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  1. No more Mr. Nice Guy (New Year Resolution)

    wyogypsy replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    If someone gives me attitude during report I stop, look directly at them, and ask if there is a problem or something we need to discuss. I am always nice when I ask this, and give them the...

  2. Associates degree RN or Diploma RN

    wyogypsy replied to klausybear's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have an Associates Degree and am a Registered Nurse. I have been a staff nurse, shift supervisor, weekend supervisor, Director of Nursing, and Health Administrator. It is not true that you can...

  3. How bad is it to not work a two week notice?

    wyogypsy replied to Sensoria17's topic in General Nursing

    Start packing now. There must be a lot of things that you don't use on a daily basis that can be packed up. By the time you are ready to give your notice you shouldn't have to pack up anything other...

  4. Fired!

    wyogypsy replied to LVNBSN2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would just say that our philosophy regarding patient care didn't match. I walked out on a job - had given my two weeks notice that morning, but the shift went so terribly that I told them at the...

  5. Forgive me, but I've been up 24 hours.......could you please pick a funeral home

    wyogypsy replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    oh how I understand - I wish what funeral home they wanted to use was the first question asked and they had to answer before the pt could be admitted

  6. Pulsatile Vs. Continuous Flush

    wyogypsy replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with

  7. New grad temp job offer in another state at Correctional fac...

    wyogypsy replied to NrsNikster's topic in General Nursing

    I have years of correctional experience. There are a lot of meds to pass with the morning and evening med pass, but some facilities have med techs that do at least some of the med passes. When you...

  8. Protecting a patient at risk for abuse or neglect

    wyogypsy replied to Lynx25's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I took 'in a different state' to mean 'in a different

  9. Protecting a patient at risk for abuse or neglect

    wyogypsy replied to Lynx25's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    First of all, if the family wanted to be contacted they would have made sure that the LTC had their contact information. Secondly, why the heck did the hospital let you go through their records on...

  10. How long do pre-employment background checks usually take?

    wyogypsy replied to *lorie's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about out of country things; but do know that background checks can take a long time, depending on who the employer goes through. At this time of year, with many nurses who recently...

  11. S/O of 'just not that into you' - want feedback from other nurses as to what happened

    wyogypsy replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Either they are not interested in you or they are extremely unorganized. I would be hesitant to work there if they did offer the job at this point! If it is that bad before you get hired, you can...

  12. Night shift -- can you just take it easy, please?

    wyogypsy replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    We all can have busy shifts and not get everything done. I always try to give the person I am relieving the benefit of the doubt. After a bit of time I learn who the slackers are and am not quite so...

  13. Help I took a percoset and Im a new Hire!

    wyogypsy replied to Cindy 17's topic in General Nursing

    Ummmmm - if y'all can go to the ER and be evaluated for something that is not life-threatening then you have more money or better insurance than I do! No, it wasn't good to take another person's Rx...

  14. Areas that are hiring RN's??

    wyogypsy replied to gaylarn4's topic in General Nursing

    Wyoming, North Dakota for sure. Have you ever thought of working in corrections? You would be a shoo-in for one of those jobs. Also, there is a great travel agency that places psych nurses - I have...

  15. Lip care for patient on oxygen

    wyogypsy replied to MissIt's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Olive

  16. APA Writing Style Resources

    wyogypsy replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I also wish that I had help with the APA format that was required on a few papers in nursing school. At the time I didn't understand how using that format could have a positive change or impact on my...

  17. Couldn't take it any more.....

    wyogypsy posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Well, as of May 3rd I walked out of my MDS job. It was a position I thought I would be in forever. Between 3.0, new computer system, new owners with new ways to do things, facility failing survey -...

  18. Advice? Experienced BSN ER nurse can't find a job!

    wyogypsy replied to RN06053's topic in Emergency

    Well I had to look for myself! I can't believe the lack of ER jobs available in CT! I searched both CT websites and travel websites! Have you tried the Urgent or Insta Care facilities? If you can...

  19. NCCHC Exam

    wyogypsy replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Correctional

    I haven't taken it as I left corrections. However, you can go to the NCCHC website, click on the candidate handbook, and scroll down to Preparing to take the Exam and it will give you the information...

  20. Should I accept the job?

    wyogypsy replied to cbkelley's topic in Correctional

    Med/surg/tele will always be there. You have gained some great experience that you will be able to use in corrections. Corrections is a great field of nursing, and I agree with MaleNurse50 - you...

  21. Not having any luck getting into corrections in S. Cal as a new grad RN

    wyogypsy replied to NewGradRN10's topic in Correctional

    I do not know if it has changed, but it used to be that you could not be a member of NCCHC unless you were currently working in a correctional environment; and could not test unless you had 2 or 3...

  22. How would you react to being taken hostage?"

    wyogypsy replied to CN Student's topic in Correctional

    Having worked corrections for 12 years, and being in a couple of very dangerous situations, there is no way of being able to predict how we would respond. There were two staff members murdered during...

  23. NCCHC Exam

    wyogypsy replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Correctional

    There are several books that you need to study from as questions are taken from prisons, youth facilities, jails, etc. Best

  24. PointClickCare - need help

    wyogypsy posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    For those of you using PCC: We are just getting oriented to PointClickCare. Were they able to import your information from the program you were using prior to PCC - such as meds, diagnoses, etc?...

  25. Frustrated w/salary and hours; help with CAAs/CPs

    wyogypsy posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Just needed to vent - it is so frustrating. I earned $11,000/year less since becoming salaried yet work far more hours than I did when hourly; plus got paid for all of those hours. The work in the...