dream'n BSN, RN

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    Should I Chase My Pipe Dream or Give Up?

    dream'n replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    How long do you plan to work? You'll be 65 when you graduate, would it really be worth investing so much time and money into a RN program? I went from LPN to RN, graduated at 40 and found myself...
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    4 Reasons Ghosting an Employer is a Bad Idea

    dream'n replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    Also, I wouldn't feel guilty "ghosting' HR at all. They've been on a power trip for years and don't give a d*** about leaving applicants flapping in the breeze
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    4 Reasons Ghosting an Employer is a Bad Idea

    dream'n replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't ever 'ghosted' an employer, I always give 2 weeks notice. I have been on the receiving end though. I worked in a position a long time ago where only one nurse was on evening shift (me) and...
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    Decisions, decisions

    dream'n replied to ngiam12's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't spend 2 hours a day traveling to and from work. Nope, no way. At this stage of my career it wouldn't be worth it for me physically, mentally, or
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    Which position would you choose: RN supervisor or utilization management?

    dream'n replied to designer-mommy's topic in General Nursing

    This fall I went on a job search. I interviewed at a few places. The one position I had at the top of my favorite list and that was very competitive, I felt like the interview went just ok. The...
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    Resignition Timeline?

    dream'n replied to Dragonfly949697's topic in General Nursing

    I would follow up with the new job and see if they could extend the orientation to February. If they couldn't, I would not lose out on a job I really wanted because a current employer is just being...
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    do i still have a chance at pursing a nursing degree

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

    Sorry I have no advice, but I can say that Chemistry and Statistics really suck. My two most unfavorite
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    What is the longest time you have spent in one position?

    dream'n replied to TinyDancer01's topic in General Nursing

    8
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    Scared.....No Nursing?

    dream'n replied to Name9335's topic in General Nursing

    Remember that as a RN you are not only collecting and reporting data, you are also ASSESSING that data. The assessment (critical thinking) part seems to be what you are missing. When calling a lab...
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    12 hour night shifts

    dream'n replied to Ricia S's topic in General Nursing

    I hear you, that's one of the reasons I'm leaving night shift. For every shift, you basically lose the day off and the day after sleeping. Plus it's taking a toll on my
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    How Much Junk do you Keep?

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

    This is a current topic for me as I've been clearing out old clutter. The only nursing paper I keep is a reference I have on insulin. It has the onset, peak, etc. on all the different types of...
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    Most valuable experience

    dream'n replied to Nurse3242's topic in General Nursing

    I learned the most as a new graduate RN on a Medical Surgical/Oncology floor. I had previously worked as a LPN in alot of different settings and for alot of years, but that first RN job taught me the...
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    Two weeks notice?

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

    I give two weeks of calendar time and always include the date of my last shift. Give a paper resignation to your boss, it's more respectful. HR can get the
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    Multiple job interviews advice

    dream'n replied to SunflowerCat12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have several interviews coming up this week. I am going to ask if I can shadow (for free if course) for a few hours before taking any position. I have the copies of my recent PPD and Flu vaccine....
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    Time to prepare

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

    Then something was way wrong in the admissions process. Guidelines sound like they were needed, such as new admits must be approved by nursing and then scheduled at least 48 hours in advance. Granted...
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    Should I go to work during the strike?

    dream'n replied to runstohousebeats's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Are the care techs and CNAs striking? If my coworkers were striking, I would NEVER cross the picket
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    Stafffing

    dream'n replied to RN08021982's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen desirable units over hire with the intention of floating staff to a more undesirable unit that can't seem to fill its staffing
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    Hot Cheetos are a public health menace

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

    I mentioned Takis because my patients (teenagers) ADORE them! I've never tried them, too scared that if I did my tongue would burn off. I can't even hardly handle mild
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    New nurse and I had a breakdown at work

    dream'n replied to KB4848's topic in General Nursing

    (((hugs))) It's so stressful being a new graduate nurse just starting out. You will find a rhythm to your personal life and work. You, your family, your child, and the dirty dishes will survive...
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    Reportable BRN incidents

    dream'n replied to Wrestler133's topic in General Nursing

    I think I understand what you're saying. You made a medication error with Methadone by giving too much (80mg vs. 75mg), and instead of taking responsibility for the error and reporting it, you and a...
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    Would a transplant recipient be on the same strict neutropenic precautions as an AIDS pt?

    dream'n replied to Nsco2018's topic in General Nursing

    Just to start off your thinking process, what drug group is used with transplant recipients? The answer is anti-rejection drugs that suppress the immune
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    Hot Cheetos are a public health menace

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

    Add Takis to the list
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    If you could start all over, would you choose nursing again?

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

    1) No 2) I want to be a 'normal' person. I'm tired of having all the responsibility yet none of the authority to change anything. I'm tired of having every problem or issue being thrown on nursing's...
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    Do you renew both LPN and RN licenses?

    dream'n replied to LPN1118's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what everyone does, but after getting my RN license I let my LPN
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    Thinking of quitting my new job.

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

    I would