Coffee Nurse

Coffee Nurse BSN, RN

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  1. Isn't there such a thing as a learning curve?

    Coffee Nurse replied to tasha1722's topic in General Nursing

    What makes you say that? I agree, the hard-learned lesson here is to CYA and always, always document, especially when narcotics are involved. And, technically speaking, you did hurt that patient, by...

  2. Anyone working as CNA Home Health Aide?

    Coffee Nurse replied to e71x's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, it sounds like HHAs in New Hampshire (which is where I worked, since it seems it makes a difference) align most closely with the "home nursing" area -- CNA certification was required, and we...

  3. Anyone working as CNA Home Health Aide?

    Coffee Nurse replied to e71x's topic in General Nursing

    What's the official distinction between private duty, extended care, and intermittent home health? I don't think I was working "private duty" (although that's based on my assumption, possibly flawed,...

  4. Anyone working as CNA Home Health Aide?

    Coffee Nurse replied to e71x's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, the schedule of a HHA is considerably different than a visiting nurse (at least, it was for the company for whom I worked as an HHA, and I'm pretty sure this is true across the board). I...

  5. Need help on paper to write

    Coffee Nurse replied to abbiegail's topic in General Nursing

    I did read all the posts, including the original one where you asked for articles and then the first one on this page where you said you had given her the articles provided. And yes, doing research...

  6. Am I the only one who doesnt even have time to assess their patient's somedays?

    Coffee Nurse replied to kkit's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How long have you been on your own on the floor? You should take a look at the assignment you had today and talk to your charge nurse, because it sounds like you're not quite ready for that big a...

  7. Need help on paper to write

    Coffee Nurse replied to abbiegail's topic in General Nursing

    Of course it does, but I believe -- as do many others on this forum, clearly -- that you are attempting to provide an inappropriate kind of relief. Your daughter isn't in grade school anymore; she is...

  8. anyone else a new grad nurse from spring 2009 and no job?

    Coffee Nurse replied to caroline147's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hey BKC, where are you at? I ask because I graduated from BC in '08 and am currently in LA, and I can't think of where else you could be after moving 3000 miles. Sorry you're having troubles,...

  9. New Grad RN, I am in Tears today

    Coffee Nurse replied to AugustBoy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know you say money is tight, but consider a RN refresher course. I agree with caliotter, six years is a long time (especially these days, when there are crowds of fresh new grads looking for jobs)...

  10. new job/vacation...advice?

    Coffee Nurse replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, wait until the job offer is made and accepted. Doubtless the question of vacation/sick time accrual will come up at some point during the hiring process, which would be a good opportunity to...

  11. Nurses and Coffee

    Coffee Nurse replied to studentstorm's topic in General Nursing

    I only started drinking coffee about a month before I moved across the country. Three weeks of driving alone, and I swear, by the end of it, my entire circulating blood volume had been replaced by...

  12. Nurses and Coffee

    Coffee Nurse replied to studentstorm's topic in General Nursing

    My regular for the longest time was a venti iced quad-shot extra-caramel macchiato. Then I quit Starbucks a couple of months ago, lost the employee discount, and started to understand why people...

  13. Advice anyone...PLEASE?

    Coffee Nurse replied to JessicaMarie's topic in General Nursing

    Big, big ups to you, Jessica! Heck, I think you're doing better so far in NS than I did as a "traditional" student!

  14. Not sure hospital is right for me. HELP! Curious about jobs outside the hospital

    Coffee Nurse replied to knufflebunny's topic in General Nursing

    UCLA

  15. Not sure hospital is right for me. HELP! Curious about jobs outside the hospital

    Coffee Nurse replied to knufflebunny's topic in General Nursing

    I moved out here to LA as a new grad from New England and got hired straight into the NICU. Definitely not saying it was a smart way to relocate, but it is possible to find new grad slots in the NICU...

  16. Job Application Goals and Objectives

    Coffee Nurse replied to CMMiller's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Why not try coming up with a few of your own first, then asking for feedback here, instead of trying to get other people to write your application for

  17. ESSAY FOR COPD and Pneumonia

    Coffee Nurse replied to gj47479's topic in General Nursing

    Uh...exactly what kind of "jump start" are you looking for? If you're in nursing school, I'm sure you've been taught APA format. That's all the jump start you get in grown-up

  18. Anyone try renewing their CPR online?

    Coffee Nurse replied to RunnerNurse09's topic in General Nursing

    I've done the online AHA recertifaction a couple of times now. It's really convenient, especially since you can whiz through the online testing if you know what you're doing. Scheduling the skills...

  19. ACLS

    Coffee Nurse replied to Gem0607's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure you didn't sign up for a renewal course by

  20. VAP Guard

    Coffee Nurse replied to shonda13's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Mind providing the reference for the article? I've looked around but haven't been able to find any actual research literature on the

  21. is there something wrong with using the word combative?

    Coffee Nurse replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I think there are two different points being argued in this thread. I agree that "combative" is a term that is both accurate and useful enough to be used for charting, instead of muddying the waters...

  22. NCLEX

    Coffee Nurse replied to tiffanyjanae's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/

  23. Hi! I'm new!

    Coffee Nurse replied to Nire83's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have no personal experience with phone triage, but I'd be leery of doing it as a new RN. It's tough enough learning to do a really good, thorough assessment of a patient when you've got them in...

  24. Quick Question about what to wear

    Coffee Nurse replied to Deannalynn's topic in General Nursing

    I would still wear something nicer. Not a suit necessarily, but maybe slacks instead of jeans. You're still a professional entering a professional environment, even though you've already been hired...

  25. Organ Donation Opt Out

    Coffee Nurse replied to XB9S's topic in General Nursing

    As much as I think everyone should be an organ donor, the fact remains that there are many who are not willing to be, and that should be respected. Given how many people (in the US, at least) forget...