chevyv BSN, RN

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    Any Nurse Considering CARN?

    chevyv posted a topic in Addictions

    I've been considering testing for the CARN but have not been able to find any good study guides. I recently found Statpearls has an online study/test/ceu guide that includes over 300...
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    VHA application

    chevyv replied to Shan82's topic in Government, Military

    I don't have any insight into credentialing outside of the US but I can tell you that they are strict about paperwork and the process tends to take awhile. Good luck! I love my
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    Healthcare Costs and Unvaccinated Patients

    chevyv replied to guest1168940's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I apologize for voicing thoughts and not digging up facts that may or may not support my thoughts. I just come here to unwind after
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    VA Proficiency Nurse II to III help

    chevyv replied to Greenbay2932's topic in Government, Military

    The proficiency process needs a long haul update! Nobody should be as stressed as we get doing a yearly proficiency!! We looked at the amount of monthly proficiencies and the days the committee meats...
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    Healthcare Costs and Unvaccinated Patients

    chevyv replied to guest1168940's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Our inpatients are just about half and half. Half are fully vaccinated and half aren't. I was off of work for nearly a month with covid in November. I am fully vaxxed and my hubs refuses to get...
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    Nurses Oppose New CDC Rule Lowering Isolation Time for COVID-Positive Nurses

    chevyv replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I've seen nurses come back that are symptomatic. They just don't have the time to stay home and they say as much. I was out for almost a month in November. Used almost all of my sick time. I get it...
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    Having SI in relation to new, stressful jobs: quitting nursing forever

    chevyv replied to pinkdoves's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Take care of you now! Experiencing suicidal ideation is a huge red flag. The high anxiety you state you're having can directly affect the SI as well. Your whole post screams high anxiety. These are...
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    VHA application

    chevyv replied to Shan82's topic in Government, Military

    What's the
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    CNA's Are Tired Of Laziness

    chevyv replied to mlmckenzie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    And I would also like to know if the nurse needs to chart on all 19 pts or is charting by exception done at the facility. Surely the nurse knows the tasks involved for the CNA to complete. I worked...
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    transfer from one VA to another out of state

    chevyv replied to sandman88's topic in General Nursing

    We have 2 RN's that recently transferred in from other states. It takes a while cause..well it is the
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    ADN-RN-CRNA with a dismissed drug case

    chevyv replied to Sgold80's topic in General Nursing

    If the charges were dismissed and it was like 20yrs ago, I'm not sure how of if it would affect your chances. Have you talked with a school about it? Does it show up when you check
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    Paying Off Student Loans - Happy New Year!

    chevyv replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I've been paying double or triple on my loans since the government deferred payments. I just read they are deferred again through the end of May of 2022. I'm hoping to knock off a few more grand...
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    Writing “poop” is unprofessional?

    chevyv replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    Did you actually get written up or did she print out what you charted to make a point? I just can't believe she didn't just approach you and tell you to chart BM next time.
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    Narcotic abuse suspected

    chevyv replied to Jamie123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would think that they would escort you pronto to have a UDS
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    CNA's Are Tired Of Laziness

    chevyv replied to mlmckenzie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    To the OP, if I'm reading this correctly, you work on a behavioral health unit with 19pts and the LPN didn't lift a finger to help out?!? I give you kudos for not going off. That is just poor...
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    So, It's Come To This...

    chevyv replied to Jedrnurse's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We have 4 covid pts as of yesterday. I've heard other hospitals in the area are filling up, but I don't work there so I can't be
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    Unfair Grading

    chevyv replied to RoseTh93's topic in General Students

    Time to let that edge go and move on. Perhaps your instructor saw something that you didn't. It could be an ease in your partner/pt relationship, your partner could have been more comfortable. It...
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    I Am Not Smart Enough For Nursing And I Have No Options

    chevyv replied to SuperBlue's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went to a tech school then a BSN Completion Program. How many more classes do you have to take yet? Nursing classes are intense, not gonna lie. Sounds like you may already be part time, but it's...
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    So, It's Come To This...

    chevyv replied to Jedrnurse's topic in Disaster Preparation

    A $5000 hiring
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    Why are so many nurses against unions?

    chevyv replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I quit my union after about 3-4yrs. I asked where my union dues actually went and nobody could give me an answer. I requested a union hand book several times and was always told they were in the...
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    Mentioning recovery from mental illness in a job interview?

    chevyv replied to lunalilith's topic in Psychiatric

    Nope, I would not disclose a past mental health history. Stick to the professional end of the questions. I think the knowledge that you have will definitely help your interview. Good
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    Shift Work

    chevyv replied to Mary3010's topic in General Specialties

    .9 is 72hrs per pp. I work 8hr days. I wish we had 10hr days but alas a few 12's are given and that is not
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    To Care for Him Who Has Borne the Battle: Veteran Care in Community Hospitals

    chevyv replied to Ellen720's topic in General Nursing

    I love working at the VA! There are a lot of programs for our Veterans and I agree that word of mouth is what helps other Vets get connected into some of these lesser known programs. That can make...
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    Leaving Your Job Due to Mandate

    chevyv replied to jive turkey's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I feel there is no one answer to your question. Some don't believe, some believe it is politically motivated and blown up for the fear factor, some fear the unknown, some are too overwhelmed to figure...
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    Leaving Your Job Due to Mandate

    chevyv replied to jive turkey's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We are all trained in using PPE and staying home when we're ill. They are so short staffed now. I can't imagine when they fire those still willing to serve. I do not work in LTC so I have no idea what...