Altra BSN, RN

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    Some Days I Can't Stop Crying

    Altra replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Emergency

    {{{ Hugs }}}} Sorry you had a bad stretch. My wise medic friend told me a long time ago, "you save the ones you can - in memory of the ones you
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    COB rollcall

    Altra replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!
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    Comparing myself/feeling inadequate

    Altra replied to ladydanger's topic in General Nursing

    Fellow introvert here ... You can adopt some assertive communication methods to try to ensure that you get opportunities for professional development. Ask to meet with a charge nurse/supervisor/your...
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    Family with access to hospital/clinic EMR

    Altra replied to Princess Bubblegum's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    You did the right thing. If she believed, in good faith, that she had the right to access her aunt's record via the EMR she would have simply done so. Instead, she made an attempt to see records...
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    Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Altra replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My ED (Level I trauma, comprehensive stroke center, 24 hr. cath lab, in-house Level III NICU) hires 3 new grad nurses per year. Prehospital experience is a strong plus, but 2 of the 3 this year had...
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    Pts handpicking assignments, and refusing nurses of opposite gender?

    Altra replied to jdub6's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There is a line, and the line is when preferential promises in making assignments jeopardize other patients on the unit, or set up barriers to good teamwork and camaraderie among the staff. I work in...
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    COB rollcall

    Altra replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    I love all these posts, but the two above speak to me. Haven't been on AN much lately, but wearily checking in: I'm that anomaly - the 21st century diploma nurse. And very proud of the education I...
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    In a dilemma and need advice

    Altra replied to ddaviddudley's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for coming back and giving an update -- always good to hear of good outcomes!
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    Got surprised at work yesterday.

    Altra replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!
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    Sexual Comment from Boss???

    Altra replied to headtotoewounds's topic in General Nursing

    Overtly sexual ... probably not. Uncomfortably sexist for the workplace -
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    Sexual Comment from Boss???

    Altra replied to headtotoewounds's topic in General Nursing

    P. S. ... I can see why morale is a problem - he sounds like a real winner. Good luck with this
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    Sexual Comment from Boss???

    Altra replied to headtotoewounds's topic in General Nursing

    I get it ... and I do find it somewhat offensive. I would go to him, directly, privately, rather than go directly to HR. Confronting him directly can send a stronger message than doing via
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    Denied R.N. License after NCLEX

    Altra replied to Erational's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You've gotten some good information here. Licensing bodies ask about disciplinary actions in other states, it's just par for the course. You will likely need to satisfy the terms of your LPN license...
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    Nurse burnout

    Altra replied to bmari's topic in General Nursing

    If this is homework, please see the Nursing Student Assistance forum here: https://allnurses.com/nursing-student-assistance/ and read the forum description / guidelines for asking for assistance with...
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    Train the trainer course

    Altra replied to nette1022's topic in General Nursing

    TTT Information and
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    Why do nurses delegate with a power trip?

    Altra replied to CrzyNrsBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You seem defensive ... and your posts have now migrated all over the place. You work in an ER, but your stories are about an LTC. You're putting in your notice ... somewhere? Your daughter? I...
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    The Truth About Nursing

    Altra replied to LorieStesk's topic in General Nursing

    Nah ... that was another
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    How can I tell a potential employer: there's another hospital I'm waiting for?

    Altra replied to RunawayN's topic in General Nursing

    This is called life, and it often involves making judgement calls and decisions without complete information. BTW -- if you get further communication, such as an actual offer, from Great Hospital A --...
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    cleveland clinic pay grade

    Altra replied to financial's topic in General Nursing

    Many large organizations, including hospital systems, do indeed have one pay grade structure that encompasses all job titles within the organization. So I understand your question, OP. If no one here...
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    New grads in specialties without the basics

    Altra replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Emergent, I have to ask - is the new grad still on orientation? If so ... where was the preceptor? A good orientation/precepting program is not as simple as it seems on the surface. It requires the...
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    Ex Employer Harassing Me and My New Employer

    Altra replied to sonotguilty's topic in General Nursing

    This is outrageous, and totally, totally worth a few hundred bucks to get an attorney and have him/her send a cease & desist letter to stop these communications immediately. They'll do it to the...
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    What certifications/certificates should I get?

    Altra replied to Just_Kidney's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on passing NCLEX and on your new job! :) In my experience, simply gathering "certifications" without any work experience that correlates with regular use of the subject matter of the...
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    Needle stick - Isentress & Truvada

    Altra replied to pmabraham's topic in General Nursing

    Just like any other patient, you have the option to refuse recommended medical treatment. No one can judge the benefits of prophylaxis for you - it is your
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    Stroke hemorrhagic conversion

    Altra replied to lassenlake's topic in General Nursing

    I agree - I strongly suspect that the OP's statistics mixed complications (including hemorrhage) of the tPa and non-tPa populations. The risk of adverse bleeding following tPa administration is...
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    Who's Paying????

    Altra replied to earoper's topic in General Nursing

    The bolded portion was the dead giveaway. And I would doubt that the OP is in medical device sales ... or would have a clue that the nurse who happens to be around when a patient inadvertently or...