chevyv BSN, RN

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    Ventage

    chevyv replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    I have two children and basically live paycheck to paycheck as well. I do save a meager $50 per check towards retirement. It's not much but right now it's a start (and I'm 40 something). I carry...
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    Hepatitis B Vaccine for nursing program

    chevyv replied to mmedlen2's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Your doctor can state immunity, so bring in a letter and ask them how any doc would re-vaccinate when you had blood work that shows immunity. Then climb the ladder and talk to someone with common...
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    getting out of bed side

    chevyv replied to goalienrse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm a psych nurse which is never dull! Although there are lazy people. I have gotten called so many nasty names that nothing bothers me any longer :) I was thinking of switching specialties because...
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    Quit my first Job during orientation

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

    Wow! I want her for my nurse manager!! Go for it! She seems willing to work with you and obviously wants you to stay. Give it a shot and don't be worried for speaking up. New jobs are always...
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    Im new, will they be mad if I go full to part time right away?

    chevyv replied to lolakbolak's topic in General Nursing

    Are you for real? Did you happen to read your paperwork yet? Many places have policies in place that state you cannot move to another unit or change your work status for ___ number of hours. By me...
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    Advice on a captivating research topic

    chevyv replied to AntelopeTongue's topic in Research

    I know this topic is from a few months ago, but I too am enrolled in a BSN completion program and in nursing research. Had my first class this past Tuesday and thought I had a topic r/t the use of...
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    Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    chevyv replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I think many of the required ADN to BSN courses are about the almighty dollar. I talked about having to take nursing assessment again for the BSN completion degree and I felt it was overkill. I...
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    feeling a bit awful

    chevyv replied to Isitpossible's topic in Psychiatric

    Oh my! All of those admits and you were never trained to the noc shift? I hope your NM notes that!! I hate admits myself and I agree with the idea that you made the list and carry it. I too, would...
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    County Psych Closing :(

    chevyv replied to chevyv's topic in Psychiatric

    I work in Milwaukee County. I'm raising a family here so no travel though I have thought about a long drive with 12hr shifts a few days in a row and subletting a place in the Madison area. I troll...
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    Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    chevyv replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I would have liked to go for the BSN because I wanted to, not because I have to. I hate writing papers as well. With only a few more classes to go, I have to say I really don't feel I've enhanced my...
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    What should I try and learn in . . . ?

    chevyv replied to austinswan's topic in Psychiatric

    Meriwhen is right on! I went right into psych when I passed my RN boards. I had worked in ltc as a LPN and also hospital as a CNA for many years. I had no problem fitting right in. Med surg would...
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    Psych nurse problems

    chevyv replied to nursedanny614's topic in Psychiatric

    Oh heck ya!! I will take over with a very difficult pt when I see my staff getting testy. I handle it because I know at that point I can't assign anyone else to the pt. I do secrectly have to admit...
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    Midlife Career Change to Nursing - Advice, please

    chevyv replied to mcgocara31's topic in Nursing Career

    I have to agree with many posters when they tell you there isn't a shortage of nurses. Also, I am 43 and have been a RN for about 3yrs now and the place I work for is closing down within the next...
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    ?'s for experienced inpatient acute psych unit staff re: police and pt. observation

    chevyv replied to superpsychnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Most of my patients would tear your place up! That best be one highly trained, huge, muscle-man with an attitude acting as your guard! I work in a county psych so I'm pretty sure it's a bit more...
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    ?'s for experienced inpatient acute psych unit staff re: police and pt. observation

    chevyv replied to superpsychnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    I call Security and if there is a physical altercation resulting in injury, I then call the sheriff and they do a report. I do not call the authorities to assist with any situation until I have it...
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    Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    chevyv replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    For me, it's not just the one paper; it's the 3 papers plus 2 projects! In an 8wk course! I have no idea how so many do it. Between work, family, and the amount of coursework, I'm burning out! I...
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    Fun: Coke or Pepsi Nurses?

    chevyv replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ahhh Coke, the nectar of the
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    Just let me be...

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

    I was a CNA, then LPN, and finally ADN. The only reason I ever ask a LPN why they don't continue is because I see something in them that would make them a great RN. Some people are just content to...
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    Should I become a Nurse?

    chevyv replied to bobt89's topic in General Nursing

    Why not NP or
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    Nurses: Why do many of you do this?

    chevyv replied to terina66's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love to hear the stories! There are times I need a good laugh (like everyday I go to work!). Sometimes the stories are what gets me through those really bad nights! Sometimes, we are just...
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    Replaced by Certified Medication Aide!

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

    I think our roles as nurses will continue to diminish unless we start to ban together and stand for something. If you start cutting costs by using med techs how long will it be before we see support...
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    Dangerous patients

    chevyv replied to dallet6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Why is the doc at your facility not ordering a psych eval? If the pt continues to attempt or to hurt staff, document document document. Request prn meds (ativan can act like giving someone a martini...
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    Acute Psych Unit

    chevyv replied to Angeljho's topic in Psychiatric

    Oh love the coworker! I had an LPN stand over a pt and yelled at me "I want them put in four points right now!" I was standing there along with Security wondering who exactly needed to be put into...
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    I apologize..

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

    Well, I can certainly relate as I sit here after working yet another night late. I was sitting thinking how awful I felt that I spend so much of my time doing paperwork, that I rarely actually...
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    First time, signed "name, RN"

    chevyv replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've been a RN for about 2.5yrs and still feel proud to sign that RN after my name. One of the best feelings of accomplishment I've ever felt. Yea for