Crush

Crush

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  1. Tips for New Grad offered ICU position

    Crush replied to gmsal971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would agree with these tips. Be open in your learning and proactive. When you run across something you either don't know or are not sure of, ask your preceptor and/or find a YouTube video of the...

  2. Depressed and Disappointed in Myself

    Crush replied to Samx3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are not dumb at all. Having some experience though opens up doors to other areas of nursing you can explore. Be gentle with yourself. Maybe consider part time till you are able to find another...

  3. Nursing nightmares.

    Crush replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Had one last night. I dreamed I fell asleep at work and woke up with a sudden head jerk only find a pool of drool on my desk. My co-workers were standing around me

  4. Major Change. Need advice!

    Crush replied to theresa005's topic in General Nursing

    Technical college. Same for my RN but I think I got bumped up for the LPN to RN bridge because I graduated from same

  5. Major Change. Need advice!

    Crush replied to theresa005's topic in General Nursing

    I worked through nursing school as a CNA to offset the costs and later transitioned to the LPN program as there was a long wait list for the RN

  6. Fired...for 3rd time

    Crush replied to mykids4life's topic in General Nursing

    I recall one nurse who was hired at a place I worked that sticks out. They had recently been fired and came for interview. The place they came from gave a poor review of them upon calling for a...

  7. I was found out!

    Crush replied to cwilliams032's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing is anonymous on the internet anymore. But this is a great

  8. Depressed and Disappointed in Myself

    Crush replied to Samx3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Totally agree with the above. You have some great feedback already from quite a few here and all have some good points. All I have left to offer is a gentle hug and sending positive thoughts your

  9. The ridiculousness of LTC/SNF

    Crush replied to YUKONrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh my gosh, that sounds so stressful. I have not worked in LTC in a while but that is just

  10. Getting a Nurse Recruiters Attention

    Crush replied to Caseyyy27's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, to lay low for now and wait till you have graduated/passed NCLEX. Like SourLemon said, you may not get your first choice right away. Be open to other opportunities for gaining experience....

  11. Inactive RN License for 11 years....now what?

    Crush replied to missyjas's topic in General Nursing

    I would be sure to see what the school you choose requires too. The counselor you talk to may have better information. I am not familiar with AZ requirements but it sounds like you may have to meet...

  12. Inactive RN License for 11 years....now what?

    Crush replied to missyjas's topic in General Nursing

    I am getting my MSN now and my program requires an active license and must be employed at least part-time. You may want to check out different programs available in your area and check out what your...

  13. Responsible for 132 clients and Working during breaks

    Crush replied to Nroh's topic in General Nursing

    That does not sound safe to me. What type of a facility is

  14. Work place friendships, OR avoid like the plague?

    Crush replied to Alexx_xox's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have co-workers I consider close friends. We hang out after work or on days off. We can argue at work and walk out the door together and go grab a burger. We don't talk about work once we leave (...

  15. Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

    Crush replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, things do change indeed. Just adding to what you wrote.Some of us who have been around a bit have seen changes come and go, and some of the time things come back around again. But there are some...

  16. How does everyone deal with irritated family members

    Crush replied to Little_Bear2013's topic in General Nursing

    It is always difficult when families are not happy and/or irritable. I usually find being extra kind and listening to them and some education as needed (and within scope of practice) to be helpful...

  17. Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

    Crush replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely. Some of the best floors I have worked on have a good mix of newer nurses, semi-new, and experienced and everything in

  18. How do you choose your first job?

    Crush replied to shinyhappy1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with SourLemon. If you can't do 2 different then I would go with LTC. You can still transition into acute care later with the experiences you'll get there. Or transition to whatever area you...

  19. Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

    Crush replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    There is always something we can learn from each other, regardless of the length of time we have been a nurse. Just remember that different styles are not necessarily "bad", just different. I recall...

  20. How significant is it to have references?

    Crush replied to Seas's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Potential employers do contact the references you provide. I have asked my manager for a reference recently. I have used current managers and former ones as a reference as well as

  21. Fired for Falsifying Documents. What to expect

    Crush replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck. Sending good vibes your

  22. Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

    Crush replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't so much see the persons responses as excuses per se, but rather a young inexperienced person providinghis background and reasons ( although I have not read all the posts here ). I remember...

  23. Fired for Falsifying Documents. What to expect

    Crush replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    Totally not true. If your best friend was sitting across from you and they were going through the exact same thing you are right now, what would you tell them that you are not telling yourself? Be...

  24. Fired for Falsifying Documents. What to expect

    Crush replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    I understand you loved that job but it might be you'll find another one you love just as much. There may even be a chance to go back after some time passes and/or they get a new DON. Glad you are...

  25. A little advice please

    Crush replied to smartassmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at a place that asked us to add to our charting and other falsifications. I left there right after that meeting and did not look