FireStarterRN BSN, RN

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    $8000.00 Penalty for Quiting Critical Care Nurse Residency Program Before 3 Years

    FireStarterRN replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    You dissin' me again,
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    Awkward Situation

    FireStarterRN replied to Lily C.'s topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: Thanks for the
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    Awkward Situation

    FireStarterRN replied to Lily C.'s topic in General Nursing

    He was probably caught up in what he was doing. Many young men this age have strong sex drives and can get into masturbating more than once a day. It can be quite a compulsive habit for
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    Awkward Situation

    FireStarterRN replied to Lily C.'s topic in General Nursing

    Yep, that's awkward. Understandable, considering the age of the patient. How totally embarrassing. I would personally leave and come back later, and pretend like I didn't see anything and be...
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    I am getting written up on Xmas eve.

    FireStarterRN replied to mommyX2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have a separate sheet for each patient, then I staple them together and keep them in my pocket for easy reference. I don't like clipboards. My unit issues these sheets, they have space for all the...
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    $8000.00 Penalty for Quiting Critical Care Nurse Residency Program Before 3 Years

    FireStarterRN replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    There are certain dynamics to small town living that are particular to small towns. They definately favor their own, I've noticed. Yes, I live in a (very, very) small town(pop. 938). Social structures...
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    $8000.00 Penalty for Quiting Critical Care Nurse Residency Program Before 3 Years

    FireStarterRN replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    You have the same problem if you are a conservative thinker in an urban area. You will be a social outcast if you make your views
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    Average hourly pay for per diem agency RN?

    FireStarterRN replied to CowsRGreat's topic in Agency Nurses

    You are being ripped off. You are in a large urban area where many nurses make that much as staff nurses. I make $46 hourly for agency per diem working tele on days. You are being soooo ripped
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    $8000.00 Penalty for Quiting Critical Care Nurse Residency Program Before 3 Years

    FireStarterRN replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, $8000 is a steep penalty. A lower amount would be more acceptable. The facility should have some faith in their own ability to pick, train, and retain nurses. Are there any other fields that...
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    $8000.00 Penalty for Quiting Critical Care Nurse Residency Program Before 3 Years

    FireStarterRN replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    That's true, it did sound like a sweeping generalization. Not everyone has the same experience. I did find my small town hospital to have some insular and clannish tendencies,
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    $8000.00 Penalty for Quiting Critical Care Nurse Residency Program Before 3 Years

    FireStarterRN replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    insular and clannish are perfect descriptions. I love small town life, but it has it's
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    $8000.00 Penalty for Quiting Critical Care Nurse Residency Program Before 3 Years

    FireStarterRN replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    Nightcrawler has some good
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    $8000.00 Penalty for Quiting Critical Care Nurse Residency Program Before 3 Years

    FireStarterRN replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    I would really question what have been the problems that have caused other recruits to change their minds about this facility that led to this drastic of a policy. The fact that the recruiter withheld...
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    $8000.00 Penalty for Quiting Critical Care Nurse Residency Program Before 3 Years

    FireStarterRN replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like a decent sized unit then. You would get good experience. This is more like an apprenticeship rather than indentured servitude. You have to look at your options. How tight is the job...
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    My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

    FireStarterRN replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You sound very empathetic and caring. If you experienced something similar it's only natural that you are personalizing this. You are doing
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    Seven 10 hour days followed by seven days off job offer

    FireStarterRN replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    As far as the question, if you can hack 7 days in a row, then it might be a great deal. I've known people who worked this type of deal and loved it because they got such a big chunk of time
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    Seven 10 hour days followed by seven days off job offer

    FireStarterRN replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    Are you misspelling 'shifts' and leaving out the
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    Nurses, where do you see yourself in 5-10 years?

    FireStarterRN replied to learning08's topic in General Nursing

    I will probably be working my butt off trying to prepare for a few years of retirement before I kick the
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    $8000.00 Penalty for Quiting Critical Care Nurse Residency Program Before 3 Years

    FireStarterRN replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    Small hospitals can be somewhat smothering, with hard to change cultures and limited escape routes. I ended up feeling quite trapped in one. How big is this
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    $8000.00 Penalty for Quiting Critical Care Nurse Residency Program Before 3 Years

    FireStarterRN replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds like a big
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    My friend is interested in nursing as an easy back-up plan.

    FireStarterRN replied to scientist's topic in General Nursing

    Your friend sounds immature. If I were you, I'd only give an opinion if asked for it. I've learned that it's not a good idea to prop up irresponsible friends too much. You can't live her life for
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    My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

    FireStarterRN replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I was molested by a babysitter once, and that was bad enough. SouthernYankee, I'm so sorry that you had to go through something like this, no child should, especially something as brutal as
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    My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

    FireStarterRN replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That is beyond words, it's so horrible. I would have a hard time handling this emotionally. I'll pray for that girl
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    Question: What's so bad about the night shift?

    FireStarterRN replied to LadyEJ BSN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Nights are great except for the fact that you have to stay up all
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    Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired

    FireStarterRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard large doses of Vit D are immune