Crush

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  1. Do you consider it helpful or not to be given a Pt’s attitude during a report?

    Crush replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    As long as it is kept professional and to the point. Such as, " Patient gets upset if you mention xyz." or " Patient prefers their pills crushed in ice cream and will spit them out if you give it in...

  2. Failed first semster of nursing school. Help!

    Crush replied to cristygonzalez6's topic in General Nursing

    Take time to watch some YouTube videos on test taking strategies and/or to study ahead a bit in areas you feel are weaker, etc. Example if statistics was a course failed, watch some videos on it...

  3. Dealing with difficult CNA's

    Crush replied to Katiebug96's topic in General Nursing

    All we can do is the best we can with what we know at that time and what is available to us at that time. If that is the case then no need to feel guilty. I have nothing further to add since the above...

  4. Is this normal practice-my unit feels unsafe.

    Crush replied to krissyycupcake's topic in General Nursing

    Oh that just ain't right. That sounds like a terrible place. Once in a rare while we may have shifts like you described but that is sure NOT the normal. I agree that the "don't worry about it"...

  5. Coworker wanted to trade shifts

    Crush replied to NurseDisneyPrincess's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I did tell him why I wanted to

  6. What should I do first

    Crush replied to Big_Mike's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went through nursing school with a small child and worked full time. It can be done but you need to realize up front how difficult and the sacrifices that come with whatever decision you choose. You...

  7. 205 questions and passed!

    Crush replied to Lpnbeast213's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations

  8. What do you think of 12 hour shifts

    Crush replied to RNattie's topic in General Nursing

    I hear ya. I work all shifts and sometimes work 2 shifts within a week. ( no I don't have a choice ) I work a combo of 8 and 12 hour shifts so there is both a benefit to 12's and a burden as well. I...

  9. Coworker wanted to trade shifts

    Crush replied to NurseDisneyPrincess's topic in General Nursing

    I switched 2 shifts with one of my co-workers cause they had events at their kids school that came up last minute. Well, fast forward and my wedding anniversary comes around ( I had asked off 2 months...

  10. English As A Second Language

    Crush replied to Santa Monica's topic in General Nursing

    Well said KatieMI. That nurse was mean and your accent does have any bearing on whether you are competent or not. Sorry to hear that happened to

  11. Working Weeknds

    Crush replied to MJ48's topic in General Nursing

    Glad things worked out for

  12. Continue home health or not after being fired from nursing internship?

    Crush replied to simplenerd's topic in General Nursing

    If your gut is already telling you to fear for your license that is something to think about. Can you negotiate more training w/ the home health? If not, I might pass. Maybe working in a LTC facility...

  13. Pay grades

    Crush replied to neogirl's topic in General Nursing

    No pay difference for ADN vs BSN or MSN here ( if said MSN is working the floor but if in management they get much more ). A new nurse who knows the right people can climb the "ladder" faster than a...

  14. New grad RN

    Crush replied to Courtneyrn9317's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be afraid to ask. Realize the real learning now begins. Know that it gets better and nursing is an amazing wonderful career. It is worth

  15. Be honest: do you feel valued by your employer?

    Crush replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    I feel valued by my amazing co-workers. I love them and we are more like family. Otherwise, nope, I don't think any of the staff are valued by some of our management but some mangers do care. I think...

  16. What is the hardest shift you ever had?

    Crush replied to vxxen's topic in General Nursing

    Happy

  17. What is the hardest shift you ever had?

    Crush replied to vxxen's topic in General Nursing

    My first day off orientation as a new grad. Patient 1 had CPM machine ( post total knee replacement ). Patient 2 with critical lab but was asymptomatic ( low Hb / Hct ), patient 3, waiting to d/c and...

  18. Working Weeknds

    Crush replied to MJ48's topic in General Nursing

    I must agree with the above. If you agreed to work every other weekend at 2 jobs then yes, you should expect that you will be working every weekend. Kinda expected with taking 2 jobs though. I don't...

  19. Department Education of Disruptive Patient Behavior

    Crush replied to miller22time's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly, I know the OP was asking about facility staff training but this brings up a good point. We are never alone on the floor. If this type bullying behaviors are happening, notify your charge...

  20. Department Education of Disruptive Patient Behavior

    Crush replied to miller22time's topic in General Nursing

    Any threats to staff = calling security. Not putting up with that. Interventions would be listening. Not only to the words but with parents, listen to the emotion or reason behind the anger. Are they...

  21. Does anyone really read all this charting?

    Crush replied to gypsierose's topic in General Nursing

    I for sure read what day shift charted and the physician note from that day. I know our doctors for sure do read our

  22. Potassium question...

    Crush replied to Soflo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Doctor overreacted. While K+ is important 3.4 is not critical. Your cath patient took priority at the

  23. Could the reason I got fired from my last job affect becoming a nurse

    Crush replied to Allie94's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, that is very wrong, illegal and should not even be

  24. Could the reason I got fired from my last job affect becoming a nurse

    Crush replied to Allie94's topic in Nursing Career

    Absolutely. While you can say you have learned and grown from this, honesty and integrity matter. As RubyVee said, not really lying is also not really honest

  25. New RN, terrified of codes and emergencies

    Crush replied to Dd04321's topic in General Nursing

    That is ok. That is normal. You'll do fine and it sounds like you did ok. It is ok to be nervous as it means you care enough to be concerned and are asking questions. That is a good thing. No matter...