dream'n BSN, RN

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    Burned out after only 2 years

    dream'n replied to Simba&NalasMom's topic in General Nursing

    It's hard for LPNs. Many hospitals are RN only and many Dr offices have gone MA only. So the only plentiful jobs in certain parts of the country are in LTC, and if that's not your niche you can be...
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    How much would you have to win to quit working as a nurse? How much would it take?

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

    A billion dollars? I would never return to
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    Where do the Happy Nurses Work?

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

    I'm a happy nurse, since I got my new position. I work in an outpatient speciality office. My co-workers are awesome, my patients friendly, and my job interesting. Plus no holidays and weekends. I...
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    Please Reply. I Need Your Input

    dream'n replied to sister--*'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I worked nights in LTC, we had 2 LPNs and 3 CNAs for 90 patients. We had IVs, TPN, G-Tubes, and trachs too. Mixture of assistive-only patients and total care, with most being at the total care...
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    Looking down on those who take lunch breaks???

    dream'n replied to mismissy69's topic in General Nursing

    So I'm not the only one that has noticed the 'attitude'. I take my lunch mostly, although I may have to cut it short. It always amuses me at work to hear some of my co-workers talking about how they...
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    Immunizations

    dream'n replied to baseball2's topic in General Nursing

    Previously, all nurses were taught to aspirate with IM injections. In the past few years new guidelines have come out stating that aspiration is no longer needed, and many nursing schools are no...
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    Strong Honest Opinions please, need help!

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

    I am so, so sorry that this has happened to you. And kudos for continuing to work toward the future when you are having such a difficult time of it. But you wanted 'strong, honest' opinions so here...
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    How do I get my job back after resigning?

    dream'n replied to PostpartumNurse'07's topic in Canada

    I'm on the same page as the rest of the posters here. You stated that you thought about it, felt you were not a good fit for the job and that it was too stressful for you. The issues are still...
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    Coworker as pt??

    dream'n replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    personal removal of
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    Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    dream'n replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thanks for the information Timothy. At least now I basically understand the logic behind Guilani's idea. I just don't see how it would help the people whose incomes are on the lower side, unless he is...
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    Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    dream'n replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Will someone explain to me how Guilani's plan will work. Tax cuts? Tax cuts aren't going to supply the uninsured with healthcare. Many don't have an income high enough that a tax cut would give...
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    Is Nursing your Passion

    dream'n replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I think it's one of my passions. But quite often I lose sight of that fact because of managment and other issues. Sometimes it seems like a co-dependent relationship in that I love it, but it...
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    CNA training: Some questionable behavior

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

    Certainly experienced nurses and CNAs learn 'short cuts' over time. But ethical health care workers do not use ones that compromise patient care and safety. They do not use 'short cuts' that break...
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    Does anyone really enjoy LTC?

    dream'n replied to ihollie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Like I said previously, I feel some nurses are almost 'called' to LTC. But, as for myself....I couldn't do it again. I would have to leave
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    Do You Feel Respected as a Nurse?

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

    Generally, society respects nursing as a profession. But I do feel very disrespected at times. Sometimes by patient's families, occasionally by Drs, and most certainly by administration. In some...
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    New grad taking on PRN assignment at nursing home on 3rd shift

    dream'n replied to Eaglegrad007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not so sure this is a wise choice. Nights in a LTC can be tough for a new grad, you will have few resources at night to turn to for questions, etc. and you will probably be pretty much on your own....
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    Was I out of line ?

    dream'n replied to grantw9066's topic in Emergency

    Wait, I'm reading this a little differently. It seems to me that the nurse was the FIRST one that questioned whether is was necessary to follow protocal and place a c-collar. To which the Dr....
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    Is an LNA the same as an LPN???

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

    Basically sounds like a CNA. The definition stated they work under the supervision of a RN or
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    No Child Carseat = Child Endangerment = Call to Police?

    dream'n replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds like a wonderful program. Don't think I would call the police on someone unless they continued to unrestrain their children after education, offers of help, etc.. I also am a big...
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    I'm sure I'll get 10,000 replies saying to run, run, run from this place!

    dream'n replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone else that you need to get out of there ASAP, but please call the BON in your state first to check on the abandonment issue first. Personally I do not feel that quitting without...
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    LPN or MN? Thoughts please......

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

    I
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    Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    dream'n replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wait, you want to continue the insurance system as is, but just expand Medicare/Medicaid to cover the uninsured? As if Medicare and Medicaid aren't bloated enough, and with their re-imbursements...
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    I think this borders on malpractice? or not?

    dream'n replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Emergency

    At the office I work at, triage nurses will not take calls from patients that have not ever been seen in our office. It is unfair to ask a nurse to assess a patient that we have no records on, no...
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    Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    dream'n replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    For the life of me, I cannot understand why Americans would not support UHC in this country. I've heard all the arguments, but truly it's rather a simple choice. Do those that oppose it really not...
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    What country do you dream of working abroad?

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

    France. One of my many