TakeTwoAspirin

TakeTwoAspirin MSN, RN, APRN

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  1. Is this my responsibility?

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to Charlie Raye's topic in General Nursing

    A case like what? There is no diagnosis yet, you are simply indicating that they have had an abnormal test that requires further testing. It's not like you are breaking the news that they have 6...

  2. Is this my responsibility?

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to Charlie Raye's topic in General Nursing

    Back when I was an MA I used to call with lab results, biopsy results, follow up testing needs, etc. Not sure why as a RN you would consider this

  3. Surgical Assistants with more attitude than skill

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to andimcki's topic in Operating Room

    WhoDat hit the nail on the head. You have to be clear what their status is before you start fighting the good fight on this. If they are sub-contracted by the hospital by a third-party company then...

  4. Stay or Go?

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to WIBound's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You simply tell perspective employers that there isn't a suitable position open at this time to accommodate you current education and licensing and you are anxious to start your new career as a Nurse...

  5. New OR RN - Surgeon Yells

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to NewORNurse1's topic in General Nursing

    If you are a brand new OR nurse in a residency program where was your preceptor when all this was going on? Clearly, you are not ready to be left alone and that is frustrating for everyone concerned...

  6. Brian Short News

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Heartbreaking news, just

  7. Pros and Cons to becoming a Nurse Practioner (NP)

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to savedbygrace1228's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Not sure where you are from, but I'm guessing UK or Australia (Panadol). Anyway, in my State I have full independent practice. I do not need a supervising physician, I write my own prescriptions (both...

  8. Boards

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to Msn2015's topic in Advanced Practice

    I believe the ANCC will send you an analysis of what you did well, and where you need to work harder. You should use this as a framework for your studies moving forwards. Sorry you failed. I can't...

  9. How detailed of a job description?

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to Barnstormin' PMHNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You are correct to want some structure in your job description, along with other terms and conditions of your contract. If you do not stipulate anything at this stage you are open to abuse. They...

  10. Random Drug Testing

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I have always been eligible for random drug testing, although I have never actually been asked to submit a random screen. I do think it is completely ridiculous to have an entire group of people in...

  11. Anxiety before work

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to shyrn88's topic in General Nursing

    After years of doing this, I still get anxiety before going to work on certain days. If I know I'm going to have to deal with a particularly difficult patient or family, or if the patient is failing...

  12. Online NURSE PRACTITIONER programs

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to RNIZZY14's topic in General Nursing

    If she were to work a 40 hour week in clinicals for a total of 6 months, that would give her over 1,000 hours of clinical experience. This is far more than either of the two regulating bodies for...

  13. Online NURSE PRACTITIONER programs

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to RNIZZY14's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, if you are moving to Lebanon because you or your spouse are in the military, it may be possible for you to complete clinicals there so long as it is at a US military base under the...

  14. New OR Nurse

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to RNCaroline's topic in General Nursing

    Make the most of where you are and do what you can to pad your resume with peds experience. Once you are done with training and orientation express a desire to be on the peds specialty team (if there...

  15. Grad school with low GPA

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to lexieeb14's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Just curious. Does you school have a minimum GPA to graduate from your BNS program? When I did my BSN we couldn't drop below a 3.0 average or we were out. It may help people responding to know why...

  16. Poll- Caring Employer

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    If they really cared, they would give out hoodies without the logo. Nobody wants that

  17. Report me???

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to MendedHeart's topic in General Nursing

    So they are perfectly happy for you to work 60 hours a week for them, but heaven forbid you go do those hours with someone else! Ridiculous, empty

  18. Are you a great nurse leader?

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to willegan's topic in General Nursing

    I would be interested in reading this article. Would you please post full

  19. Having no car for nursing school?

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to CarolynNAC1's topic in General Nursing

    I normally think leasing a car is a bad idea (you don't get anything for your money at the end of the day) but in your case it may solve some problems. You will have new, reliable, and...

  20. Ancc

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to kayemi3's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Kayemi3 Please don't take me the wrong way, I am trying to help, but you are focused is off. I know the drag and drop and pictures can be a little stressful, but these are a very, very small part of...

  21. COB rollcall

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    COB is a state of mind, not a date on a

  22. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    They are absolutely correct, NPs are different from RNs. As an NP they will be making money off of you, as an RN you are an expense. Don't forget

  23. Holding prn meds for attention seeking behavior

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to cbeebee's topic in General Nursing

    If you believed that this patient was asking for her ordered meds in order to seek attention, rather than receive pain relief, you should have requested a psych evaluation. Sorry, but not your place...

  24. Elephant in the China Shop

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to hcworker's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I find it extremely hard to believe that anyone who is actually in healthcare would write this. Moving on, nothing to see

  25. Did I mess up badly?

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to amzyRN's topic in General Nursing

    While there are aspects of this that should be a "learning experience" I really do think sometimes people (us nursing-type people) get caught up in the numbers. One of the first things I learned...