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    Difficulty Getting Hired

    NurseCard replied to b5jackson's topic in Nursing Career

    You're asking about a very specialized area; you may have difficulty getting an answer here. Under the "specialties" tab at the top of the screen, there are forums you may have more luck in. Try the...
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    What should I do?

    NurseCard replied to TwoLayi's topic in Nursing Career

    Or heck, do you know ANYONE who works at any of the hospitals that you might like to work? I got my current job because my husband works in the
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    The Nurses BreakRoom: Going, going ... been gone?

    NurseCard replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    My first nursing job... if I tried to take a break, I still heard "NC! Your patient needs you! So and so called out!" over and over again. We really weren't encouraged to take actual breaks, and...
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    what should i have done.

    NurseCard replied to heyimnew911's topic in General Nursing

    Re: seizure... MD should have been notified if seizure activity was new. You gave the Ativan, seizure stopped, then what? You said he went back to sleep... after the seizure and then the Ativan,...
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    I Desperately Want Out

    NurseCard replied to toxiktraktor's topic in Nursing Career

    It's okay. You've come to the right place, to vent! Nursing is not for everyone, it's true. However, there are things that you have to remember, when it comes to nursing: 1) The first couple of...
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    How to know if your license is approved or denied?

    NurseCard replied to Cruz1108's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I don't think you would have been able to even take the NCLEX. The BON website should show that you have an active license, once you've passed NCLEX. It may take a few days? You may just...
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    How to know if your license is approved or denied?

    NurseCard replied to Cruz1108's topic in General Nursing

    Well, why would you be denied a license? Do you have some sort of criminal record? If you do, it sounds like they are possibly denying giving you a license for
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    The Nurses BreakRoom: Going, going ... been gone?

    NurseCard replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    We have a breakroom back behind the nurses station with lockers, a table and chairs, and refridgerator, but no one ever sits back
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    Cna incident investigation

    NurseCard replied to Nnb07's topic in General Nursing

    We have a sit to stand lift in our hospital and, if one is properly trained, it only requires one staff to use. The OP asked the other aide if she could go on her break. The other aide said yes,...
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    Perpetually overworked?

    NurseCard replied to Annieeeeeee's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with the previous poster; it's all in your own attitude, perception, etc. I'll add: Nursing is not unique, as far as having employees who are going to feel "overworked and underappreciated"....
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    New Grad Anxiety

    NurseCard replied to dergs's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, and yes. :) Keep on keeping on. You're
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    Calling the unit? Mistake?

    NurseCard replied to dergs's topic in General Nursing

    No, not silly at
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    Two mistakes in 2 weeks

    NurseCard replied to walxii's topic in General Nursing

    I guess, on one hand you could say that harsher punishment for a new nurse helps their learning process. "I understand now that leaving Ativan sitting out is a serious mistake that could have...
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    Insulin error

    NurseCard replied to rn1924's topic in Patient Medications

    Yeah, they are probably upset that you gave insulin to someone with a blood sugar that was just barely above normal, or even high normal. Why did the doctor want to give this particular patient so...
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    Mistake on orientation..please help

    NurseCard replied to MommyRN89's topic in Patient Medications

    This. OP you can quit kicking yourself, you did very little if anything
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    Debriefing after difficult situations (in psych)

    NurseCard replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked psych, anytime we had a traumatic event, particularly a restraint or a seclusion, or even a code, we were REQUIRED to have a debriefing. We had to fill out a paper just for the...
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    Possible Needlestick but unsure?

    NurseCard replied to supernurse2b321's topic in General Nursing

    Okay. Yeah, again, always let your supervisor know of any possible needle sticks. I have never myself had to report a needle stick, knock on wood, BUT... I believe that your workplace will then...
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    dropping meds in front of surveyors

    NurseCard replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    This. State/OIG surveys make me a nervous wreck. JC, not as
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    Possible Needlestick but unsure?

    NurseCard replied to supernurse2b321's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, never throw needles in the trash!!!! They go in a sharps container. Even unopened ones. If you ever think you've gotten pricked by a needle, always notify your supervisor right away....
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    How long do I need to do first time med surg job

    NurseCard replied to AxelNewRN86's topic in General Nursing

    I would say, if you can afford to stay at this job somehow... at least a year looks best on a resume. However, after about six months perhaps this hospital will allow you to switch to an on call...
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    RN's and LPN's working as Nursing Assistants?

    NurseCard replied to blackmamba123's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I would not WANT to work as a nursing assistant, for the simple reason that the work is usually much harder! :) But, I'm certainly not above it, and I have worked in that capacity many times...
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    I miss The Commuter!

    NurseCard replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    One of my favorites! I miss her as
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    Long hair at the bedside

    NurseCard replied to kakamegamama's topic in General Nursing

    accidental
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    Long hair at the bedside

    NurseCard replied to kakamegamama's topic in General Nursing

    I got nothin'. Davey Do we need you here! Bring that "troll"
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    Pre-Employment Physical Attire

    NurseCard replied to EmxoRenee's topic in General Nursing

    You gotta love Will