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  1. Fired from my first job today......Feeling like a failure.

    iwanna replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am so sorry that this has happened to you. FB comments can really bite people. You really didn't say anything negative about the employer. However, lesson learned, never comment about work, ever....

  2. God, my feet hurt!

    iwanna replied to chall2011's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, this thread is so timely for my issues at the moment. I have an upcoming interview for nursing home job.( I swore off LTC, but we had income drop, and need to pay the bills.) Anyhow, I have...

  3. I have your meds, please take them:)

    iwanna replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    I would never leave meds and trust that the patient will take them. If, theya re refusing at the time, I would take them back to the med cart, and try a bit later. After that, I would simply mark...

  4. I feel like nursing is not my thing...

    iwanna replied to neeke816's topic in General Nursing

    Aww... You had the night from hell. It wasn't you - it was the circumstances and patients. You can always find another area of

  5. Emergencies in the home

    iwanna replied to Sneech07's topic in Private Duty

    I believe that it is always better to error on the side of

  6. Nurses with Rheumatoid Arthritis

    iwanna replied to ssanders80's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I was called a few months ago for an interview with ***** for hospice. I have worked mainly in behavioral health. The only considerable bedside nursing that I have had was in geripsych. We were not...

  7. When to say no...new grad burn out

    iwanna replied to AngelicDarkness's topic in General Nursing

    It is one thing to work overtime, but to not be compensated for it is ridiculous!! I know that I used to have a hard time saying no, but I was happy on payday. Always paid time and half over 40...

  8. Seeking mental health services while working in the field?

    iwanna replied to mystory's topic in Psychiatric

    Have you ever considered doing DBT therapy online? My daughter has suspected borderline personality disorder and that is recommended course of treatment. Currently, she is refusing the option. I...

  9. Seeking tips on how to give painless intradermal injections

    iwanna posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I have a new job at allergist's office, and I will be the only nurse. I am afraid that I am not very good at the intradermal injections. I have not done very many of them before this job. I have...

  10. Trach suctioning. Bullet vs. no bullet

    iwanna replied to divaRN*'s topic in Pulmonary

    I have had a few trachs due to sub-glottic stenosis. The last one that I had was in 1994, and I used NS bullet for plugs. It really helped to cough up the thick secretion. I used the bullet when...

  11. Newly license nurse what job should I take?

    iwanna replied to topacio's topic in General Nursing

    Since, the job you were offered is a PRN position, why not accept it? If you hear from the other place, you can still be working in the meantime. It is PRN, so you would work when needed and to your...

  12. Nurses with Rheumatoid Arthritis

    iwanna replied to ssanders80's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I can relate to not finding a job due to limitations. I have Sarcoidosis vs. Wegner's.(that iw what its narrowed down to) I am 54 and have not really worked since 2004. I worked briefly in a...

  13. RN with Trach and Cardiac Issues

    iwanna replied to Deguella's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I know the pay is not too great, but how about working at a pulmonary specialist office. Or, an ENT specialty, where i am sure that many patients would have a trach and would appreciate someone who...

  14. dating someone with schizophrenia

    iwanna replied to dipsett08's topic in Psychiatric

    I have a brother with severe schizophrenia. He is low functioning and in a personal care home. Many times, he has been in denial and says that he is better and does not need to take meds. That was...

  15. Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    iwanna replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    I can remember having a question at interview for county jail: The IM threw the water and pills back at the nurse. What would I do in a situation like that. I remember that my answer was that I...

  16. resume question

    iwanna replied to jrowmom's topic in Retired Nurses

    Two-three years is really not too long to be away. IMHO, you do not need to address it on resume. My sister is in management and tells me that she is more concerned about several gaps or job hopping...

  17. I suck at IV starts

    iwanna replied to what2donow's topic in General Nursing

    I have never inserted an IV; however, I can empathize with the patient who endured torture of a nurse digging in the vein. I will ask them to re-stick instead of moving the needle around, as it is...

  18. Are LPN's still the charge nurses in psych?

    iwanna replied to Blackcat99's topic in Psychiatric

    Not at the facility that I worked at. It has been almost seven years that I have worked there. The LPNs were med nurses and assisted the techs. One time I was the charge nurse because there was no...

  19. let go 6 wks into 10 wks orientation...is it fair?

    iwanna replied to maman2zoe's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry that you were fired. I know what it can do to your ego. I was fired once, and I believed that it was unfair. I only worked there for three weeks. I was working for an allergist. there...

  20. Anyone doing HEDIS???

    iwanna replied to ARBY's topic in Quality Improvement

    Do you need experience with HEDIS to do these jobs? My sister, who works in healthcare, feels that I should be able to do this job. My nursing experience has been mainly in behavioral health. I am...

  21. Maxin nsg per diem

    iwanna replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in Private Duty

    I believe that I got a little too excited about an opportunity. I had a recruiter from Maxim call me and asked if I would be interested in hospice cases. I told him that I would be. However, after...

  22. interview question not sure how to answer (hh)

    iwanna replied to lsvalliant's topic in Home Health

    I think that if it were me, I would say that I would contact the nursing supervisor and ask what is the protocol for these situations. But, then again, I really suck at interviews. That is my true...

  23. Is private duty the "easy way out"?

    iwanna replied to luvtwilight's topic in Private Duty

    I think that it is great that you are happy with your job. You are fortunate, and I would not look at it as an easy way out. You had to have the education, take the boards, and get your license. I...

  24. Hopefully will be having interview for pain management

    iwanna posted a topic in Pain Management

    I had a message on my phone today from hospital where I applied for LPN position in pain management dept. It was too late for me to return the call, today. I am assuming they are calling me to...

  25. Are there any LPNs that find 40 person med pass workable?

    iwanna replied to momwithlicense's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In 1997,I believe that my very first attempt in nursing home was about that amount, and it took me forever to pass meds. This was my very first nursing job. I left after 6 weeks. Decided to...