island40

island40

ICU, School Nurse, Med/Surg, Psych

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  1. The "risk my license" game

    island40 replied to Orca's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that the root of the problem is in our educational system. We do not provide class time to review the state statues that govern nursing practice and students hear a lot of inaccurate (okay -...

  2. I've been bullied all my life, and it continues...

    island40 replied to asdjkl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    happy to learn needs to know that dominant people seek out weak personalities and though you feel that you didn't do anything to provoke the behavior your victim demeanor and your response to the...

  3. Interested in the VA

    island40 replied to SAHMStudent's topic in Government, Military

    Once you start to work at a VA facility there are other challenges too. Especially if you have no military background. Many of the staff are prior service and/or have worked the same position for many...

  4. night shift and day classes

    island40 replied to namahshivaya's topic in General Nursing

    keeping close to the same sleep schedule is best - so on your night off stay up until at least 2-3am before going to bed or if you go to sleep at 10-11pm then get up at 3-4am so that you are not...

  5. Being Sued / Losing License

    island40 replied to Meraki's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    how many years have you been a nurse? 17 2. how many nurses do you know personally that have been sued? 2 3. how many of those nurses who were sued have had to testify in court? 0 4. how many of those...

  6. Call 911 or help person first?

    island40 replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    check the American heart Association website for information as well as your state BON or facility nursing

  7. Ever Killed Someone?

    island40 replied to Bug Out's topic in General Nursing

    6 months out of school I was part of the team that coded a client - trach balloon not inflated, sats in the crapper, poor outcome due to multiple error (one of which the nurse practitioner who was...

  8. How do *you* tell your patient "No"?

    island40 replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    why don't you ask your DON/supervisor for input so that you can avoid being 'talked to' about your attitude when a resident

  9. Dialysis Nurses I want to hear from youI recently took a new job in OP dialysis clini

    island40 replied to mswim's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I worked OP hemodialysis for 3 years - great to know that I always had Sunday off!! you get to know the people and you make some friends. you also have to work with people you don't like for years...

  10. Forced to Engage in an illegeal Act!

    island40 replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately it happens frequently that facilities try to save money by not hiring the staff needed for the job that they want done and think they can 'get by' until they are audited or someone...

  11. HELP: quit LTC without 2 wk notice and ED treatened to report me to BON

    island40 replied to hgal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    most states are 'right to work' which means that you or the employer can end the employment agreement at any time for any reason - or no reason at all. You didn't abandon your clients - you quit a...

  12. Do you mention past disciplinary action on application?

    island40 replied to Bella RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest leaving it off the application and discussing it during the interview. All VA jobs interview -and it is a good way to tell them how you learned from an experience. It is better to have...

  13. What do you carry...

    island40 replied to ilove2dce's topic in General Nursing

    In the hospital I carry: pen, scissors, highlighter, sharpie, 1-2 gloves, alcohol swab,tape and stethoscope. In the community I carry: pen, keys and $ and a large bag full of stuff. My badge clips...

  14. Kaplan LPN program

    island40 replied to Kari.Russ's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I worked alongside Kaplan students and clinical instructors while teaching hawkeye students at covenent hosptial. I thought they all were great - I thought it was a solid

  15. Math Woes

    island40 replied to azmtnbkr1's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Another engineer changing to nursing for the 'recession proof' job. good

  16. RN-MSN, and then NP-post cert, or?

    island40 replied to Leanne62499's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I got my MSN in education 2006 and have found that teaching opportunities much prefer FNP so I am going back for my post master's

  17. Legal? new employer wants list of all meds taken and medical records

    island40 replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    They can give you an exam, urinalysis and blood test, and ask about your medications but cannot ask for your medical records - medical history yes as for suitability for the job - you have to give...

  18. How many of you got into nursing school with the first try?

    island40 replied to heartbeats's topic in California Nursing

    P.S. I had not taken any "pre reqs" just walked up and sat down for entrance exam fresh from my discharge from Army active

  19. How many of you got into nursing school with the first try?

    island40 replied to heartbeats's topic in California Nursing

    I applied to one school on a whim, got accepted but didn't learn that there were over 350 applications for the 35 seats available until the first day of class. Love Ya Cochise Community College,...

  20. They asked if I had kids, what should I have said?

    island40 replied to JenniferSews's topic in Nursing Career

    I would have said that my home life would not impact on my ability to do the job. I would have emphasized that I was available to work PRN and that i coudl easily be recalled within the time limit...

  21. Nurses who have relocated from one state to another

    island40 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I moved as a traveler. Had every thing set up before I left and only a 13 week commitment if i didn't like it. Sorry you had such a hard

  22. Is it possible to work full time as an RN while attending college full time for BSN

    island40 replied to satyadhi's topic in General Students

    P.S. I have an MSN (nursing education) and am now working on my post Master's certification family nurse practitioner. My kids are grown (19 and 22) and they have said that I was often grumpy,...

  23. Is it possible to work full time as an RN while attending college full time for BSN

    island40 replied to satyadhi's topic in General Students

    I did it- 2 kids under age 10 and divorced. You can do anything you set your mind to. Remeber that you will be trading - time with your family, time to sleep with time spent working and studying. I...

  24. OK, Cultural question here, please forgive the stupidity.

    island40 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Alabama Nursing

    The 'cultural awareness' for muslems is AMAZING. Do you ever think of covering up your tatoos for christians? [if you don't think this is offensive check out Lev. 19] No wonder Obama bowing and...

  25. OK, Cultural question here, please forgive the stupidity.

    island40 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Alabama Nursing

    AngleFire you may want to discuss your 'christian' values with a trusted minister. Wearing symbols of another religion without faith in that religion is like wearing a cross because it looks