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    nurses with cancer

    truern replied to kookiepumpkin's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Well, was I ever wrong. My Oncotype DX test showed that I did, indeed, need chemo. So I got the Bard powerport...did ONE session of chemo and had every rxn known to man. Even my oncologist said...
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    Question about CEUs

    truern replied to kburr80012's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    You can go on interviews without your physical license....it's listed at the BON website. Mine was posted there within a day of passing
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    Multiple Job Offers

    truern replied to BaByNuRsE07's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Go to WakeMed.org and check out the available positions at WakeMed. There are several openings for new grad fellows, but you need to be applying EARLY. They tend to go really fast!! My...
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    Do you find it "fun"?

    truern replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i did make sure to join and [color=mediumturquoise]participate in your assoc of student nurses...we did some fun projects. i also was the "go to" student for faculty appreciation luncheons, etc....
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    Dreaded Nursing Classes

    truern replied to JadedDiamond's topic in General Students

    i keep seeing where others read read read, but honestly i didn't that much. i skimmed the chapters...picked up on important areas (you'll know them...they're in a different color, highlighted, in a...
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    Interview...what Do I Wear? (cna)

    truern replied to One Scrubbin' Mama's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Since you're there seeking a CNA position, but not actually there working as a CNA, I think a nice interview outfit would be wonderful. Something tasteful...no perfume...light makeup...minimal...
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    Letters of Recommendation from Teachers. Do they have to be sealed in an envelope?

    truern replied to sushi4breakfast's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My instructors gave me several letters of recommendation sealed in envelopes. I opened one from each group just to see what they said and put the others in with resumes
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    Ever lie about what you do to your MD?

    truern replied to strugglingnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I remember coming into the CICU room after hubby had triple bypass last summer. His nurse asked me, "You're a RN, right?" I replied, "Not today, I'm not....I'm a SW..scared wife!" I don't care if I...
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    nurses with cancer

    truern replied to kookiepumpkin's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I was diagnosed with invasive ductal CA in February and had a double mastectomy in March. I've been on a medical LOA since March 2nd. My BGs are out of whack (A1Cs were I simply can't work 12 hour...
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    taking FMLA on intermittent basis...anyone done this?

    truern replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have FMLA for vertigo and it even covers when I have to call out because I woke up with it. I have to have it renewed yearly. Presently I'm on an extended FMLA for CA treatment. It will certainly...
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    Being a patient where you work

    truern replied to cupcake25's topic in General Nursing

    I recently had major surgery at my hospital and wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere else. I work at a small offshoot of the larger "mother ship" and everybody knows everybody. I had the most...
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    Vent! They cancelled our pinning!

    truern replied to pugluvr310's topic in General Students

    I hauled my sorry sick butt out of bed medicated on Phenergan to attend my pinning ceremony. Some things just mean that much! I will admit to a bit of "let down" afterwards, though. The pinning was...
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    New nurses don't know enough?

    truern replied to nurturer's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad I wasn't expected to "hit the floor running". I had an extensive preceptorship with great nurses showing me the ropes, holding my hand when needed, and not hesitating to kick my behind...
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    Co-workers who think out loud at the nursing station

    truern replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes it gets so loud at our nursing station that our nurse manager comes out to count the people standing around. We usually take the hint and either leave if necessary or quiet down....
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    Anyone with quick healthy recipes?

    truern replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in Health, Stress Management

    My family is eating clean, too :) I :heartbeat the
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    Sample routine of typical day for new nurse

    truern replied to cherokeesummer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We're not allowed to pull meds that early...and especially not allowed to place them in patient drawers, labeled or
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    pt. acuity/ratio on tele floors?

    truern replied to surferbettycrocker's topic in Cardiac

    Days we get 4, sometimes 5 if we've had a call-out. Nights usually gets 4-5. 7 to 8 patients is just plain
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    Should rad techs make as much as RN's?

    truern replied to SDS_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated nursing school with some dental hygienists that I did prereqs with....they started out making about $10/hour more than me. Fair?? Hmmmm, I'm responsible for cardiac patients on a...
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    Failed NCLEX 4th time

    truern replied to dlissa74's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found Kaplan to be closest to the actual style of NCLEX questions. I took the class, scheduled my study time so that I did Qbank questions for about 30-60 minutes then took a break for about the...
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    Do you carry liability insurance?

    truern replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Dang, I wish you'd posted just a tad bit earlier. I read this thread and immediately went to nso.com and ordered liability
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    how many pairs of scrubs do you have?

    truern replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm embarrassed to say :imbar I have more scrubs than I do regular clothes...not counting the 30 or so scrub pants that I have piled up to take to the cleaners to be hemmed. Just don't ask about how...
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    Wow a bag of pretzels, your right admin, this is a good place to work

    truern replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    We got an umbrella with the hospital name on it for Christmas, BUT we also got our end of the year profit-based bonus.....mine was over $1000 after taxes. Pretty good Christmas around here
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    How to keep shoes white?!?!

    truern replied to Raebeth's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    You can try putting a good leather protectant on them as soon as you buy them...don't wait until you've worn them and they're getting scuffed. Personally, I've always wiped mine down as soon as I...
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    Medical shows vs the real thing?

    truern replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    We had a nephrologist consult go to a patient's room just as she rang for help going the the BSC. Danged if he didn't get her there, he helped her tidy up AND got her back into bed before doing his...
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    Mandatory On Call???

    truern replied to truern's topic in General Nursing

    Ruby, I think your situation is the worst I've heard of We, too, get $2/hr just for being on call, and if we're called in then we get time and a half. I just think with adequate staffing there'd BE...