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  1. Nurse Notes not required

    The new company is saying that nurse notes aren't required or aren't necessary? As in you could write a note but you don't have to or you shouldn't write a note? Nursing notes aren't important until something goes wrong and you get sued two year...
  2. AI in nursing

    I do remember that movie. I also remember The Terminator. Neither ended up well for the humans. I think AI will start to dictate some if not most of the physician plan with the insurance companies/medicare/medicaid: if pt has X we should do Y. I...
  3. The Working Poor-Nurses

    I have so many questions/thoughts: What part of the country does this nurse work? Does she work full time as in 40 hours per week? How long has she been working as a nurse? Where does she work- hospital? nursing home? Kids ar...
  4. Working at the same clinic as your doctor?

    I don't think this is unethical. If you are able to keep work and personal stuff separate then you'll be OK.
  5. I'm right there with you. I'm trying to figure out if I should stay or if I should go. I don't see a lot of good on the horizon for nursing in general or where I work. My department used to have certain experience requirements for hiring RNs but now ...
  6. Unions - Yay or Nay?

    I'm biased- I work in a hospital represented by a union and have for the entirety of my nursing career. We have a strong union. My comment here is going to sound like I'm trying to recruit you. I'm pro union but wish it wasn't necessary. Besides, th...
  7. Disrespect & Profanity

    I usually address MDs by Dr. Surname until they correct me because you can't go wrong and no need for a conversation with everyone about what they want to be called. Generally, I use profanity among people I know- lets not pretend the naughty wo...
  8. What will be your New Year resolution?

    I don't make new year's resolutions. If you want change, do it now- don't wait until the arbitrary date of January 1st.
  9. Covid-19: Going Back to Normal?

    I know I'm jumping the gun here, but who's looking forward to having all visitor restrictions lifted, visiting hours gone, hoards of visitors back? Our patient satisfaction scores are way up, wondering what the hospital head honchos think is the...
  10. Should I quit my program?

    Short answer: No.
  11. Just a little under the weather (No Covid) and bored so I thought I'd see what's going down on AllNurses in 2021. Anything happen in 2020? Turns out I'm an "Adventurer" and interacting with me is recommended and I'm open to new things. What...
  12. I Really Do Not Want the COVID Vaccine ?

    Long term health effects of the covid vaccination should be the least of your worries if you're a lover of true freedom.... the main issue is really about how many microchips Bill Gates put in it and how to get your tinfoil hat to fit so They can't t...
  13. I Really Do Not Want the COVID Vaccine ?

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Policy_Research
  14. New Grad: I Feel Stupid

    Dude... you've only been doing this for 5 weeks. Give yourself a real chance. You are going to make mistakes. No sugar coating here: this will be hard. Give yourself at least 12 months before you burn it all down. Bear down, batten the hatches ...
  15. Any advice for a new grad trying to stay afloat?

    Just breathe, man. Everything is normal. Everyone has been exactly where you are right now. Your BSN isn't lifelong- you will eventually finish. Eat that less-than-ideal-score because what you've now learned the magic of group work and how to deal wi...
  16. Profanity in the workplace

    Expressing an oath towards a situation isn't a big deal to me, especially considering I grew up in the Navy. Swearing directed at people is where I draw the line. After all, you might be "happier, healthier and more honest" if you do swear: People Wh...
  17. How Much Junk do you Keep?

    A question for non-hoarders please :) I've been sorting through stuff and reevaluating my relationship to things this year. I've gotten rid of a lot of stuff. Right now I'm going through a lot of old nursing training handouts, powerpoints and stuff f...
  18. What a horrible way to die. I don't want to fully blame the nurse, since there were many things that should have been in place to stop this accident from happening... but man... if you don't know the difference between versed and vec you might want ...
  19. Would you call in sick?

    If my math is correct, and only assuming the easy 50 minute commute and working a .6/8day per month schedule, that's still over 13 hours of driving per month. 32 hours and more of driving assuming working a .6 if considering that they are all the lo...
  20. Rising insurance premiums through work

    ::where's my soapbox?:: It doesn't matter. All I have to say is this administration and the party in power passed a tax cut this year for the absolute richest Americans and cut the corporate rate by 14%. Raise your hand if you're seeing any of those ...
  21. How do you deal with angry/upset with patients?

    Are you talking about normal everyday anger, angry that they are in the hospital angry about condition etc, or are you talking about mental health?
  22. Would you call in sick?

    Yes. Call in. Not safe. Especially with that commute. Can I get an honest answer why a one way 2+ hour commute seemed like a good idea? I am trying to understand why this is acceptable to some and how they rationalize that type of commute.
  23. How Much Junk do you Keep?

    If it really is that much paperwork, then many of these shredding services can come to you in a large shredding truck. Call around to see if they offer such service.
  24. Let go/resign from new grad 6 months in

    Don't pigeonhole yourself to one job because you think you wont be able to handle a job you want. While you're out of work, continue to work on your nursing knowledge for a few hours a day- don't get rusty. This is not a vacation! Your issues may dea...
  25. Nurse Imposters

    Complaint Gateway Click the top box. How's it going OP?