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  1. Standard Hospital Scrubs National Standard?

    onetiredmomma replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Quite often when a manage cites "national standard" I find that is the only facility that knows about it. Buzz words that mean : were doing it, don't whine, it's an national

  2. New graduate moving to colorado please help!

    onetiredmomma replied to NY2CO's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Thanks for the update and

  3. oh for petesake!

    onetiredmomma replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, it sounds like your orientation was poorly planned. You shouldn't have had to float, you should have had one preceptor, etc...But now that it is too late to fix that, focus on the fact...

  4. Do you think AN posters are TOO cynical?

    onetiredmomma replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a cynic.........I'm a

  5. Should I have turned the LVN in?

    onetiredmomma replied to PlasticsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you can be educated in one state and get licensed in another as I did because of a move immed p graduation. I take issue with people calling this a HIPAA issue...isn't a HEALTH information...

  6. Is hanging chemo a health hazard?

    onetiredmomma replied to mikesinger's topic in General Nursing

    It is a medication and yes, you would think on an onc floor it would be expected to be part of the job. I would make sure to wear all the protective chemo gloves, gowns I could find. I have a nurse...

  7. Crashing and Burning

    onetiredmomma replied to WinterpegLPN's topic in General Nursing

    My first thought was your schedule stinks!! Is there anyway you could work straight days or nights? Do you have any vacation time you could use to give yourself a breather from work? Is your hubby...

  8. Student nurse gets the boot...veteran nurse fired

    onetiredmomma replied to C287's topic in General Nursing

    Lawsuit in the

  9. Suspended without notice

    onetiredmomma replied to RUN_RN's topic in General Nursing

    But if this an "at will" state it doesn't matter if the OP is still on probation, she can still be fired "just

  10. Suspended without notice

    onetiredmomma replied to RUN_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Call and ask why ( as someone else suggested), if they haven't told you ask how long and ask for a meeting. When you go to the meeting, take a lawyer skilled in medical issues with you. Do not sign...

  11. Pros, Cons, Salary In Agency Nursing

    onetiredmomma replied to Meriwhen's topic in Agency Nurses

    Explain to them what you want in the way of shifts and hours per week, follow it up with an email and stick to your guns. I gave my agency my days avail each week but they knew that I did not work 3...

  12. Problems with verifying my past employment

    onetiredmomma replied to kerussll's topic in General Nursing

    Call the nurse recruiter or your NEW manager and explain the situation to that person and see if they can do anything to help. Good

  13. Nurses and cancer....

    onetiredmomma replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    A wonderful,caring nurse friend who has been an onc nurse for over 20 years had a brain tumor removed last fall. Back in the begining onc nurses didn't have "chemo gloves" and precautions there are...

  14. Chronic lateness- what is that about?

    onetiredmomma replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    Back in the day when we did taped report I started the recorder at 5 after the hour (705 or 2305) full staff or alone! Chronic late people make me late getting out and I agree with poster who said I'm...

  15. So True!

    onetiredmomma posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    After rounding with MD on a particulary difficult pt the MD looked at me and said "Too bad there isn't an ICD9 code for

  16. I dont know if I can be a nurse anymore please advise

    onetiredmomma replied to Psychtrish39's topic in General Nursing

    check with your state labor board. In Colo if your check is wrong (missing) your employer is required to get you a check within a set # of days ( I think it is 3 but not sure). If the error is the...

  17. Tell me about yourself... how to nicely begin with it?

    onetiredmomma replied to nynewrn's topic in General Nursing

    My interview at the beginning of May consisted of questions like "tell me about a time when you....." "Tell me about an experience you had when you....". Seems interviews have gone from asking about...

  18. are nurses satisfied?

    onetiredmomma replied to snickerdoodle17_1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One reason I like working in the hospital is the constant turnover of pts. I a SNF the pts are the same, the routine is the same, etc. Enjoy your enthusiasm and learn all you can! I am sure the...

  19. Lost very important paperwork. Am I in trouble?

    onetiredmomma replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

    A good reason to leave the papers attached to the bag. Inconvenient but saves loss!! Don't beat yourself up, we in the medical field do every thing in at least duplicate if not triplicate so I am sure...

  20. Help PLS :) Help me earn for my BSN.

    onetiredmomma replied to sam0714m's topic in General Nursing

    I got "under

  21. When to say no...new grad burn out

    onetiredmomma replied to AngelicDarkness's topic in General Nursing

    As others have said, say no but I add be firm and don't feel you have to make up excuses...."thank you for asking but no, I need my time off this week" and then walk

  22. FAILED Nclex for the 6th TIME!!!

    onetiredmomma replied to 7Laquisha's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It can't hurt and maybe a former instructor could give you some hints about what to do. Be proactive! Is there an LPN refresher course you could take? It would be more indepth than a review

  23. FAILED Nclex for the 6th TIME!!!

    onetiredmomma replied to 7Laquisha's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do you have a favorite instructor that you can talk to? Perhaps that person could give you some help. Look for a review course in your area and take it. If you are so inclined...pray and ask God for...

  24. What being an Agency Nurse did for me..

    onetiredmomma posted a topic in General Nursing

    To the nurse manager that made it impossible for me to stay at a place I loved: the last 13 months as an agency nurse have taught me many things. My personal and professional morale was so low when I...

  25. How do you know how much you should be paid?

    onetiredmomma replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    My experience has been nurses are paid based on years in the profession...1-5 yrs, 6-10 yrs, etc. Rarely is it