imintrouble BSN, RN

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    Discouraged new RN

    imintrouble replied to NuevaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :hug: You'll be
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    Giving the wrong meds.

    imintrouble replied to Julie19's topic in Patient Medications

    I would guess that for every one nurse who admits their mistake, there are ten that don't. Kudos to that nurse for considering the health of her pt, before her possible write up or discharge. Because...
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    Do you think it is healthy to stay in nursing when it exacerbates anxiety?

    imintrouble replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I had a meltdown too. It certainly wasn't pretty. Not called to the boss' office yet, but who knows? Definitely get back with
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    Do you think it is healthy to stay in nursing when it exacerbates anxiety?

    imintrouble replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    What a shame. We are the care givers of the country, and the healthcare system is making us
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    Patients hitting on nurses

    imintrouble replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I was never a young nurse. So when I was hit on it was always by the old guys. It really doesn't happen much now because alas, I am an old gal.:) But remembering makes me smile. The old guys were...
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    Retraining Displaced Workers As Nurses

    imintrouble replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Twenty years ago I was a displaced worker. Worked in a factory almost 18 years. When I returned to school it was a gift. I got another chance to figure out what I wanted to do with the rest of my...
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    How do you describe your co worker?

    imintrouble replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What if you pointed to her and defined her by the color of her skin? As to what would happen at my facility? It's never happened because it's so inappropriate. We don't even include race when giving...
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    Chart checks

    imintrouble replied to maelstrom143's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    There are no 12h checks where I work. Only 24h. Therefore, night shift is responsible for errors that are not caught. In other words, day shift gets a pass if they make a mistake, because night...
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    Verbal Abuse...I Gave What I Got...

    imintrouble replied to abundantjoy07's topic in Emergency

    Nope. I've never yelled at a pt. I've never given back "as good as I got". I'm not sure what management would do. I need my job too bad to find out. However, I enjoy reading about those that say no...
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    Uncomfortable waistline

    imintrouble replied to OKNurse2be's topic in General Students

    Same trouble with the drawstring here. That's why I opt for elastic waists. If you can do simple sewing you could turn the top of the waistband under, make a casing, and insert some
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    Heres what I don't get about hiring

    imintrouble replied to esunada's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I say this alot. I must just be getting old. To me it's obvious. The friendly sparkling personality is going to get the job over the quiet one The attractive person has a better chance than the ugly...
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    Opinion, WWYD?

    imintrouble replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "The world is not fair" was drilled into me as a child. Guess what? It's not. When you get old enough, and have seen all kinds of inequalities, you simply float with the current. Sure you can fight...
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    Budget cuts..... State nurses earn minimum wage?

    imintrouble replied to gcupid's topic in General Nursing

    Most nurses don't work for government entities. We work in the private sector. Right now the minimum wage cuts in Scranton are limited to those who are paid by the government. I'm not saying the same...
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    In what order are nurses placed "on call"

    imintrouble posted a topic in General Nursing

    My facility absolutely tries to keep the pain from lost hours, from low census, as fair as possible. This season is the worst I've ever seen. Taking turns at staying home is a start, but that...
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    Tired, broke, and frustrated

    imintrouble replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Live simply! You need less cash. You need to work fewer hours for that cash. Fewer hours mean less opportunity for frustration. Now if I could only convice my family to give up their Net Flix,...
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    Am I in the wrong job?

    imintrouble replied to Denise81's topic in Nursing Career

    It has been my experience that if you seriously ask that question, you probably are. That doesn't mean you have to stop being a nurse. Just explore another
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    I GOT A JOB!

    imintrouble replied to CrazziiRN913's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yay!! When I start a new job I splurge on something new to mark the occasion. A uniform or bag. Shoes, or something as small as a fancy pen and notebook. Good luck to
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    When did wearing a stethoscope become popular

    imintrouble replied to Katniss88's topic in General Students

    If it's around my neck, I always know where it
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    Terrified and Humiliated New Grad in LTC

    imintrouble replied to Super Ultra's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Get mad. You were treated badly. Period. It's unreasonable to expect a new grad nurse to be proficient after only a few days of orientation. How unprofessional to compare the new hires to each...
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    What becomes of them?

    imintrouble replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is just about the saddest thing I've ever read on AN. It makes me consider my blessings, and thank God for what I've been given. I would be a broken human being if I had to care for sick...
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    Dietary policy- vent

    imintrouble replied to trauma_lama's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Patient satisfaction is paramount! Our lowest scores are meal tray/food related. Pts get whatever they want, even if it directly opposes their diet order. If my diabetic pt with a blood sugar of 350...
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    Obamacare Survives, Supreme Court Rescues 'Big Health'

    imintrouble replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Does anybody besides me get tired of the government telling us what to do? What to buy. Where to eat. What to eat. What to drive. The government can now corral me into the health care system they...
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    Obama health care law upheld.

    imintrouble replied to strawberryfields's topic in Activism, Healthcare

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    Public Humiliation In Healthcare

    imintrouble replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have worked at the same facility for more than ten years. The MDs who verbally attacked, mercilessly I might add, ten yrs ago, are still attacking today. Nothing has changed. Since I'm honest,...
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    I'd kill you

    imintrouble replied to gonzo1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I believe your assessment of your supervisor as a "butthead" is completely