MJB2010

MJB2010

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  1. Experienced preceptors

    MJB2010 replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I spoke up yesterday and I am not sure it was helpful I am hoping I did not make it worse. I spoke with the preceptor, she admitted she is just tired of explaining every little thing she does over and...

  2. Experienced preceptors

    MJB2010 replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I have never seen this preceptor like this before. This is not her normal. I am not sure if she has something going on in her personal life or what her deal is. But she has never done this before. She...

  3. calling into work sick and feeling very guilty

    MJB2010 replied to chellemaree88's topic in General Nursing

    Such as going to work sick? That is not a sacrifice it is a bad decision. The patients deserve a nurse who is fully alert and able to perform her duties. You are not doing anyone any favors by coming...

  4. How would you handle this?

    MJB2010 replied to CrystalSSA's topic in General Nursing

    15 minutes is a bit absurd. Depending on the patients condition it might take longer than that to get the patient ready for transport. Some patients require a nurse to escort them and it takes time to...

  5. Entry level pay rate for RN in Atlanta

    MJB2010 replied to slcharles31's topic in Georgia Nursing

    My employer does not consider LPN experience which is ridiculously unfair! You would be started at the same rate as a new grad RN. They only count RN experience when calculating your pay rate. Where...

  6. Is Reading From a Medical Dictionary to a Patient Considered Practicing Medicine

    MJB2010 replied to mhunter2008's topic in General Nursing

    What is a CMA? I think reading from a medical dictionary was an odd thing to do. If a patient had a question about a medication the pharmacist or doctor would be a good resource. If someone is reading...

  7. Recent grad-taking a year off?

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

    Will you be doing anything nursing wise on your mission? Will it help your resume? Otherwise I think you should reconsider your timing. Get a year of experience first and then go on a mission....

  8. Dialysis staff nurse salary in US

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

    Yikes. Seems like you might be in a good position to start applying at the other big dialysis company. Your current company is walking all over you, BUT now you have a great résumé with great...

  9. Fresenius called me today...

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

    Former dialysis nurse here. I worked outpatient chronic but worked with many staff that did both acute inpatient and chronic. From my experience Davita or Fresenius does not define the culture, the...

  10. Blackout curtains

    MJB2010 replied to puroticorico's topic in General Nursing

    Tin foil works best. My neighbors thought I was cooking meth, but I explained I work nights and they were all like OHHHHHHH! OK! I imagine with the tin foil, and the way I look half asleep in jammies...

  11. Can any body please explain this statement from the "Nursing Fundamentals" to me!

    MJB2010 replied to gr8ideagirl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That actually made me laugh out loud. At first when reading your post I was thinking it was going in teh direction of "clockwise" or "counter clockwise" but after reading the context, I got nothing!...

  12. I dropped out. Please console me

    MJB2010 replied to mclennan's topic in General Nursing

    There are a lot worse things you could do. Its a shame to waste the scholarship, but one of the hardest things in life is being honest with yourself. You weren't ready, but you learned a few things....

  13. Does going to orientation mean you have accepted the job?

    MJB2010 replied to pina88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hope you told them no. Until you receive an offer and have all of those details IN WRITING you would be foolish to accept an orientation spot. Otherwise they can pay you whatever they want and you...

  14. Surgery floor nurses

    MJB2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

    We are continually having issues of patients being dropped to the floor during shift change, when they are not able to get the proper attention in the change over. We have had more than a few bad...

  15. Two VERY low ball job offers in the last month...(management and leadership!)

    MJB2010 replied to SweettartRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Ok, then I would counter offer. At this point, you have zero intention of taking a position at the rate they offered so you have nothing to lose. I'd counter offer ABOVE what you are willing to...

  16. Needing some solid advice

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

    I would start looking to get a job someplace else. This situation is not going to change, so all you can do is change your reaction to it. It doesn't sound like anyone is there to stand up for you or...

  17. Two VERY low ball job offers in the last month...(management and leadership!)

    MJB2010 replied to SweettartRN's topic in Nurse Management

    WHat state are you in? I would *only* take one of these jobs if it is your first leadership role and you need it for experience otherwise I'd keep looking. Every job you get after this will be looking...

  18. Surgery floor nurses

    MJB2010 replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Well looks like things are going to change. The patient from last weeks incident is on a vent. The pacu nurse has been suspended for leaving the patient without anyone there to receive them and there...

  19. Working with a nurse who isn't allowed to admin narcotics?

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

    If she is expecting everyone else to pick up her slack,without helping anyone else, then yes. It is not the narc restriction that causes he to be seen that way, it is her lack of being forthright and...

  20. Which states are great for nurses to work in??

    MJB2010 replied to tua42321's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in the South and in New England and there is no comparison. New England was a much better experience all

  21. Did you have more stress FREE TIME after you graduated? What did you do?

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

    I found the first year of nursing to be way worse than nursing school. But after that it got better. I do remember the awesome feeling of passing the NCLEX. After you pass the test, do something fun...

  22. Working with a nurse who isn't allowed to admin narcotics?

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

    I think the nurse manager should ensure that the coworkers are aware so that they can help the nurse. What if everyone just starts saying "no, sorry busy?" The patient care will suffer. You can't...

  23. New Grad Resume question

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

    I do not have an objective or branding statement on mine. I think they are sort of redundant. Hopefully some hiring managers will pipe up and tell us what they like to

  24. Witnessed unsterile procedure and feeling terrible about it

    MJB2010 replied to cblake4293's topic in General Nursing

    I would ask the training nurse to clarify for you what is required, clean or sterile. In the hospital where I work sterile is required. But in the nursing home it may be different. Before telling on...

  25. Opinion, how would you have handled this?

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

    This is good sound advice. You were taken advantage of and it needs to be addressed. I would speak up not only for yourself, but for whomever else gets floated to that dreadful