chevyv BSN, RN

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    1st Psych Nursing Job starts Monday, any advice?

    chevyv replied to ChelleNurse's topic in Psychiatric

    I also work at a county facility and can say honestly that there are great difficulties with staff. My motto has been "Forget the patients, beware of the staff!". Regardless, I love my job and learn...
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    People think I am stupid

    chevyv replied to nikkole318's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Knowing you accept some of the blame regarding not getting along well with some people is a really good start! I normally get along well with people but have had a couple of run-ins with some staff...
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    Dear Boss

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

    At the good places here, it's all about who you know and not what you know for
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    That Dreaded 3-11 Shift

    chevyv replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I love the pm shift! I've worked pm's part time with two children and have always liked it. I don't have to set my alarm, rush around in a fog, and fly to work. I get stuff done, dinner cooked for...
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    what did you get for Christmas from your employer?

    chevyv replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I got to work. Thats
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    Ever disappointed on Christmas?

    chevyv replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    My honey got me a big cast iron skillet and a hand mixer a few years back. I was not happy at all but faked it. I finally told him that I would rather buy what I wanted for the kitchen as I need it....
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    Giving notice? Nursing job nightmare.

    chevyv replied to Starkrav's topic in Nursing Career

    I would not be coming in to work after they changed a schedule that they already had out unless I gave my okay first. How can you be a no call no show if you have a schedule and your not on it that...
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    Left Nursing After 3 Months and Couldn't Be Happier!

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

    Good for you!!! Glad you didn't feel stuck and found something you enjoy much more than nursing. Good
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    Would you work on your day off?

    chevyv replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I work .5 so I will pick up.....if I like the person who is calling and
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    Frustrated and the custard doughnut did not help

    chevyv replied to elprup's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't want to laugh at your last post, but I had to giggle just a bit when I read that your check was so little you had to call HR to see if it was correct! Had a check like that myself not too...
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    I Chart Too Much?!

    chevyv replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I took a course on charting to keep you out of the courtroom and I do recall being told that yes, you can chart too much that can get one into trouble. We were taught to state the facts but don't...
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    Radical Management Strategy

    chevyv replied to oldenurselady's topic in Nurse Management

    That is hilarious!!!! When we all go insane lets do that! I work psych and my pts love to call the same people numerous times per hour! Giving them the higher ups personal phone number would be way...
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    Speaking of... Getting to work early

    chevyv replied to jrsmrs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    What you don't like the report that goes so and so is fine, so and so had a good day?,
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    Speaking of... Getting to work early

    chevyv replied to jrsmrs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If there is no overlap, do you tape
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    Speaking of... Getting to work early

    chevyv replied to jrsmrs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I clock in about 10 mins early. I have never been talked to about this and so I keep on. I will not work off of the clock, no way no how am I working for free! I clock in, do the assignment for the...
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    Sucide lies: is it CYA or blaming?

    chevyv replied to Tiffanybaybay's topic in Emergency

    I guess the first thing is the 1:1. A 1:1 at my facility is within 3-5 ft at all times. Who's head would roll if the pt did do something and you were within eye sight but too far away to prevent...
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    Radical Management Strategy

    chevyv replied to oldenurselady's topic in Nurse Management

    I have to agree and I tell my pts if I'm busy or there is a serious situation going on and occasionally I get someone who only thinks of themselves (and I work psych), but the majority understand and...
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    Sometimes it's impossible not to giggle...

    chevyv replied to AtivanIM's topic in Nursing Humor

    We recently started having to wear lab coats over our clothes. I work psych and we aren't required to wear scrubs. When I questioned why on earth we had to wear these butt ugly lab coats, I was told...
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    Aggressive staffing person at LTC

    chevyv replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I got tired of feeling like I couldn't even answer my own phone. I still don't answer sometimes but most of the time I now say "Oh, I'm sorry I have plans today that I just can't cancel.". No need...
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    Help!!! Caught btw rock and hard place--Instructor sending students home early...

    chevyv replied to meatballgirl's topic in General Students

    Oh heck, I still have nightmares over one particular clinical instructor. I would have loved to be sent home after only a couple of hours in that class! I would have spoken to her directly and...
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    Special Needs Child Being Bullied: How can I keep my patient safe?

    chevyv replied to Lovewhatidointx's topic in School

    Thank you so much for the update. What I can't believe is that your supervisor is okay with all other nurses keeping quiet! That sickens me more than the usual suspects. Our special needs children...
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    Weird, but missing my old state's nurses union!

    chevyv replied to llbCCRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I get $15 per check taken out for my union dues. I'm not sure why so many people think union dues are so
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    Weird, but missing my old state's nurses union!

    chevyv replied to llbCCRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Ahhh working safe would be wonderful! About 1.5yrs ago our DON commented to us, after we mentioned that they seemed to be getting rid of the 'old timers' left and right, that if we didn't like it we...
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    Once you are a nurse, do you get to choose where you want to work?

    chevyv replied to jazon77's topic in General Nursing

    You get lucky enough to land a position
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    Special Needs Child Being Bullied: How can I keep my patient safe?

    chevyv replied to Lovewhatidointx's topic in School

    Our school district recently fired a tenured special ed support aid d/t abuse. The person is fighting for her job back and I pray she won't get it. This person worked with my special needs son a few...