Havin' A Party! ASN, RN

ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management

RN with BS (Engineering), MBA (Admin Management), JD (House Counsel)

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    Most commonly seen diagnoses at SNF/LTC?

    Gerd, arthritis, thyroid, bladder, cholesterol, gout,
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    New Grad!

    Congrats on the graduation! Stay positive... it will
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    Does your SO understand job stress?

    Like many experiences, even if we can describe it well in words, it's very often not really understood. You've gotta be in the same shoes and environment to totally get
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    Management hate

    IMO, one of the ugliest aspects of being a manager: you often get to see the worst side of the people you work
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    Manifesting job offer by ordering new scrubs.

    You can do it, Heather! Stay on track. Smile. Positive... with
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    Manifesting job offer by ordering new scrubs.

    Hey H & H -- Getting excellent vibes pertaining to both of you. Hang in... it's gonna
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    Most Challenging Aspect in Your Nursing Career?

    Did the issue pertain to bleeding?
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    Manifesting job offer by ordering new scrubs.

    They've gotta fit to allow you to do that new job well.
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    Most Challenging Aspect in Your Nursing Career?

    What you described is probably the crappiest part of nursing,
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    Most Challenging Aspect in Your Nursing Career?

    Agree. And also strong: mind, will, emotional control, back, legs, arms, hands, fingers, stomach...
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    Manifesting job offer by ordering new scrubs.

    Holy
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    Manifesting job offer by ordering new scrubs.

    Heather / Star -- Stay positive and continue the search. It's
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    relo from NYC to FL

    Reminds me of that old Tom Cruise movie... except that was a law
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    Manifesting job offer by ordering new scrubs.

    Your prayers and the scrub karma will work! Hang
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    What do you do when Work calls on your day off?

    Isn't that harassment??? Do co-workers open the door??? Wouldn't that be a form of enabling??? They're
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    How does autonomy impact the nursing practice?

    Sadly, there are elements of truth in the above,
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    Manifesting job offer by ordering new scrubs.

    Sounds like a form of penance!
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    Manifesting job offer by ordering new scrubs.

    Well, I think we may have started some new rounds of karma here! Everybody knows what to do
  19. Yeah, I get a headache first, then become easily annoyed ... and then the "meanness" sets in.
  20. Agree with ya, Wyo. Would only fine-tune one little comment. Not sure the preceptor needs to be with the new nurse 100% of the time. Something like 80% might be acceptable, but always based on the...
  21. Good sound effects there, S!
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    How to resign from RN position

    Get a hold of your facility's policy on this, and then comply with it. Good
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    Finally got a job

    Great news for
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    How to make up for this

    Likely no chance at returning at this point. For yourself, I'd recommend writing a letter apologizing and explaining what happened, what you've learned, and how you've planned for never letting this...
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    Does your facility have horrible dietary staff turnover?

    Not at