eriksoln BSN, RN

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    LPN vs RN

    eriksoln replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in LPN to RN

    I wonder about this myself. What will the future hold for all the different degrees of nursing? I don't think the answer/reality of it will be anything like what we predict. ADNs disappearing...
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    I messed up my ppd site

    eriksoln replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient Medications

    LOL. I feel bad for you, but can't help but laugh. ;)Just say I'm laughing with instead of at. But, this made me think of something I did today. I donated blood at my hospital. After the donation...
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    What should I do about the patient from hell?

    eriksoln replied to mountain_biker_88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You really think so? I didn't think that first time I read it. IDK, maybe...........good advice put poor
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    What should I do about the patient from hell?

    eriksoln replied to mountain_biker_88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I used to love this saying, not so much anymore. Problem was: Sometimes controlling your own behavior means setting boundaries. Often, I found myself having to take full blown intervention measures...
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    anyone else feel kinda lonely in this job?

    eriksoln replied to bennyRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I didn't read the other responses, just wanted to add my little . I don't think it's nursing that's making you feel isolated. TBH, most people I know, after getting into nursing, became a little less...
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    LPN vs RN

    eriksoln replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in LPN to RN

    When I was doing my externship I worked with an LPN who still, to this day, remains in my little list of nurses I want to emulate. She was the one who never stressed about anything, never complained...
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    Is the nursing experience better or worse than when you started?

    eriksoln replied to KalipsoRed's topic in General Nursing

    No change, totally status que which in and of itself is not a good thing in a lot of ways, but also a good thing. When I started, I worked for a VERY large for profit hospital. The patient ratios and...
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    Would you take a pay cut?

    eriksoln replied to nicu4me's topic in General Nursing

    I took a 75 cent pay reduction to go from nights to days. It was well worth it, will never take another night position
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    Time to call a duck a duck, part II

    eriksoln replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Sooooo....................... What should the "Duck Duck Goose" thread be
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    Compassion required???

    eriksoln replied to jellyfishmafia's topic in General Nursing

    I love
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    Compassion required???

    eriksoln replied to jellyfishmafia's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think bedside nursing is the only nursing role that requires compassion. IDK where the generalization that compassion=good bedside nurse comes from. The OP's question is if she can be a...
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    Compassion required???

    eriksoln replied to jellyfishmafia's topic in General Nursing

    But I would inject, having compassion and being a great nurse
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    Compassion required???

    eriksoln replied to jellyfishmafia's topic in General Nursing

    The issue of compassion is very well debated amongst our ranks. Some say nursing requires it, others say you can skate through your career without it but you won't be much of a nurse. I'm in the...
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    Time to call a duck a duck, part II

    eriksoln replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    I am not at liberty to discuss the events which lead up to and included this so called "conversation with self." >_> Because I don't remember
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    Is this professional?

    eriksoln replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    Thats basically what I said with regards to the "I am Smart and Sexy". I think my one post said "I have no teeth, a beer belly and my tan is disproportionate, so am I a genius or
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    Is this professional?

    eriksoln replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    Especially if they fall off while taking care of a C-diff patient...................ewwwwwwwwww I wonder why I/D Nurse hasn't chimed at her about them?
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    Is this professional?

    eriksoln replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, definitely nickname her "Miller Lite
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    I feel like nursing is not my thing...

    eriksoln replied to neeke816's topic in General Nursing

    Two things came to mind for me: 1. I notice a trend with a lot of these threads that have a "I don't like nursing anymore" theme to them: Most of the topic creators are either working M/S or LTC....
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    I Don't Like Nursing. What Else Can I Do With My Degree?

    eriksoln replied to toniasday7's topic in Nursing Career

    I think another poster already said it, but I'd recommend school while continuing your career. Use up that after work energy while pursuing a higher degree and you get to stay employed (the best...
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    Is this professional?

    eriksoln replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    Funny part is, if she worked with me, she'd have to make a big decision: Are these glasses worth it? I'd tease her so much about them she'd be screaming. IDK, the image I have of it in my...
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    Is this professional?

    eriksoln replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    LOL. IDK why, but as I was reading your post, the thread that was up not to long ago came to mind: "Nurses can be sexy and smart too". That thread bothered me for some unknown reason. What was the...
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    Is this professional?

    eriksoln replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    LMAO, ok............lots of disclaimers there. "addressed (instead of just saying you were talking about it), with someone I've been best friends with since childhood (doesn't matter........if you...
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    Fired from my med/surg job after almost 3 years

    eriksoln replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering about that myself. "Back door terminations" became rampant at my facility and a few others in the surrounding area. Word on the street was that the unemployment office supported...
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    Time to call a duck a duck, part II

    eriksoln replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    It took me awhile to get that. "It's triquee to rock around, to rock around that's right on time, it's
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    Time to call a duck a duck, part II

    eriksoln replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, but we are talking about different things now. My goal: Bash (yes, bash, to death if need be) the attitude that bedside nursing is "remedial" or work meant for "the techs who can't grasp the...