BmichelleRN

BmichelleRN

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  1. lying? about cancer

    BmichelleRN posted a topic in Oncology

    Hey all..I am a med/surg nurse with no experience in oncology. I have a pt with bipolar disorder who is claiming to have stage 3 ovarian cancer as well as stage 2 uterine cancer. Pt states she has...

  2. lying? about cancer

    BmichelleRN replied to BmichelleRN's topic in Oncology

    Thanks...it is through her medical records that I noticed some indiscrepancies. My access is limited because I am home health RN. Just seemed odd that she has spots on her liver, kidney and pancreas...

  3. What are my Chances?

    BmichelleRN replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Can I ask why? If it is a necessity, I think your chances are good. However, you really would benefit from two years of full time med/surg experience. It really is an invaluable training field. Having...

  4. HELP! Is it just me?

    BmichelleRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am really starting to question whether I should be a nurse or not. Long story short got my license in 03 worked two years in med/surg had to move and stayed out of the field for a year working for...

  5. Scandal...I may have my license revoked? help

    BmichelleRN replied to enmack's topic in General Nursing

    I really really feel for you. I would definitely seek an advocate, someone who can guide you through this process. I do not see how your license could be revoked but I would still dot all my i's and...

  6. Would you hire me??

    BmichelleRN replied to adruiz01's topic in General Nursing

    I have run into quite a few nurses who have taken time off to care for family or deal with personal matters. It has not effected their ability to get a job, I don't think it will yours either. Best of...

  7. Told i was not working out after 2 weeks...shocked and discouraged

    BmichelleRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey all I have been a nurse for five years, spent my first two years in the hospital. I was an excellent nurse, but worked with two nurses who would not stop harassing me because they slept at work,...

  8. When to get pregnant?

    BmichelleRN replied to WorkofHeart8's topic in General Nursing

    PS definitely follow the advice of instructors like the above poster

  9. When to get pregnant?

    BmichelleRN replied to WorkofHeart8's topic in General Nursing

    I think that is truly a personal choice...Obviously, it seems smarter to wait until you both have good paychecks coming in. I know several nurses who have had children in school (one girl had her 6th...

  10. Universal Healthcare/Nursing Salaries

    BmichelleRN replied to JerseyGir1's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to add that many citizens in UH, especially in Canada and England, travel all the way to the US and PAY for healthcare here. That to me is a big red flag.... and even if wages go up,...

  11. Tough shift. First death.

    BmichelleRN replied to notanumber's topic in General Nursing

    That's rough but sounds like you did a great job...and the next time, cause there will be a next time, it'll be a little teeny bit easier. OH and I remember those shifts well. You just keep on movin...

  12. Is my NM whack or is it just me?

    BmichelleRN replied to jomoholono's topic in General Nursing

    The answer would be YES...BTW, most hospitals require a follow up to determine pain med effectiveness...some require you to ask the patient their current pain level on a scale of 1-10 within an hour...

  13. Why do I feel so horrible.

    BmichelleRN replied to cptluciejensen's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You absolutely did the right thing. The guilt is hard to deal with...but you have to be honest with yourself or the guilt will continue to lie to you. If you don't report cause you like the person or...

  14. Confrontational co-workers!!!!!

    BmichelleRN replied to mina123's topic in General Nursing

    I think my biggest concern when reading your post is what kind of nurses are they?? And please don't let them be my caretaker should I end up in your facility!! I agree with the idea of the neutral...

  15. my first job interview experience and shocking work environment

    BmichelleRN replied to nurse_dot's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what employment opportunities are like where you reside but if there seem to be other opportunities out there, IMHO, you should keep looking. The last two times I had gut reactions that...

  16. Help with IV Potassium administration

    BmichelleRN replied to sediaz's topic in Patient Medications

    One thing I commonly had to do with potassium infusions to stop/prevent pain issues was to slow the rate. I never had a complaint once I did that. Of course, the doc had to agree... A little ice near...

  17. the "dream" has come to an end

    BmichelleRN replied to summersent's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have to follow your instinct. I think it's the braver thing to do, to change direction midstream:yeah:. Life is too short to be miserable. Best, best of

  18. Not sure if I want to be a nurse

    BmichelleRN replied to kekaki's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I would say that to some degree you have to want to be a nurse or IMHO I think you could be miserable. True, there are more employment opportunities in nursing but I think most nurses would...

  19. Told i was not working out after 2 weeks...shocked and discouraged

    BmichelleRN replied to BmichelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Cal, Stray and Peachy for your responses, having never been through this, it has been shocking. I really love the advice about asking about preceptorship, progress reports...I did ask why I was...

  20. Should I wear my white nurse's uniform??

    BmichelleRN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all the posters...no white dress. Business casual, skirt or pants!! best of luck!!!!!! and

  21. Told i was not working out after 2 weeks...shocked and discouraged

    BmichelleRN replied to BmichelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    Firestarter that is hard to hear but you are probably right. I am just not a fake person. In all things I try to be genuine and helpful. Lesson learned. I

  22. Told i was not working out after 2 weeks...shocked and discouraged

    BmichelleRN replied to BmichelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks...Of course my family and friends think she just didn't like me but she sure was fake about it, if she didn't. I just want to get back to work, I even turned down an interview a week ago...

  23. did i screw my self out of this job?

    BmichelleRN replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you get this position!!!! and yes I think it sounds