Crush

Crush

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

    Crush replied to FLnurse1127's topic in General Nursing

    Unless there was a code, trauma case or a fall at the end of my shift, I am out on time. Of course it also depends on the floor I get floated to as well. Once in a while I may be over for 5 - 10...

  2. Ready to leave Med/Surg Tele, suggestions please?

    Crush replied to Guest716906's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoy floating. Yeah, you get BS not matter what but I like it. ICU could be an option too based on what you

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

    Crush replied to frenchxtoast's topic in General Nursing

    A SNF would be a good option as stated above. Same patients so you eventually have your pace down pat and when you get a new patient you may have more time. Maybe even doing part time at a SNF and...

  4. Staff Nurses Who Refuse To Precept Or Teach?

    Crush replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    My facility does the same thing. Although I wish it was $1 more an hour. We don't get pain more money but we do have those who sign up for it and take a course as well. Personally I like...

  5. Excelsior college

    Crush replied to smariemax's topic in Excelsior College

    Excelsior only takes or accepts students who already have medical background and/or clinical experience. They don't precept per se. As was my case, I had been a LPN from a traditional program x 4...

  6. Shift covered, not covered

    Crush replied to msannaa7711's topic in General Nursing

    Once they agree to cover the shift and it is approved, signed for according to your management and/or policy, then it is not your responsibility. As soon as they sign the shift swapping form, it is...

  7. Have You Ever Passed Gas And Blamed It On A Resident?

    Crush replied to moretonel's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it depends on how close the co-worker is and the volume of the gas

  8. Staffing and Change of Shift

    Crush replied to LJR89's topic in General Nursing

    If acuity goes up then staffing ratios should be adjusted accordingly if at all possible. Hard to get teamwork when everyone is stressed. Yet, it is when staffing is like this that teamwork can also...

  9. I hate my job :(

    Crush replied to TexasRN89's topic in General Nursing

    I work float pool. But those pt ratios are a bit high IMO. If you are able to take a few days off to think about your goals, that might be of help to weigh the benefits vs burdens for you and your...

  10. I hate my job :(

    Crush replied to TexasRN89's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you need a change. and holy smokes, 8 pts! Where I am we have a 4:1 ratio on days and 5-6:1 on nights. Except on ICU,ER and Psych units. No wonder you are feeling that way. Sounds like...

  11. I don't know how I could've handed this differently

    Crush replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    Bingo. It sounds like they came to the ICU with the pressure ulcers. Appears family may be feeling guilty and now feels this is all they can do. Our hospital has the SW and/or manager sit down with...

  12. How do I move past this?

    Crush replied to anonymous1977's topic in General Nursing

    From what you posted it sounds like this was possibly mistaken identity. That you continue to carry this suggests need for some degree of counseling especially since the family member came after you...

  13. Staff Nurses Who Refuse To Precept Or Teach?

    Crush replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I feel that if said nurse is so against precepting a new nurse, then maybe they should not do it. The quality of the teaching would surely reflect that nurses attitude towards it. Not everyone has the...

  14. I wonder if I'm too old...?

    Crush replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    You're only too old if you feel and think you're too old. I have several awesome co-workers who are over 55 yrs and still work the floors. One of them just went back to school to finish her BSN. Never...

  15. Workplace Drug Test

    Crush replied to lexca's topic in General Nursing

    I meant to say I wasn't sure why some places are now requiring this? I just assume it is part of the pre-employment process for that facility. But I don't think you'd have to worry about them needed...

  16. What do you think of this....

    Crush replied to Oumun's topic in General Nursing

    Just clarifying here. How did you get these e-mails? Were they sent to your work or home e-mail? In bold, you mention no deadline and later in italics there is now a deadline. Where I am, no we are...

  17. 6 months of experience as a new nurse, help!!

    Crush replied to LHCL RN's topic in General Nursing

    From what you have written, it sounds like team work is not there. 3 admits at same or even close to same time is difficult and your co-workers should have picked up on that and at least given some...

  18. Workplace Drug Test

    Crush replied to lexca's topic in General Nursing

    They don't take chunks of hair for the test. Most just want a urine drug screen. My facility does random drug testing throughout the year in addition to our initial employment screening. One...

  19. Call it a hunch.

    Crush replied to bigd82's topic in General Nursing

    You did not miss anything. All we can do is the best we can with what we know and have available at that time. You did the best you could so that is good enough. In your initial post you indicated...

  20. Politics in Nursing... HELP!

    Crush replied to sparkybear808's topic in General Nursing

    Also having a professional update your resume will be helpful in a transition from SNF to acute care. Esp as a relatively new nurse. Sounds like retaliation to me

  21. Feel like a crap nurse. How do I become better?

    Crush replied to stacylethani's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds normal but also forgetfulness can be a sign of increased stress response, not a lack of knowledge. This is 100% normal for most new nurses. Most are not very confident that first year. I am...

  22. Anyone ever feel like this

    Crush replied to iwannabeanursee's topic in General Nursing

    I did LTC as a CNA for 2 yrs and then went on for my LPN that I thought would be super easy. But I started as a LPN doing med-surg. There was a learning curve but having the right preceptor can make a...

  23. Stupid Med Error

    Crush replied to newgradRN34's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you learn from this, it will be ok. Advise is to learn from this and move on.I am not trying to downplay a med error and I am glad no harm came to the patient. But meanmaryjean is right,...

  24. RNs!!!! Did you fail Any classes???

    Crush replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    Passed all my classes. We had to have an average of 85% or better in our classes or we were let go from the program. Passed NCLEX-PN first go and passed NCLEX-RN first go. Now getting my MSN and so...

  25. Excelsior college

    Crush replied to smariemax's topic in Excelsior College

    While I am not in your area, I have never had an issue getting a job related to being a graduate from