SlightlyMental_RN

SlightlyMental_RN

chemical dependency detox/psych

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  1. I keep getting hugged

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    I've had some female patients give me hugs. Now, that may seem inappropriate due to where I work (chemical dependency detox/psych), but it warmed my soul when they gave me a hug and told me what a...

  2. Is it easier to juggle family as a nurse or a nursing student??

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to wannabecnl's topic in General Nursing

    Your first 1-2 years after nursing school are tremendously stressful. However, you do get to "be home" when you're home. No more research papers, worksheets, etc. You also will often have to work...

  3. To the Excellent Experienced Nurses...

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to RNJill's topic in General Nursing

    I never had any problem with the whole "nurses eat their young" thing, either. All of the experienced nurses were very helpful when I was at a loss, and they gave me credit for my efforts. I think...

  4. HIPPA for employees?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to bcrnsi's topic in General Nursing

    Additionally, many people will have no clue what those scars are from. Before I got into the field of chemical dependency detox/psych, I was completely naive about such

  5. How far do you drive for work?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Nursing

    It takes me about 10 minutes to drive to work, and I love my short

  6. How does your hospital do "On-Call"

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    We get about 2.50/hr for being on call. Then if you're called in, regular employees get time and a half. PRN employees, like me, get straight pay. If you're called in, they have to keep you for 2...

  7. Coworker issues - so disheartening

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to rn865's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. Take it from someone that's worked in multiple careers before coming to nursing: There are crabby, vindictive, petty people wherever you go. Nursing is not

  8. You Guys Are Making Me Worry.

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to bella_autore's topic in General Nursing

    Weekends can be hard to fill, at times. I would recommend you get your CNA license and then try to get a part-time job working at a hospital. Choose one that you would like to get a job at...

  9. What kind of holiday bonus do you get?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

    We get a turkey--which my family enjoyed for

  10. Blood, Bodily Fluids and Germs OH MY!

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Lisa, MA's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I'm not overly-anal about this. I take my shoes off at the door and then walk to my master bath to change out of my scrubs. The only times I've taken a shower immediately after work have...

  11. Does your specialty fit your personality?/Why did you choose your specialty?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Katherine25's topic in General Nursing

    Just a question: What specifically can't you do with your old job? Is it fine motor-skill type of work?-- because you have to be able to do that with

  12. Does Regional Accredidation matter?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Wanna_BA_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    A few months ago on on another thread I had posted this link: FRONTLINE: college, inc.: watch the full program online | PBS It's a fascinating look at for-profit

  13. I'm exhausted...it's ridiculous (and unsafe)

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to jelptex's topic in General Nursing

    What she

  14. I'm exhausted...it's ridiculous (and unsafe)

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to jelptex's topic in General Nursing

    I think I only recognized it because my hospital system still called a glucometer a chemstick until

  15. I'm exhausted...it's ridiculous (and unsafe)

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to jelptex's topic in General Nursing

    Correct me if I'm wrong, OP, but I think she was saying that the CNAs couldn't do the glucometer. She does mention that she did multiple chemsticks further up in the

  16. High divorce rate among nurses? Why?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I'm sure that is

  17. High divorce rate among nurses? Why?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in General Nursing

    Chill out, sweetie! It's all said in fun. Really! When we say psych nurses are a little crazy, we're not talking about the lock 'em up and cart 'em away type of crazy. I would say that honestly,...

  18. High divorce rate among nurses? Why?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in General Nursing

    yep, we psych nurses are all a little....off. when you see and hear the things i have, day after day, well, your sense of humor and world-view become slightly skewed. the thing is, i was mostly...

  19. Privacy rules don't save patients from exposure

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    You keep referring to "the law." Yes, there are laws to protect patients: HIPAA, mandated reporting laws in cases of rape, and others. You gave cases that information was given to family members...

  20. Eats on Feets -Breast Milk-Sharing group

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Serenyd's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I find this fascinating. I would have shared my milk with another woman's child that I felt a bond with, like one of my nieces or nephews, or a close friend's child. I swear, I had more milk than I...

  21. *Vent* RN's make toast?!?!?!

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    How very

  22. IV starts in nursing school

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    We weren't allowed to start them on each other. However, after we showed proficiency with the dummy arm, our instructor let us try one on her (for a few students that she trusted not to maul her.)...

  23. Does your floor decorate for Christmas?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Cathylady's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, we do (Catholic hospital.) The office staff and facilities management staff do the

  24. Holiday Nursing

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to lsad78's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, it stinks. I worked similar schedules for the last couple of years, and this year I am celebrating my freedom. I switched to working casual, so I'm giving myself some much-deserved vacations....

  25. What is the least amount you would work for as a RN?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to K.Jamison, RN's topic in General Nursing

    God, no...I live in a rural area with starting RN salaries $19-21/hr in nursing homes. I would never work for