chevyv BSN, RN

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    How much of a raise did you get this year?

    chevyv replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    Ahhhhh, on a wage freeze and tier freeze. Health insurance went up plus 1500 deductable and forced to pay 6% towards retirement. On the plus, we got to do our yearly evals (apparantly the 1st time...
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    What I have learned to HATE about Nursing

    chevyv replied to OhioCCRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm almost at the 2yr marker as a RN and I'm still learning every day I walk in. I still wonder why I delegate to staff to do things like vs and weights only to find they are not normal and not...
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    False documentation... more common than you think.

    chevyv replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    OMG palmsofvictory, you are sooo right on!!! The one who goes on up the ladder is the one I see getting walked out time and time again! This is the real world and if you make waves, there are 20 rns...
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    Sedentary Nursing Jobs

    chevyv replied to dthfytr's topic in General Nursing

    I work psych and can tell you I run all night not to mention the physical altercations! Beware of this field if you can't maneuver quickly or help your coworkers physically restrain a pt. I got hurt...
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    Afraid I started a hostile situation

    chevyv replied to 33762FL's topic in General Nursing

    I also work in a facility where I am one of the few different races. This nurse seems to be putting you down to see what you've got and also seems to be very disrespectful. Walking aways is always...
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    PLEASE HELP,Need to renew license by end of month

    chevyv replied to Yulie's topic in General Nursing

    I found this site a few weeks ago CEUs | Continuing Education Training | Mental Health CEUs | Therapist CEUs | Addiction CEUs | Counselor CEUs | Nursing CEUs There are a few that offer many CEU's...
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    FX of the "Giveadamn"

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

    Oh I really hate it when I call maint dept and ask that they come up and replace a light bulb in a pts shower and they tell me they don't have any light bulbs. Oh really, now I can assure you I may...
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    Remember why you became a nurse...

    chevyv replied to 2bNurseynursenurse1's topic in General Nursing

    I remember getting into health care to help people. As a CNA, I did so much with pt's, as a LPN in LTC, I ran all night stuffing pills and doing tx, as a RN now, I spend my time charting and asking...
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    bsn...Excited, but now starting to feel depress...

    chevyv replied to ertlbsn's topic in General Nursing

    One hurdle at a time! I agree with Pixiesmom, focus on school now and the rest will take care of itself. Why even worry about a job at this point? This is what you want to do so do it! I don't...
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    Is it crazy to want to quit my job after 2 days???

    chevyv replied to Smilee1116's topic in General Nursing

    Three days of orientation I like my license way too much. I agree ask for more and then run for the
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    Excited about new psych position!

    chevyv replied to Kay28's topic in Psychiatric

    Holy hell 1:5!!!!!! WooHoo!!!!!!
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    Feeling discouraged :'(

    chevyv replied to Holland4500's topic in General Nursing

    I'm on my second year as a RN and realized I felt much the same way as you, then felt really confident, and now that I know much more (and still barely anything), I go home each night wondering what I...
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    Sorry Nurse Recruiters/Nurse Managers!

    chevyv replied to Isitpossible's topic in Nurse Management

    It's just one hurdle after another hey! Keep on keepin on and you'll find a job. Someone will see you through everything and give you a shot! This is such a tough market right now and you're not...
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    Almost does not count !

    chevyv replied to Shavon3's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats to you!!! My motto has always been "I can do whatever I set my heart on!". I'm so happy you didn't listen to those that feel they know better than you what you can do
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    Whats the percentage of new RNs who "make it" after orientation?

    chevyv replied to lilybug12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Will you have a preceptor for a few months after your 7weeks is up? I had about 7 weeks but I work on a behavioral health unit. We send out anyone with severe or potential medical emergencies. My...
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    Lying about a med to a psych patient

    chevyv replied to cel58's topic in Emergency

    Nope, here in WI it is illegal to lie to a pt regarding a medication. The doc would have to give the order to administer over the pts objection. I call several times a week for that reason....
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    Pharmacists giving injections!?!

    chevyv replied to chevyv's topic in Patient Medications

    I get it, but had to laugh because our unit clerk hates it when we answer the phone! Yells it's her job and to bug off,
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    Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    chevyv replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    But, when you go into a hospital today, you're usually pretty darn ill. If you care that much about the weight of the nurse caring for you, then you probably aren't that ill. I'd be much more...
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    Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    chevyv replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    My research is saying a BMI over 40 is considered 100# over ideal wieght, but I"m sure it's different on the bariatric
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    Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    chevyv replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    Really LinaE!!!??! What kind of medical intervention do we need? I could stand to lose 30 pounds and I run circles around people younger and thinner than myself. Do you feel the same way about...
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    I love being a Satanist nurse.

    chevyv replied to canoehead's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Come to behavioral health! I'm called the devil
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    Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    chevyv replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a pt and I can honestly say that I didn't care less what my nurse looked like, how thin or heavy they were. Matter of fact, I can barely remember them. I was just happy that someone was...
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    Lazy Staff

    chevyv replied to Lauryen828's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in behavioral health and staffing is 1rn, 1lpn, and 3cna's for 22 patients. Our pop can be the worst of the worst so staffing looks good and should be a breeze to get help. Everyday I walk in...
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    I was yelled at by my nurse yesterday

    chevyv replied to EllieBean13's topic in General Students

    To yell at you was awful, but to yell at you in front of others was just plain wrong on her part! Did she give you report and what to expect before seeing the pt? I'm so sorry you went through this....
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    Oh dear . .Audited for proof of CEUs and don't have

    chevyv replied to Norma_Saline's topic in General Nursing

    YEA!!!!!!! Isn't that just a load off!