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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    Nursing Students Incivility Towards Faculty and Other Students

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to vbwise2's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am sorry that your wife endured what she did as a student. However, I do not have a doctorate degree (but aspire to), and I take offense to that generalization. I can't imagine that my doctoral...
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    My husband was violated today and I need advice!! (hipaa violated that is)

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to FLAtoNYC's topic in General Nursing

    Before this thread is locked, I'd like to chime in: This is one of the most ridiculous arguments I've ever seen here. And pretty confusing as well. I still can't figure out why the OP is apologizing...
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    No sick adults please.....can I still be a nurse?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to FLhusker's topic in General Students

    I have been a peds nurse for the last 11 years (now teach med surg and peds, both theory and clinical). What many new nurses fail to realize is that peds IS med surg. While the variety does not exist...
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    Any other autistic nurses out there?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to elizabethgrad09's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I know I won't be popular in this thread, but I was thinking the same thing. I know there are varying degrees of autism, as well as different types. So much of what we do is dependent on picking up...
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    Should I Continue Nursing School?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to gorgeousngreen's topic in General Students

    May I ask how old you are? This is relevant, b/c it seems the younger you are, the more in a rush you seems to be. This is also relevant b/c of how many years you have left to work; whether it be as...
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    Minor things people get fired/wrote up over,,,give examples.

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to northmississippi's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This is a very interesting thread. it really makes you think about the little things we do, that can be misconstrued as wrong. (also makes me glad I don't work in the hospital FT ). The ones...
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    Patient rights v. Clinical instructor?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to studentnurse0383's topic in General Nursing

    This is a big issue. There are opposing theories on the need for students to consistantly do AM care as part of their clinical experience (is it really helping them to become better nurses and...
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    Patient rights v. Clinical instructor?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to studentnurse0383's topic in General Nursing

    As the OP describes this situation, it seems utterly ridiculous. We cannot force a patient to do ANYTHING; this includes meds, vitals, and actually staying in the hospital. All we need to do is...
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    How do I 'toughen up?'

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to GoLauraGo's topic in General Nursing

    You are human. Therefore, you do care what people think of you, but it should only be to a certain extent. Anyone who says they don't care what people think of them are full of feces . You cannot...
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    Started school, where'd my free time go?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to SkiMama's topic in General Students

    Don't get me wrong, you definitely need a break. NO one can possibly study 24/7. It's all about balance and willpower
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    Preceptor from hell- no more killing with kindness

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    She's having a bad life. And the more people entertain her behavior, the more she'll get away with it. I am glad there was some intervention on the part of the nursing staff. There's nothing worse...
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    Is this legal? What are the nurse's rights on privacy in the workplace?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    Something is not kosher here. Is anyone else reading between the lines here? The "spouse" (whatever gender) is abusing the patient, and looking for anything/anyone to place blame on. Also (I...
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    Started school, where'd my free time go?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to SkiMama's topic in General Students

    Lol, I've often wondered how some students have so much time on their hands to post here. The reality is, your priorities HAVE to change (unless you are one of those people that dint need to study,...
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    Nursing Students Incivility Towards Faculty and Other Students

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to vbwise2's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have never been a victim of it, but I have seen/heard some unbelievable e-mails written by students, in response to grades, failures, denied acceptance into the program, other students, etc. The...
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    New Grad- just can't get it

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to iamanurse13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    thanks for pointing this out. Sometimes it actually just doesn't work out, not b/c the preceptor is a jerk. Not everyone can work on any unit. And that's ok. Espeically as a new
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    How to handle suspected med error?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to tokebi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In hindsight (which is always 20/20 ), yes it wpuld have been a good idea. Although as a staff nurse, it may have put you in an awkward position. OTOH, she may be thinking you are a snitch. But you...
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    Spouses/Visitors In Patient's Beds

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

    Now, I can agree with that statement! Hubby is post op day 3, and the best I can do is sit by his feet :) BTW, no one has kicked me off the bed
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    Not "real nurses"

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to reussir1's topic in General Nursing

    I seriously think we should all walk a mike in each others' clogs :). When I tell people I teach nursing, half the replies are "are you a nurse"? Hmmmm... I love when people ask me if you get paid...
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    How aggressive is your follow-up?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to cokeforbreakfast's topic in Emergency

    I believe a follow up is in good taste. But only once. You've now expressed your continued interest in the position via letter, and have touched base via phone. It is out of your hands now. Your...
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    I just failed nursing school

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to jrsygirl's topic in General Students

    She stated that this is her second failure. To the OP: I am sorry that it didn't work out for you. Being that this is your second failure, it will be tough for you to find a nursing school that would...
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    Dilemma: Unsafe Nursing student.

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to NENE RN's topic in General Students

    Then it will be addressed. If they "don't want students anymore" the school will obviously be notified. Even if they did still 'want students' the school will be notified. I was involved with a...
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    Spouses/Visitors In Patient's Beds

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

    Very interesting thread. And timely, for me, as my husband (of only 2 months) is having surgery tomorrow! He has surgery once before, we were dating for 10 months. I sat on the side of his bed, and...
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    Just resigned from RN Supervisor - right reason?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Kentondpeacock, RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You absolutely did the right thing. Don't let them guilt you into feeling like you didn't. One of the things we nurses like to do to our young (and elders, and lateral employees) is remind each other...
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    Nursing Students Incivility Towards Faculty and Other Students

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to vbwise2's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have experienced many of the behaviors mentioned in the OP's post in my lectures. I am sure there is bullying going on, but I have not been privy to it. I try to keep out of the dynamics between...
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    Dismissed from the Nursing Program...what to do now?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Resp2's topic in General Students

    I am sorry that it didn't work out for you. It is a very devastating thing to have your hopes shattered, and not know how to pick up the pieces. It's probably like being suddenly homeless, or jobless,...