JKL33

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    Motivation for New grads!

    JKL33 replied to Jengarc17's topic in General Nursing

    Hopefully things will get better. In the meantime, realize that others' reactions do not constitute an issue with you as a person or as a new nurse. Avoid absorbing the negativity, avoid...
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    Did I handle this alright?

    JKL33 replied to guest1200295's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mean to be unkind but you have quite a few posts on this theme and the bottom line is that this is just not that difficult. You are really overthinking/over-worrying and I hate to see...
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    Time management

    JKL33 replied to Serotonin2's topic in General Nursing

    Just spitballing, but I wonder if you are just taking longer at routine things than you think you are (this can happen with anxiety and similar conditions where one is just not aware of the way that...
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    ER Monopoly

    JKL33 replied to CGB's topic in General Nursing

    Of course you are right, but that's why I say they care about their goals (filling a position any way possible) and not yours.
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    ER Monopoly

    JKL33 replied to CGB's topic in General Nursing

    I understand why you think that's an important detail but unfortunately it's quite possible they could not care less about your career goals. They have point blank told you not to expect to work...
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    When to administer PRN meds?

    JKL33 replied to Lost_nursehere's topic in General Nursing

    Personally unless this is a pre-medication for a specific/known pain-inducing event, I would refer this to the prescriber to see if this use is in line with what they had in mind with their PRN order....
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    IV Med Error

    JKL33 replied to EDNurse23's topic in General Nursing

    It'll be okay. Just review your thoughts/actions and learn the lessons associated with this. I commend you for actions taken once you recognized the error. I indeed have made a very...
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    Counterweight Bullying With a Positive Attitude.

    JKL33 replied to kocurek's topic in General Nursing

    First, I don't consider all undesirable behavior toward a coworker to be a matter of bullying. I have seen some people bully others, or unsuccessfully try to. But I would say on the whole, there are...
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    Can hospitals require you to do "extra" on-call shifts?

    JKL33 replied to Overtime Mom's topic in General Nursing

    Also--yes, agree. For the record, despite my philosophical problems discussed above, I think if I enjoyed a job generally, the employer was good to work for and the wages were fair, I probably...
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    Can hospitals require you to do "extra" on-call shifts?

    JKL33 replied to Overtime Mom's topic in General Nursing

    Ha; I almost commented about that very thing initially--that being allowed to clean my house and do laundry isn't the problem, it's the overall idea. Sometimes I just get my panties in a twist about...
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    HELP!! Cant figure out what I wanna do!!

    JKL33 replied to Jordan1927's topic in General Nursing

    Any low-key depression/anxiety part of this
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    Can hospitals require you to do "extra" on-call shifts?

    JKL33 replied to Overtime Mom's topic in General Nursing

    Being OC (especially 2nd call/"just in case") without getting called in is for sure something darn near akin to doing it for free.... I have a philosophical problem with being told I will sell...
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    I Suck at Giving Handoff Report

    JKL33 replied to Kp1's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent advice above. A few more things to think about: Awareness of one's weaknesses (in this case directly related to being new) is a good thing but can be a double-edged sword. Please don't...
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    Am I burnt out? Or, are my coworkers making me bitter?

    JKL33 replied to Aloe_sky's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion your mode of functioning is just fine under the circumstances. Thoughts I think will help you: 1. You say you're not a team player. Maybe that doesn't mean what you think it means...
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    Patients Filming You

    JKL33 replied to Anonymous666's topic in General Nursing

    One of the best things about not working in a hospital/for a large corporation any more is being in a space where if people don't like the rules of engagement they can pick a provider somewhere else...
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    Patients Filming You

    JKL33 replied to Anonymous666's topic in General Nursing

    You're answering your own question. One of the reasons it is bothersome is because it is adversarial behavior. It's easy to see that and to acknowledge it, then you can still avoid...
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    Am I Breaking HIPAA

    JKL33 replied to LEMANS's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    My comment is not about HIPAA per se, but rather what could get you in trouble, including being terminated. You put enough online that your coworker recognized it. I am not on fakebook but...
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    Fluid Med Error

    JKL33 replied to Newgradtrauma's topic in General Nursing

    This is an important comment for people to mull over. At some point in my career, I finally started categorizing things in my mind as "actually urgent/emergent" vs. "administrator fantasy." Just...
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    Procedural Consent Problems

    JKL33 replied to bubblern90's topic in General Nursing

    My only issue with that concept was always that I couldn't really "verify" any of that, either, or the general content/appropriateness of the conversation. Classic example - worked in small place...
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    Procedural Consent Problems

    JKL33 replied to bubblern90's topic in General Nursing

    Also as a side note, we (nurses) generally need to tighten up the verbiage we use about all of this. We are NOT "getting consent." The one who wants to perform the procedure is the one who...
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    Procedural Consent Problems

    JKL33 replied to bubblern90's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to split hairs, but it matters: Are you saying: 1. Simply that you didn't witness the conversation between the physician and NOK, but that the NOK is there to sign the form? OR...
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    My Preceptor is Mocking Me

    JKL33 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Okay, this made me smile. Good for you. I often go about things in a way that just so happens to avoid direct confrontation that could become adversarial, but there are times that just call for it and...
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    Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    JKL33 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, and in fact when they pull "Versed" and find themselves holding a vial of white powder, maybe they should do more than
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    Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    JKL33 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Because at that place the neuro ICU nurses are tasked with doing the swallow screens on pts in the ED (stupid and mostly unnecessary task at that point in care IMO, but whatever). So RV had plans to...
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    Two Snaps Up!

    JKL33 replied to vintagegal's topic in General Nursing

    I just googled it...didn't come up with much. ? But while doing that and not coming up with an answer that makes sense I had the thought that maybe its meant to be an example of the...