ReNewed One

ReNewed One has 35+ years experience and specializes in Psych, M-S, FP, Women's Health.

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1. Name Badge Credentials

   ReNewed One replied to 1joyfulnurse's topic in General Nursing

   Dear hypocaffeinemia, Your inquiry is valid and appreciated. However, you must understand that Psychiatry is a TOTALLY different breed of cat in the medical arena. NO one working psych - nurses, physicians, lab techs, housekeeping - should divulge la...

2. Name Badge Credentials

   ReNewed One replied to 1joyfulnurse's topic in General Nursing

   Work in psych as a nurse and you'll quickly understand why last names should be protected information.

3. Name Badge Credentials

   ReNewed One replied to 1joyfulnurse's topic in General Nursing

   Simba, Take a deep breath here........ Help me understand this....You accepted a better paying job at another hospital. In orientation today, WHY did you bolt? and WHY did you submit a letter of resignation to HR? Just curious.

4. I am RED HOT over this one.............

   ReNewed One replied to thegreenmile's topic in Psychiatric

   thegreenmile, I apologize if I came across as judgmental. That was not my intent or desire. Very stressful circumstances often make incidents seem much worse than they really are. Frequently, clarifying what actually happened helps bring things b...

5. I am RED HOT over this one.............

   ReNewed One replied to thegreenmile's topic in Psychiatric

   aloevera - You're NOT slow tonight. I've read this thread SEVERAL times and also find it VERY confusing. the green mile - PLEASE clarify what ACTUALLY happened in this incident. Tangential re-actions involving your employer, the BON, and your union...

6. Nursing School in NE?

   ReNewed One replied to golden05's topic in Nebraska

   Go to www.dhhs.ne.gov to find contacts #'s for the Ne State Board of Nursing. Their staff members are very helpful in answering any questions you may have.

7. Surgical Nurse??

   ReNewed One replied to militarytonursing's topic in General Nursing

   If you want to be in surgery strictly to scrub, an OR tech program would be the way to go. However, if patient care holds any interest for you, consider going the PA-C route. My PA buddies who work in surgical practices love having the best of both...

8. "oh. . .You're going to a COMMUNITY college?"

   ReNewed One replied to Toodee's topic in California

   Toodee, I don't think it really matters WHERE you go to school anymore. What really matters that you learn the information and concepts necessary to build a solid enough knowledge base to pass boards and become a safe nurse. After all.....the REAL ...

9. suggestions.....PLEASE!

   ReNewed One replied to megs0310's topic in Nebraska

   Megs, Everyone starts somewhere, so why not check out Children's, UNMC, and Creighton first? Teaching institutions with students of all disciplines and levels of expertise would be a great place to learn and grow as a new RN. Good Luck!

10. liability insurance

    ReNewed One replied to dessyrell's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks DonaldJ and labcat! (By coincidence, my renewal notice email came today - 1M/6M for $98/yr.)

11. Nurses eating their young? (not the same old rant)

    ReNewed One replied to CT Pixie's topic in General Nursing

    There would be no nursing shortage crisis if other facilities were similar to yours. Enjoy this wonderful career start and practice the "what goes around, comes around" philosophy for those who join you in the future. Blessings to you!

12. liability insurance

    ReNewed One replied to dessyrell's topic in General Nursing

    Hey labcat, Thanks for the tip! Your heads up is greatly appreciated! (I'll pay better attention to the journal ads from now on!)

13. Had a new job but now I don't!! WHAT?!?!

    ReNewed One replied to sammy75's topic in General Nursing

    sammy..... I'd jump at the ER position!!! It will offer opportunities to develop advanced clinical and critical thinking skills that no other department can. Good luck!