r.oxymoron

r.oxymoron

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  1. Dirty little secrets to managing LTC

    r.oxymoron replied to Kashia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    JINKIES!!! Just reading your post made me nauseous. Nope, I never have, knowing my luck, I'm just too afraid something will go terribly wrong. I work with a nurse who seems to have no trouble cutting...

  2. Where do you put your stethoscope?

    r.oxymoron replied to newbiepnp's topic in General Students

    I've been told it causes neck pain after a while, which makes sense considering the weight of some steths but I've NEVER heard of it being unprofessional. That sounds like the opinion of that...

  3. Our new hire, new grad charge nurse

    r.oxymoron replied to kimbo9's topic in General Nursing

    Try looking at it from the new grad's point of view. I was hired as charge right out of nursing school, and I flat-out told my supervisor, "You're kidding me, right?" I was HORRIFIED, but I needed the...

  4. Body Bags

    r.oxymoron replied to stellina615's topic in General Nursing

    I think you'll find that's pretty much the standard; it may help you in coping if you respect the cultural & religious practices expressed by the patient or the family whenever possible/allowable....

  5. GA, CO, or TX Which state has a higher pay rate for RN?

    r.oxymoron replied to gapeacheykeen's topic in General Nursing

    It's not the easiest to find nursing jobs here in Colorado, even with experience. A lot of nurses are moving out of Colorado to find work; it's either that or take whatever you can get your hands on....

  6. required to orient 11p-7a

    r.oxymoron replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    I agree completely. In addition, it enables you to 'hang on' until someone can come in just in case your replacement doesn't show, which has happened to me in the past when I was working night...

  7. personal gripe about new doctor

    r.oxymoron replied to K.Jamison, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I can see both sides- just to play devil's advocate. There's a balance between experience and new knowledge and technology. Second, and possibly third, opinions would be a good

  8. HELP!

    r.oxymoron replied to dankimal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm so with

  9. Time management issues

    r.oxymoron replied to sameasalways's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to see you're chart. The facility I'm presently at isn't yet computerized, so it can be a real challenge. If you'd be willing to email me something like the one you use, I'd greatly...

  10. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    r.oxymoron replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    A friend of mine just got all 265 last week but also got the pop up. No surprise, she passed. Way to

  11. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    r.oxymoron replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Any pop up is good, so I'm thinking you've got a very good sign.

  12. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    r.oxymoron replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The pop up is the pop up and I've not known it to be wrong. Don't hold me 100% to it, but I'd venture to say you're not looking at a fifth (except with your friends/family in celebration).

  13. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    r.oxymoron replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've not heard of a time limit, but I'm not completely sure. From all I've heard, as long as you haven't paid for the quick results, the pop up still applies. I hope you don't have to wait too much...

  14. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    r.oxymoron replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Very true. And anyone can pass or fail on

  15. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    r.oxymoron replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've only ever heard of ONE person failing at 75

  16. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    r.oxymoron replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    They say the worse you feel, the better you did, but we know that's not a good indicator! My prayers are with

  17. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    r.oxymoron replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Keep in mind that the number of questions ultimately has no bearing on pass or fail. Staying in and answering correctly the mid- to higher-level questions consistantly however, does. One can fail...

  18. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    r.oxymoron replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree. Think of it logically. Since they're the ones giving the test, of course they're going to know the results immediately; it would only make sense that the system would not let one register...

  19. What would you have said to this CNA

    r.oxymoron replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's not a 'time management' situation. Most RN's are expected to do 16 hours of work in 12 hours and when it gets slammed, all the time management in the world won't help; if you haven't 'been...

  20. What would you have said to this CNA

    r.oxymoron replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    macspuds has an excellent point that I hadn't thought of. It could very well end up in both HR folders.

  21. What would you have said to this CNA

    r.oxymoron replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sure Connie would notice that I said, "I would've contacted the CNA directly to make sure he/she got the information," but there's no way for any of us to know the exact situation on the floor...

  22. What would you have said to this CNA

    r.oxymoron replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with just about every reply here, the CNA's behavior was completely out of line. I would've contacted the CNA directly to make sure he/she got the information, but the CNA's behavior is...

  23. What do we REALLY need to be successful during school?

    r.oxymoron replied to blessedx2's topic in General Students

    I think it depends on your situation and preferences. I got an Olympus - I think it was 4100-PC or something. That way I could download the lectures onto my computer; it worked out really well. Also,...

  24. What do we REALLY need to be successful during school?

    r.oxymoron replied to blessedx2's topic in General Students

    Those things are truly

  25. CNA & post mortem care - mandatory?

    r.oxymoron replied to aerocats's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's impossible to tell until you 'get your feet wet'. Some of my classmates have gone through the last moments of parents', spouses and even childrens lives and I believe that gives them an edge on...