JustKeepSmiling ADN, BSN, RN

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    Charge nurse needing suggestions!

    JustKeepSmiling posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm a FT charge on a very busy medsurg unit. This unit has had many leaders in a short amount of time, older nurses bully young nurses, night shift vs day shift constant bickering. We finally have a...
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    Charge nurse needing suggestions!

    JustKeepSmiling replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Task oriented vs critical thinking = NAIL ON THE HEAD!!!! Interrupt me during helping a nurse with a serious pt situation to help you restart an IV that you have not tried yourself on a patient with...
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    Charge nurse needing suggestions!

    JustKeepSmiling replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Greenerpastures: our house supervisors don't work like that. They barely get involved in staff issues, actually I cannot recall a time they ever did. I work days so the assignment is already made when...
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    Charge nurse needing suggestions!

    JustKeepSmiling replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in Medical-Surgical

    This is my 3rd nursing job and I really wanted to stick it out and longevity looks good on a resume, especially as a charge nurse on a med/surg floor. Most nurses know that's no cake walk. I also have...
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    Switching specialties to L&D

    JustKeepSmiling replied to NICU~RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Your post sounds like me!!! I've always wanted to get into L&D. A nurse in school told me "honey, you have to wait for one of us to keel over first, we love our job!" I'm a FT charge nurse on a...
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    Getting report during change of shift

    JustKeepSmiling replied to CTnewgrad826's topic in General Nursing

    I have a feeling this will never change. Continuous problem at our hospital. Now charge nurses are forced to take report if district nurse can't. So interrupt my report so I can give report to the...
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    Charge nurse needing suggestions!

    JustKeepSmiling replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Charge nurses on my unit do not have management abilities to write people up/have meetings. Its very much so a middle mans job. I just need to get my shifts under control. At this point I'm ready to...
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    Charge nurse needing suggestions!

    JustKeepSmiling replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks for the responses, though I was interested in hearing how others would handle these questions & remarks. They stun me sometimes with how rude they are to me. It's a hospital, we get...
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    Nurse with bad attitude during report.

    JustKeepSmiling replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We do utilize bed side report. I do glance around the room because I want to know if everything is situated so I can fix it if need be, not to fuss at her. I don't have time to fuss over IV tubing due...
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    Nurse with bad attitude during report.

    JustKeepSmiling posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Looking for advice on how to deal with a nurse that is rude. We can officially clock in at 640, though the shift is 645-715. I only need about 5 minutes to make my med/task grid and skim labs. I am...
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    Nurse with bad attitude during report.

    JustKeepSmiling replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm not delaying receiving report. This nurse rushes everyone and she's not friendly about it. I'm a nurse to be a nurse, not to show up and give some meds and leave. I take report seriously, I want...
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    Any police/federal agent spouses?

    JustKeepSmiling posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi Arizonians! I am graduating with an ADN this December from Louisiana. My fiance & I are interested in relocating. He is currently a detective but is avidly looking into federal agencies....
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    Louisiana Nurses--Need Info!

    JustKeepSmiling replied to ALH2004's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I would do an internet search for NOLA, Slidell, Covington, Metairie hospitals. I'm not sure if I can mention hospital names. Anyway, you would view their RN positions and determine if your meet their...
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    Becoming a Tutor

    JustKeepSmiling posted a topic in General Students

    I'm a second semester nursing student, I've got a good balance of work/school/personal going. When I was taking A&P2 my professor approached me with becoming a staff tutor at the tutor lab. At the...
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    I passed Nac I

    JustKeepSmiling replied to nolamomx2's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I need a 68 on the final and I too will have passed NAC 1!!! NAC 1 students.. see ya'll tomorrow @
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    Becoming a Tutor

    JustKeepSmiling replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in General Students

    Bump! Anyone want to
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    Sacramento Area Nursing

    JustKeepSmiling posted a topic in California Nursing

    I'm graduating with my ASN in a year and really reaaaaaally tired of New Orleans. Sure, I'd love to play tourist here but after growing up here, I'm done with being a resident. I absolutely love...
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    Nursing Help! LSU va CSN

    JustKeepSmiling replied to Boogs1203's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    If anyone cares to know what I wound up doing.. I am in level 2 at Charity and occasionally wish I had picked LSU. I'm craving the theory to know WHY I am doing things. I look it up myself and when I...
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    New nurse needs help, please

    JustKeepSmiling replied to aussiemom's topic in General Nursing

    I am the same way! I can't always help it but I'll pull myself aside or wait a few minutes before getting out the car and just take deep breaths, focus on the sound of my heart beating or my breath...
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    Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    JustKeepSmiling replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    Allow me to EXPLAIN myself!!! Explanations do not always equal an excuse!! Don't threaten to desat me and document on my skills sheet "student failed to admin 2100 med on time..." BECAUSE THE DAMN RN...
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    Do you guys see a lot of people saying they are nursing students....

    JustKeepSmiling replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    The way I see it - people just need to say what they are. When I was a pre-med, I either said biology major or pre-med. Never medical student. I wasn't a medical student! As a pre-nursing student,...
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    Fluid/Electrolyte help!!

    JustKeepSmiling replied to Nightingale11's topic in General Students

    Ditto friend. Thanks for the kudos! :) The entire PH review series is AWESOME! The patho, med-surg, etc. 20-30 +sh on ebay. Ebay is my best
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    What are your study techniques?

    JustKeepSmiling replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Students

    Last test I got a B by purely focusing on rationales. The reason why the answers were wrong and also the reasons why the right answers were right. Don't just read the rationale for the correct option....
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    Fluid/Electrolyte help!!

    JustKeepSmiling replied to Nightingale11's topic in General Students

    I hope this isn't considering advertising b/c I really want to say I love this book.. google "nursing reviews and rationales" series. The publisher is a bigwig, two worded, last word Hall. Also,...
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    Student loans to cover living expenses...where did you get yours at?

    JustKeepSmiling replied to nvsmom's topic in General Students

    Since you are a single mom, regardless of your age you are eligible for independent loan status. Depending on your income and how you file taxes, (head of household?), will determine your eligibility...