Miller86

Miller86

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  1. Help! I need some advice!

    Miller86 replied to Shirl57's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear you got written up. I don't see the issue if the person was able to stand up on their own and transfer with minimal assist. However, we have a "no lift" policy in our facility as...

  2. Questions

    Miller86 replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    When did you start your first nursing job, what year? October 2010 What unit/type of facility did you start on? Medical unit How long was your orientation? 2 weeks How long before you felt like you...

  3. I got the JOB!

    Miller86 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, I posted couple weeks ago about starting as a new grad with an agency. I got some wonderful feedback from nurses to get out of that environment where I was being thrown into hospitals...

  4. I got the JOB!

    Miller86 replied to Miller86's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much everyone for the congrats! I was all celebratory until the fine mentioned from the two nurses above (yikes, should I be worried?). Nothing like this was ever mentioned to me. Got a...

  5. I got the JOB!

    Miller86 replied to Miller86's topic in General Nursing

    Wow never heard of that part. I asked the agency when I first got the interview and there was no mention of a contract. In fact, I only did an application, confidentiality agreement and licence, gave...

  6. Experienced nurses: What do student nurses do that drives you nuts?

    Miller86 replied to aem31's topic in General Nursing

    I like this thread. Our school was very strict while we were doing our clinical rotations. We were forbidden to: -Stand around in the nursing station, halls or anywhere for that matter (especially in...

  7. one of my clients i take care is entirely too abusive.

    Miller86 replied to britty0804's topic in General Nursing

    She CUT your ponytail? SHE WHAT?! You do house cleaning? Why can't the family do that? Is that part of your job? She stabbed you and you think it's worth the money? I would rather be broke than ever...

  8. I am NOT your housemaid.

    Miller86 replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh dear I hope you didn't make her

  9. Pink Glove Dance : The Sequel

    Miller86 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    That was brilliant!! I loved both of those Pink Glove

  10. Anybody else catch this?... Glee Male nurse

    Miller86 replied to wsuRN09's topic in General Nursing

    I seen the episode too with my sister-in-law for the first time and felt the same way you did, except I watched the rest of the show. I felt that the whole episode was filled with a bully theme and I...

  11. Tube Feeding Question

    Miller86 replied to CoastMedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Here is an article I found helpful. Hopefully it works!

  12. Low undergrad GPA but high High school GPA

    Miller86 replied to glim06's topic in International Nursing

    If you're near Durham College in Oshawa, they offer university preparation courses for those who want to upgrade their GPA. I believe other Universities accept this program offered through Durham but...

  13. My Cousin failed the RPN exam in Ontario

    Miller86 replied to GigiHelp's topic in International Nursing

    I would most certainly feel uncomfortable if I did not have to write some type of examination to become a nurse. It is frightening to think anyone can just graduate and get to work as a nurse...

  14. Maybe the wrong place to ask this... Did I get this girl pregnant?

    Miller86 replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    Just tell the girl to check with a doctor. There is no other way of determining anything on

  15. am I wrong?

    Miller86 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    You definitely approached the situation wrongfully. You should have just went and assisted the pt with his/her toileting needs. Your co-worker was clearly busy and does not have a million hands. It's...

  16. Should I stay or should I go?

    Miller86 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in April of 2010 and got a job last week through an agency. At first, I was excited about getting a JOB and also fancied the idea of working at different hospitals on various units, which...

  17. Should I stay or should I go?

    Miller86 replied to Miller86's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for the feedback, it is much appreciated! I wanted to update you all and let you know I resigned. It felt good to be honest. They tried to convince me to stay and take a 4 hour...

  18. Should I stay or should I go?

    Miller86 replied to Miller86's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much everyone for the wonderful feedback. Those are the answers I needed to hear! I definitely do not feel safe continuing with it and will be getting out of it ASAP. And you're right...

  19. How has life changed since you finally became a RN ?

    Miller86 replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    I still can't find a

  20. 1st Week in Nursing School

    Miller86 replied to Frazzled_One's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats for starting nursing!! whoohoo on that! I am sorry for a bad start to a wonderful journey ahead (you will come to notice that in the end of it all). It will get easier, just hang in there...

  21. ER job- new grad

    Miller86 replied to RN-Ella's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats on a job offer!! Test it out and see how well you do during the orientation. You can always try and see if an extension or added support following the 8 weeks is available. It wouldn't hurt...

  22. Can someone answer this question about my headaches

    Miller86 replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    Prior to having my wisdom teeth removed I had all the exact same complaints you had!! Headaches on a daily basis. Once removed the problem disappeared, now i only get the rare headaches. I would...

  23. First big nursing mistake....need some support

    Miller86 replied to KSU-SN's topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering, don't you need another nurse to witness and co-sign the blood with you? (to catch the mistake with you?) Everyone makes mistakes, you'll learn from this and become an even better...

  24. Student with an interest

    Miller86 replied to Daisy_08's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ontario calls PNs "Registered Practical Nurses

  25. Awesome day -I, a lowly RN student "helped" deliver a baby!

    Miller86 replied to HealerWoman's topic in General Students

    I loved your last line lol. Awesome