Crush

Crush

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  1. Do ASN/ADN nurses still get hired in the hospital?

    Crush replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in General Nursing

    Same here. I started in a hospital as a LPN ( worked med-surg and infusion therapy ), got my ADN, then my BSN. But I work with several nurses who are ADN's with no plans to obtain their BSN. Of course...

  2. Which Area Has the Most Compassionate Nurses

    Crush replied to RNite's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with NurseCard. I have to wonder if some of it is "just blowing off stress", not that that justifies those behaviors. It seems this is a culture/behavior thing that has gone on there for too...

  3. Need advise

    Crush replied to Natasha1209's topic in General Nursing

    Getting back to clinical was no problem for me. You could make a list of skills you checked off on last semester and then YouTube the skill as a refresher though. At skills lab you might be able to...

  4. Need advise

    Crush replied to Natasha1209's topic in General Nursing

    I did something similar. Go over notes, YouTube, read articles. I did not struggle, but I did have to review and honestly, for me, most of the stuff came back. Don't sweat it too much. You can do...

  5. Float vice versa Floor/ER

    Crush replied to al3x117's topic in General Nursing

    I work float pool and am scheduled specific hours a week. I am usually be the first ( offered to be )cancelled cause I get paid a little more for being float pool. The upside is I get a differential...

  6. Uhhhh, That's Kinda Personal

    Crush replied to evastone's topic in General Nursing

    I give as little info as possible while keeping it polite and professional. Although I suppose it would depend on the area one works in as to how personal the conversation may be or may not

  7. abandonment

    Crush replied to guest1055037's topic in General Nursing

    I would report those unsafe conditions. Those poor residents who will not get optimum care related to such short staffing is unacceptable. If a facility is that short staffed then management needs to...

  8. Performance Report -Med Error

    Crush replied to Mother nurse10's topic in General Nursing

    Although you should have reported it ( not so much your error as it seems this was a pharmacy error ), I would not sweat

  9. What is the Registered Nurse Patient Ratio at your hospital?

    Crush replied to LinenP's topic in General Nursing

    I work float pool but most floors the ratio is 4 to 5 pts per RN, we use LPNs so 1 LPN will work with 2 RNs and then we have 2-3 CNAs on the units. ICU, ER and L&D are different. ICU is 2 RNs to 1...

  10. Thinking of Leaving my Long Term Job..HELP!

    Crush replied to LPNRN2000's topic in General Nursing

    Weigh the benefits vs. burdens for you. Sounds like you already have your answer

  11. Why is it difficult to transition from nursing student to working Nurse?

    Crush replied to Beautiful_Beginnings's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the same way. I think that most nursing programs focus on passing NCLEX which is sometimes a bit different from reality of working the floor, especially with time management and all the other...

  12. working holidays

    Crush replied to peachypurple's topic in General Nursing

    Usually it is alternating holidays most places. Maybe ask for the rational for scheduling you to work all those holidays. Like the others have said, it all depends on your facilities policy or lack...

  13. Might be let go during orientation? Need advice.

    Crush replied to luey87's topic in General Nursing

    With what you said about comparing your "training/orientation" to that of a travel nurse I would question their policies. I work float pool and got a few days on each unit, with a day or two longer...

  14. starting IV on same arm as a mastectomy

    Crush replied to coletanner123's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts exactly. Get order to start IV on that arm as a CYA. I do if at all possible avoid using the arm if they have had a mastectomy but sometimes there are extenuating

  15. New nurse, proud of myself!

    Crush replied to Dd04321's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome! You did just

  16. What to look for in a job

    Crush replied to 2018nursewi's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to the good suggestions above, see if there is a new grad program such as a nurse residency

  17. First combative pt

    Crush replied to LJR89's topic in General Nursing

    You mention this starts happening at certain times. So maybe asking the doctor for something to give these pts before said time would be something to look into. You sound like you really care and are...

  18. I’m not happy

    Crush replied to iwannabeanursee's topic in General Nursing

    Some good advise here from TriciaJ. Hang in there. ((( cyber hugs

  19. Double diapering alert patients who ask? I think it's neglectful. However...

    Crush replied to Surfin USA's topic in General Nursing

    I am going to agree with the others that IF the person is alert and oriented x 3 and requests double diaper then that is their choice. Public forum = any new employers/or potential employers can also...

  20. Upset Family

    Crush replied to Tay56's topic in General Nursing

    Does not sound like you did anything wrong. You explained nicely what you were able to do or not do. Sometimes families complain for various reasons that have nothing to do with us as nurses. I am not...

  21. Could Not Make It Through The Orientation Of My First Job

    Crush replied to frenchxtoast's topic in General Nursing

    That is just something that will take time and gaining experiences. You can watch some YouTube videos on things you feel uncertain of too. I understand that what you have been through has taken it's...

  22. What is your opinion on calling in "sick"

    Crush replied to Goofaroo's topic in General Nursing

    You don't have to give a reason for calling out. I never do anyways but since I am not one to call out often.......................... We have one nurse who calls out alot and says she feels like she...

  23. I like my job

    Crush replied to Guest219794's topic in General Nursing

    Really like this. Thank you hherrn for this. Great reminder of why we do what we

  24. Is this considered falsification?

    Crush replied to MommyRN89's topic in General Nursing

    It should state late entry w/time and date. If entered after 24 hrs I believe it should also include reason such as you mentioned about it being a correction,

  25. How late after your shift do you stay at work?

    Crush replied to FLnurse1127's topic in General Nursing

    I must admit to being a well known wise a#$% at work.