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    A little advice poowease

    netglow replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I'd say everything is a gamble, as you just don't know. So many hiring folks have no idea what the road blocks are to NGs. My state allows RNs to work as CNAs. Of course, the only reason why you'd...
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    So angry and annoyed!

    netglow replied to SweettartRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agree, and just wait all of you who have not had such experiences with your own care, or your friends care, or your family's care. Never really known/understood what case management is? Well, you...
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    So angry and annoyed!

    netglow replied to SweettartRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Bluegrass, that is fine. I come from a different place. I don't fuss with protocol, as a nurse, I know what it is and I don't like the chain of command, it has no meaning to me when I am not...
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    So angry and annoyed!

    netglow replied to SweettartRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The discussion with the physician will involve the whole picture. Her assessment is what she has found IF SIGNIFICICANT (she is a nurse) and her concernes will be as a caring daughter who, is also an...
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    So angry and annoyed!

    netglow replied to SweettartRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Bluegrass, your discussion will involve meds/labs/tests. This is what is discussed. The MD will look into and advise on what he has ordered... and so the discussion
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    So angry and annoyed!

    netglow replied to SweettartRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP, you have the right to try and get the best for your Dad. Screw it, you know, just that. Pull it together and calmly get it done. I've care managed for friends, and for family. IT IS NEEDED. OP,...
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    So angry and annoyed!

    netglow replied to SweettartRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How does this pose a impass for you? This is part of the discussion. Why wouldn't it be?! IDK, I've never had a problem with any MD -- even surgeons. It's all in the way you present yourself, RN or...
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    So angry and annoyed!

    netglow replied to SweettartRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP, :hug: Here's what I'd do (have done) and you might too. Get a shoulder bag. Put in bag: stethoscope, BP cuff, thermometer, penlight, pulse ox. Take bag and go give your Dad a complete physical...
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    Wisconsin has gutted Medicaid, no mandated ratios!

    netglow replied to EponaRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wow. Just wow. I know that already a few hospitals in SE WI have for the past year or so been just hiring PT nurses too and with they hourly pay rate so low to begin with. You gotta wonder if it is...
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    I need a job!! ANY job!

    netglow replied to AKA_Glamour_Pearl's topic in General Nursing

    Then I think you should post the link to those jobs for everyone
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    Sample Questions for mini Interviews introducing new staff to staff members

    netglow replied to Delag5's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure your intentions are coming from a good place, but, I'm not too cool with the idea. Really, I don't want to put my CV or personal info out there since I've changed careers to nursing. In my...
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    Feeling some heat after a nurse aid was fired...

    netglow replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    Well, I once had something similar, happen. I chose to let it blow over but got tired of feeling that gossip was flowing. So when I was trying to work with this person, and they kept being contrary...
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    Please tell me things will get better!

    netglow replied to LadyEJ BSN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    OP, you really are not that bad off right now. Probably somewhere close to 1000 or so NGs from your grad date to the present cannot find ANY nursing
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    I lied to the state surveyor

    netglow replied to tammietan's topic in General Nursing

    Diane, you have high personal conduct standards, but I don't trust just anybody in this role :) Also, if in an "at will" state, you can be let go for any or no reason, happens all the time. I'm sure...
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    I am doing a paper for school.... please post your opinion

    netglow replied to jaclynshroyer64's topic in General Nursing

    OP, now think a bit. Don't get caught making an invalid statement. You might recover by stating and citing projections made re: nursing shortage. But then counter with reality: no nursing shortage and...
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    Switching Careers After only 1 yr

    netglow replied to AXIDRN's topic in General Nursing

    Does anybody actually fear taking time off? Like if you took time off to regroup, almost everybody would leave nursing. Letting yourself actually think about leaving nursing is, well, orgasmic...
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    Group projects

    netglow replied to nicubee's topic in General Students

    I'm with ya OP, I'm a GROUP HATER. Always feel group members keep me from showing how glorious I am. I'm just kidding. NO I'M NOT. Seriously, I plot ways for them to get Cdiff or Noro or something so...
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    remove clotts from iv line

    netglow replied to sunlight85's topic in General Students

    OP, three years experience as what? If you are a student and you find resistance to a flush, or note that your drip is infiltrating or for some reason not progressing (alarm) DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT...
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    I hate what's happening to nursing...

    netglow replied to nyteshade's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Reenski, Just don't come whining to Allnurses when you have your 19th nervous breakdown. Yasee, I can sense it's already lurking somewhere just waiting, and it's not going to take much to trigger it...
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    I hate what's happening to nursing...

    netglow replied to nyteshade's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    YES. As a second career nurse, I find it amazing how bad it is often in nursing. It a mind-****, to be required to be so on top of the intricacies of medical care, yet... have a sort of job...
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    Trying not to beat a dead horse

    netglow replied to Whole Life's topic in Illinois Nursing

    You can easily find CNA courses at any CC. CNA is not difficult at all. You will have a time commitment tho. There is class and clinical (most likely nursing home for clinical). As far as NW, who...
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    To tell or not to tell

    netglow replied to mejajo08's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever considered working as floor secretary or working for a medical office? Lots of variety in office. You however must be able to understand and do business work for most offices these days....
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    G-tube leaking :(

    netglow replied to umcRN's topic in General Nursing

    Advice: you two need to think about taking this convo to the private room... just say'in
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    OMG! Why??!!

    netglow replied to cna23's topic in General Nursing

    OP, do you realize that you just set off some bad Karma? You could have those thoughts, but you never should anounce
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    I want to become Male nurse but am under qualified

    netglow replied to GentlemanNurse's topic in General Nursing

    IDK Erik, "GentlemanNurse" sounds like an adult movie title, maybe a series. I looked at the subtitle "I want to become Male nurse but am under qualified" and thought, (?) This has got to be another...