SlightlyMental_RN

SlightlyMental_RN

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  1. What do you think of the nursing schools that churn out graduates in a instant...?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to tatempole's topic in General Nursing

    FYI: It's the Kreb's cycle. Sorry, I had to point that out, as I'm a biochem geek. But yeah, I understand what you're saying. For me, though, I do think that understanding the "big picture" is...

  2. VP shunt...yikes

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to stellina615's topic in General Nursing

    I've only had a couple of VP shunts--no sloshing. That would have freaked me out a bit,

  3. Being forced to work while sick

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to phosphorus's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What are the policies at your work place? At mine, if you call off sick 3 times, you're given a verbal warning, and at the 6th sick day in a calendar year, you're fired. Nice, huh? I remember a...

  4. Thrown in cold on a vent case - your thoughts?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to CloudySue's topic in General Nursing

    I was put cold into a similar situation. I worked one shift--the scariest night of my life, and quit the agency the next morning. Never, ever again. I refuse to risk my license or the health and...

  5. Becoming friends with patients?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to kablo's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    At our facility, it's not allowed, and she/he would be

  6. Snow Days....

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Kareylea's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to stick my toe in the water here, and maybe land my foot in my mouth. Although I appreciate those of you that plan days in advance, sleep in hotels and on stretchers (I truly am thankful...

  7. Started new job - how do I bring up time off for vacation

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to NewPaltzRN's topic in General Nursing

    You could do it like, "Hi Nurse Manager. First, I just want to say that I really like our unit. I've really been enjoying learning and growing as a nurse. You see, I have something a bit...

  8. Me thinks me has been blacklisted....

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to CathyLew's topic in General Nursing

    I think that part of it may be ageism/having to pay for more experienced nurses. Hospitals like to do everything on the cheap nowadays, and to hell with quality patient

  9. Too old to begin career in ED?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to rnhope's topic in General Nursing

    For your new grad question: I started to not feel like an idiot somewhere between 1 and 1 1/2

  10. Too old to begin career in ED?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to rnhope's topic in General Nursing

    Take the ED position--it sounds like they're willing to train you, which is

  11. Personality test determines my employment

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to noyesno's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Your comment made me think of this funny blog post that I recently read: UPDATED: My new years resolutions. â€"

  12. Taking a nursing sabbatical

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a big believer in taking a break. Why not check to see if your current job will keep you on as PRN? You say that you're not crazy about it, but how about having the control to say when you will...

  13. accidental fingerstick

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

    Ummmmmm......just sayin', but this is the same person that posted this thread a few weeks ago: Gosh being a nurse is hard when you have - Nursing for Nurses Where she talks about being yelled at by a...

  14. Concerned...allnurses store product

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to AwayWeGo's topic in General Nursing

    I think some should take a deep breath... Have you seen the novelty candy these days? Holidays Novelty Candy, Candy, Party Themes & Events - Oriental Trading Marketing Broken glass? Maggots?...

  15. Hands off the hoo!

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've gotta say, Klone, that the title of your post totally made me

  16. Vent

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I hear ya. I had a patient demand to discharge ASA the other week. I'd been checking on them q2 hrs, and vitals were being done q2h, too. Every time I checked on them, (walked over said their...

  17. What are the "private forums" you get...

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for asking about this, as I've wondered the same

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

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to J-Star's topic in General Nursing

    Nice....The OP is not a coworker but an outside friend. Posters on this site that are condoning nurses going to work under the influence are displaying utterly reprehensible attitudes. Frankly,...

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

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to J-Star's topic in General Nursing

    Well, then, since her impairment at work is so very evident to you, why don't you, in the words of my Dad, "**** or get off the pot." Stop being so wishy-washy and DO THE RIGHT

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

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to J-Star's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, here is what I think: If you truly feel she's working impaired, then make an anonymous phone call to her employer and tell them your suspicions. They can always do a random drug screen. If...

  21. I am just.........simply thrilled.

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Yay, Erik! I am a former night-shift/pm shift swing shift worker, and I hated it. Yuck. I'm very happy to be all AM

  22. Huge Dilemma...please help!

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    First of all--GO TO THE INTERVIEW! Don't ask for any favors in regards to rearranging the interview time, as they have already said that this was the only time that worked for them. But here's my...

  23. Interview outfit--is this ok?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to SydneyJo1's topic in General Nursing

    3 inch heels? Sounds a bit high to me. Be careful if you have to walk around for any length of time, which is often the case. Especially with the pencil skirt, I can see high heels being a downfall...

  24. Student caught stealing....

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to RaggedyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the pressing charges folks. This person should not be allowed to be around vulnerable

  25. What states/cities need nurses?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to raina2891's topic in General Nursing

    I've also read that New Mexico has new grad