chevyv BSN, RN

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    guilt trip

    chevyv replied to kurisuchine08's topic in General Nursing

    I like the comment about checking the id and not answering. I'm guilty of that for
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    New Orientee Ticking Me Off

    chevyv replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, the orientee was ticking my off. This was more of a vent for me so I could just let it go. It's the first time I've dealt with this and just couldn't get my mind around it. I went through the...
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    New Orientee Ticking Me Off

    chevyv replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry that I've taken so long to respond. Between mandatory doubles and bsn completion classes starting up again, I've neglected my favorite outlet! This orientee is now on his own unit and far...
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    guilt trip

    chevyv replied to kurisuchine08's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with standing your ground, but I also understand how difficult it is. Many of us are in the same situation as yours. I've worked doubles because coworkers have called in and even though I'm...
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    On the positive side . . .

    chevyv replied to KimICURN's topic in General Nursing

    Many years ago, when I was a CNA, I worked in a hospital that was very busy. I had been wondering why I chose this field and was considering going back to factory work. I worked the pm shift and had...
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    What have you found in your pockets at the end of your shift?

    chevyv replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    EWWWWEEEEEE!!!!!
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    Start new job tomorrow

    chevyv replied to dreamingofbeing's topic in Psychiatric

    Good luck and WooHoo for psych
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    What have you found in your pockets at the end of your shift?

    chevyv replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    I found lancets, retractable needles, sweet n low packets (which I never use), a suppository, the last of my snack I snuck while charting, everyone's pen but mine, and alcohol
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    Night shift -- can you just take it easy, please?

    chevyv replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Have to admit that I don't give a hoot if something did or didn't get done. I'm there to work and will get done as much as I can. Days gets crazy and so does pm's, I don't even want to think about...
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    Older PCA/CNA

    chevyv replied to Girlygirl69's topic in General Nursing

    I think this post can really go both ways. Right now I would say I'd rather work with older CNA's. I'm so tired of young people with a mentality of them doing you a favor just by being there. I...
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    Do you need a license to practice as a RN or can you just how proof of passing NCLEX?

    chevyv replied to ilove's topic in General Nursing

    If you passed the NCLEX, your licensed. Look yourself up and any employer will be doing the same. You should be posted already, especially if you already know. A big huge CONGRATS to
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    New Orientee Ticking Me Off

    chevyv replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    That is way funny! It never even occurred to me. Sometimes giving someone just enough rope to hang themselves works as
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    What helps you get through a shift ?

    chevyv replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    Coke Classic, a sense of humor, and knowing I only work part time gets me through. Sometimes I say things in my head that aren't nice at all while the pt is trying their best to manipulate me. It...
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    Nursing makes me nuts!!!!

    chevyv replied to ksc0723's topic in General Students

    The technical colleges in WI have joined together to make it the same. It's so nice because you can take on online theory course through a different tech school if you can't get in the one at your...
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    bad feeling

    chevyv replied to birdie22's topic in General Nursing

    I had my first med error as a RN a couple of months ago and it haunted me for a long time. Stil will if I let it, but I learned and am a better nurse because of it. As bad as that feeling is, it's a...
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    Administering pain meds to a sleeping pt

    chevyv replied to opossum's topic in General Nursing

    I would not want to be woken up for a pain med. It's hard enough to get sleep when your a pt in a hospital so I would not have woken them up to offer pain meds. If your in pain, you wake up. I like...
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    General Rant.

    chevyv replied to delabeaux's topic in General Nursing

    Oh the word recognition! I had to buy Hooked on Phonics for my son 10 yrs ago and his reading level went from the bottom 1/3 to the top 1/3 in one summer. Just had to comment on sad it was to see...
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    Areas that are hiring RN's??

    chevyv replied to gaylarn4's topic in General Nursing

    Milwaukee County,
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    Ever have a patient that "turns" on you?

    chevyv replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I work as a psych nurse and can tell ya that it happens daily, too many times to count and it still
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    General Rant.

    chevyv replied to delabeaux's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's just hard to find work no matter what today. I would wonder if it's not sometimes better to hire a newbie who can be molded to what the facility needs rather than someone who is set in...
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    If you won the lottery would you still work in health care?

    chevyv replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, Hell
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    Accepted into two different health career programs...what to do?

    chevyv replied to pixieclipper's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps check to see about job availability for each career. There are so many more avenues you can travel down in nursing. Having one client as in home care might not be so stressful and chaotic....
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    CNA financial assistance in Wisconsin?

    chevyv replied to Lady11's topic in General Nursing

    All of the tech colleges in WI require their nursing students to be CNA certified before beginning classes. I believe the only way you can get the course covered is if you qualify for like a DVR type...
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    WOW...

    chevyv replied to sj73201's topic in General Nursing

    I was told to apply even if it states they don't want new grads. You never know if they might take the time to consider you if they aren't getting a ton of bites. Good luck to
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    Does this happen at your hospital? (Staffing related.)

    chevyv replied to nfdfiremedic's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a nightmare and lawsuit waiting to happen. Your poor staff and you as well. I'm a floor nurse and can't imagine how any manager can walk through and not feel sickened by wanting to help...