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  1. quit first RN job after 3 months?

    imanedrn replied to Cinnamongirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's funny because the day following this when I worked, another patient that I was "caring" for drained my mind, body, and soul... I believe she was recently informed she's "terminal." It seems that...

  2. Hospital CEO arrested for scams involving the homeless

    imanedrn replied to rph3664's topic in General Nursing

    Makes my brain (and heart) hurt in a myriad of ways... :angryfire :trout: :smackingf :hdvwl:

  3. quit first RN job after 3 months?

    imanedrn replied to Cinnamongirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    More often than not, I'm just a nurse. Last night was different, though. I had a patient ask me to stop by her room before I left. She knew I wasn't coming back today (I work 2 days, off 1, then back...

  4. i hate med-surg

    imanedrn replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    when i read this first part of your post, i had to stop for a moment and see if i had posted this in my sleep or something! i've been in for six months, and i've noticed this has become a pattern for...

  5. Imposter Alert?

    imanedrn replied to xjenn's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your instructor to see what kind of information s/he actually expects you to present. You can tell her what you've found so far and ask if that's sufficient -- or if s/he expects you to go...

  6. How many patients???

    imanedrn replied to kamakasigirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, big surprise, they had no problem having ME sign THEIR contract regarding my 12 month contract with them...but I do not recall, at any point, signing a contract with my DON regarding the length...

  7. How many patients???

    imanedrn replied to kamakasigirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Did your employment contract stipulate the amount of time for your orientation? If so, they're obligated to live up to those terms -- just as you would be if you signed a 1 year commitment or pay the...

  8. I yelled at another nurse.

    imanedrn replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    i am so thankful for nurses like you! i work on a unit where we get a lot of nursing home patients who are in an awful mess -- dehydrated, pressure ulcers, utis -- the whole nine yards. it just...

  9. I yelled at another nurse.

    imanedrn replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: Thank you. I'm 28, married, no kids (but I have 2 cats), I own a home that we paid for outright, we own 2 cars (1 we make payments on), and I have no debt. I don't expect younger, more...

  10. peripheral neuropathy

    imanedrn replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've had numbness & tingling in my hands & feet for years -- in addition to chronic pain and other things. I was finally diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Dr wanted to start me on Lyrica, but...

  11. MA's know as much as RN's??

    imanedrn replied to JettaDP's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: The OP was correct in saying that MAs do everything RNs do -- in the context of that (and most other) clinic(s). The skill level required in a clinic is rather minimal, so there is little...

  12. Las Vegas Nurses

    imanedrn replied to kalibo's topic in General Nursing

    Probably 75% of the nurses I work with are from the Philippines. What help do you

  13. Couldnt put in a foley!!

    imanedrn replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes they're just plain difficult to do! Some women have a LOT of extra skin and the urethra is either "hiding" or NOT where you expect it to be. The last one I did, I was certain I had...

  14. What is your opinion?

    imanedrn replied to kamakasigirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would never work LTC. Half of my patients come from there because of infections, decubs, AMS, etc. I know not all caregivers at LTCs are bad at their jobs, but -- when I see my patients -- it...

  15. How are nurses supposed to be culturally sensitive if people are not towards them!

    imanedrn replied to roomtogrow's topic in Nursing Career

    Excellent point about us being there for the patient, not ourselves. During my hospital orientation, when we were reviewing the dress code, I noticed there was nothing about nail polish (except for...

  16. How are nurses supposed to be culturally sensitive if people are not towards them!

    imanedrn replied to roomtogrow's topic in Nursing Career

    How are dreadlocks and a nose ring "cultural" if you're white? (I assume you're an American Caucasian and neither Jamaican nor Hindu. Please correct me, if I'm wrong.) Personal preference and style...

  17. getting trouble with interview questions, did not get any offer

    imanedrn replied to tylenolnurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    These are PERSONAL questions. You should search yourself and your experiences for the answers, not look for them from someone else. I'm sorry to sound critical, but, if you expect others to answer...

  18. Politics and Drama

    imanedrn replied to rehabhereIcome's topic in General Nursing

    Don't get involved! As an example, I always eat lunch late. I found that I like doing this because there's usually no one else in the break room with me, and I don't have to listen to gossip, drama,...

  19. Has anyone considered going all the way?

    imanedrn replied to Aariah's topic in General Nursing

    I actually took the opposite path: I used to want to be a doctor, then decided I wanted to a nurse instead! Here's the story... I took A&P as a junior in high school and loved learning about the...

  20. Oh, well - Not for me.

    imanedrn replied to dragonflycafe's topic in General Nursing

    Great points... I actually work on an infectious disease floor. There are SO many family members who are clueless on wearing PPE. When I inform them that their family member is in on contact...

  21. How easy is it to change specialties?

    imanedrn replied to TangoLima's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It depends on the hospital and, many times, who you know. Most hospitals are willing to do internal transfers. If they already know you're a good employee, why not treat you right? I'm hoping my...

  22. Why is it my fault?

    imanedrn replied to MJJFan1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We're required to do 12 hour chart checks during shift report. Until I read on this website that some places do NOT do this, I just assumed everyone did. It makes such great sense! The nurse from...

  23. Discharging a patient...to the streets

    imanedrn replied to ChocoholicRN's topic in General Nursing

    I never like to assume a homeless person will always use my money for booze or drugs, but it's hard not to. Instead of allowing myself to feel that way, I opt for the food, as you suggested. In...

  24. for how long is new grad new grad???

    imanedrn replied to 2008el's topic in General Nursing

    Some responses to what a "new grad" is are more theoretical answers; they revolve around when you "know" certain things. If you're asking for the sake of a job application, though, that's a different...

  25. Oasis help!!!!!!!!!

    imanedrn replied to mina123's topic in Home Health

    This looks very helpful! Now I just need to take the time to follow it