Nursing On The Run

What are some reasons you've known nurses to be fired? I worked for a small company and was fired. I'm not going into why, but I did not cause any harm or do anything illegal. To me, those are the reasons nurses get fired.

I know not many of you will have given Vivitrol shots. This is an Addiction Medicine thing, but the Addictions Nurse forum doesn't get much traffic. So I hope you don't mind my asking it here. I'm somewhat new to giving these shots. Sometimes I in...

Thanks for all the replies and the stories, especially the one about getting fired for saying, "Go ahead, fire me!" I feel a lot better and I'm glad I posted. I don't need unemployment as I'm working, but I'm not so worried anymore about applying...

OP here. I didn’t chart something fraudulently, I didn’t harm a patient or do any of the things listed. What I did do was self report I made a med error. It didn’t harm a patient, but that’s why I was fired. I also was given severance and signe...

The truth is, heroin kills (especially in places where it's being cut with fentanyl). Medications like suboxone remove the craving and high from the equation, and allow addicts to participate actively in their recovery. I'm not suggesting staying o...

Thank you for the comments! I wasn't sure a Vivitrol post would get any traction on the general forum, so that was a nice surprise. Still, I warm the medication to room temperature by leaving it out for 3 hours. It is well mixed and I use the prepa...

Hi all, I am looking for a job and while I'm an experienced nurse, it's been a while between job searches. When you do a "share day," how long do you stay? And for experienced managers, does a nurse who stays longer seem to want the job more? I'm a ...

After the interview, the hiring manager says, "Would you be willing to come in for a share day on the unit?" One of them told me it was typically 2-4 hours...but I tend to do less than 4 hours and am just wondering if that hurts me. I have gotten ...

Why Med-Surg? Aside from that, I have the same question you do. I worked on a tele (glorified med-surg) floor until about a year ago. Certainly interesting and fast-paced. But there are other options out there, also. Good luck and I'll be watchi...

Hi! I have a child with a serious food allergy, so I always carry epi-pens. I would include discussion of duration (usually only lasts 20 minutes, and then you may need a follow-up dose....hence, using an epi should NOT replace seeking medical attent...

Hi TeenyBug, I'm a UMB grad, who became involved with a state nursing association and so got to know a few of the students and faculty at JHU. I'd ask yourself what you want out of your nursing career. If you want to be a mover and a shaker, I'd go t...

I believe it's listed as a med-error if the med isn't given within the hour-before and hour-after listed on the MAR? When I was working (I quit last year) many of my errors were lateness (the right med and right dose would be given in the right route...

I just wanted to add-- for those investigating living in Baltimore City-- be aware that Pigtown is now officially called Washington Village. If you want a nice less than 30 minute commute, or the option to use the light rail to get to work (Baltimore...

Boy, I haven't read all 67 posts on this thread! But I just wanted to say I worked with an EXCELLENT nurse when just starting out, and she often called people (nurses, patients, ancillary staff) "My dear." I much preferred that to any of the other ...

ITA with pelsmith (?) who said, don't work for free. Don't clock out and then stick around working. I quit working about 6 months ago, which has given me some clarity on the issue that I didn't have when I was the "chicken with my head cut off" tryi...

Absolutely. I am praying for God to bless and protect dear Catie, and her family. You sound like a wonderful mom and I hope you post back that Catie's dreams came true.... Hugs....

If it were me, I'd choose CT. That part of Nebraska isn't near any big cities. Lack of choice (work and recreation) could leave you feeling snowed in. CT would put you close to many interesting cities, and probably a more mixed population. Wheth...

Please make sure you tell the family about the extra kindness you showed the dad. I am sure it will be some comfort. Big hugs...

Big hugs. It's tough enough being a GN, not to mention a full-time nurse, not to mention working over-time. Just wanted to say, my dh and I did marriage counseling and it really, really, REALLY made a difference. I hope you'll give something like i...

CMV, or cytomegalovirus. If you've already had it (your OB can check with a simple blood test) then you have no worries. If you get it for the first time while you're in your first trimester, it can have either zero effect on your baby, or a profou...

I'm not trying to reach the actual nurses who worked on a friend's husband (in fact, I'm going to disguise him slightly), but rather wanted to say, WOW. Thanks for all you do. WOW. Now the story: A friend's husband is a young guy, whose dad died yo...

With number 1, I worked on the floor (busy med-surg/tele, like OP) until due date. With second, I was prepared to do the same. What actually happened is that I wound up working a final weekend shift, about a month before due date. A major, major sn...

i'm replying to bluesquare's post above.... you sound like a very devoted daughter, and like someone who is determined to keep to the good path despite the self-destruction around you. keep it up! i feel for your mom. there is a lot going on-- mo...

"I'm not telling you this from something I heard or read,I was dx'ed with AIDS 3 years ago and have not only studied everything I can find about the disease but live with it each day.It is something that you need to take seriously but if you enjoy yo...

When you quit a nursing job, do you give just two weeks notice, or do you say you'll stay to the end of the current schedule (which in our case, would be more like 4 weeks). I only work one day a week, so I'm not even a "real" part of the schedule. ...