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  1. Can a doctor write you up or fire you??

    fungez replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! You've just lost your virginity. Prepare for a life of being screamed at, insulted and degraded on a regular basis. And that's just by your coworkers. The first time is the...

  2. dear patients, please quit saying that to me

    fungez replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    People (including me) say stupid things all the time. I get flushed easily and I hear, from people old enough to have learned a little tact, "why is your face so red?" Yeah, it's a little rude and a...

  3. pregnant and unregular shifts - Mgr won't listen to Dr. recommendations

    fungez replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I don't mean now. After a nice leisurely maternity leave, maybe around the Christmas

  4. pregnant and unregular shifts - Mgr won't listen to Dr. recommendations

    fungez replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    Find a new job ASAP. And wait to quit until they are already short staffed, and don't give them a 2 week notice. Normally I would never recommend this, but they are unwilling to accomodate a very...

  5. Physical exam for pressure ulcers with people without risk factors

    fungez replied to 4treasures's topic in General Nursing

    I use common sense. When I admit a NH or non-ambulatory patient, I do a very thorough skin assessment. When they are non-diabetic walkie-talkie I check all the exposed skin and ask them if they have...

  6. Bored on night shift- should I ask for transfer?

    fungez replied to Happyday1's topic in Nursing Career

    Personally, I'd give it a year. Yeah, I know the unit doesn't owe you anything, they'd fire you in a heartbeat, yadayadayada. But the manager took a chance on you and spent tons of money training...

  7. I feel so incompetent

    fungez replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm sorry you work with a bunch of jerks. And I've been doing this for awhile and for the record, no matter how much you've mentally prepared before calling the doctor he will ask you the one thing...

  8. 1460 on GRE and not accepted?

    fungez replied to sandmanwife's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Rejection never feels good. Keep trying. You never know what kind of criteria these schools look at, some of which are beyond his control, so don't take it personally. Just keep working on it, and...

  9. 88 Hours, tired, what was your highest week? how did you recover?

    fungez replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    I did 70 some way back when I was younger. I bounced back a lot faster

  10. Don't know if nursing is right for me.

    fungez replied to cloudy817's topic in Nursing Career

    Scratch flexible hours off your list. I picked nursing as a career because back then you could work 8 or 12 hour shifts. I had a baby to take care of and I had the optimistic thought I'd get...

  11. Staffing ratios

    fungez replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    And it's not like they pay the aides that much anyway. I'd like to see administration send some of their staff home when they're slow. Like that'd ever happen. They might have to do some actual...

  12. Time for a change

    fungez replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

    I did oncology for years. It's very intense. My experience is somewhat dated since I quit about ten years ago but I'll give you my perspective. Patients are there longterm. Maybe less now so they...

  13. Is having a ADN useless these days?

    fungez replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'd advise anyone thinking of nursing school to get her BSN, and I say that as an ASN. Not that I think the education is superior (that depends on the individual and the school) but you'll need it...

  14. Need Interviewing Advise

    fungez replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    I give sucky interviews too. But really, the only thing an interview shows is how well a person can answer those dumb questions. I know plenty of terrible nurses who gave really impressive...

  15. Resume dilemma (resigned new job after 4 months)

    fungez replied to TrixieRN1's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't put anything. If they want to know, they'll ask. And a good manager will understand that every job is not a good fit. A bad manager thinks they own you for life, no matter how miserable...

  16. scared of losing my license one day

    fungez replied to niteowlrn29's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are being overly cautious. I have seen a couple of people lose their license, but it was for very serious things such as narcotic diversion and patient abuse. Giving a med a couple of...

  17. My story (need advice) long

    fungez replied to Rude's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh, if you really want to be a nurse I have no doubt you'll get there. It's going to be hard, it might take a while, it'll probably get you in debt, but you'll get there. Start by visiting the...

  18. "practice what you preach"..am I only one who gets this?

    fungez replied to Shanlee79's topic in General Nursing

    I have this little quirk. I don't like to see people naked. Also, I'm very modest and I don't let anyone see me naked. I also like bathroom doors firmly shut and if you want to run the water while...

  19. Question HR asked when apply for hospital....

    fungez replied to Answermyquestionpls's topic in General Nursing

    My experience with recruiters is that they don't assist with anything. They are less than useless. Blow smoke at her. Tell her you have diverse interests and her facility is so yummy that any unit...

  20. Inept New Grads?

    fungez replied to imanedrn's topic in Emergency

    All the new grads are slow and incompetent? Every single one? Every single day? I don't know how to be tactful about this so I'm just going to say it - maybe your expectations are unrealistic....

  21. Workplace violence

    fungez replied to CNL2B's topic in General Nursing

    I'd just like to add that bullying happens when administration allows or even subtly encourages this behavior ("divide and conquer"). It is up to management to identify and eradicate bullies. After...

  22. Career advice: Med-Surg to ER?

    fungez replied to JustEnuff2BDangerous's topic in Emergency

    If you want to go to ER, do it. It's so totally different from m/s that you'll feel like you're starting from scratch. For one thing, it's problem oriented rather than goal oriented. The charting...

  23. Being Tired at work - How do you cope?

    fungez replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I used to lay down on the grody bathroom floor for microsleeps. Exercise is the best thing for sleepiness. Walk around the unit. Really whiz around, as fast as you can without running. Ten minutes...

  24. IF you WEREN'Ta nurse, what would you be???

    fungez replied to sjoy's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I'd be in law enforcement, specifically a detective. I watch all those documentary type crime shows, Cold Case Files, American Justice, City Confidential, you name it, I'm glued to it. Or...

  25. I hate my phone

    fungez replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    Well, yoiu can't not give them a phone number. They need to have a way to reach you. Once the schedule is posted, you have to agree to any changes. Do NOT let your stupidvisor push you around. Do...