FieryPsychRN

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  1. Help please how to decline a job

    FieryPsychRN replied to special1rn's topic in Nurse Management

    Be honest and tell them you are unable to accept the position due to your husband's recent unexpected illness. They will be disappointed, but they will understand. Being able to be with your husband...

  2. How long is your commute?

    FieryPsychRN replied to the nurse who lived's topic in General Nursing

    7 minutes!! I love my sleep, so that is perfect for

  3. I saw another nurse assault a patient

    FieryPsychRN replied to morman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Report this! That poor patient was physically and verbally abused. If this nurse treated the patient this way in front of two witnesses, imagine what he does or has the ability to do to patients with...

  4. MSN-Nurse Leader

    FieryPsychRN replied to PumpkinRN15's topic in Nurse Management

    The MSNs I have met are nursing instructors, directors of nursing departments, CNOs, etc. I mentored with the director of my unit when I worked as a floor nurse working on my BSN. I learned quite a...

  5. Tell me about your position

    FieryPsychRN posted a topic in Nurse Management

    Nurse Managers: What do you enjoy most about your job? What do you enjoy least about your

  6. Tell me about your position

    FieryPsychRN replied to FieryPsychRN's topic in Nurse Management

    What I like most: working with my staff and creating a pleasant work environment in which in turn creates higher productivity. What I like the least: having difficult conversations with staff members....

  7. How important is appearance?

    FieryPsychRN posted a topic in Nurse Management

    Hello all! I would like to get some input from my fellow nurse managers out there. How important is appearance during job interviews to you? Do you prefer your interviewee to wear scrubs or...

  8. Bartender...hospice...next?

    FieryPsychRN replied to pizzaanddisney's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    There are many avenues in nursing, which is fortunate. You probably need to explore your options. If you like the smaller settings, maybe you could continue hospice nursing, or a doctor's office....

  9. My WORST mistake in hospice...sniff

    FieryPsychRN replied to BerryhappyRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We unfortunately sometimes learn from our mistakes. Could you not have blocked the person? Do not beat yourself up about it, just process everything and move on knowing that you will not make that...

  10. Satisfying exhaustion

    FieryPsychRN replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Nurses work their bums off all day every day, however it is a very rewarding career! I have been so exhausted that I could not eat, and could barely even think after a 12 hour shift. 3 or 4 12s in a...

  11. We are Nurses and we can do anything

    FieryPsychRN replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Fix the TV remote. Find the right TV channel, fix the beds...I should have applied to the engineering

  12. Cut corners

    FieryPsychRN replied to RN819's topic in General Nursing

    RN819, your story sounds a lot like mine. I was constantly staying late to chart after my shift to "get everything done." I did the full assessment on all of my patients. My floor was so busy it...

  13. How important is appearance?

    FieryPsychRN replied to FieryPsychRN's topic in Nurse Management

    ACNP2017, I don't know. I have worked with many nurses that do not care about their appearance. This also happens in the non health-care fields. I think appearance is important no matter what you...

  14. How important is appearance?

    FieryPsychRN replied to FieryPsychRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Thank you for your reply, Libby1987. I do understand that there are expenses that unfortunately come with tooth replacement. Maybe in that situation it could not be helped. I am thankful that I have...

  15. How important is appearance?

    FieryPsychRN replied to FieryPsychRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Seriously, no teeth!! I know there must be a rule or law about asking the applicant about it, so I didn't ask where they were. Good idea about the new thread! I could share many

  16. This week, I have learned... (8/8)

    FieryPsychRN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    1. Giving a dying hospice patient a total bed bath, shampoo and shave may have been the most rewarding thing I have done this week. 2. There are a lot of dishonest and lazy people in this world. 3....

  17. How important is appearance?

    FieryPsychRN replied to FieryPsychRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Thank you all for your comments! I agree with all that has been posted. Appearance and first impressions have always been important to me. I feel like health care professionals should present...

  18. How to deal with rude coworkers

    FieryPsychRN replied to nicenurse819's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You will meet many rude co-workers in your nursing career, unfortunately! I would not try to make nice anymore, she has made it clear where she stands. Regarding the incident with the patient...

  19. Do you have both nursing home and home health experience?

    FieryPsychRN replied to Janis Joplin's topic in Home Health

    I have done nursing home and home health as well, and I love home health! I wish I would've made the move a lot

  20. For My Mom Whom I Miss Dearly

    FieryPsychRN replied to Swgfan's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Well written, and I know your Mom is proud of you. It sounds like you care for your wife very much, and I understand we as nurses carry our work with us in our hearts, which sometimes reveals itself...

  21. co worker is a bully, help!

    FieryPsychRN replied to jane_34's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Unfortunately there are nurses out there who thrive on seeing their coworkers fail, and will even try to set their coworkers up. She is jealous I'm sure, for many reasons that you may not be aware...

  22. Nurse with anxiety/depression

    FieryPsychRN replied to nursepenelope's topic in Home Health

    Like EMSnut45 said, there are many of us out there battling with depression, anxiety, etc. It will not affect your chances of getting the job you want, and the great thing about nursing is you can...

  23. caught in a dilemma.

    FieryPsychRN replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My suggestion is that you talk to your UM and if he/she cannot resolve the issue (put you on days) then maybe you could speak to your DON. I believe the company would much rather see you happy and...

  24. Can you have a life AND do HH?

    FieryPsychRN replied to lweatherby's topic in Home Health

    This is discouraging since I am starting home health nursing soon. I don't know what to expect but everyone I know that does home health say that they love

  25. What field are you in??

    FieryPsychRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need to know what you guys think is the best field in nursing and why you think it is. I recently lost my job and now I am searching for another one. I'm not sure what to pursue now. I have been...