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  1. Being Belittled at Work

    nurse15dc replied to poetryeclipse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this "problem" or accusation could follow you if you move to another state. And it very easily could impact your chances of becoming a nurse. NEVER let anyone accuse you of stealing/diverting...

  2. Fired! Working again but HATE where I am right now!(Sorry LONG)

    nurse15dc replied to RNforhire07's topic in General Nursing

    "I also know that LEGALLY they are only allowed to tell prospective employers that I worked there from this date to that date. I've been told that legally they are not allowed to tell that I'm not...

  3. Agency nurses refusing to work on a certain unit

    nurse15dc replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not sure how long you have worked in LTC managment but in Nursing Homes it's ALL ABOUT THE MED PASS. If agency has refused to work this unit YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THAT UNIT!!!! If I'm agency and I...

  4. Agency nurses refusing to work on a certain unit

    nurse15dc replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The way I see it this is one of the FEW perks of being agency. You can choose to refuse an assignment. I was staff in on LTC that had 1 unit with 5 extra rooms and 2 to 3 times the number of medicare...

  5. Need tips...meeting attorney re: pt liabilty case

    nurse15dc replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    agree

  6. Help! New nurse needs advice: Incident at a LTC facility

    nurse15dc replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos, Kyle45! As an RN who did 3 yrs on 3-11 and 11-7 in LTC I was very lucky to have a CNA who would consistently notify me of every skin integrity issue she found. One noc I was working 11-7 &...

  7. help with resume

    nurse15dc replied to tropical bound's topic in General Nursing

    P_RN, Now THAT'S funny! Thanks for the hearty

  8. help with resume

    nurse15dc replied to tropical bound's topic in General Nursing

    I once hired a resume pro before I became a nurse. I was working in hospital marketing. She did a good job but I too remember thinking the 3rd person sounded odd. I just checked one of my books for...

  9. Help! New nurse needs advice: Incident at a LTC facility

    nurse15dc replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Bravo! Yes you handled both situations extremely well! For the fx toe situation it is very imp that you write a little note to the DON stating all of the facts just like you did here. But try not to...

  10. Help! Job opportunity

    nurse15dc replied to SaderNurse05's topic in General Nursing

    No, I think quite a few nurses would have similar feelings of conflict and empathy. But I wouldn't let that stop me from putting my best effort into getting the job that pays more and has better long...

  11. Do hospitals have to report RN's fired to the board?

    nurse15dc posted a topic in General Nursing

    Since I stated visiting allnurses I've noticed some new grads posting that they were fired from a hospital during or just after orientation. I also remember reading that when a hospital fires an RN...

  12. Do hospitals have to report RN's fired to the board?

    nurse15dc replied to nurse15dc's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies and for sharing your invaluable knowledge and

  13. "I don't want to do bed side nursing"...SAY WHAT!

    nurse15dc replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    Marie LPN Gee, if LPNs aren't nurses, then just WHAT does the N in LPN, stand for then?? Maybe that poster was joking??????? I'm a new RN & when I started work I asked to be oriented by the best...

  14. Do young nurses ever have fun???

    nurse15dc replied to chichimitchi's topic in General Nursing

    chichimithci, i'm 32 do 3 12's and have time for hobbies and fun (family

  15. Do hospitals have to report RN's fired to the board?

    nurse15dc replied to nurse15dc's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for the replies. It didn't seem fair to the new grads who were fired without benefit of progressive discipline. Good idea to check my state's NPA. Thanks

  16. New grad just got fired

    nurse15dc replied to rn2day's topic in General Nursing

    RN2day and Tiggertoo so sorry to hear what you went through. It would be nice if they had given you some warning or employee counseling before termination. Hope you're both doing well and find...

  17. Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

    nurse15dc replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    Nizhoni, If you don't mind my asking, how did you move from hospital L&D to this nice job in case management? I would love to find a job like that but I have been told that you need many years of...

  18. is this abuse

    nurse15dc replied to southernlady48's topic in Geriatric, LTC

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    nurse15dc replied to southernlady48's topic in Geriatric, LTC

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  20. Would you sign incident report?

    nurse15dc replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

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  21. OMGosh...she wrote me up! Update about the Narcan!

    nurse15dc replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

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  22. Dialysis? OR any RN jobs with benefits for pt

    nurse15dc replied to nurse15dc's topic in General Nursing

    Lacie and jnette, I just found your responses to my question when I learned how to search for posts I'm following. Thanks for taking the time to respond and for being you so generous with your...

  23. Dialysis? OR any RN jobs with benefits for pt

    nurse15dc posted a topic in General Nursing

    :1luvu:Hi All! This is my first time posting but have been enjoying all of your great threads for months now. I've learned a lot from all the regulars here. Thanks. I'd love any feedback or info...

  24. Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    nurse15dc replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to add my 2 cents. Totally agree with OP. Pt abandonment must be reported to the BON by the laws of the practice act. And IMHO she should be canned