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RNnbakes

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  1. Nursing Boundaries...can I go feed my patients cats?

    RNnbakes replied to srg4784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Dont lose your job over this. Get his permission to call a neighbor. Let the patient ask the neighbor to feed or check on the cats. As nurses we have to be resourceful and learn how to delegate. I...

  2. Splitting pills outside of nurse's scope of practice?

    RNnbakes replied to thesundowner's topic in Patient Medications

    They need to send it up from the pharmacy all crushed

  3. Nurse needing job help!!!

    RNnbakes replied to HeatherMc13's topic in Georgia Nursing

    MCCG, Coliseum, Houston medical center in the Macon area are always

  4. New Grad Nurse Dilemma. Please help.

    RNnbakes replied to peacelives10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I dont understand your dilemma. Are you saying you prefer a med-surg job to a Tele job. Med-surg is way harder and you will have 6-8 patients versus Tele with

  5. Does your supervisor call & text you at all hours?

    RNnbakes replied to CrazyGoonRN's topic in General Nursing

    You can actually block your supervisor's cell

  6. Become a nurse at 41 from six figures???

    RNnbakes replied to GuinnessA's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Nursing is not your dream, Medicine is. Why don't you save money and then try overseas medical schools. I see medical students (both old and young) from schools like Ross University at work all the...

  7. "Senior Codes"

    RNnbakes replied to GitanoRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    LOL. Those are

  8. Should I stay in the unit I'm currently working in or transfer to different one?

    RNnbakes replied to Kookie2412's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Part of me wants to tell you to try acute floors so that you can see how stressful and horrible nursing can be. You are lucky with what you have right now, the grass is not greener on the other side....

  9. Two years and going strong

    RNnbakes replied to nursecathi's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    He/She that findeth a good job has found a good thing indeed. It is a wonderful feeling to take a look at what you do on a daily basis and be happy with the good, bad and the

  10. Camera over each pts bed on the M/S unit.

    RNnbakes replied to jlog.j's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I think it is more of invasion of privacy for the

  11. Why I LOVE night shift

    RNnbakes replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I recently switched to days and my body thanked me for it. I actually have time for my family, friends, church and activities. On nights I slept during the day on my days off and didnt have energy to...

  12. Conflict between staff

    RNnbakes replied to lovemybabes's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I ll say this is the time to lay low. Unless you ll be identified as a trouble maker. If this job is worth it, stay away from this group and dont confront them. Time will eventually bring a new...

  13. Why do I feel guilty for not going in when called...

    RNnbakes replied to Do-over's topic in General Nursing

    @ Caliotter3. I replied to this thread because I just got a phone call from work. Straight to

  14. Why do I feel guilty for not going in when called...

    RNnbakes replied to Do-over's topic in General Nursing

    I recently picked up an 8hr shift. I was pulled to another unit to work there because they had 2 people call out. All day long they were aware it was only an 8hr shift but the charge nurse choose to...

  15. do you make sure your pts

    RNnbakes replied to juzme's topic in General Nursing

    I think we need people to have RN or LPN to their name before they can post on actual working conditions of real life nurses. We are not talking of NCLEX hospital here. I am sure when most student...

  16. Help I think the charge nurse wants me out

    RNnbakes replied to AJ1980's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would write an email to your manager stating that on xx/xx day, the charge nurse yelled at you infront of (insert the names of everyone present) and nursing students. Be sure to include the exact...

  17. Unhappy with medical care...let them know or just go?

    RNnbakes replied to caregiver1977's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with writing a letter stating the facts. Hopefully if you ever have to return there 2 or 5yrs down the road, the facility would be much

  18. Ortho nurse or transplant nurse?

    RNnbakes replied to Abbachri's topic in Nursing Career

    Transplant! You will learn more there. Ortho is like heavy work at a pain pill

  19. Bedside Reporting starting Monday :(((

    RNnbakes replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The oncoming nurse should not the doing their assessments while you are giving report. The nurse leaving should speak up and let them know that you need to leave. You should be sure to let your...

  20. $15,000 for Preceptorship?!!!!

    RNnbakes replied to 4pancakes's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I really do not know of any LPN refresher courses. I know Kennestone, MCCG and Dekalb Medical have RN refresher courses. Some of them are through affiliated nursing schools in their area. I do know...

  21. Should I give 2 weeks or finish schedule?

    RNnbakes replied to ertrek84's topic in General Nursing

    Give two weeks notice AFTER you get the

  22. Certified Care Practioner

    RNnbakes replied to Aviationurse's topic in General Nursing

    Okay so according to the OP, CCPs are undocumented aliens, dont pay taxes and get paid in cash. Got

  23. I gave two weeks,,,but I dont want to finish

    RNnbakes replied to KarriRN's topic in General Nursing

    Please try to finish your shifts. Nursing is a very small world and no job is ever

  24. Ever wonder...

    RNnbakes replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    So basically the patient was lecturing the nurse on the importance of getting antibiotics on time, remember the A in ABCs does not stand for Antibiotics. That doesnt however excuse her

  25. $15,000 for Preceptorship?!!!!

    RNnbakes replied to 4pancakes's topic in Georgia Nursing

    If this is for a refresher course. MCCG doesnt charge you except for application