chevyv BSN, RN

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    What is all the stuff that nurses have to put up with

    chevyv replied to mcclot1993's topic in General Nursing

    Just when you think you can't possibly handle one more piece of paperwork..here comes a new policy and guess what...it's the nurses responsibility to do the work. Management will always dump more on...
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    Financial Aid for second degree BSN/MSN students at UPenn

    chevyv replied to bookgirl667's topic in School, College Programs

    I thought once you have a 4yr degree, you can't get
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    I need advice

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

    My advice would be to put out some more applications and get to work! You worked hard to get your license and now your scared? That is normal. You are right though, the longer you wait the more...
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    Friend tells me she is diverting

    chevyv replied to Flennigan's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like she is taking whole cards. Normally in ltc, pharmacy sends a card of say 30 pills. This card will have the pt name and info on it. I still think it's a fake post. Too many holes to not...
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    burn out, bullying, new nurse blues, affecting my relationship and mental health

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

    I too work in psych but ltc not acute. I could have sworn you worked at the same facility. We are going through the same scenario. I found I was feeling stressed and short tempered at home. I had...
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    Is nursing for me???

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

    But if MSN was entry level, the powers-that-be would have to pay a lot more to us lil' ole' worker bees, lol. I am currently in a BSN Completion program and also just completed a BA in Health Care...
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    Friend tells me she is diverting

    chevyv replied to Flennigan's topic in General Nursing

    Although I feel for her as one human being to another, I can't help but think "What an idiot". She's been diverting all of this time and pts that need pain control are getting what? Tylenol? Great...
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    power struggles

    chevyv replied to TerpGal02's topic in Psychiatric

    I cannot tell you how infuriating this type of behavior makes me. I find myself wanting to medicate my staff more than my pts! If they would just shut up the patients would be fine but nooooooo they...
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    Call Ins. Again

    chevyv replied to Mikeinhouston's topic in General Nursing

    We either get asked to stay and work a double, get mandated, or they work us short. I have no idea if they have to be in a certain mood to decide which to pick but it changes like a fart in the
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    Plagiarism or not?

    chevyv replied to MSN2's topic in Advanced Practice

    So, if you withdraw from the course, could you still graduate or do you need the credits? I have to agree that at least you weren't expelled. If you have to do one more semester, it really isn't too...
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    opinion needed

    chevyv replied to 302queen's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree that I too believe this is full of stink. Unless the pt was a danger to themselves or others, they would not have been locked in a room, especially alone unless they were violent or suicidal....
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    You know you've been a nurse too long when...

    chevyv replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    when you find yourself wanting to move so far away from everyone. Buying Alaska and wishing it was me moving and dealing with the grizzly bears instead of people on a daily basis. I used to love my...
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    Please help me with my temper

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

    I never used to swear much. Now, I will be in the nurses' station mumbling under my breath when everything is cutting loose. I'm one of the mild ones so I think you're not doing too bad. Ecigs etc...
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    Where does the public get the idea that nurses make a ton of money?

    chevyv replied to edogs334's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm in Wisconsin and make nowhere near that either, unless you work tons of
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    Where does the public get the idea that nurses make a ton of money?

    chevyv replied to edogs334's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I will not say that nurses make good money. I will not get rich working as a nurse. I can pay the bills which I understand is more than some people today. I make more now than I have ever made....
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    Antagonizing patients--just a vent

    chevyv replied to Isitpossible's topic in Psychiatric

    I've worked mental health for 3yrs now and I can totally relate to what OP is saying. I have seen staff get pts so riled up they go off and have to be restrained. I have also reported coworkers and...
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    Looking for new job after just starting one

    chevyv replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    Cutting up an ER pill and giving it!?! I can't stand the stupidity. I would be honest regarding the scheduling because I too would not be okay with 5-12's. Whats wrong with working when you get an...
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    "When Was the Last Time I Wow'ed a Patient?"

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

    I see things everyday that make me want to shout. I see pts asking a nurse if they can heat up some prune juice for them and the nurse replies "no, I don't have time" and then heads behind the...
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    Orientee Horror Stories?

    chevyv replied to megank5183's topic in General Nursing

    I usually have really good orientees. I work psych and can get some who feel I don't really do much but give IM's. I've had two that were extra cocky, so I requested they draw up haldol to give IM...
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    Husband and wife working together

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

    Ugh, working with your husband and seeing him at home too. I just can't get past that part :) What is the fear, that you might show different treatment or they didn't like your leadership style?...
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    Has anyone made a medication error and *not* get fired for it?

    chevyv replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I gave a pt haldol IM and even though something was 'nagging' at me, I didn't listen and as soon as I gave the med I too said Oh **** under my breath because I finally realized that the 'nagging'...
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    Mental health nursing

    chevyv replied to mbeale12's topic in Psychiatric

    I work in a county long term care psych unit. Been there just about 3yrs and it was my first RN job. I love it! It's dangerous but it's never the same day twice! There are different jobs that...
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    Am I the only one?!

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

    But if you only learn 10% in nursing school, then why not hire someone who hasn't worked yet? If the rest is learned on the job, then you have the opportunity to mold that nurse into whatever you...
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    Failure Failure Just another Failure....

    chevyv replied to allabtu's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took a study course through NCSBN. It was cheap, computer based with lots of questions just like when you sit for your Boards. I had books, but honestly, never really opened them because the...
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    First write up as an RN

    chevyv replied to Leesha's topic in General Nursing

    Ahhh, poitics and nursing..... Many pts will complain about nurses and they will complain even about you one day. How do you want your coworker to handle it? Do you want them to write you up or run...