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    What should I do first

    You need money to start a
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    Job interview for hospital-based CM

    That sounds like 2 jobs in one. How many patients will you be assigned, how many case managers will be working with you, and why did the last one leave? How long would your orientation be? I am...
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    Forced out to pasture

    Thanks.. that was helpful. Perhaps I should tell my son to sell my
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    Memorizing drug interactions!

    Every one that responded gave you "solid advice". You need to appreciate that, instead of being beyond rude to them. Besides.. you have "been getting so much guidance and mentoring at my employment...
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    Emergency calls

    You need to ask your instructor this question. You should have been trained in CPR and on this scenario.. before you walked onto a unit. Peace to
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    nursing for money

    Oh yeah, those voices Many moons ago I was young and idealistic. I wanted to help people and make a difference. Depending on where you land, that gets beaten out of you by system over time. Glad...
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    Job interview for hospital-based CM

    What exactly, is the job
  8. This is not the time to pile on OP. You cannot possibly say that her future employers will pass on her application. That incident will be far in the past before this 6 month job may or may not be...
  9. You need to realize that you are obsessing over a hypothetical situation in the future. This thread is actually allowing you to continue obsessing. You should speak with your provider about your...
  10. "me and a co worker not engaging in sex, but half way back to dressed" Currently watching Grey's Anatomy and I find that hysterical. The fact is.. you were fired for it. The facility will not go into...
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    Forced out to pasture

    Downsizing is not so simple. It is the simpletons making the decision to cut across the board that are the problem. Funny thing is.. my department needs me more than
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    How do I get over this feeling?

    Your actions were well thought out and appropriate. I have seen bowel preps kill more than one patient. You are not responsible.. toughen up... many more patient deaths are coming
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    nursing for money

    The vast majority got into this for financial security. Those that say they did it because they were "called".. need a psych
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    Why so much Negativity in Nursing?

    "if it is even worth busting my ass " :) ask it like it is. Three years , trying to even get in.. means you have lost the battle. For me, I would not do it again . Your mileage may vary. It would be...
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    Future Nurse With a Neurological Disorder?

    You cannot stop taking your antiepileptic meds for a career choice. Drug screening is not the main issue here. The issue is.. you can still have a seizure at anytime. Only your neurologist can...
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    Medication Error

    You are a student. You cannot...legally ...make a medication error. Any medication you administer is under the responsibility of your instructor and the patient's nurse. You are in a learning...
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    Forced out to pasture

    Far from blaming Obama care, I stated it is the current administration's decision to stop funding Obama care that is the
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    Explain not admitting an ORIF patient.

    Insurance will pay for 1- 2 overnight stays for an ankle ORIF, just not payment for a full
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    Explain not admitting an ORIF patient.

    An ankle ORIF is not an inpatient surgery. The facility will receive payment for a 48 hour observation. If further discharge planning is needed, that is up to the facility. Insurance will not cover...
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    Burnout after 8 months in ICU

    The honeymoon is over in ICU. You are most certainly NOT incompetent and useless, you are in the process of learning a new specialty. Don't compare yourself to nurses that have been there for years....
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    Delegation/Legally responsible

    Read the job descriptions. CNA's work under YOUR licensure and delegation. You would be the one with a license to be evaluated in this situation . Remember that... you are in
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    Considering Nursing

    Politics and drama exist in all fields. Nurses experience that, not only between themselves.. but with patients, families, doctors and administration. You will many times, be responsible for life...
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    Working with a bad back, light duty?? Opinions welcome

    I don't think your doctor is "throwing out the idea" that you require light duty. You DO require light duty. That means away from the bedside. Stuff happens on a unit where you will be FORCED to...
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    My husband wakes me up!

    Sleep is precious for night shift workers. Unfortunate that he doesn't comprehend your need for sleep. If he is that outstanding of a husband in general.. get on day
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    Forced out to pasture

    Buyout/ severance has been made, it's not even one year's salary. I must be easy, Davy do was