Rags2Riches RN

Rags2Riches RN

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  1. Is bedside nursing still a lifelong career option?

    Rags2Riches RN replied to NicStrRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on how you look at) it isn't. Nursing is saddled with increasing patient acuity and decreasing resources, schedule inflexibility, documentation is increasing...

  2. Can't handle the ICU

    Rags2Riches RN replied to hnwarden's topic in General Nursing

    The bolded sounds just like me. I recently left the OR and transferred to the surgical intensive care unit, and eight weeks in and I'm ready to go back to the OR. Fortunately, I have been in touch...

  3. Is This Common?

    Rags2Riches RN posted a topic in Travel

    I decided that I wanted to travel and 2 weeks ago I signed up with 3 travel agencies. The initial talks went okay with each recruiter. Then I did not hear anything from any of the agencies for a week...

  4. The HRSA Nursing Scholarship

    Rags2Riches RN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The HRSA nursing scholarship is available now. I just submitted my application although I'm probably a long shot. How to Apply for a Scholarship If you're interested in pursuing a career in...

  5. I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    Rags2Riches RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I understand your reasoning and I agree. Heidi is behaving foolishy and her unprofessional behavior in the workplace can potentially have long-term consequences on her young career. However, I...

  6. I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    Rags2Riches RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So many questions. Have you lost all respect for this neurosurgeon or is he held to a different standard? What does her looks have to do with anything, or the fact that she gets her scrubs tailored?...

  7. Insulin Administration: Standing and Sliding Scales

    Rags2Riches RN replied to blackdiamond407's topic in Patient Medications

    Perhaps I should have been more clear. I would call the MD if I was uncomfortable giving a standing dose of rapid acting insulin depending on the patient's condition. If the patient has had a poor...

  8. Insulin Administration: Standing and Sliding Scales

    Rags2Riches RN replied to blackdiamond407's topic in Patient Medications

    This should be dependent on your facility's policy & procedures, patient condition & your nursing judgement. Personally, I would call the doctor before administering the standing dose with a...

  9. To give or not give insulin

    Rags2Riches RN replied to Twisted Nurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Where I've worked the insulin orders came with a protocol to hold insulin if NPO or change in status. If I were unsure though I would consult with the

  10. Changing Specialities .. Psych to Medicine

    Rags2Riches RN replied to Macann's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I know the feeling. The key is to keep trying & applying. I went into psych straight of nursing school. My hospital was part of a larger health system. When I approached my one year anniversary, I...

  11. VA Hiring Process

    Rags2Riches RN replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Update: I got my offer via snail mail today. I got a $2+ raise from my current hourly rate. Can't wait to

  12. VA Hiring Process

    Rags2Riches RN replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    How did everyone receive their firm offer (e.g. email, snail mail)? I spoke with the HR guy at the end of October and he told me that my start date would be December 2nd since I had to give 2 weeks...

  13. It's Finally Happened!

    Rags2Riches RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Honestly this sounds petty to me. Unless this individual is violating HIPAA or some sort of social media/internet use policy, you should base your evaluation on objectives not allnurses post. Also can...

  14. Losing respect for nursing students

    Rags2Riches RN replied to kjnsweets's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's a combination of various factors. As graduate of a ABSN program, I can tell you that the annoying behaviors described in the OP's post were not a part of my program. Most of my clinical...

  15. Should I be upset?

    Rags2Riches RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I setup an interview for a job located 200 miles from where I live now. I went to the job and interviewed with the recruiter. Things seems to go okay. After our interview, she told me to wait in the...

  16. I just need some advice on this one, and it's making me NERVOUS.

    Rags2Riches RN replied to sherabear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Working in dual diagnosis I have encountered similar situations. When I was orienting one of my preceptors says that if a patient is ordered Ativan and they can have it (i.e. enough time has elapsed...

  17. Nursing student lied about me to my manager, and I cannot prove it.

    Rags2Riches RN replied to Tortoiseshell's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry to hear about this incident OP. Of course we don't have all the facts but based on your story I don't see where you did anything wrong. As with any situation especially messy situations like...

  18. what did you get for Christmas from your employer?

    Rags2Riches RN replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    Well nothing from my employer but I did get a $50 gift card for the local grocery store from my nurse

  19. New grad trying hard not to give up...

    Rags2Riches RN replied to yourstrulyjmc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hang in there. I know it's tough. It took me 5 months to find a job & I moved 300 miles away from friends and family. At one point I too thought that I would never get a job, heck I was even going...

  20. Temple's New to Practice Program

    Rags2Riches RN replied to KotysMom's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Their New to Practice listing is posted again now. Deadline is 10/26/12.

  21. Mental Health Nursing

    Rags2Riches RN replied to TerryNeal's topic in Psychiatric

    If you like psych and you know that's what you want to do then by all means try and land a job. I came into psych right out of nursing school and not by choice but rather it was the first nursing...

  22. Can I vent? Just a little... you can vent too if you want, I won't tell...

    Rags2Riches RN replied to GonnaAmazeYou's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear about your experience so far, it took me about 4 months & having to relocate 6 hours away from home to get a job. In Pittsburgh UPMC has a lot of facilities and they seem to hire new...

  23. Do you give back-rubs and foot baths to your patients?

    Rags2Riches RN replied to silt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a nursing student whenever I had a patient who needed lotion/cream applied I would massage it in. But back-rubs & foot massages will depend on what area of nursing you are in. Since becoming an...

  24. does anyone regret this career?

    Rags2Riches RN replied to cantdoit's topic in General Nursing

    I don't regret going into nursing (not yet anyways). Partly because I've only been at my first nursing job for 6 months now. I have not had the chance to work in specialties that truly interest me...

  25. Hospitals hiring NEW RNs

    Rags2Riches RN replied to britt88knee's topic in General Nursing

    If you're interested in rehab National Rehabilitation has a new grad program. They had an invitation only open house last Thursday. Don't know how often their new grad program