Who?Me?

Who?Me?

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  1. BSN to DNP

    Who?Me? replied to FutureUofARN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You don't need a Master's before entering the DNP program?

  2. List your School Here if they do not Require the GRE's..

    Who?Me? replied to justme1972's topic in Post Graduate Students

    University of Phoenix doesn't require for MBA, MSN, MHA, MSN/MHA,

  3. taking a break from grad school

    Who?Me? replied to meg2465's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have quit one grad program MBA--just not my thing and am currently in a MSN/MHA program that will have taken me a total of 4 years to finish when I graduate this fall. The end is in sight--finally....

  4. Verbal assault by a pt.

    Who?Me? replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    While I understand patients getting upset and in my 18 years of nursing, I have seen a few (understatement of the day BTW!), yelling at you is not acceptable. I agree with the suggestions to document...

  5. HR minimum requirements?

    Who?Me? replied to UpinawayRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This is crazy? Did HR confuse you with a new grad? I haven't had to provide transcripts for a job interview in 18+ years. I would have asked why they needed them when most likely they did a full...

  6. Smart Nurse vs. Dumb Pharmacy, Round One. DING! | Life of a Nurse

    Who?Me? replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Amen!! Been there done that in every specialty area I have worked in over the last 20 years--the amazing disappearing physician, the whatever department that doesn't really understand that you do not...

  7. Plz read!!! Nurse using drugs what should i do???

    Who?Me? replied to J-Star's topic in General Nursing

    Does the facility she works at have an anonymous report line? If so, use it to report you suspect she has been on duty while high. This is a professional responsibility. You cannot help her in her...

  8. Getting thrown under the bus

    Who?Me? replied to Sugarcoma's topic in General Nursing

    What??!! Were you suppose to stand there and count the patient's bites of food? How absolutely ridiculous and it is a good thing the MD has

  9. Feeling guilty about working over shift end

    Who?Me? replied to CareteamRN70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I absolutely agree with everyone who mentioned not working off the clock. You may love your job, but get your money for it-you worked for it! I have worked LTC, hospital-based, and public health and...

  10. Yelled at for posting on AN

    Who?Me? replied to Bormio's topic in General Students

    You have to be careful about posting anything online. Many companies, and schools now, will do internet searches on job or school candidates prior to offering a position or a spot in an academic...

  11. Is it possible to be a fit nurse?

    Who?Me? replied to Crystal112's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Several things to address here: 1) You must make you a priority. That being said it is not always easy to do so. But working out and taking care of yourself not only impacts you, it impacts your...

  12. Chewing Gum

    Who?Me? replied to Otessa's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have worked at facilities that ban chewing gum in patient care areas because it can look incredibly unprofessional. Who wants a co-worker snapping his or her gum in your

  13. RN's home address is accessible fm Internet

    Who?Me? replied to FreshNewGrad's topic in California Nursing

    Unfortunately lots of workplaces put your last name on your employee badge without asking for your permission or it is stated in policy that first and last names must be on badges. I would prefer to...

  14. RN's home address is accessible fm Internet

    Who?Me? replied to FreshNewGrad's topic in California Nursing

    After being robbed a few year's ago, the investigating officer recommended a PO Box for all liscensure, insurance, etc in order to give criminals no information whatsoever on where you live. Good...

  15. RN's home address is accessible fm Internet

    Who?Me? replied to FreshNewGrad's topic in California Nursing

    Just "google" yourself sometime to see all the info that is available on yourself! Absolutely terrifying. I would contact your state board of nursing and find out how you can mask your contact...

  16. Do you call your teachers by their 1st names?

    Who?Me? replied to noyesno's topic in General Students

    Even 20 years ago, when I was still in nursing school, we called our instructors by their first names, but only if invited to do so. Otherwise it was instructor preference: Prof, Dr., Mrs., Mr....

  17. How do you sign?

    Who?Me? replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    I worked hard for my BSN and have always, unless facility policy to not do so, signed my charting with Nurse Sorefeet, RN, BSN. My real name is so long that it all comes out as a glorified scribble...

  18. 12 hour shifts in California for LVNs - Overtime calculation?

    Who?Me? replied to LPN_e2010's topic in California Nursing

    Most facilities will not pay you overtime unless you are working over 40 hours per week. Doesn't matter how many hours you work in your shift or if you are asked to stay over, unless you get it...

  19. New RN With Questions

    Who?Me? replied to RNwithpassion's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on the job. Stop looking at it as "just a SNF job" and start thinking about the great prioritizing skills, time management skills, and talk about having to deal with a myriad of issues every...

  20. First Nursing job, and I drowned!

    Who?Me? replied to galenanurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First this was not a reflection of you as a nurse. This experience was is a reflection of a poorly run facility. Wedding music can wait-patient care cannot. This place is lucky it isn't getting...

  21. Another nurse bites the dust due to facebook

    Who?Me? replied to siringe's topic in Nursing News

    I "google" myself and my usernames everyone once in awhile in order to make sure things are

  22. Another nurse bites the dust due to facebook

    Who?Me? replied to siringe's topic in Nursing News

    No you don't sign anything to give them permission to look at your FB, Twitter, etc accounts, but anything you put out onto the Net could be argued to be public domain and if your boss, who probably...

  23. Another nurse bites the dust due to facebook

    Who?Me? replied to siringe's topic in Nursing News

    I FB, but never mention work. I don't post family pics on there. Nothing on the net is private even if you think it

  24. The best nursing advice you've ever received

    Who?Me? replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    1. Think before you speak. 2. Smile--it confuses the doctors. 3. Be silly sometimes-humor helps. 4. You only have two hands and can only do one task at a time if you want to do it right and well. 5....

  25. The Great Emergency Prank War

    Who?Me? replied to murphyle's topic in Nursing Humor

    There is always the classic night or weekend shift page for Dr. Ben Dover--go ahead, say it out loud. Placing CPR dummies in closets, empty patient rooms, etc. KY on door handles, replacing computer...