eriksoln BSN, RN

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    R U annoyed by some ancillary staff too?

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

    I used to travel nurse. I worked on such a unit. I LOVED IT. Didnt have to rely on someone else to assist you with a pt who is SOB...........when a simple PRN breathing treatment would solve it. I...
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    R U annoyed by some ancillary staff too?

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

    I did document heavily on what went on during that very long 15 minute span. For the most part, my phone conversation with the manager of PT was just him asking if "Is this true, is that...
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    Credit checking for a job?..im in trouble :(

    eriksoln replied to NurseDevonL's topic in General Nursing

    Your credit score would have to be horrible for it to make a real difference from my understanding. This is what I've gathered concerning credit checks: The belief/theory is, if you have an...
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    R U annoyed by some ancillary staff too?

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

    He was also very rough with her when he put her back to bed once he realized I was not there to be his assistant. Thats the issue his and my manager had with him. Apparently, he's had a number of...
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    R U annoyed by some ancillary staff too?

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

    I didnt have to write up an incident report. Manager called me in the office, said she wanted me to have a phone meeting PT/OT. Seems the pt. reported the OT guy already. They are investigating...
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    advice appreciated...

    eriksoln replied to carol68's topic in General Nursing

    As you stated, you still dont feel your personality is suited for nursing. Thats the answer. If you already know it's not suited for you, probably better on a number of levels to avoid it. Don't...
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    Dear Nurse, What would you like to see from us Student Nurses????

    eriksoln replied to MCNS2B's topic in General Nursing

    This is not meant to sound sarcastic or mean. My tone is very even as you read this: What I want is for GN's/students to worry less about "does my co-worker like me", or "I think that nurse hates me"...
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    Hungry Nurse or Troublemaker?

    eriksoln replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Batman here. Truth is, people like your charge nurse, people I call "mini-me managers", the one's who are in a position of authority but are not the final say............are often way off...
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    Sticking with nursing as a career and not becoming homicidal. How?

    eriksoln posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK, the title is a bit strong. I certainly don't feel homicidal. I do see myself slipping into some bad habits though: Not going out on off days, overeating, no interest in things I used to love...
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    negative/toxic work environment...is this normal for nursing??

    eriksoln replied to jamkpb's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldnt say it is the norm, but it is not uncommon either. I see it this way: Ever see the movie "Remember The Titans"? There is a scene where the one kid is yelling at the other, and the one...
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    Sticking with nursing as a career and not becoming homicidal. How?

    eriksoln replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    OMG..............I opened the link. I am Rick
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    Sticking with nursing as a career and not becoming homicidal. How?

    eriksoln replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to make a thread for this, but it ties into this topic a bit so I'll just put it here. I got my first review/eval. at work today. Holy cow, it was spotless. Only critical part to me was...
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    Silly reason for ER visit?

    eriksoln replied to DolceVita's topic in General Nursing

    I think the general public would not know whether or not to go to the ER for a broken toe. I imagine the whole thing plays out something like this: 1. Pt. breaks their toe. 2. They yell and curse a...
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    Question for those who went the full 265 questions for NCLEX

    eriksoln replied to CLemos's topic in General Students

    I took......eh, 112,117, 124...............cant remember. Something in the lower 100's. A friend of mine though went the full length. He said it took forever. He did pass
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    Physical Assessments: Do Any Nurses Do Them

    eriksoln replied to romie's topic in General Nursing

    My first travel assignment ever was at a LTC facility in Baltimore. It had been a nursing home at one point but it was bought by a hospital that needed a place for pt's that were not recovering on...
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    I'm going insane!!!

    eriksoln replied to Nurse4life09's topic in General Nursing

    Get help before ineffective coping mechanisms really start to hurt you (over eating, anger..........you said its affecting your relationship, drinking, isolation). Dont be too proud to use the...
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    Is it wrong?

    eriksoln replied to m.nursestudent's topic in General Nursing

    Remember that test they give you in grade school to test abstract thinking? Goes something like this: 1. Is stealing wrong? 2. If your parent/loved one were sick, is it wrong not to help them? 3....
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    Crazy Family Members and their input.

    eriksoln posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So, when I was working a brain injury unit in Balt., I had a younger pt. who had been attacked hit in the head. His uncle visited him often. One day, the uncle was complaining about the "ko ko" bird...
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    What is your first hint that it is gonna be a rough shift

    eriksoln replied to AngelsWings09's topic in General Nursing

    What is your first hint that it is going to be a rough shift? I didnt get called
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    Why did I go to school to be a nurse?

    eriksoln replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    Accounting is my mistress career...........or, well, secret desire field anyway. I do have to admit though, lots of things about nursing that just wouldnt be going on with accounting that I love too....
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    Everyone has a 4.0 GPA!!

    eriksoln replied to NursingStudent5548's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, this is not all that strange. Not saying its acceptable or anything or that she doesnt need some guidance perhaps, but its not uncommon. Some of the students from my school who had "4.0":...
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    Use some class/compassion

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

    Much like the passive aggressive drivers. They are so bold cause they think they will never see you again. But, once in awhile, it ends up with you both going to to the same place and they are...
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    Use some class/compassion

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

    Oh, you go to gamfaqs too huh. Yeah, wow, the teenage anger in that place is unavoidable. You are flooded with it the second you even think of going on that
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    Use some class/compassion

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

    Good advice for the boards and life in
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    Is c-diff seriously contagious?

    eriksoln replied to sprintin08's topic in General Nursing

    C-diff is very contagious. Hand washing is the thing to pay attention to when leaving a C-diff room. Hot water and alcohol based sanitizers are no good. The motion of hand washing is what kills it....