burnoutward BSN, RN

Burnout & Resiliency Coaching for Nurses

I help nurses manage burnout and create the career of their dreams.

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    New RN coping with dying family...

    burnoutward replied to appleyooj's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you are going through a very rough time. I am glad your family is able to support each other and be there. I deal with end of life more than my fair share, all I can recommend is think...
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    most controversial medications

    burnoutward replied to defeatedcreek's topic in Patient Medications

    Lidane Shampoo...highly toxic and can cause seizures. 4 minutes on AT THE
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    zofran question

    burnoutward replied to Nurse Lulu's topic in Patient Medications

    I have given Zofran PO and Zofran IVP, but never IM. I have never heard of a drip, but guess it isn't
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    Suggestive ways of how you handled difficult patients/family

    burnoutward posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I had a difficult family the other night that ended up with a mediation between myself and the charge nurse, the nursing supervisor, and a patients family. I didn't really know what to say to...
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    THE WORST Experience/night of my life!

    burnoutward replied to emmie08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It doesn't seem like you made a mistake it seems like a unit coordinator made a mistake. You didn't hurt a patient. I say job well done, you got it figured out. NVM, the other
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    Should assaults on medical personnel be a Felony Offense?

    burnoutward replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been hit, nearly bitten so many times by confused patients, and since they are not in their right mind I am uncertain. If I was assaulted by a patient in their right mind or family member I...
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    Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    burnoutward replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    We have an older doc that is hairy and it is always showing through the top of his scrubs, tho I dunno how I feel about requiring t-shirts it is NOT ATTRACTIVE (esp since he is an older gentleman). If...
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    If there were no CNAs...would that be a bad thing?

    burnoutward replied to Kunzieo's topic in General Nursing

    I will be honest there are great CNAs and then there are CNAs that the hospital would do better letting them go. I work with a couple CNAs that make my job so much less stressful. If they need help...
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    Best-smelling liquid meds!

    burnoutward replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

    Dilantin or Megace, a toss up...worst is jevity
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    Insensitive Nurses

    burnoutward replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in General Nursing

    In all fairness I can understand your hurt we are supposed to be nonjudgmental and professional at all times. The other side of the coin is frequent fliers, difficult families, and people that put...
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    VENT!!!!! OMG....I think I'm going to smother someone!!!!!!

    burnoutward replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    *hug* definitely why nursing makes me drink.
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    Universal Health Care... what would this mean...

    burnoutward replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ok, my 2 cents on universal healthcare. First off lets face the facts we are 1/2 socialized. Medicaid/Medicare are forms of socialized medicine, and I do not know if you have ever had to find places...
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    How are nurses supposed to be culturally sensitive if people are not towards them!

    burnoutward replied to roomtogrow's topic in Nursing Career

    I have my nose pierced and I just simply take it out when I am working, you could also get a clear stud if it is that big of a concern. Unless you have the septum pierced and then you can wear a...
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    Med-error & down n the dumps

    burnoutward replied to Advocate1's topic in General Nursing

    *hugs* That is a crap situation esp since the family is being ridiculous. Yeah, the whole "it could be worse" card could be played, but it wasn't you took care of the problem and now are taking steps...
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    What have patients told you that they shouldn't?

    burnoutward replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    I had a very nice old lady tell me my hair looks like ****. Here I thought I was in the latest style! Still one of my personal favorite patients to this
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    I feel isolated and left out

    burnoutward replied to inshallamiami's topic in General Nursing

    whatever you do or decide follow your heart and good
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    Protocol and Nursing Judgement with comfort care patient.

    burnoutward posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is two parts bear with me... I understand that we must all make decisions when it comes to protocol and nursing judgment, but I had a recent situation that made my gut feel very uneasy and I need...
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    Protocol and Nursing Judgement with comfort care patient.

    burnoutward replied to burnoutward's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much! I am going to look for that today when I go into work because I have gotten so many different answers from different nurses and it is particularly frustrating since she is a DNR and...
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    Protocol and Nursing Judgement with comfort care patient.

    burnoutward replied to burnoutward's topic in General Nursing

    The patient is comatose and we are the ones suctioning not
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    For all the nurses that want to quit...

    burnoutward replied to HealthyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Are you still on probation, if so you can just sorta leave it out. I do that all the time with jobs I leave while I'm on probation. I'm sorry nursing isn't working out for you have you looked at any...
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    What are some less stressful positions a new nurse can start in?

    burnoutward replied to somebody's topic in Nursing Career

    Congrats about choosing to become a nurse! It is not an easy road, but each day I love it more and more. I will be honest with you, stress will be your life for the next couple years of your life....
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    Nurses' Unions

    burnoutward replied to nursemike's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    This has been an interesting read up to this point. I grew up in WV, during the early part of the 20th century unions are what brought hope to coal miners. I believe they can do good but works better...
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    Nurses who are dancers...........

    burnoutward replied to Guest717236's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I love hip hop and bellydancing. It makes you feel good about yourself, and boosts my
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    Moral Support, Advice, ANYTHING!!!

    burnoutward posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Over this week and next week I am interviewing at John Hopkins and Sinai Hospitals in Baltimore. I am thrilled, no beyonded thrilled, I am ecstatic! I got a new suit, I am getting a folder together of...
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    ATI- What do you think?

    burnoutward replied to jean333's topic in General Nursing

    I had another program prior to the ATI. I have to say ATI is WAYYY better than ATI. I love the books and CDs that come with the program. Very useful, I passed all my and used them for NCLEX-RN. The...