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    Who do you work for the patient or the facility?

    The physician did not accept the patient, end of
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    Entitlement/ superiority attitude of some nurses?

    No, you do not "do the same thing". RN's have responsibilities that you are not aware of. Neither does the consulting firm. Your attitude is coming out loud and strong. Perhaps it is that...
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    UGHHHHH Need a change

    Why not do public education
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    Burnt out

    I had 25 + years at the bedside. I can't even drive past a hospital without getting the heebie jeebies. Why not work your minimum 3 days a month? Or think outside the box a little and get out of the...
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    Departure Gift for boss/Dr.

    Remain professional. A thank you and a hand shake is all that is
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    Anemia during dialysis

    My condolences on the loss of your husband. Personally, I am a beyotch that would remain angry with the provider. Kidney failure leads to the loss of erythropoietin ,an essential hormone for red...
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    Guilt

    The only thing you need to take away from this is... never take responsibility for friends, neighbors, or strangers.Anytime anybody asks for nursing advice... refer them to their provider. If he died...
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    phone interview

    Kaiser is a great place to work! The bigger the place, the slower the HR wheels grind. Do NOT bug the recruiter. You will blow
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    New Nurse interviw for NICU

    Not surprising that you did not get the NICU residency , as your attitude is apparent. "What do you expect new nurses to know about the NICU in an interview? " Any manager would expect .. respect for...
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    Career vs Family

    "Am I a fool for second guessing taking this promotion?" YES. A management position, in the long run.. will offer you MUCH more flexibility. YOU will be in control of your hours, not the powers...
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    Nursing Interview Questions

    Many threads here on interview tips. Read them. Brush up on "behavioral questions". I would say the most important thing to bring to an interview is confidence. That is an acting skill, practice in...
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    Can I work with a hurt ankle?

    I would work with a sprained ankle, if I wanted the job. Orientation does not stress an
  13. You are not a nurse, not sure if you have a member either.. nor do I care. You are asking a legal question, not allowed by the terms of service. Get a lawyer , and a respectable user
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    Unsafe Staffing/Mandated Time

    Wouldn't it be great Karma if Mr. Ceo had to get a knee replacement, was needing a urinal and an analgesic .. and had to wait a couple of hours, because there was one nurse to 32 patients ? :) There...
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    What to do about coworker not pulling her weight

    Co worker has obviously been reported before. Smug and self-centered, absolutely. Not a little zit-brain. She has come up with a plan to do as little as possible, and it has worked for her..so far. I...
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    What to do about coworker not pulling her weight

    You HAVE approached her. You ARE documenting the workload ( most excellent!) I would document three shifts... put it in writing , make an appointment with management to present your findings. If you...
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    charge nurse role responsiblities

    Again, charge nurse duties vary widely. It does sound like yours is trying to do as little as possible. However, if her manager is satisfied with her performance, there's not much you can do. When you...
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    charge nurse role responsiblities

    I am having difficulty following your train of thought. "My preceptor was working " leads me to believe you are on orientation. It is not up to you deal with the charge nurse, any issues should be...
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    Wording for Resigning

    Manager is a class act. You are PRN. You cannot be SCHEDULED for anything. Your resignation from your full time position is
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    LTC REHAB new RN graduate

    This all depends on the culture of your facility. The desk nurse could have toileted the patient, or should have directed another nursing assistant. Passing any medication would not be YOUR first...
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    6th nursing job in 4 years?

    The full time desk job would be your answer to the anxiety. Be prepared to explain your frequency in changing
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    Denied shift change position

    Day shift positions should be filled by request , per seniority. Your facility is keeping you where they want you. "Am I wrong to feel slighted? " Yes.. stop with the "feelings" and being "upset...
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    0200 BP's - Dealing with Tired Rude Doctors

    "He questioned this nurse's clinical judgement". Yes, and good nurse's question the doctor's. It's checks and balances for the best patient outcome. Sleeping or busy, the hospitalist did NOT want to...
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    How to get accepted with a learning disability

    You need to contact the schools you are considering, and ask them. Graduating from nursing school, would only be your first step with a math disability. As a nurse, you would need the math skills to...
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    Venting

    So, this clinic manager wanted it off her plate, by forcing you to cover the doctor? Just curious.. what is the clinic manager's credentials? An HR report is, of course necessary. Yep, you have the...