xoemmylouox ASN, RN

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  1. I'm going to hurl.. Stoma
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    Assumptions

    Perhaps you are a little sensative about this? Maybe they just assumed this based on your age? If someone assumed I was a tech I wouldn't be offended, especially if they complimented techs in the same...
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    NOC with kids home for summer break?

    I think it's a good idea to plan ahead. It'll be a definite adjustment for all of you. Maybe you will work 12hr shifts and only be missing a few days a week? I would just make the most of your days...
  4. Healthcare in general is more dangerous. Sure we have advances that save lives, but if there aren't the people to implement them they are for nothing. You are to "streamline and simplify", but...
  5. How about a family who had their special needs child chained to the bed at home (so they could collect his disabilty check). Child was taken away from said family and placed into protective custody/...
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    If you had money to spend on your unit or staff---

    I definitely think this compensationneeds to benefit you in some way. I LOVE the idea of sending you to aconference. I wouldn't buy anything that will grow legs and walk awaylike DVD players, MP3...
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    Manager Bonuses

    I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets this. Without collective bargining care will continue to worsen and our patient's will suffer (not to mention
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    Manager Bonuses

    Well SOME managers do get bonuses for certain things like coming in under budget, finding ways to cut back on staffing, etc. Yes it was still expected of them to acomplish these things, but they were...
  9. Hey if you are desperate for a job (like a new grad) and willing to live in a shack for awhile this might be a decent oppourtunity and you should be making decent $$$. I would give it a chance if I...
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    Working two jobs

    I have worked 2 jobs several different places. For awhile I worked 7 days a week. 5 - 8hr days a week in an outpt setting and 2- 8 or 12 hr days a week PDN. Then I worked in an LTACH 3 or 4 -12 hr...
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    Mandatory Overtime

    Hopefully you won't be mandated often. It if seems to be a common problem try to make it your first year and perhaps start looking elsewhere. Ensure that if you have children or pets there is someone...
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    I Hope No One Hires You

    I have quit one job similarly before. It was a an LTAC where things were honestly just to dangerous to stay. They were being investigated for Medicare & Medicaid fraud, they accepted patients that...
  13. I can't believe this was just said.. Talk about saying inappropriate
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    Not all nurses wear scrubs

    I don't even know all of the areas Nurses can work in.. I'm pretty sure the job options are limitless.. I'm glad you found a job doing what you already know and
  15. Some areas are still so overrun with nurses that they can be super picky about everything. I do understand LPN experience is not the same as RN, but it should still count for something. It's...
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    Temp. License Situation, Need Advice!

    Are you a licensed nurse or are you waiting to take your NCLEX yet? If you don't have your license yet your BON may limit what you can do. It is best to check with them. If your facility is asking you...
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    Is HR Lying To Me?

    I wouldn't count on this position. They obviously have made at least one choice. The hiring manager may WANT to hire you, but that does not mean they can/will. I'd look elsewhere and next time wait...
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    Greys anatomy-"my person"

    I don't make friends easily. Mainly because I choose to spend my time at home with my family vs going out all of the time. Plus I prefer to only have a few good friends than a bunch of meh friends....
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    How to get tincture of Benzoin out of clothes

    Ok... Now how do you get pen marks off of exam tables??? We are always trying new tricks trying to get those stubborn stains out. So far we have found that the Mr. Clean sponges seem to work the...
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    Mistakenly shaded black ink in setA for board exam

    You post is a bit confusing.. From what I can get from it you used a pen to complete a test after you were told to use a pencil. I would think that if they were going to reject the test they would...
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    termination and the next interview

    I've had a family follow me before as well. It's not a real issue. I would be honest during your interview. Explain what happened and what you learned from it so it won't happen again. Good
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    Are you bored at work?

    If you make the same pay I would stick with a "boring" F/T job and pull a few PRN shifts at a "busy" job. That's just me
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    Impossible Family Member

    Often these families are misdirected feelings. They often feel guilty or they are trying to control things since they cannot control the decline of their loved one. You just deal with the best you can...
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    You gotta love them!

    Shoot I want to attend the drink and dabble.. I'm glad the rest of us thought wine as well.. That is one smart
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    Documenting allergies in computer programs

    That is crazy. Why wouldn't any medical provider be able to enter an allergy?? I would keep your writeen notice short and sweet. Summerize the policy and make it understandable to the average