LTC. What I remember being the most difficult was time management, learning my medications, and being confident in my decisions. You can do this!...
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    Did that really just happen?

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

    Welcome foolish mortals to the crazy side! Seriously though,
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    Emailing future preceptor?

    dream'n replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    Sure, I think sending a short but sweet email introducing yourself is a nice idea. I precept quite often and actually like to meet up with my preceptee prior to our first shift. That way we can get...
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    CML Patient interested in becoming a nurse

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

    Every year for at least the last 10, my insurance coverage gets more expensive and covers less. In all honesty, just because we're in healthcare it doesn't mean that our insurance is any better than...
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    Libertarian Healthcare

    dream'n replied to 1edwood79's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well, I'm a Socialist so I'll turn and run away from here before my eyes see something too
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    I am my own worst enemy

    dream'n replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I know, I should have read the name of the OP before reading the
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    I am my own worst enemy

    dream'n replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Enough; thought you worked at a boarding school for wealthy kids, where you take them to Paris or skiing or something and rapes occur? The US Dept of Defense does not run any boarding schools for...
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    Being Sued / Losing License

    dream'n replied to Meraki's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I've been a nurse since 1993 and I've seen 4 nurses involved in 2 different lawsuits. I believe the facility and Drs were the ones being sued with the nurses just as witnesses. I've also never seen a...
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    RN scope of practice for mixing Chemo

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

    In both areas I've worked in; outpatient and inpatient Oncology, the pharmacist mixes the chemotherapy. They have special precautions that they follow, including mixing under a hood. Pharmacy even...
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    In serious need of advice

    dream'n replied to rainln86's topic in General Nursing

    After reading your post my advice is for you to stay away from healthcare altogether. And it has nothing to do with your size and everything to do with your
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    The Nurse on the Other Side

    dream'n replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    If nurses appear rushed, it is because we ARE rushed; not because you are a retired MSN. Sometimes a shift can consist of constantly putting out fires and just keeping someone alive. For you to have...
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    Vent about toiletting patients

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

    Signed and shared with
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    Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

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

    Students: it's not that bedside nurses don't want to teach you but as others have said, we are so overwhelmed already. I LOVE teaching, I really do and I want the student to feel welcome and...
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    Vent about toiletting patients

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

    TPTB see the problem of patients having to wait to be toileted, but don't want to lay out the money for enough CNA or nursing staff to timely accommodate them. That's what the bottom line is. The...
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    Respiratory therapist to RN

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

    Thanks for the information. I'm currently thinking of furthering my education to teach and it's good to know what's happening around the
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    1:12 patient ration on subacute and transitional care unit.

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

    If you mean like in a SNF/Rehab unit out of the hospital, then that's not a bad ratio comparative to other like facilities (although I personally think it's a ridiculous amount because some of the...
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    Respiratory therapist to RN

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

    If you are wanting to teach nursing didactic, you will most likely need a Master's degree. But to teach nursing clinical, experience and a Bachelor's degree are usually
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    What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    dream'n replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    You and your stories are welcome here. Please just warn us in the posting that you are talking about animals and not people