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  1. Traumatized by first patient passing

    bargainhound replied to rds007's topic in General Nursing

    You will get there. Have faith and patience in yourself. Your role is to support them. Once you have your own ideas straight about your personal feelings about death/dying process you will be more...

  2. I'm Upset...

    bargainhound replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me like management wants the nurses to quit. Some operate that way and do not care how many they have to go through as long as they just pay

  3. typical day i n LTC

    bargainhound replied to BandEmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Duties can vary depending on the particular LTC. Some are better staffed than others. Some have better supplies than others. Some are owned by people who actually care what supplies/staff you have for...

  4. HELP!!! contract w/DLC and Excelsior College

    bargainhound replied to AmethystinAZ's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I don't see how you are legally binded to them. You can simply not pay the yearly fees. They will not destroy the records they have. Then, in the future, if you need to pick back up with them, just...

  5. New RN grad looking for experience

    bargainhound replied to ninosnurse's topic in General Nursing

    There are some places that hire new Grads..........I just had an interview with Davita (dialysis company) and they hire new grads and give at least 90 days training. I was not a new grad, but am...

  6. I'm resigning my job today, need support & advice!!

    bargainhound replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    You do not have to return tomorrow and give it to the DON. You can give it to the supervisor on duty today. I do agree that it would be best, however, to work 2 weeks

  7. Davita Tulsa

    bargainhound posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I see ad for open house at Davita in Tulsa and was considering going. I however, also so on an unrelated search that the hospital it is based in is on the OSHA target/watch list for 2005 but not 2006....

  8. Davita Tulsa

    bargainhound replied to bargainhound's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Thanks for the reply. I went to the open house and the facility was nice. There are other facilities and the jobs would be in them.....possibly other towns such as Stillwater,

  9. Which temporary agency is good to work for and why?

    bargainhound replied to dottimur's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    First Call pays well and get you

  10. How many units does it take?

    bargainhound replied to scnewgrad06's topic in General Nursing

    You did not give any info on what kind of "unit" you worked on......... Really, you have to learn to go with the flow and modify yourself to work with whatever team you happen to be with......... I...

  11. RN in correctional facilities any feedbacks

    bargainhound replied to RNPal's topic in General Nursing

    Here are some books that are helpful to read before you start work: Games Criminals Play How You Can Profit By Knowing Them by Bud Allen and Diana Bosta The Sociopath Next Door by Martha

  12. I got fired!

    bargainhound replied to zoeintx's topic in General Nursing

    Dale, easier said than done. Crying, vomitting is sometimes uncontrollable. Once you learn the hard way your body's signs that you are about to "lose it" it is easier to get away from people before...

  13. Do I have to let them know about panic attacks?

    bargainhound replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    It seems to me that these days HIPPA laws would have something to say about protecting your

  14. need help with bedside care

    bargainhound replied to dayshiftnurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sometimes the best teacher in these situations is a good nursing assistant. Find one whose work you admire and ask her for pointers....watch her/him and follow thier technique.....and/or tailor it to...

  15. Entering All New Orders

    bargainhound replied to sef1968's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I hope as a group you can insist on some training. Learn as you go is okay if you have enough help to take care of the patients. Maybe your group can insist the charge nurses and unit clerks stay...

  16. Any tips for overcoming isolation/depression on working 3-11 or nightshift?

    bargainhound replied to Elektra6's topic in General Nursing

    I know that co workers I have had in the past met people after work and stayed up later into the night when they were working 3-11. They had quite an active social

  17. 35 year old mom wants to become a nurse ...

    bargainhound replied to tatularu's topic in General Nursing

    I would not recommend getting the Phoenix degree first. You can get all the nursing courses and degree at the same time and cheaper........I also believe it would be a better education from a nursing...

  18. claiming to be what she isn't

    bargainhound replied to traumamomtx's topic in General Nursing

    Some people can do/say anything with no conscience. It can be a sociopathic personality.......and they get away with it......they can be very charming.....and they can be at any level of

  19. Differences between LTC and Rehab?

    bargainhound replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hate to give a negative response, but I have worked both areas.....and 18 sounds like way too many even if a med aide is passing oral meds........you still have to be responsible for supervising the...

  20. To All The Nurses Including Cna's

    bargainhound replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    You can always post on this site..........we will respond.........we are supportive of you....... I do pray/hope that you will eventually see some viewpoint other than the "one who suffer" as your...

  21. Help with mental illness topic

    bargainhound replied to afarru's topic in General Nursing

    Sociopath personality is very interesting and the knowledge can be applied to life in general as well as nursing

  22. Anyone finish shift and not return to job?

    bargainhound replied to StatRNNJ97's topic in General Nursing

    Lynn 1956, if you do the exit interview, remind yourself that you can be in control of what you say...........you do not have to answer every question.... if you feel the meeting is too unbearable,...

  23. Skin Cancer Question

    bargainhound replied to MBrickle's topic in General Nursing

    You have a good plan. See the dermatologist and have regular check ups on your

  24. need advice-nurse with anxiety disorder

    bargainhound replied to sasha2006's topic in General Nursing

    Try to block out/filter out chaos around you that does not apply to what you are assigned to do/what applies to your patients. This takes practice. Make yourself take deep breaths/ concentrate on...

  25. Any tips on self-confidence? HELP!!!

    bargainhound replied to Angelfish1234's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like your instructor is not allowing for your cultural differences. But, it is true that public also often does not consider cultural differences. What have you noticed that is different for...