MultipNP BSN, MSN, APRN, NP

Family Practice, Psychiatry

FNP-BC, PMH-BC, practicing psychiatry; also working toward PMHNP and DNP.

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  1. MultipNP

    Sick Leave Policy: What's Yours?

    We get about 7 hours of paid time off per pay period, and an extended illness bank. When we call out, our PTO is automatically used. We are allowed to call out only twice in a year. Any over that,...
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    Best shoes ever?

    I switch between the Dansko Professional and the C&C Sweden clog. I love both. The Dansko is solid support, and the C&C is a little softer (and pretty, as well!). The both cost about the...
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    Trends in Post Partum, Nursery, Special Care after budget cuts?

    We are constantly running out of supplies because we are understocked due to budget cuts. Staffing is even scarier. Charge nurses get yelled at if we are even staffed adequately. We have to work...
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    Im such a fool!!

    Just as the others have said, relax some. It's okay because you are human -- and the pt. is fine! We all make mistakes -- it happens. In healthcare it is obviously more important to be careful, but...
  5. Ahhh....reading these posts has been very therapeutic! I have so many things I could say to my manager and DON -- but would be fired. Heck, I could sue them and WIN -- except I know my career would...
  6. This is just sad. I don't usually even reply to posts like this -- no point. I don't bring my children to work -- and I had to work when I was pregnant since I am the sole provider for my family....
  7. I was not supported at all -- no relief when needed. Often could only pump once during the 12-hour shift, if at all. It was very unpleasant, and I dried up pretty quickly. Oh -- and I work in a...
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    I still haven't found what I'm looking for

    At the risk of seeming dumb, what is
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    I still haven't found what I'm looking for

    I really feel for you! I know this is a rough spot to be in -- med-surg is really tough, but will prepare you for whatever specialty that may appeal to you. It may be that med-surg is good for you...
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    Unfair treatment by co-workers/boss

    I think that it depends on the situation. Only the pregnant nurse can know for sure, unfortunately. In some cases, that nurse's doctor may suggest she "take it easy" at work, knowing that a nurse's...
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    The Pushy Feeling

    Hmmm... I know exactly what it feels like, but don't know how to say it, either. The best way I can describe it is to say it is a lot like the feeling of needing to have a BM -- but the feeling occurs...
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    Unfair treatment by co-workers/boss

    I feel as if you've been on my unit! That is EXACTLY how it is. Everyone stabs each other in the back, so to speak. I know that there aren't considerations made for pregnant nurses. But it would...
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    Unfair treatment by co-workers/boss

    Unfortunately, I had no choice as to where I would deliver (unless I wanted to fork out a BUNCH of $$$). Thankfully, my husband will be taking over the breadwinning in the summer, and we'll be on...
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    Do night shift nurses try there best

    I've worked both days and nights. From what I can tell, there are nurses who are excellent in that they do all their work, plus look for ways to improve the patient/work environment in their spare...
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    Unfair treatment by co-workers/boss

    I have decided to not push for L/D anymore. Thanks for all the good advice! I'm just going to go to work, enjoy the patients I'm taking care of, and focus on my family. We are thinking about moving...
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    Unfair treatment by co-workers/boss

    "She had no business going in your room, she had no medical reason to go in there right?" Yes, there was no medical reason for her being there, other than to be "present". I already had co-workers...
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    Unfair treatment by co-workers/boss

    The pt. satisfaction scores have been lower, which is not surprising. I am on a patient satisfaction committee -- and have made the point that if we took better care of each other, then our patients...
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    "Fired for NO Reason"

    Very well put, Ruby Vee! I was a new grad who had to work extra hard on critical thinking skills. I came into the profession from a completely different career, so had to do extra studying. When I...
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    Yeah, that's right, it's my fault.

    I get so irritated when these comments come along! Even a friend of mine (unknowingly) irritated me the other day when saying that some nurses are "only in it for the money." If it was about the...
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    Unfair treatment by co-workers/boss

    travel50 - I'd like to come
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    Unfair treatment by co-workers/boss

    I appreciate such fast responses! I am inclined to agree with the "wait it out" thing. As frustrated as I am, and as unhappy as my situation is at work -- my family truly is more important! My...
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    Everything I do is wrong!

    I'm right there with you too. I became a nurse just so I could do L&D. I have been absolutely dismayed at how competitive and judgmental nurses in this area can be. I have spent some time in...