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    App for managing work/home schedule, shopping lists, tasks, etc.

    RNrhythm posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Does anyone use one app for home and personal schedules? Maybe with to-do and shopping lists? I am using the same basic work schedule app for years and want to find something cross-platform (cell...
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    What time do you leave for work? Walk onto your unit? Clock in?

    RNrhythm posted a topic in General Specialties

    I leave my house at 0625, walk onto my unit around 0645, clock in at 0700. I used to have a 90 minute commute so I know how lucky I
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    Fake Nursing School Scammed Me

    RNrhythm replied to Soy Dora's topic in General Nursing

    Oh no! That was my worst fear. My heart goes out to you. I wonder if it would be any help to seek out a public advocacy news reporter? Sometimes they can get things moving by helping bring attention...
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    Wear your compression socks when shopping for work shoes

    RNrhythm posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I only wear my compression socks when working. Normally I buy a wider shoe or brand for all of my shoes. With compression socks, my feet are a little narrower and a regular width fits perfectly. This...
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    Expired License

    RNrhythm replied to HBeachNurse's topic in California Nursing

    You probably already read this on CA BRN site, but: "If the license has been lapsed longer than eight years, the RN must submit the delinquent renewal fee, 30 hours of continuing education, and...
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    Med Error

    RNrhythm replied to Rada's topic in General Nursing

    I received the same order the other day and had to stare at it for a bit. I was unfamiliar with the hyperkalemic protocol and my error WOULD have been giving the insulin subQ but the checks built into...
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    RN Jobs That Do Not Require Covid Vaccine

    RNrhythm replied to TraumaRN52's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We say emergency department a lot. We say ED at my California hospital. Maybe because it is so
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    Digital watch recommendations?

    RNrhythm replied to Guest1141053's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Nothing allowed below the elbow where I work. No watches, smart or otherwise. Wedding bands are
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    Getting Flack For Not Getting Covid Vaccine

    RNrhythm replied to EDnurseAmen's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I work in a large hospital and now realize I would not know if you, or any of my coworkers, chose not to get vaccinated. I think if anyone is skipping the vaccine, they are keeping quiet about
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    What if I'm not meant to be a bedside nurse?

    RNrhythm replied to jms01's topic in General Nursing

    When I look back at my first few years, I realize the large role anxiety played in my challenges. I may not have looked anxious, but I dreaded going to work and had trouble sleeping. Having...
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    Waking up too early on work days

    RNrhythm posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    On work days, I wake up 45 minutes or more before my alarm goes off. This only happens on work days. I would rather sleep until closer to my alarm setting! If I go to bed earlier to recoup this lost...
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    Tips for Eating Healthy on Night Shift

    RNrhythm replied to J.Adderton's topic in Health, Stress Management

    If you work nights and have a commute, plan to eat a banana or an apple during your commute. You can safely eat them while driving and it will blunt that morning hunger. You will get a serving or two...
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    Asymptomatic, no known exposure: Should we get tested?

    RNrhythm replied to RNrhythm's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Original Poster here: A month and a half later, despite being very careful, I had very mild symptoms and tested positive last week. Symptoms resolved in a few days and I am quarantined from my family...
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    Asymptomatic, no known exposure: Should we get tested?

    RNrhythm posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Bedside RN here. I have not knowingly cared for any COVID patients with active infection and most (but not all) of my patients have an in-house negative swab before they come to my unit. I have...
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    How soon after online application does the hiring hospital reach out?

    RNrhythm replied to 2021NEgrad's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Totally random, as with hiring in most non-seasonal professions. I once got an interview and hardcopy job offer 2 days after applying (I loved that job, BTW) but otherwise totally random. I have...
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    How soon after online application does the hiring hospital reach out?

    RNrhythm replied to 2021NEgrad's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Oops! Duplicate
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    Wearing a beard as a male nurse?

    RNrhythm replied to Jarl Redbeard's topic in Men in Nursing

    Lots of beards at my hospital before COVID-19. Now everyone is COVID-clean so their masks get a good
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    Should I Attend a Non-Accredited School?

    RNrhythm replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Look at job openings where you plan to work. What do they say? Ask the HR departments of your potential employers. For example, the Federal system, Veteran's Administration, is very
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    without a job until after new years

    RNrhythm replied to RN252's topic in Nursing Career

    If you get caught/arrested you can lose your
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    I am new to nursing but I don't want to do this anymore

    RNrhythm replied to newgradkat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That first year is terrible but it calms down and then one day you realize you are fine, getting your breaks, charting all done, etc. After the first 30 or 40 times I came home and said, "What a...
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    New Grad changes Preceptor. Help!

    RNrhythm replied to MOmama's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Best advice, in my opinion. This is an important lesson because you will encounter this problem from time to time. These "mean girl" types are not open to reasoning and professional conversation. It...
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    Nurse Gives Lethal Dose of Vecuronium Instead of Versed

    RNrhythm replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    What a nightmare. Often these off-unit administrations are unscanned. You may run down to MRI with some Ativan but there is no workstation equipped with a scanner. That always make me nervous and I am...
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    Best shoes for 12 hours

    RNrhythm replied to Karlie2114's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of opinions about shoes but I think most people will agree on compression
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    financial donation to a needy patient

    RNrhythm replied to bounjour's topic in General Nursing

    Thank-You to the OP and all who replied. I was wondering the exact same thing,
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    Legalized Marijuana on your Unit?

    RNrhythm posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am curious if anyone has encountered any legalized marijuana on your unit? Vapes, edibles, whatever else people use now. Do you have any policies on it? Interesting stories? I am surprised I have...