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    Good idea to keep job in hospital while in RN school?

    VICEDRN replied to GodIs082010's topic in General Nursing

    The best way to get a job in these parts is by working at the facility as a tech or aide. Most of those folks had jobs lined up when we graduated in
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    The soul crushing part about nursing

    VICEDRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't lie to the husband about his wife's comfort level and I agree that you need to consult with ethics if you haven't done so already.So sorry that your heart is
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    Shift Swap Vent

    VICEDRN replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Yup. That's pretty much why I don't swap with people. And I even covered Super Bowl and cinco de mayo and lo and behold, no random swap. Well, now I won't ever ever cover for someone
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    Certifications for an ER nurse

    VICEDRN replied to lyttlemomma's topic in Emergency

    You're big on the IVs lately, brainkandy but I gotta say, I'm not feeling you. Basically (as I read the literature), there is little actual difference between an 18 and 22 when infusing a bolus over...
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    New grad in ER?

    VICEDRN replied to gensn12's topic in Emergency

    Sorry. Should have chosen better words. I think floor nurses often develop an innate sense that their patient is stable. When they come to the ER, they do not realize that people are not necessarily...
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    I feel so dumb... I got flustered - about a patient in respiratory distress

    VICEDRN replied to LalaJJB's topic in Emergency

    First, calm yourself and the patient. Place patient on appropriate 02 which means NRB Second, locate the ER MD and quite simply say, I need you to come and see this patient now please. Unless of...
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    Immediate bedding

    VICEDRN replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    Preach
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    Day shift or night shift - Which do you prefer? Why?

    VICEDRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    I work days. I switched because between the two of us rns and our kids, it was becoming complicated and confusing to stay on nights.I miss nights. I liked the people better, the quiet atmosphere...
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    Is Nursing as Stressful as Nursing School?

    VICEDRN replied to imjustme123's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school is taught by stark raving madwoman who seem intent on driving you nuts. Nursing is physically and emotionally demanding and comes with great responsibility and little down time in the...
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    how to ask patient for pain scale score correctly?

    VICEDRN replied to 7feetunder's topic in Emergency

    "on a scale of zero to ten, where ten is the worst possible pain imaginable and zero is no pain at all, what would rate your pain right now at this very instant?"If they request further guidelines, I...
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    New grad in ER?

    VICEDRN replied to gensn12's topic in Emergency

    This er nurse is no adrenaline junkie. I like the trauma bays because they stay busy but they are often stable boring patients. I love the variety. I started as a new grad and I think people should...
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    Immediate bedding

    VICEDRN replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    We did it at my last job. Increased time to triage and incidences of re-bedding patient to and from urgent care to main er. Of course, this meant more handoffs and more choas.Of course, management...
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    The first day off after 12's

    VICEDRN replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    I can do 12s and be fine the next day if they are days. I can do up to five 12s in a row.. I also regularly go to the gym though and stay active by hiking and hanging out with friends.That said, I...
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    What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    VICEDRN replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yup. I will say it. I'm not putting mine away. EVER. I am a mother of three and a wife and if someone in my family needs me then I at least, want to know that someone called. Sure. I will step out...
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    Too much emphasis on "caring"

    VICEDRN replied to sweet~revenge's topic in General Nursing

    Its like I told a patient the other day: Caring is a complicated concept and after a few years in nursing, I have realized that it doesn't mean getting involved with every single patient. Sometimes it...
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    does anyone regret this career?

    VICEDRN replied to cantdoit's topic in General Nursing

    I could have written the original post on this thread. Wish I had just gone to med school like I originally planned. I love the er and working with patients but hate nursing! Best of luck to op...
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    Future Shortage in Bedside Nurses

    VICEDRN replied to westieluv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    On the first day of nursing school, the professor asked to see a show of hands for how many people were planning on applying to graduate school eventually. There were 27 people in the classroom, 26...
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    Fast Track Nursing

    VICEDRN replied to Ryan RN's topic in Emergency

    Agree with Ryan RN that every nurse should rotate through all areas of the unit with the exception of the new grads who need probably 3-6 months of main ER training before they go to triage or...
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    Recession isn't only thing holding millennials back; basic skill sets missing

    VICEDRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    i live in the atlanta metro area. if you were an rn with a bsn and two years of experience in er, icu or l&d, its really not that hard to get a job around here. its totally enough to pick and...
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    Recession isn't only thing holding millennials back; basic skill sets missing

    VICEDRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Nursing really is full of the nastiest nastiest people, isn't it? Its going a little far to equate reading on your phone while you wait to "not caring what you do." And its a little silly to act...
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    Recession isn't only thing holding millennials back; basic skill sets missing

    VICEDRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Its not the same thing. Sorry. There are sad and stressful things in nursing. I think we can all acknowledge that and admit that being kinder and less judgmental to one another is a good idea in the...
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    Recession isn't only thing holding millennials back; basic skill sets missing

    VICEDRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I didn't say that I go into a job interview with a negative attitude. Do I look for signs that the hiring manager is judgment, negative minded and not supportive of employees? You are darn right I do....
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    Recession isn't only thing holding millennials back; basic skill sets missing

    VICEDRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sad to say that this is my point exactly. If the manager has a lot of baggage that causes her to judge everyone she or he meets negatively based off of previously bad experiences, then I want another...
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    Is It Just Me?

    VICEDRN replied to Mijourney's topic in General Nursing

    What I see: There are lots of people who obtain an RN license so they can advance along the food chain; I personally don't think this is a bad thing for nursing. I think it attracts intelligent people...
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    First peds code

    VICEDRN replied to brainkandy87's topic in Emergency

    6 weeks off of orientation: Fire calls out a self inflicted GSW to face in a child year older than my own daughter. State patient crying on scene, aox4, will transport to our facility for...