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  1. Calling In for ANY Reason using PTOs

    nickos replied to dRkazN's topic in General Nursing

    If you aren't calling in often, and are calling in with plenty of warning time when possible, I don't think you should be able to be bullied into coming in. If I call off, I am OFF. However, I...

  2. Pt.'s husband asked to try on SCD's !

    nickos replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I tried on the SCDs in one of my training classes after putting them on and taking them off of other people for a year :) Kinda like a leg

  3. Are call backs HIPAA violations?

    nickos replied to pm2rn's topic in General Nursing

    This might be a dumb question, but what's the point of the call-back? Just to see how they are? Our discharges get typed, full discharge instructions with info on how to follow up if necessary. We...

  4. if you could give 5 tips on how to ace nursing school what would they be?

    nickos replied to Firefly602's topic in General Nursing

    HA! That's

  5. Need Honest Opinion -- Would You Recommend Nursing?

    nickos replied to djc1981's topic in General Nursing

    How discouraging.... Sincerely, a hopeful future nursing

  6. CNA Training

    nickos replied to katy81's topic in General Nursing

    There sure is. I'd check with your state's board of nursing (locations offering classes may even be listed on their website) or you might want to post under the "region" tab (choose US and the...

  7. Unfair treatment by co-workers/boss

    nickos replied to MultipNP's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't have any advice, but I have to say...UN BE LIEVABLE! Totally NOT okay; the way they are treating you. Take care of yourself and your family, and good

  8. What would your first priority have been?

    nickos replied to DA314's topic in General Nursing

    I was essentially agreeing with

  9. What would your first priority have been?

    nickos replied to DA314's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, haven't forgotten! I'm still a CNA; just working in the ED now. If that's the case, then the nurse should say so..or at least not take such an attitude with a NEW CNA who is trying to do their...

  10. Vent about nurses "eating their young"

    nickos replied to swirlygirl's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you, Travel50! I am definitely imperfect myself, but I'll say that calling people out, especially in a group like that so everyone can hear, will hopefully at least shame them into thinking...

  11. What would your first priority have been?

    nickos replied to DA314's topic in General Nursing

    You are going to be a great CNA. I personally would have voted for quick finishing the job you were in the middle of, and then discharging the patient. That being said, when I am in the middle of...

  12. What nursing preprequisite(s) did you struggle in the most?

    nickos replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    HA! I can't WAIT to take statistics

  13. What nursing preprequisite(s) did you struggle in the most?

    nickos replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    that is a brilliant idea! I took AP I-III and microbiology a few years ago, and wished I had brought a camera with me often...even just for the "cool stuff" like dissection and holding a human spinal...

  14. I Had to Cry at Work Today....

    nickos replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    As I've said, I'm not yet a nurse myself (CNA/caregiver for about 8.5 yrs) but my personal belief is that there is a fine balance of caring that you have to have to be able to do your nursing (or...

  15. I Had to Cry at Work Today....

    nickos replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    That is terrible. I am not a nurse yet myself but have seen a variety of things but think that seeing an injured, sick or dying child must be the worse. My thoughts are with you and the

  16. Some thoughts from a new nursing student

    nickos replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP: I like the way you think. I see from what you've written that you realize that you have a lot to learn, as we all do at any given point in our lives, but that you also have compassion for...

  17. CNA/Med Aide Question

    nickos replied to MichaelLooney's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand your hesitation to have to speak to another person about this over the phone; but remember - the people who work at the Board of Nursing in *any* state have heard anything and...

  18. UW-Oshkosh Regular BSN

    nickos replied to MikeInCO's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Josiah, I am also trying to get into a nursing program and am considering moving back to the Oshkosh area (where my family is) to get in. Your post was very helpful! Thanks so

  19. Would you have done the same? Recieved wrong prescription.

    nickos replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in General Nursing

    Acknowledged.

  20. Would you have done the same? Recieved wrong prescription.

    nickos replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in General Nursing

    The truth is that I wouldn't want someone as my nurse who thinks medication errors (especially involving narcotics) are no big deal. That's all I'm

  21. Would you have done the same? Recieved wrong prescription.

    nickos replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in General Nursing

    I've already contributed what I thought was a constructive reply to the OP and was simply reacting to what you wrote; no different than your post saying that others were overreacting. I think you are...

  22. Would you have done the same? Recieved wrong prescription.

    nickos replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in General Nursing

    God, I hope YOU are never MY

  23. Burned out!!!!!!!!

    nickos replied to emilee1978's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not even in the program yet and I'm

  24. Would you have done the same? Recieved wrong prescription.

    nickos replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in General Nursing

    If "this guy" cared so much about his career; he'd either properly have accounted for the returned meds or if he didn't know what to do, do what I would do: Call his supervisor and ask for help with...

  25. Would you have done the same? Recieved wrong prescription.

    nickos replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in General Nursing

    Phew; that's a tough one! I think you, of course, did the right thing by doublechecking the meds and returning them to the pharmacy and notifying them of their error. I do not, however, think you...