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  1. Bad new grad experience...Much needed advice!!!

    RNfaster replied to Hotfornursing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Eight patients in acute care is difficult. I wouldn't want to do it. If there are other hospitals in your area with a better nurse-to-patient ratio, pursue them. If not, at some point, you might...

  2. Fast Food Medicine.

    RNfaster replied to rnjlin's topic in Emergency

    Beautiful. Would like more of her

  3. Nurses eat their young - now I understand why.

    RNfaster replied to RN_Marie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry - disagree with you PerpetualStudent that the vet tech is inflating his or her skills. Neither of us can see for certain, but I'd be willing to bet that the excerpted experience posted...

  4. Nurses eat their young - now I understand why.

    RNfaster replied to RN_Marie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I imagine that that excerpt is from the vet tech's resume and I bet it is under the heading of Vet Tech. What's wrong with it? This vet tech who now has a nursing degree has to get his or her first...

  5. Nurses eat their young - now I understand why.

    RNfaster replied to RN_Marie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'd still cut the vet tech some slack. Many of the same IV medications used in people are used in animals. Some of the same principles would apply (e.g., dosing per weight, incompatibilities, pump...

  6. How hard is it really to get a 4.0 in Nursing school

    RNfaster replied to BenTram's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You can do it. I pulled a 4.0 in nursing school. It was hard and I only worked part-time so I could study. I have some debt from that. I would consider working part-time rather than full-time in...

  7. I hate being a nurse

    RNfaster replied to okthen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I wonder if you might take a second look at your budget (you might find that a pay cut would be manageable). There may be things that you consider "essential" that you might be able to cut --like...

  8. Shortest amount of time at job?

    RNfaster replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Start looking now, as it may take you many months to find a new job. If you get a better offer take it. Don't wait six months. I disagree with folks that say you must stay six months or a year at a...

  9. Religion Needed to be a Good Nurse?

    RNfaster replied to Kabin's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I think your instructor is taking liberties. One should be sensitive to the patient's views and needs --and accommodate them. If the patient is agnostic, atheist, Baptist, Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu,...

  10. Sexual Harrashment towards Men in the nursing profession!

    RNfaster replied to Ev1987's topic in Men in Nursing

    If you are uncomfortable and witness what you feel is inappropriate behavior, you might tell the person that their actions make you uncomfortable and ask them to stop. You might also report it. Often...

  11. 1.5 years in and at the end of my rope....?

    RNfaster replied to SrnD's topic in General Nursing

    I think folks have some good comments. One I disagree with is to stop applying for open positions. It usually does not take long to apply once you are registered as an applicant with an employer....

  12. My daughter wants to be a nurse

    RNfaster replied to Kica93's topic in Nursing Career

    Pursuing the associate degree followed by a BSN with tuition reimbursement from an employer would be economical. On the other hand, some schools have better preceptor placements (towards end of...

  13. "Smart Is The New Rich" Graduate Nurses Cannot Find Work

    RNfaster replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    The author should take remedial English

  14. interviewing after assaulted by patient

    RNfaster replied to fiveofpeep's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Keep the applications going. In this economy, high numbers of submissions will help you get some interviews. Pounce on new announcements as soon as they are posted. December can be a good time as new...

  15. Personal advice needed!

    RNfaster replied to bailee4's topic in General Nursing

    When you are working, you will start seeing things from another perspective and this will likely help you keep emotionally balanced. Also, as time passes, your emotions will likely become less raw....

  16. Difficulty finding job as a new nurse

    RNfaster replied to nightnurse79's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just keep applying. Most hospitals require online applications, while a lot of the subacute facilities (at least in my area) require in-person applications. Follow with respectful phone inquiries....

  17. CNA "not a good fit"

    RNfaster replied to Healing Soul's topic in General Nursing

    I would try to identify specifics that are slowing the person down. What is overwhelming the person? I'd ask the person, other aides, and nurses. Has the person had adequate training? How long has the...

  18. Job Hopping.........a bad thing??

    RNfaster replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    Business is business...for the employers and for you. Why anyone should not understand why you would give up a part-time job to take a full-time one is beyond me. You have bills to pay, just as...

  19. Any tips with smells? Please!!!

    RNfaster replied to AML2007's topic in General Students

    Peppermint oil on the nose helped me. Now I am used to stinky smells. I also try to focus on elements of the smell. For example, I sometimes notice that gangrene smells like rotten

  20. interviewing after assaulted by patient

    RNfaster replied to fiveofpeep's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good luck. I think you were vague and that you are not alone in your experience. I appreciate your guidance and hope that you have been helped by feedback from me and others. --I agree with another...

  21. interviewing after assaulted by patient

    RNfaster replied to fiveofpeep's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Per your question "How did you broach the topic? Did you have to miss work? How did you explain missed work?": I brought it up after the offer. I stated that I had an open claim for an injury (a...

  22. interviewing after assaulted by patient

    RNfaster replied to fiveofpeep's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    On interview, you might mention reason for leaving as needed to recovery from injury sustained in assault by pt. Note recovered status. On receipt of offer, you might mention reason for ineligibility...

  23. Dayshifters - do you take a breakfast break as soon as you get to work?

    RNfaster replied to Snugglibumkins's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder what would happen if nurses were regularly able to take a lunch away from the nursing desk/unit without interruption, and maybe two other short breaks as well... What would it be like if...

  24. Moving to Arizona soon

    RNfaster replied to Manila Daisy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    If you are not able to secure a hospital position immediately, long-term care would be a great option to begin building experience. In Arizona, there are a high number of nursing graduates (especially...

  25. Moving to Arizona soon

    RNfaster replied to Manila Daisy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    "My husband tells me that things are very different there, with regards to the locals, and their hatred for people that newly arrive there from other countries." The above statement shocks me. (But...