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    A random thing that irks me

    nyteshade posted a topic in General Nursing

    it really irks me when schools post clerical jobs that state, "act as school nurse when required." it offends me that whoever wrote that thinks it is just something anyone can
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    How well do you get along with your coworkers?

    nyteshade replied to sasha2lady's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Write her up! Think about if that was you giving nasty looks to your nurse manager. You'd be written up in a heart beat! The situation is pretty cut and dry...insubordination. What is she gonna do?...
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    A random thing that irks me

    nyteshade replied to nyteshade's topic in General Nursing

    once again, if a school has its protocols in place as to how they will address days when the school nurse is gone that is one thing. this is not about what you do. this is not about just running...
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    I feel so incompetent

    nyteshade replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Stuff happens (Forest Gump mentions it in a more thought provoking way Anyways, like everyone else has mentioned, lousy nurses wouldn't care. Just have a little cheat sheet handy. I carry a small...
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    Dopamine drips in SNF?

    nyteshade replied to mercury7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No, no, no not in a SNF!!! Not the norm at all.
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    Hmm, what do you think..

    nyteshade replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Don't be afraid to tell the doc what you want/need for this & future patients. A very good doc told me one day, "you guys are my eyes and
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    A random thing that irks me

    nyteshade replied to nyteshade's topic in General Nursing

    it is not of matter of my feelings as to why non-nurses are not and should be expected to act as the school nurse when required. i acknowledge that in many areas without a full time school nurse,...
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    A random thing that irks me

    nyteshade replied to nyteshade's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts exactly! This isn't the first school I've seen do this
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    Kendall Regional

    nyteshade replied to labrador4122's topic in Florida Nursing

    Many experienced nurses I know left. That's all I know. As a former travel nurse, I hear HCA isn't
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    New RN grad searching for job around South Dade Homestead area? Any openings/advice?

    nyteshade replied to SouthernAsh's topic in Florida Nursing

    i know that no one wants to hear this, but in homestead/south dade, your probably going to have to consider jobs outside the
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    Nursing licensure and jobs in FL

    nyteshade replied to Ebank831's topic in Florida Nursing

    finding a job will be difficult, but not impossible. if i were you, i'd take the nclex there first. you can always get a fl license by endorsement. next, line up a job. different parts of fl have...
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    Not a New Grad anymore?

    nyteshade replied to Gonzo13's topic in General Nursing

    Most job ads state experience is 1 year, however, it is very important to note that if you want to switch specialties, they may require 1 year in that speciality. This market is tough for everyone,...
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    I'm done!...Vent!

    nyteshade replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    By any chance OP, is your hospital
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    What is the purpose of requiring white shoes?

    nyteshade replied to NurseBanana's topic in General Nursing

    I personally like the white uniform and bright white sneakers. You'd be surprised at how many patients actually pay attention to these details. I had one guy look down at my shoes while he was...
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    Can't do anything right

    nyteshade replied to prinsessa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't worry when I started in LTC nursing I got my first UTI! Didn't go the entire shift, because I was too busy trying to figure out what to
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    Taking a pay cut to work PRN

    nyteshade replied to fungez's topic in General Nursing

    I was told HCA was
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    New BSN program-no accreditation yet?

    nyteshade replied to NIUnurs2be's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your board of nursing to see if they even would accept apps for a school that hasn't been accred. yet. Personally, I think it's a
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    Online or campus education

    nyteshade replied to lovegreen27's topic in General Nursing

    I chatted up a Univ. of Phoenix rep the other night online, and was disappointed with her responses (or lack of). She skirted around all of my questions, and even ignored some. She did ask a lot of...
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    Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing versus Doctor of Nursing Practice

    nyteshade replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I think both DNP, and PhD prepared nurses are both valuable as faculty. Each one brings something to the academic table. I feel good instructors deserve tenure, regardless of what follows behind...
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    Graduated 2 yrs ago and trouble finding job in ca

    nyteshade replied to mycafelatte's topic in California Nursing

    Two months ago? Too short to give up. Have someone look over your resume, redo it, take a refresher class, IV cert class (if you haven't already), join a club, group, something, and get out there...
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    The start of a career in nursing!

    nyteshade replied to Mikey777's topic in General Nursing

    I know it sounds extreme, but many are moving across state lines to get a job. If you are not tied down, maybe it could work! Try looking into other cities/states to see what their area is like...
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    What do you do when you can't do it all?

    nyteshade replied to JenniferSews's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As long as facilities keep taking Medicaid/Medicare (guaranteed money), they will not change anything unless the government steps out and dare I say it...shut down Medicare/Medicaid. They (LTCs)...
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    LTC nurses--tell me about bed alarms...

    nyteshade replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in General Nursing

    I've used two kinds of alarms: one programed into the bed, and the rinky dink one you clip on the patient. The flaw with the clip on kind is that if the patient sees this thing clipped to him, he...
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    Called into the office, told I'm a slob.

    nyteshade replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing admin. should wear business-casual. Think sweaters, button up collar shirts, business skirts/pants. Even a nice blouse or professional style dress is ok. Jewely doesn't have to be boring...
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    About to make a switch

    nyteshade replied to HaveFaithRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They said to bring in an ACLS card for LTC? Did you apply for a LTAC (long term acute care)? Reason being, I understand LTAC is like long term ICU type patients, and LTC is geriatrics. A hospital...