Genista BSN, RN

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    Acute care burnout

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the feedback everyone. I had not thought of O.R. nursing. I have thought about home health, OB/postpartum (I have never worked on this type of unit), telenursing, public health (not many...
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    Acute care burnout

    Genista posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm feeling burned out from my med/surg floor. Having worked in 3 acute specialties the past 12 years, I am wondering if maybe I should try non acute care nursing. Have others found happiness when...
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    Blaming the nurse

    Genista replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I know it sure feels that way. I think that's because the nurse is the "one in charge" and the one on the front line who gets to manage and oversee everything for their patients. Aren't we lucky?
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    Experienced RN Interested in Post Partum Nursing and Need Feedback

    Genista posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi. I am thinking about a specialty change and Postpartum nursing is one area that interests me. But I am hesitant because I am not sure if my idea of what it entails is true to reality. I have 11...
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    Any experienced nurses still have bad shifts?

    Genista replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    I still have bad shifts. Patients are sicker, and there is less support staff. It can be rough. Glad your co-workers pitched in to
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    Experienced RN Interested in Post Partum Nursing and Need Feedback

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you
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    advise from RN needed

    Genista replied to blessedw2&ahubby's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi there. I have 2 little ones also. I work evenings 8 hrs shift and we only need babysitter coverage for 4 hrs a few times/week as husband works day shift. I personally don't like 12 hr shifts, but...
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    Palliative Care

    Genista replied to luv2rsq's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.hpna.org/ Good luck! Palliative care is a wonderful area, so
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    RN Liaison with Gentiva offer. Advice 911!

    Genista replied to CampbellSoupCan's topic in Home Health

    Ditto what the above post said...Gentiva is being investigated for not paying overtime. I interviewed with Gentiva a few years ago for a HH RN position and got a really bad impression from the...
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    Kaiser Call Center Questions

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in Telephone Triage

    Thanks for the ideas. Yes, I thought about keeping both positions, but it would be too difficult. Not sure what I will do, but we'll see if KP even calls me back. I took the pre-assessment testing and...
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    Kaiser Call Center Questions

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in Telephone Triage

    Thanks expltcrn for the detailed reply! I am very interested in the Advice RN position, but it is a risky move for me. I have seniority at my current job, work minimally with good benefits but little...
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    Kaiser Call Center Questions

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in Telephone Triage

    No
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    Nervous about switching specialties

    Genista posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm an experienced RN looking into a new area of nursing, but so nervous about making the change. I've worked in acute care my whole career (12 years) in 3 different hospital departments and feel...
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    Nervous about switching specialties

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you JoPACURN. Your reply reminds me of that poem, "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost. ;-) MediCRN13- Good luck in ICU!! I used to want to do ICU, but my interests have changed over the years....
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    Question about CHPN Exam test prep

    Genista posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am planning to take the CHPN RN certification exam, but not sure if I should go for the Aug. 1 deadline (quickly approaching) for the Sept. exam or wait till early next year. Anyone out there have...
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    Please help-Pregnant nurse caring for chemo patient

    Genista posted a topic in General Nursing

    I posted last night in the oncology section but nobody answered, so I am moving my question here in hopes someone will know. I'm an acute care RN, newly pregnant and we sometimes have oral chemo...
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    Primacor drip

    Genista posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Had a new order for Primacor IV drip today (milrinone). This is the first time I have ever heard of the drug, or given it to a pt. Cardiologist wrote order for med, but no parameters for monitoring...
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    Low/moderate stress nursing jobs???

    Genista posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am curious as to whether any of you have experienced "low to moderate stress" nursing jobs??? I imagine that there are no "low stress" nursing jobs...I'm not looking for no stress...just a LOT less...
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    PPE for chemo patient

    Genista posted a topic in Oncology

    When caring for a patient actively receiving chemo, what PPE do you use for routine care? Do you use chemotherapy gloves for things like when emptying the commode verus regular latex gloves? Do you...
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    Please help-Pregnant nurse caring for chemo patient

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies! I did not wear a gown or eye shield when emptying commode, etc. Also did not glove to shake his hand, or generally assess him. But I wore gloves for all the *big* deals like...
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    Sitting for certification in March--anyone else?

    Genista replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks Chris. I did follow up on my December order and there must have been a glitch in my online order, as though I had a confirmation #, it somehow didn't go through. I just re-ordered the core...
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    Sitting for certification in March--anyone else?

    Genista replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Funny. My coworkers said it was "easy." I'm aiming for the Sept. exam, though, because I ordered the study guide over a month ago & it still hasn't come! If you did okay on the practice exams I...
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    5 weeks in and discourage

    Genista replied to stressedguy's topic in Nursing Career

    Okay, I'll add in my 2 cents. Nursing is stressful, but if you are an anxious person, you will find other things to be stressed about even if you aren't doing nursing. Yes, being responsible for...
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    Any good tips on interviewing?

    Genista replied to NRSINGED KAREN's topic in Nursing Career

    Best advice I can give is to prepare & practice. Have a friend or family member practice interviewing you, so you can answer the questions and get relaxed about it. Read up on common interview...
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    When to announce pregnancy?

    Genista replied to pepsi_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations PepsiNurse! :balloons: I Pm'd you a reply, so check your messages. ;-)