chicookie BSN, RN

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    HIPAA VIOLATION!

    chicookie replied to mehart2001's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't have even gone that far. Sometimes(usually all the time) I go home and I still have my patient list with me. It only has names and room numbers. I even re-use the paper as scrap paper and...
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    OMG The Doctors at my facility are out of control.

    chicookie replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    As I am told time and time again ...maybe it wasn't what you said, but the way you said it. That was one thing I couldn't stand being on the floor, where I worked it was always what the doctor said....
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    Mandatory Immunizations?

    chicookie replied to nurseinpa's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Another article on a very hot topic!
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    Is it really that bad out there?

    chicookie replied to MsSocalRN's topic in General Nursing

    It might be worse. It really depends on your area and alot depends on you as well. Even in the area where there are hardly jobs something always seems to pop up; and since you are still in school I...
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    Did/Does your nursing school operate like this??

    chicookie replied to Blondie24's topic in General Nursing

    It happens; at first my NS was like that and then they changed directors and everything was a very different
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    Daily assignments -- how are they made?

    chicookie replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    We get assigned by rooms. Rooms 1, 2, 5, 7 are one team of 6 patients, etc. So we get those patients if we are on that team regardless if all of them are high risk. So all the charge nurse has to do...
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    Did I miss the part about the hospital being the drive-thru?

    chicookie replied to SteffersRN87's topic in General Nursing

    Its hard dealing with people that are like that. No matter what you do, you can be Miss Suzy Sunshine and still they act the same. It can be so frustrating. I know how you feel! Get yourself some ice...
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    Donating blood- is it safe ?

    chicookie replied to bowser301's topic in General Nursing

    As long as the equipment is new when they do it there are no risks. Usually when they take blood they open everything right in front of you. I have heard of reports were donating blood has given...
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    Friends at work?

    chicookie replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly the people I work with are acquaintances. while they know about me, and we do go out sometimes together, they do not know the nitty gritty stuff about me. And I rather they don't. I work...
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    First job in research - not really what I went to school for

    chicookie replied to jambi462's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know you want to have patient interaction but I think that for now you have to hold your horses. You got a great job and honestly being on the floor is not all that its cracked up to be. Give it a...
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    First in-person resume drop-off. Any tips?

    chicookie replied to the sparrow's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I went to mine, she wasn't even considering new grads. My tips for success: Speak to the manager in person. Look really nice and have everything with you and say something like I heard that you...
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    I got hired on the spot!!!

    chicookie replied to aromarn's topic in General Nursing

    Just be happy that you got the job. Worry about the other one if they call.
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    Admit I dread"generalized weekness a/o Dialysis pt, had dialysis today, Full code:"

    chicookie replied to Sirapples's topic in General Nursing

    Agree. A couple days ago there were 3 nurses that could have admits. We saw the name and the three of us were no way we can't get that patient and tried to think of any excuse not to get him. So the...
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    How long to find your "niche"?

    chicookie replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    I ended up in med surg and I actually love it but know that I don't want to stay here. I want to be in L&D. I think the only way to know is after working there for a
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    Repsect for new nurses?!!

    chicookie replied to smstar1996's topic in General Nursing

    I 100% agree. When I started no one would listen to me or when I delegated no one would do it. I had to earn that respect. every time they asked me to do something it was done quickly without...
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    Nursing School: Did you turn into Jekyll & Hyde?

    chicookie replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Ok when I went to NS I went seriously bipolar. I was happy one day and mad the next. Mad as in I am going to seriously kill someone mad. I spent a whole week crying over anything and everything. What...
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    Disrespected by a fellow nurse

    chicookie replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    If it were me I would have bitten her head off. LOL Its my Spanish temperament. But honestly just let it go. you don't know if she had a bad day or had just gotten bad news. Yes it wasn't professional...
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    Baptist Health Jacksonville Job Fair

    chicookie replied to KateRN1's topic in Florida Nursing

    I went to one last year and I thought it was a complete waste of time. Honestly unless you have great experience, Baptist to me is all about who you know, IMHO, and I have been with them almost 4...
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    Best thing about being a nurse?

    chicookie replied to Lindsay2228's topic in General Nursing

    For me its knowing that for a day I was needed in someone's life. I made a difference. But usually its all the free medical supplies. I never run out of band
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    How to Quit a Job

    chicookie replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    I know you will feel guilty but really we are talking about your happiness here. If you want to work somewhere then work there. When will you get the opportunity again if you let it pass you by? Just...
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    What day is it?

    chicookie replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    The only thing I can say is that I work days and I still don't know what day it
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    medication errors with family members

    chicookie replied to aspenleaf's topic in General Nursing

    Yesterday I cleaned out our medicine cabinet, you would not believe the crap I found in there. Meds from when I was 6. LOL My mom keeps everything, and I threw almost everything away. And the reason...
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    I start my new job tomorrow!

    chicookie replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure the place will be even better now that you work
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    Anyone get out of a ticket just for being an RN?

    chicookie replied to nicu4me's topic in General Nursing

    I have only been pulled over once. I got out of it by showing my boobs. Now before you hurt me, I was going home after clinical and our NS uniform is freakin hot and I had no ac. The uniform shirt...
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    I'm Tired

    chicookie replied to sunflower777's topic in General Nursing

    Just apply to all of them! That way you have more of a chance of getting