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  1. new grad RN- want to quit nursing

    Agnus replied to sax_journey's topic in General Nursing

    Until you get over your self hatred you will not do well. You are your own worst enemy and because of it a selfulfilling prophecy. Does your employer offer an employee assistance program with...

  2. All I can say is EEEEEEKKKKK!!!!!

    Agnus replied to KibbsRNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in school I deliberately sought out the more compex patient as there was much more to learn from them. It seems like a lot now but it will pay off in better critical thinking

  3. starting a buisness

    Agnus replied to M J W's topic in General Nursing

    Partnerships are fraught with problems. However, the OP did not mention any partners and was specifically asking about doh compliance paperwork. I don't thing scare stories from naysayers are...

  4. Life Can Really Sux

    Agnus replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    Oh but fish pee is

  5. sign on bonuses...is it just me?

    Agnus replied to dazzle256's topic in General Nursing

    Respect has to start with self respect first. They pay us what we do because we accept it. We for the most part are not willing to hold out because "we need the job." This mentality (justified...

  6. sign on bonuses...is it just me?

    Agnus replied to dazzle256's topic in General Nursing

    Having been on the other side of this I can assure you this happens all the time in the business world. Here is how it goes. The employer is required to hire you for as little as they can get away...

  7. What should they teach in nursing school but don't. What do they teach but shouldn't?

    Agnus replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    First there are many hospitals that employ nursing students as Aprentice Nurses. They are coupled with an RN preceptor and do everything an RN does. They must be in school and they must meet certain...

  8. Are you on pay when giving or recieving report?

    Agnus replied to oldhag's topic in General Nursing

    I do not know how things are done in Canada nor anything about your laws. In the U.S. if you are required to be anyplace, at any time, for any reason by your employer, they MUST pay you by law. A...

  9. advice? best artificial nipple for breastfeeding

    Agnus posted a topic in General Nursing

    My sweetie is finally haveing her first baby and will be a working mom and breast feeding. We need advice from moms who have been there about the best nipple/bottle to support breast feeding. I have...

  10. need advice - delicate situation (long)

    Agnus replied to mkf0605's topic in General Nursing

    Do some more documentation in the the form of a diary. You will need this. The DON is an RN what she has done violates every nurse practice act in the country. By law you are required to report...

  11. What should they teach in nursing school but don't. What do they teach but shouldn't?

    Agnus replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    My school did teach this way. You or a small group of you were put in the hot seat so to speak with a hypothetical patient and you had to make decisions. Then as a result of your decision or just...

  12. The alleged joke of the day...

    Agnus replied to HisHands's topic in General Nursing

    do well in your lpn program. do well as an lpn you will actually have an advantage over those going directly into the bsn program when you do apply. as you said your lpn program at your school is...

  13. Falsely Accused of a HIPAA Violation

    Agnus replied to Mantibob's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    You are correct. I did not mention these particular issues as I did not seem them as directly germane to this patricular OP's question. Yes, there is such a thing as wrongful termination if it is...

  14. Falsely Accused of a HIPAA Violation

    Agnus replied to Mantibob's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    You are actually in two different legal areas I believe. Hippa is one area and employment law is another. Unless you are under contract (individual or union) you are considered an at will employee....

  15. The relationship between doctors and nurses...

    Agnus replied to lisamc1RN's topic in General Nursing

    Try thinking about this another way. Doctor is the name of an acedemic degree not the name of a profession. The profession is physician. There are many people with Doctorate degrees in nursing....

  16. Continuing Education Units... FREE!!!

    Agnus replied to Nitengale326's topic in General Nursing

    skip the search engine. Instead on the address bartype in http://myfreece.com. It will take you straight

  17. need some advice on getting family member medical attention against their will

    Agnus replied to rhonda L's topic in General Nursing

    In the United States an adult has the right to refuse treatment. He states he wants to die. Even though that is very difficult for the OP, he has the right to deside that. He is an alcoholic....

  18. Help!!! How Much Should The Public Know

    Agnus replied to gabym25's topic in General Nursing

    All you will pull up from me is a P.O. Box there are ways to protect your privacy yourself. You won't get that info from the DOH in all states. Generally you HAVE to go to the licensing board for...

  19. OVERTIME situation

    Agnus replied to Pete495's topic in General Nursing

    Here is the secret. It is true she can hire no one. NO one wants to work there. They do not even apply because of the reputation of this facility. And why do you care what co wokers say about you...

  20. Bee Stings and Steroids

    Agnus replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Most likely the "shot" was Epinephren. He should see his primary care physician or go to an urgent care clinic. This needs to be checked out

  21. I'm giving my notice tomorrow

    Agnus replied to Sadie04's topic in General Nursing

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  22. Rant: 11-7 Chg Nurse Looks for Reasons to Write Up Day Shift

    Agnus replied to KaroSnowQueen's topic in General Nursing

    My guess is your charge recognizes what is going on. However, she still has to check out each write up. What if one is legit and about a serious issue? If she threw the stack out without carefully...

  23. How to quit

    Agnus replied to erinnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, expecially under the circumstance I would find something that does suite me first, before I gave notice. That way you are not out of work and then find yourself in another job that is not...

  24. A questions for nurses

    Agnus replied to Britt0822's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a wide open field and offers many more opportunities. Sonography is very limited. Supose at some point you need a change, maby some veriety. Maybe you relocate and can't find a...

  25. What would you do in my situation...?

    Agnus replied to Nurse Ratchet's topic in General Nursing

    llg, good reply. I