whichone'spink

whichone'spink BSN, RN

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  1. Salary offered seems too low

    whichone'spink replied to sahayes's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yeah, typically of a few cents more per hour. Nevertheless, take it, and then move out later when you get your year and apply to a higher paying

  2. YOU as a Pt-what would you allow a student nurse to do?

    whichone'spink replied to KellNY's topic in General Nursing

    I would allow them to give IM and SC meds, but if it's their first time, then I want their instructor there. Same goes for IV starts, NG tubes, and other invasive procedures. The only exception is...

  3. "the future days"

    whichone'spink replied to Creamsoda's topic in General Nursing

    This constitutes part of my rationale for wanting to go into the ED and/or ICU. They can't get rid of nurses in those areas

  4. Student loan taking forever to pay off...

    whichone'spink replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Student loans are far worse than mortgages. No wonder young people in the Occupy movement are angry. They're in chains for the rest of their lives. Even knocking down the principle with a big...

  5. Any other autistic nurses out there?

    whichone'spink replied to elizabethgrad09's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Looking back on this thread, and recent events in my life, I am pretty convinced I am on the autism spectrum. I think that is why I was picked on by my preceptor in the ED, nearly a month ago. I...

  6. "the future days"

    whichone'spink replied to Creamsoda's topic in General Nursing

    Worse. Too much technology and not enough contact time with patients. I already experience that and I'm not even a nurse. I do hope however that electronic charting software becomes more...

  7. So what can we expect from you?

    whichone'spink replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    As a soon-to-be new grad, I would expect students to find another nurse to work with. They don't need the blind leading the blind. But I will help students as much as I can, even as a completely...

  8. Tips on getting people to come to staff meetings

    whichone'spink replied to asilmk's topic in General Nursing

    The issue is not old. It's still relevant. My manager has meetings at 0730 for off going noc shift and at 1930 for off going day shift. There is usually some education involved, so if nurses want...

  9. Clogs vs sneakers vs walking shoes, which one?

    whichone'spink replied to Barnstormin' PMHNP's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Sneakers are more comfortable for me. Danskos are great, because they give me some height. But they hurt my feet after a few hours of me being on my feet with them on. And it's the sides of my...

  10. Job options you never knew about, but wish you did as new RN?

    whichone'spink replied to blinky's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Informatics. Did not know this existed until a few months ago. Unfortunately there are no nursing informatics programs in my

  11. Nurse as a patient...

    whichone'spink replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    If I'm in the hospital, I will try and be as low key as possible. Unfortunately most hospitals are self-insured, so if I'm admitted to the hospital, I am limited to only my hospital. Who knows how...

  12. Ritalin prescribed for daydreaming...

    whichone'spink replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't want children, but if I do have them, they will be home-schooled. My mother had to fight the school systems to keep my brother and I drug-free. California school districts, at least the ones...

  13. I love being a Satanist nurse.

    whichone'spink replied to canoehead's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Hmmm, that explains what I went through nearly two weeks ago. JK. I'll work with a professed Satanist over fake evangelical Christians any day. In my city, which is well known for mega churches and...

  14. Finally a Nurse Manager That Does NOT Tolerate Nurses Eating Their Young

    whichone'spink replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    On a related note, I previously had no aspirations for management. It's often a thankless job, because a manager is stuck between demanding higher ups and unhappy lower level staffers. But after the...

  15. Finally a Nurse Manager That Does NOT Tolerate Nurses Eating Their Young

    whichone'spink replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Talk is nothing. When you go out to the floor, see for yourself if there really is no tolerance for

  16. Do you think I could get kicked out?

    whichone'spink replied to w.ross1990's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    He could have stayed in the cafeteria, or near the coffee shop, if that hospital has a coffee

  17. Why Is It That Everyone Thinks They're A Good Nurse?

    whichone'spink replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I hope your ICU also does not devour new nurses (new grad or new to ICU) for asking questions, however dumb they may seem. Sorry, but I am still reeling from being treated like dirt. It's still...

  18. "Sir or Ma'am" when addressing physicians?

    whichone'spink replied to nurs4kids's topic in General Nursing

    Doctor is appropriate enough. I don't like using sir or ma'am to address doctors. There is one nurse I know of who does this, and it annoys me, because she sets herself up to be trampled over. And...

  19. Should I stay or should I go?

    whichone'spink replied to Heart for Nursing's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If the OB floor is supportive, then go for it. If they're the type to eat all newcomers, you're better off going

  20. Cinnamon challenge dangerous

    whichone'spink replied to paphgrl's topic in Emergency

    Holy ARDS Batman. If only teens realized the consequences of stupid stuff like

  21. Why Is It That Everyone Thinks They're A Good Nurse?

    whichone'spink replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Of course, be careful when asking questions. Even that can be used against you by certain individuals, even if they are certified preceptors. It almost seems prudent to err on the side of arrogant...

  22. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    whichone'spink replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One day, I will get into management for the sole purpose of getting your head on a platter.

  23. Why Is It That Everyone Thinks They're A Good Nurse?

    whichone'spink replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh wow. Seems I've said too much. I'm not one to spill the beans that easily, but a lot has happened this week and I am very, very angry about it. I can't give too much away in public. All I'll...

  24. Why Is It That Everyone Thinks They're A Good Nurse?

    whichone'spink replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    because they work for organizations that place way too much emphasis on "excellence", and they feel pressured to call themselves excellent in order to get their penny raises. i also think it's...

  25. "You've got 4 days to improve or else..." ... advice?

    whichone'spink replied to CherryLifeSaver2621's topic in Emergency

    OMG, how I hate when your preceptor says one thing to your face and then tells her manager something else over cocktails two days later. I had my first shift for my practicum in the ED, and that is...