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Med/Surge, Psych, LTC, Home Health

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    This was a first. . .

    NurseCard replied to YoutubeTheNP's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, I used to work in a state psychiatric hospital and I remember taking care of a bipolar lady who stayed awake for about two straight weeks, with maybe a short catnap or two here and there. Well, I...
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    What should one do in this case?

    NurseCard replied to Nursein2017's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    He needs a psych consult. I had a patient once who was a frequent flyer, she was a young girl with a heart defect who was constantly being admitted with her PT/INR totally out of whack. It was pretty...
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    I hate going to work because I never know if I will get out on time. Anyone feel this way

    NurseCard replied to kida123's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I can certainly understand your frustration if you have to catch a bus and get to school and all of that. Time for a reality check though. I've worked in numerous hospitals, nursing homes......
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    Telling Patients/Residents You Love Them?

    NurseCard replied to robynnel's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a problem with the suggestion of it... I too have worked with persons affected with severe dementia... they often have no clue who you are, they think you are their daughter,...
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    Did I stick a tendon?

    NurseCard replied to GaJenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know the answer... But I will say, after 13 years as an RN, in varying specialties, I am still terrible at sticking people... I've noticed that when I stick people in their hand anywhere, more...
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    Your decision to pursue nursing?

    NurseCard replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    I had a friend that I worked with in retail, who was about to graduate nursing school. He told me that he was getting ready to go to work in a psychiatric hospital. I thought that sounded just about...
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    If you could pick up and go..

    NurseCard replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmm... If I could just pack up and move anywhere... Kids grown... Husband ok with it :)... Probably Hawaii. Perfect weather year round... Waves... Palm trees... Another possibility......
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    Accidentally told my coworker what I make, BIG ISSUES NOW

    NurseCard replied to newrn93's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I apologize and take back what I said about "be glad you aren't fired!", it was an ignorant statement on my part. I stand by my OPINION that it simply is not ever a good idea to tell a co-worker what...
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    New RN & Pregnant

    NurseCard replied to casstastic's topic in General Nursing

    I accepted a new job back in 2006, and then found out I was a few weeks pregnant. I went ahead with the new job, but informed HR, manager, that I was pregnant and would be going on leave in eight...
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    Accidentally told my coworker what I make, BIG ISSUES NOW

    NurseCard replied to newrn93's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Pretty much nothing you can do but let this situation blow over, and be glad you aren't fired. Never tell a co-worker what you are
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    I love home health but I miss my life

    NurseCard replied to bfit262's topic in Home Health

    I used to work with an occupational therapist in Home Health, who loved to boast about how many hours he worked. It irritated the crap out of me, but looking back that wasn't the only thing that...
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    Pysch Nursing vs Primary Care RN

    NurseCard replied to obc8166's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you will be a good addition to the unit! I also wanted to go straight into psych out of school, but ended up doing Med Surge for three years first. I found psych
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    Having to meet with the hospitals lawyer

    NurseCard replied to Mhsrnbsn's topic in General Nursing

    I've had to do this before, when I worked at a nursing home. I'm not going to say that it is "no big deal" because it IS a big deal and it is scary. However, because I was not directly involved and...
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    How did you decide your specialty?

    NurseCard replied to Irish_Mist's topic in General Nursing

    Thirteen years in as a nurse, and I don't even have one set specialty. I've done med surge, psych, long term care, home health, adult day care, and I'm getting ready to go back to med surge, full...
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    How important is it to you to be a nurse?

    NurseCard replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    I think quite often of things that I would rather do if I could... Own my own business, be a professional artist/illustator. However, I've always been the breadwinner so it's unrealistic to consider...
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    Terminated. Pursue a Lawsuit?

    NurseCard replied to ERgirlynurse's topic in General Nursing

    "Ye Olde Med
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    Fired from first job..."not eligible for re-hire"

    NurseCard replied to run.for.the.roses's topic in General Nursing

    I think you hit the nail on the head; might have been a much better idea to wait to start such an important job until life settled down a bit. Hindsight is 20/20 of course, and I'm sure you probably...
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    Did you take a pay-cut to be a nurse? Do you regret it?

    NurseCard replied to MomAndSonInMD's topic in General Nursing

    I was a graphic artist prior to becoming a nurse. Sounds glamorous to some people, but I actually didn't make much more than minimum wage. Also worked in fast food and retail. So no, I did not take...
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    Did you take a pay-cut to be a nurse? Do you regret it?

    NurseCard replied to MomAndSonInMD's topic in General Nursing

    My husband knows someone who makes over 40 dollars an hour working in road construction. That's here in KY. Also that's just a member of the
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    About to get fired. HELP!

    NurseCard replied to BellaBlackwell's topic in General Nursing

    Eh. I'd do just what she said and get out. Find another place to work. It's great that you love this work. That's over half the battle. You'll find another
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    Nurse's Week Gifts from Employers

    NurseCard replied to twss2323's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The place where I am currently working is actually missing their regular nurse pretty badly and will probably do something nice for her next week. They've done nothing for me. I work for a staffing...
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    Leaving nursing. Has anyone else done it? How?

    NurseCard posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well, I've now been a nurse for thirteen years, and I'm ready to call it a career. I truly, truly am. I honestly don't want to hear "oh please don't leave, nursing needs you". I'd rather hear...
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    About to get fired. HELP!

    NurseCard replied to BellaBlackwell's topic in General Nursing

    You got in trouble for running in the hall? What is this, middle school? Seriously, I have never worked in a facility where they care if you are spotted running down the hall once or twice. Now if...
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    Leaving nursing. Has anyone else done it? How?

    NurseCard replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    Well... Just since I posted this, the agency that I work for has offered me a position that I think I will like. It's a contract/permanent position. So... May put off retirement just a bit longer....
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    I'm Done With Nursing.

    NurseCard replied to RegNurse1987's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I do. See my new post.