Crush

Crush

Case manager, float pool, and more

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  1. How do you deal with someone trying to get you fired?

    Crush replied to solDanz's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto the above 3

  2. "I am a nurse!"

    Crush replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I really am a nurse (RN w/ active license) but when I am with my family, I am family. I can't use " I am a _____ nurse" since I work float pool and am cross-trained for a variety of areas. My point...

  3. Need advice, looking to get out of hospital nursing

    Crush replied to Toadroad's topic in General Nursing

    Home health, hospice, case management, clinics, dialysis, public health or go to the administrative side. Maybe teaching? So many

  4. Msn degree and working full time

    Crush replied to raecudzy1's topic in General Nursing

    I work full-time with occasional mandatory overtime and am going for my MSN. Very tough, but somehow, I am doing

  5. "I am a nurse!"

    Crush replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    My mother does this. She calls me with every single thing wrong with her friends. And Lordy, if I go over and she has a friend there I have to hear all kinds of medical history. Then I politely tell...

  6. What pay/salary is fair?

    Crush replied to RNross1018's topic in General Nursing

    I'd

  7. Overwhelmed New Nurse

    Crush replied to mbulls's topic in General Nursing

    As mentioned, be gentle with yourself. They would not let you off orientation if the didn't believe in you being able to do it. On the flip side, an extension does not reflect one's ability to become...

  8. Documenting Patient Falls

    Crush replied to BSN_Studnt's topic in General Nursing

    An incident report is more of an administrative record specifically for the facility's QA/PI and risk management, not part of the legal record. It is used for a root cause analysis. The medical record...

  9. Feeling discouraged.

    Crush replied to sashaq's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are only half way through orientation and sometimes it can be just a matter of you & your first preceptor not being a good fit. I am guessing you may have some underlying stressors related to...

  10. I need an experts opinions please !!

    Crush replied to Rn 1979's topic in General Nursing

    I would report that too. There is no excuses. I would have been so mad. That was not right, not ok at all. I think there were 2 issues here that for sure needed the manager's attention. One it is not...

  11. Commute time to hospital job

    Crush replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    About 15-20 minutes each way. Most is on the

  12. Nurse residency VS. Straight on the floor.

    Crush replied to Alexx_xox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I went straight to the floor, no nurse residency. I had 3 weeks orientation and was on my own after that. ( I had been a LPN before that so it was a shorter orientation for me ) The nurse residency...

  13. dream job ended

    Crush replied to singleye's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes, things don't work out for a reason. Take this opportunity to reflect on your experiences there and learn from the good, bad and in-between. A good take away would be not giving gifts to...

  14. I want to quit during orientation...

    Crush replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    Home care and hospice both utilize LPNs. Maybe do that and take a per diem at a LTC place? Not only that but I believe some clinics also use

  15. Documenting Patient Falls

    Crush replied to BSN_Studnt's topic in General Nursing

    Facts only in medical record. NEVER mention an incident report in a medical record. Document the people notified according to your facility policy ( usually the doctor and be sure to use the name of...

  16. Charge nurse after 1.5 years on unit

    Crush replied to Nurse-please's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto here. However, the time one has been a nurse does not factor into whether or not one can perform charge nurse duties. Duties are delegated per standards of practice and

  17. Hiring Mgr: We will let you know in 2 weeks

    Crush replied to chaki's topic in General Nursing

    I had an interview where I just knew there was no way I would get the job. My mouth and brain were not cooperating with each other and I gave a stupid answer right at the first question. Anyways, I...

  18. Has anyone else had a nurse manager swear during an interview?

    Crush replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh crap, you made me laugh out loud at work. Yes, I am sitting here all by myself laughing out loud as my co-worker is now staring at

  19. Charge nurse calls doc at night

    Crush replied to Nurse-please's topic in General Nursing

    Heck yeah!

  20. Vivitrol shots: Troubleshooting

    Crush replied to Nursing On The Run's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely, mix well and change the needle after you draw it up. I like the idea of warming it first a little as suggested. I will have to try that.

  21. Charge nurse calls doc at night

    Crush replied to Nurse-please's topic in General Nursing

    I I have never worked anywhere where only the charge nurse can call the doctor. Ridiculous. Best person to call is the one who actually needs them and knows firsthand what is needed. Also good...

  22. I want to quit during orientation...

    Crush replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    Red flag. You might really love home health though. Sending positive vibes your way. Ask about training and ensuring you will get a heads up on the homes you will be going to so you know what you...

  23. I want to quit during orientation...

    Crush replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    Tough it out while looking elsewhere. I got 2 weeks orientation as an experienced RN at a LTC ( this was a few yrs ago & maybe things have changed ). 5 days with Bt12 hour shifts is just not right...

  24. I want to quit during orientation...

    Crush replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above. It is only 5 day in so far. And all your concerns are valid and your feelings are normal. I started out in LTC as a CNA and then as a LPN (per diem) as well as fulltime LPN at...

  25. Nurse, clean up aisle 5 (rant)

    Crush replied to cleback's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the clarification. So they want you guys to clean the equipment each time you use it?(not being snarky or anything with the question) I would find that tedious. I understand once at start...