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  1. Very unhappy with Nursing after 5 years, burnt out. PLEASE HELP

    Accolay replied to Guest716906's topic in General Nursing

    What interests you? Are you looking for a job in the same hospital? Maybe your current employer is short staffed for a reason? And short staffed on every unit? I agree that 1:2 is seductive, but you...

  2. Intimidated Nurse, Informed Patient, and WebMD

    Accolay replied to rnccf2007's topic in General Nursing

    Impossible to control every aspect of every situation. Families are weird sometimes. Roll with annoying things the best you can. Like water off a ducks back. Continue to take care of the patient to...

  3. I want to become a great nurse but I feel terrified.

    Accolay replied to aspirational_'s topic in General Nursing

    Just breathe. You wont be Super Nurse once you graduate. You will probably be at least "adequate" once you're done with your first job's orientation. There is no way you can know everything about...

  4. Grandma got run over

    Accolay replied to mtjoanna's topic in Nursing Humor

    They didn't make her... but they should have stopped her... Obviously grandma is a vulnerable adult. Poor

  5. Which Area Has the Most Compassionate Nurses

    Accolay replied to RNite's topic in General Nursing

    RE: looking up pt's criminal record. I don't think it's wrong for staff to know if someone has a criminal history of violent behavior. I usually do this when we have a registered sex offender,...

  6. RVN: Registered Veterinary Nurse, what do you think?

    Accolay replied to AllisonLeighLVT's topic in General Nursing

    I think "veterinary nurse" is ok. But I'm betting that in the UK after being asked what they do for a living they answer "veterinary nurse" instead of "nurse." Devil's in the details. Fair enough....

  7. D50 amps

    Accolay replied to fjluce's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Did that nurse follow your hospital policy? Our policy only allows for Dextrose to be given if the patient is NPO or not alert. We should continue to give dextrose until the blood glucose is >100...

  8. Should I go back to school?

    Accolay replied to Butterfliesnroses's topic in Nursing Career

    Do you want to go to school? Are you bored enough yet that you want to a make move? Sounds pretty good if your employer will pay your tuition. But you'd have to work full time until your husband is...

  9. Assignments 120 miles round trip

    Accolay replied to SteveNurse's topic in Home Health

    Sounds good, hope it all works out. Good

  10. What did you do after nursing school graduation?

    Accolay replied to mstaurus2016's topic in First Year After Licensure

    After graduating in June, I continued to work as a nursing assistant for the rest of the summer. It was a good summer. I had signed up to take the NCLEX but waited until a few weeks before to study...

  11. CDC now banned from using "evidence based" and other words per White House

    Accolay replied to babyNP.'s topic in Nursing News

    I think I should have added that though there have not been much Department Head shuffling in our government, I think many of those chosen to head our government agencies are already the poorest picks...

  12. Why do some nurses hate it in others pump at work?

    Accolay replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    I've never seen resentment over a coworker who pumps. Only thing is they don't understand that we're not supposed to get

  13. CDC now banned from using "evidence based" and other words per White House

    Accolay replied to babyNP.'s topic in Nursing News

    Exactly my point. Not

  14. Discharging by Wheelchair

    Accolay replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    From a med-surg floor, we would have PT pass patients prior to discharge if there is a question about ambulation. We have no policy stipulating giving wheelchair rides. If they are good enough to...

  15. CDC now banned from using "evidence based" and other words per White House

    Accolay replied to babyNP.'s topic in Nursing News

    I think you're missing the point. One suggestion instead of using "science-based" is: "CDC bases its recommendations on science in consideration with community standards and wishes" Bolding mine. You...

  16. CDC now banned from using "evidence based" and other words per White House

    Accolay replied to babyNP.'s topic in Nursing News

    https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2017/12/16/here-are-7-words-that-the-trump-administration-is-reportedly-banning-at-cdc/#4fc2901c4c74 The administration is banning the Centers for Disease Control...

  17. Attendance

    Accolay replied to Orthonurse42's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I still wouldn't worry so much- sometimes a call in is unavoidable. Life happens. You still have a job. You don't call in for stuff unless it's a big deal. You have the FMLA. Just move past these...

  18. Assignments 120 miles round trip

    Accolay replied to SteveNurse's topic in Home Health

    What does your contract say? Also, do you get mileage compensated for these

  19. Many nurses do not chart?

    Accolay replied to Guest716906's topic in General Nursing

    There are a lot of boxes in electronic charting. Some people think you have to make sure they're all filled

  20. What HARD truth have you learned once you became a nurse and/or CNA?

    Accolay replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    The saddest thing is when someone dies and they have nobody, not even someone to get their

  21. New job! Nervous! Need advice

    Accolay replied to Workhard123's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure you'll be fine, but the first few weeks will definitely be stressful. Make sure you bring your highest level A-game to work for at least a few months. That means taking care of yourself,...

  22. Infection controling in hospital

    Accolay replied to Manisha dhiman's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a paper topic or

  23. How late after your shift do you stay at work?

    Accolay replied to FLnurse1127's topic in General Nursing

    It depends. If there is something important I will stay but probably a normal time is 10-15 min. Usually this is because of report, but sometimes because of patient care, important charting or an...

  24. Fall prevention

    Accolay replied to dontbetachy90's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Absolutely agree. If everyone is a fall risk, then no one is a fall risk if you take my meaning. Use that fall risk

  25. What HARD truth have you learned once you became a nurse and/or CNA?

    Accolay replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    1. Always live your life exactly opposite your patients'. 2. I thought I knew what bad smells were prior to my nursing