Idontknowbetter

Idontknowbetter

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  1. Possible ethical question about Clinical experience...

    Idontknowbetter replied to Studying24.7's topic in General Students

    There is nothing wrong with a nurse text messaging in THIS situation. Her patients' needs were met. As a floor nurse, let me tell you students all something: we live in a world where nurses text...

  2. clinical anxiety and want to give up

    Idontknowbetter replied to worriedSPN's topic in General Students

    I had ther same problem and my doctor gave me an Rx for Propranolol 20mg. It works wonders. No bad side effects like there are with benzodiazepines,

  3. Failed Lab today...

    Idontknowbetter replied to morningland's topic in General Students

    You didn't mention you were failing theory. It seems to me like you should have to repeat the semester. "Neglecting" your class isn't a valid excuse. I am sorry for being so direct about this. I wish...

  4. Co-worker eats like a cave woman...

    Idontknowbetter replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    since nurses are treated like dirt and often times lunch goes overlooked, she's probably scarffing down the food as quickly as possible. on a serious side, if that's the way she wants to eat, then so...

  5. Can RNs really make this much?

    Idontknowbetter replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh it's possible. I think you can only get that wage in the San Francisco area and in Hawaii. I'm almost there - I am $44 an hour currently. Our union contract is up this year and we will most...

  6. Is it just me?

    Idontknowbetter replied to >--stethoscope--o's topic in General Students

    I studied alone. Professors TRIED to encourage group work but I was always distracted by the loud breathers, the stomach gurggles, and the talking. I work much better

  7. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    Idontknowbetter replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    I've been working as an RN for a couple of years and I miss school! Enjoy (OK, maybe this isn't the best word) while it

  8. Failed Lab today...

    Idontknowbetter replied to morningland's topic in General Students

    Does that mean you fail the the entire semester? That doesn't seem fair. Lots of people failed lab procedures in my class, but they were all given a chance to redeem themselves. And let me tell you...

  9. What to do about pay?

    Idontknowbetter replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    It seems to me that whatever you were quoted by the DON while he was employed by the hospital is something that the hospital should/has to honor. Whether they will or not is totally different. P.S....

  10. RN babysiting gig gone south

    Idontknowbetter replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    well, from a babysitter point of a view, you never leave a young child alone. it only takes a second. from a nursing license point of view, she was not putting her license at risk. that's some heavy...

  11. Is this OK, or is it too much?

    Idontknowbetter replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    1 year mark sounds more appropriate. 6 months sounds too

  12. Fired!!

    Idontknowbetter replied to cjveronica's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry to hear that. Maybe down the road you'll see this as a blessing in disguise? Focus on your schooling. Look for a job elsewhere. Quite frankily, I was sick of nursing when I wasn't in...

  13. I feel burned out on nursing school

    Idontknowbetter replied to srleslie's topic in General Students

    Every student in every type of school goes through a burn-out phase. Keep on

  14. Keeping experienced nurses at the bedside

    Idontknowbetter replied to sassyrn333's topic in General Nursing

    More money. But honestly, after a few years of being a floor nurse, not many nurses want to stay. It's not worth

  15. Scape Goat

    Idontknowbetter replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    Consult a lawyer. I don't know if you actually need to hire a lawyer, but you can talk with one and he or she will tell you what needs to be

  16. Gum Chewing

    Idontknowbetter replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    Gum chewing is OK as long as it's not being smacked around. Some nurses that give me report have horrific smelling breath - I wish they would chew gum. Can people smell their own breath? I mean,...

  17. Hi my name is Jane, I'll be your glorified waitress today!

    Idontknowbetter replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Would you like juice with that today?

  18. Good Idea or bad...I have Nursing books & want to start studying (fundamentals)

    Idontknowbetter replied to jewelspassion's topic in General Students

    No. It's a bad idea. You are better off to study only the chapters from the specific book used by the class you are currently taking. That will be your bible. I think it would be OK to review terms...

  19. Good Idea or bad...I have Nursing books & want to start studying (fundamentals)

    Idontknowbetter replied to jewelspassion's topic in General Students

    No. It's a bad idea. You are better off to study only the chapters from the specific book used by the class you are taking that you are currently taking. That will be your bible. I think it would be...

  20. Did I get the job?

    Idontknowbetter replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    It sure sounds like it! I hope so. Techinically speaking, from an HR standpoint, one isn't hired until all the tests are done and the paperwork is completed and a start date is official. They wouldn't...

  21. What to do about pay?

    Idontknowbetter replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    I was making a point and stating my opinion, as I mentioned in my post. And please don't personally attack me, it's unwarranted. Don't you dare tell me what to say or not to say, ever. I was quoting...

  22. Do I chart or do I take care of my patients?

    Idontknowbetter replied to KalipsoRed's topic in General Nursing

    You have to do both. You always take care of your patients first and then you chart the essentials. Both are very, very important. It's a new system so you'll take a few weeks to get used to it, but...

  23. What to do about pay?

    Idontknowbetter replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    Southern California. Before you say the cost of living here is high - well, that's a stereotype. What you see on TV (The Real Housewives of Orange County, etc.) is NOT an accurate depiction of...

  24. What to do about pay?

    Idontknowbetter replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever you have in writing is what you should be paid. I am at a lost for words, though. $22 per hour? Whaaaat? My friend works at Costco, has no education, and makes more than that. Please look for...

  25. Should I tell my manager I applied at another facility?

    Idontknowbetter replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    No way. Never. 2 weeks notice AFTER you have secured and signed onto an official starting