Holy Guiacamole BSN

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    What's Happening at the VA Hospitals?

    Holy Guiacamole replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    @NurseCocoBSN You never said, was your friend terminated for reporting or did I mis-read that; i assumed from the way it was worded that your friend reported
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    Failed employment drug test - CBD oil

    Holy Guiacamole replied to AKS's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad it worked out for you. If I may add, at this point in your career you may want to consider an Nursing liability policy. There are several great companies out there and for less than 1.00 a...
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    What's Happening at the VA Hospitals?

    Holy Guiacamole replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    @NurseCocoBSN Yes, this is one area we as nurses need to advocate to change. Perfect Example: Phoenix area 2014-15- Whistle blowers gave info to OIG Re: vets dying because they couldn't get an...
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    Nursing shortage is BS

    Holy Guiacamole replied to Guest1130774's topic in General Nursing

    In 30 years, the only shortage I have seen is a shortage of
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    What's Happening at the VA Hospitals?

    Holy Guiacamole replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    I guarantee this happened and let me tell you why: All patient records are owned by the Department of Veteran's Health Administration and without the express written consent of the Veteran in question...
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    What's Happening at the VA Hospitals?

    Holy Guiacamole replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    Do you have a source for this and can you post it
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    What's Happening at the VA Hospitals?

    Holy Guiacamole replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    I work at a large VA outpatient Health care center in the South East. I see excellent care being delivered all day, everywhere here. I vehemently disagree however, with those that say there are far...
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    what am I doing wrong?

    Holy Guiacamole replied to Holy Guiacamole's topic in Government, Military

    Sorry for the delayed response. So, approx. 7 months after my initial post here about my experience, I was contacted by a recruiter who forwarded my application to a Nurse manager. Short story, I was...
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    what am I doing wrong?

    Holy Guiacamole posted a topic in Government, Military

    seeking assistance with VA job application. I've been with fed govt for 2 years now and trying to get on with VA. I've put in over 20 applications with many "referrals" and zero interest, can someone...
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    Failed employment drug test - CBD oil

    Holy Guiacamole replied to AKS's topic in General Nursing

    1) ALL CBD products will cause a positive drug test. PERIOD. however, the cutoff for cannabinoid detection used to be 50ng/deciliter. according to your test, your was 20ng/dl? This would indicate you...
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    How do people feel about male nurses?

    Holy Guiacamole replied to Natgurad's topic in Men in Nursing

    Basically, as others have said; you overstate your "maleness'...however, as anywhere there is a 300+ lb patient needing assitance off the floor , your presence is valued; yet others on this post would...
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    VA Hiring Process

    Holy Guiacamole replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    ...still waiting on a reply...any reason why I have not received a single
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    VA Hiring Process

    Holy Guiacamole replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Great post!. Ive been with the GOVT for almost 2 years thru IHS (Indian Health Services) Been trying to get back East for about 3-4 months now. I've applied for over 20 positions with the VA, Am I...
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    Supposed Failed Background Check

    Holy Guiacamole replied to Swim3's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    whats the story so
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    new graduate RN -- terminated after 2 months

    Holy Guiacamole replied to cyoucapri's topic in Men in Nursing

    I know this is an old thread but I just had to respond. I hope that you managed to bounce back and land on your feet? It is very sad this happened to you friend but like some have said on here, keep...
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    What does your username mean?

    Holy Guiacamole replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Great thread!P-INFINITY...Although It is more appropriatly expressed as a mathmatical equasion, I use it to remind myself that I will always get more than I could ever give, so why be
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    Finally a Nurse Manager That Does NOT Tolerate Nurses Eating Their Young

    Holy Guiacamole replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a nurse who's been called on the carpet for "bullying" It's been my experience that most new grads are amazingly thin skinned and unteachable. Granted, being male may have played a small part in...
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    Feels "not legal" to me...Help?!

    Holy Guiacamole posted a topic in Home Health

    I hope this is in the right forum. Can someone please advise me of exactly what the RN can delegate to unlicensed persons or refer me to a resource? I won't get technical but it feels like I am being...
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    Feels "not legal" to me...Help?!

    Holy Guiacamole replied to Holy Guiacamole's topic in Home Health

    I checked with my local BON and turns out, I was being asked to do some illegal things. Thanks to all who replied
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    Can a male nurse work in home health?

    Holy Guiacamole replied to northmississippi's topic in Men in Nursing

    ha ha...not sure how being jewish makes you a pro on things that are really just common sense; but hey, if you got the card play it
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    RN's are part of one huge CULT!

    Holy Guiacamole replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I just HAVE to chime in here so grab a drink ...As much as I totally agree with pretty much everything that has been said, I have to ponder all the times I stood up to managers in the interest of...
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    What Do Hospitals Check For in Background Checks?

    Holy Guiacamole replied to BostonKatie's topic in Nursing Career

    ...yep, that's kinda how it
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    Do You Regret Becoming A Nurse?

    Holy Guiacamole replied to ladylou88's topic in General Nursing

    It's all about expectations and how realistic you keep them. Knowing there are problems and stress in nursing, alot of people get into the profession thinking they are going to make a difference. By...
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    What Do Hospitals Check For in Background Checks?

    Holy Guiacamole replied to BostonKatie's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, considering todays economy and competition for jobs it could mean alot of things. The days of applying for a job today and starting the job day after tomorrow are over. HR peeps have different...
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    When knowing too much can be a bad thing.

    Holy Guiacamole replied to Mike A. Fungin RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been there also but in my case it was an extreemly good thing. A few years ago I was at a local hospital where an ER nurse was about to give me an IM injection of pennicillin way to close to my...