ReinventingMyselfAgain MSN, RN

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I've done a lot in my 30 years as an RN. Looking to do more.

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    Tattoos in healthcare

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to savoytruffle's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm actually surprised to see so many opinions that mirror mine. This is an isue that usually gets people all riled up. The reality is, society judges. They shouldm't, but they do. Imagine if I came...
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    Critical Thinking: you have it or you don't. Agree or disagree?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to LTCnurse11's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Agreed. I see this in education. There are three types of students: the haves, the have nots, and the potentials. I see very bright students who can memorize the books, notes, signs and symptoms,...
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    Advice before entering 1st Med/Surg course?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to lb_2014's topic in General Students

    Welcome! I teach 2nd semester. It truly is the "choke point" (I like that term better: weeding out suggest we need to get rid of a certain # of you. It is not a reality show; everyone who starts is...
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    Lost my job, my husband went off the deep end, and I can't stop crying

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to chinacatRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    To say sorry (that this is all happening to you) is an understatement. The first thing you HAVE to understand is that your husband is not in his right mind right now. This is not an insult, but it is...
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    I am struggling with patient families lately.

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to jennilynn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This may sound like a dumb question, but do hospitals have policies about this these days? I'm a bit out of the loop, being only faculty. The reason I ask, is because (just like in the...
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    Left Nursing After 3 Months and Couldn't Be Happier!

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to sweetgeorgia's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Really? No one told you this in school? Is it possible that you didn't really hear it (or believe it)? As an instructor, it is very easy for us to give the "real life" speech, but a) it could scare...
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    advice for recent grad with some experience but no hospital job

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to estrellaCR's topic in New York Nursing

    I would think that the things you mentioned (certifications and past pediatric experience) would count for something. How is your GPA? Is that something that the potential employers have seen/asked...
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    Can BSN rns get into non nursing masters and phd programs?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to mcpheenom's topic in General Nursing

    You can, but you should think long and hard before you decide what degree/major you choose. I say this because I know people who have been burned by getting a non nursing Masters, then attempted to...
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    working 3rd shift, raising small children, and sleep..how??

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to jwill85's topic in General Nursing

    Just so you know, I can barely read your third response (it shows up in a bright yellow font on my iPad). When i was on nights years ago, I would lay there and force myself to try to sleep. This was...
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    Problems close to/during shift change.

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to babysteps25's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know this sounds cliche, but nursing is a 24 hour job. I understand following through on an issue to an extent. Knowing who your relief is getting (like if the rest of the district is heavy) should...
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    underweight kid

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to kingsmiley's topic in School

    I'm always surprised (but not really) how PROFESSIONALS here are so defensive about certain things. If this were a plain old parenting board, I wouldn't be surprised at all. But this is a licensed...
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    Drinks at nurses station/desk

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It has been a number of years since this has been allowed in my neck of the woods. Just recently. On my clinical unit where I bring my students, the NM asked me if that was my cup of DD coffee,...
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    Pediatric Position help

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to lvnv0624's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My first Peds job was in a long term Peds facility. It was like a nursing home for chronically ill kids. Obviously not every area has one of these. But for me, It was a great way to start. Are you...
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    Are you an A student. How do you achieve it

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to joselyne's topic in General Students

    Actually, I'm finding this to be untrue, at least where I live. The top students in our graduating class are the ones getting the prime jobs. I doubt this is a
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    Are you an A student. How do you achieve it

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to joselyne's topic in General Students

    I think the first thing you need to accept is that you MAY not continue to be an A Student. I am not trying to be a Debbie downer, but this is a reality that many students have trouble facing. Almost...
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    The cases that break your heart

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

    Wow, there are so many stories, I can't keep track anymore. But there are always things that's trigger some of the memories of the most emotional ones. Like, the other day, my daughter mentioned...
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    New Grad in NY looking for advice

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to cgrav44's topic in New York Nursing

    I don't know of any hospitals in the NY area that hire without license in
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    Do you like your long commute?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    This thread comes at a perfect time for me. I am considering a new position, where the commute is 40 minutes (with no traffic, which will never be the case) to 1.5 hours. It is about 17 miles away!!...
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    Does your hospital ID badge have your first AND last name on it?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Deetail's topic in General Nursing

    Have you been on the Internet lately? Ever googled your name? While I'm not among the ones who feel so strongly about not revealing my last name, I can certainly see how some people are concerned...
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    New Grad. Too early to start for my Masters in NP?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to deseretm's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't think it's too early to start. I am not aware of the old vs. new standards (guess I have to look it up), but when I was considering going for the NP (but changed my mind) I figured it was...
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    another which would you hire

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Mulan's topic in Nurse Management

    That's like asking "Which patient would you see first?" The gut reaction would be to say the 62 year old, but we have no clue (based on the question) what is wrong with either
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    New Grad Leaving Hospital for Office Job

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to IcySageNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, there are plenty of avenues for nurses. No one is forced to work in the hospital, and gain hospital experience. One of my former students, who recently graduated, landed a job in an Ob/Gyn ofice....
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    Will I get in trouble ? ? ?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Congababe13's topic in General Students

    I know much of what I am thiking has been said already, so I'll just highlight 2 points that I didn't notice (maybe it was already brought up). 1) You mentioned that your CI was not with you. You also...
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    Does your hospital ID badge have your first AND last name on it?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Deetail's topic in General Nursing

    We have our first and last name (on my college ID, which is what is exposed at clinical). I actually have my name embroidered on my lab coat (by choice). I feel it does exude a more professional...
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    I got fired today...

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to patrickh_rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm not disagreeing with the role development comment. However, students are (repetitively) given critical thinking questions, scenarios, and simulations (the Sims we do in our school are often more...