MJB2010

MJB2010

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  1. Meet nursing managers or wait for HR?

    MJB2010 replied to QueeenB's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The floors are extremely busy, the managers are extremely busy, and I think you might get sent away or not have a chance to meet with a manager. A better avenue might be to work through your...

  2. Fired at last week of Orientation and need advice.

    MJB2010 replied to Newgradrn13nc's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, first things first, This stuff happens. The most important thing is to look, honestly, at how you made the errors. Be honest with yourself. And have a plan for how they will not happen again....

  3. Co-worker asked how much I make an hour

    MJB2010 replied to coffeeSTAT's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Here is a life lesson I was given at a young age from a wise coworker. Whenever someone asks you a question such as this (something personal or wildly inappropriate) turn it back around on them....

  4. Abusive Doctors

    MJB2010 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ok, I recently started a new job. I am still orienting and at least 3 nurses now have warned me about Dr X. Apparently he cusses out the nurses, berates them, screams in their face, and often hangs up...

  5. Burned out and hate nursing

    MJB2010 replied to RN1023's topic in Health, Stress Management

    THat sounds like a dream! Hire

  6. Night shift unintentional weight loss

    MJB2010 replied to RegMurse12's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Initially I had nausea on night shift and lost weight. Eventually I got used to it and ended up gaining weight. But when I was losing weight I started drinking protein shakes, they helped. Try...

  7. What brand of scrubs do you prefer?

    MJB2010 replied to kstrac13's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like greys anatomy and Landeau tops. I like Cherokee, but they fade too

  8. D50 for blood glucose protocol vs juice/snacks, your thoughts

    MJB2010 replied to Billy_Ruben's topic in General Nursing

    My facility does po intake first unless patient unable to eat or is

  9. Should I consider a career in home care as a new graduate nurse, bsn?

    MJB2010 replied to skyheaven477's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't think it is a good idea to take any job in which you will be on your own until you have a year of experience. Nurses have so much to learn when you start out. Sorry, it's nothing against you...

  10. When the nurse becomes the patient

    MJB2010 replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you should wait on any complaints until after you have your baby. At your next stay you will have to be your own advocate. Speak up for yourself right from the start. Be nice, but ask their...

  11. New Grad Interview was strange...advice please.

    MJB2010 replied to shaggy77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are kind of stuck until they offer you a position. Then you can ask THEM for all of the accurate info. An offer should include all of that information and you can ask for the offer in writing. I'd...

  12. Home dialysis feels like sales??

    MJB2010 replied to cn2007rn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have been curious about home dialysis because lately I have seen a TON of postings for jobs. Why the influx of home dialysis? It is hemp in my area that I keep seeing and that is what my background...

  13. $16 an hour pay rate in east tn---normal?

    MJB2010 replied to beaujacques's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    What are you? Rn? LPN?

  14. Has anyone left bedside or floor nursing with less than 3 years experience?

    MJB2010 replied to cantdoit's topic in Nursing Career

    I think it depends heavily on what area of the country you are in. In New England EVERY job wants at least 3-5 years acute care experience. In the Southeast you are good with about a year. You need to...

  15. Best shoes for plus size women

    MJB2010 replied to cestes1001's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have found New Balance sneakers to be the best for my feet. I need the ones with high motion control because I am prone to plantar fascitis and these have been a life saver. I used to wear Sketcher...

  16. Dialysis staff nurse salary in US

    MJB2010 replied to bambam123's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    What state are you in? I know companies can vary greatly by

  17. WGU MSN

    MJB2010 posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Hi all! I am looking into WGU for my MSN. I was wondering if anyone who has completed the program could help me out with some of my questions! Please let me know if you are in the program or have...

  18. Schedule

    MJB2010 replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    Our schedule is "supposed" to be out a month in advance. It is about 50% of the time. I don't do last minute changes. Once the schedule is put out in hard copy for each of us that is what goes on my...

  19. Bedside nurses and pregnancy

    MJB2010 replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses on my floor do not normally work for the whole time. We have a heavy lifting floor and I work nights. I think the night shift thing and pregnancy exhaustion are a tough combination. Most go out...

  20. Has anyone ever been careless and gotten stuck?

    MJB2010 replied to NCmcMan's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of people who are super careful (not careless) get stuck with sharps or get body fluid exposures. There is no way to ensure it will never happen unless you are working with cadavers. People...

  21. calling into work sick and feeling very guilty

    MJB2010 replied to chellemaree88's topic in General Nursing

    That makes a lot more sense than the

  22. calling into work sick and feeling very guilty

    MJB2010 replied to chellemaree88's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, now that I have read it, I can still say I do not agree with it. And whether or not your occupation is a calling or not does not impact the decision on whether or not you are well enough to...

  23. Should I look for other jobs besides Nursing?

    MJB2010 replied to PurpleDelight's topic in Nursing Career

    If you let your mom get into your head, you are going to defeat yourself before you start. There are a lot of different kinds of nursing. Just because she does not think you would be good at whatever...

  24. Experienced preceptors

    MJB2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I could use your advice. We have a new grad on our floor and she is about a month into orientation. She is not going to make it if it keeps going this way. She has given up hope. She has been training...

  25. When did nursing caps go extinct in the wild?

    MJB2010 replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing

    When did they go extinct? Not soon enough! Haha. I am just kidding they are kind of cute, I cannot imagine having to wear one