JKL33

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    Truth vs. myths

    JKL33 replied to nurseinthemaking24's topic in General Nursing

    Made it to the other side of being employed by large health organizations without insurance and never had a problem. BUT. Things were much different when I started that journey and in 2022 there's no...
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    Dear Healthcare Leaders: Self-Care is Not the Answer

    JKL33 replied to Nurse Writing Nook's topic in General Nursing

    Self care IS the answer--it just looks different than the insulting suggestions employers give. Basically boils down to not taking on others' responsibilities. Simple. Don't answer the phone....
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    What would you do?

    JKL33 replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Nursing

    As above. "Hey-I checked the MAR cause they are still asking for it--looks like they had it 8 hours ago and they can have it q 4
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    As a Bedside Nurse, What is More Important to you in a Manager?

    JKL33 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! As per current vernacular, "You got this!" ?
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    Be A Nurse They Said...

    JKL33 replied to Beth Prather's topic in General Nursing

    I will concede that there are some out there within the nursing world who wanted it to be that and thought it would be. I think business people very quickly saw an opportunity to rope new nurses into...
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    Incident Report

    JKL33 replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    The OP turned it back on him/herself, so that was not the reporter's concern. If someone's opinion about my care is brought to my attention and they have a point I just say thanks for letting...
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    "I don’t know I wasn’t there. I have to remain neutral."

    JKL33 replied to Nonie76's topic in Nursing Career

    I hear you. I'm not saying it wouldn't make me feel a tiny bit angry inside, at the supervisor. I'm sure it would. But I have no patience/tolerance for negative energy from goofballs any more, I...
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    Should CMA be sharing medication cart keys with other CMA/LN during shift

    JKL33 replied to nmzimm28's topic in Patient Medications

    Have never worked in your position/scenario, so will say in general that as a licensed nurse I would not work in a situation others have undocumented access to meds for which I am solely responsible...
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    "I don’t know I wasn’t there. I have to remain neutral."

    JKL33 replied to Nonie76's topic in Nursing Career

    I believe you when you say you provided appropriate professional care. I am a little surprised at your reaction to the scenario overall, though--not that your feelings are wrong, just that the...
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    As a Bedside Nurse, What is More Important to you in a Manager?

    JKL33 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Add: I would take a good-person-nurse as a manager over a specialty expert with significant social/emotional weaknesses every
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    As a Bedside Nurse, What is More Important to you in a Manager?

    JKL33 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Former bedside here. I personally do not understand (at all) the number of nurses who want managers to prove they care by working the floor. My sole and #1 wish is that they level with...
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    Old Timer's Take on Fixing the Nursing Shortage

    JKL33 replied to KathyDay's topic in General Nursing

    Remember that #s 4 and 6 do not represent anyone leaving nursing and are not contributing to a nursing shortage--to whatever extent one might exist. The problems are so large-scale; their origin...
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    Incident Report

    JKL33 replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    According to my observations of acute care and coworkers over the years, I believe that ^ is doubtful. I almost completely disagree with the previous post for that reason. There might be a legit...
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    Have we all violated HIPAA ? Self reporting

    JKL33 replied to Anxiousandafraid's topic in Nursing Career

    No, you should forget about this. I would encourage you to see your PCP and/or mental health professional to have your anxiety evaluated and your treatment plan optimized. This is no way to live....
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    Nurses are the 'Canary in the Mine'

    JKL33 replied to RN WRITER NC's topic in General Nursing

    This is a sentiment that might be acceptable/understandable coming from a grateful patient. From the perspective of a nurse, things really aren't this simple. Believing these sentiments,...
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    Giving False Bad Reference

    JKL33 replied to FutureNurse0201's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm. Sounds like a big talker. I suspect this is part of her program to make herself feel more significant or to at least make others think she is. She's really counting on HR calling the floor...
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    Orientation Not Going Well

    JKL33 replied to coffeeandvendingmachines's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    If you really think your job is on the line... Is this a situation where you can have a heart-to-heart with your supervisor? Could you say a careful version of what you have written here?...
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    Why is there a shortage of pediatric nurses?

    JKL33 replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Good
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    Top Skills for the ER Nurse

    JKL33 replied to Christina Whalen's topic in Emergency

    The actual work of ED patients has never been the problem; in fact that is what ED nurses love. The only problem has always been people who expect excellence from those below them while they...
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    Preceptor issues

    JKL33 replied to atlnurse7's topic in Critical Care

    It could be you or it could be her, but since things aren't working for you, you might as well review your part in it. You actually don't need to explain your thought process every time, and...
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    Preceptor issues

    JKL33 replied to atlnurse7's topic in Critical Care

    Problem: How does your "witness" know exactly what you did? I stopped signing my initials to procedures like what you describe--because of the utterly hateful way nurses are treated while trying...
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    Management Timing Nurses Pee Breaks

    JKL33 replied to ERArmyRNND's topic in Emergency

    Doubtful. It isn't like they're watching you in the bathroom. Two options: Quit Go on as if you never heard about this Both wise in their own
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    'About A Nurse' Caption Contest #1 | Nurses Month

    JKL33 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Winner. ETA @Wuzzie, I was also thinking someone should piggy back on your previous entry re therapeutic communication to say something about the fact that surely this person is having the worst...
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    This is the most stressed I've ever been in my life... what should I do?

    JKL33 replied to newgradICUnurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm not in your shoes right now so...take it for what it's worth: I pretty much would have almost zero long-term tolerance for the scenario you describe. Even so, I say do everything in your...
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    Arguing Over a Patient Assignment

    JKL33 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it is deeply troubling but money is what drives these places, unless you believe they do everything they do with the best of intentions and out of the goodness of their heart to provide excellent...