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maybug ADN, BSN, RN

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  1. Never been in a code?

    maybug replied to maybug's topic in General Nursing

    Of course there is a skill list I fill out as a traveler, so it's no secret that I have no experience with codes. but obviously I cannot help that I've never had

  2. Is this common?

    maybug replied to pepino23's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked at 4 different hospitals in NC and SC and this seems to be the norm around here, though I know of hospitals that don't have all these luxuries. Some units are better than others obviously,...

  3. Tough spot- Should I tell an interviewer about another position?

    maybug posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had an interview for a hospice position I desperately want. I had interviewed for the position over 2 years ago and did not get the job because of a conflict of interest (already working with...

  4. awful pt assignment or the norm?

    maybug posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work on a med/surg unit where the normal ratio is 1:6. For the last several months it has been 1:7 (due to low census) with only 2 nurses on the unit. We have 2 CNA's for 14 pts and a secretary that...

  5. awful pt assignment or the norm?

    maybug replied to maybug's topic in Medical-Surgical

    that's the way I see it... no matter where I go... it cant be any worse!

  6. awful pt assignment or the norm?

    maybug replied to maybug's topic in Medical-Surgical

    it wouldn't be so bad if days like these were rare, but they are constant!! My unit has earned the tagline of being the "red-headed step child" because we seem to be abandoned and neglected. We are...

  7. very confused about my hospice job- need advice

    maybug posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I graduated in May 2012 and only did home health for a couple months before coming into Hospice. I have been an RN Case Manager with Hospice for 7 months now. I really do enjoy Hospice, especially...

  8. Should I report my awful administrator?

    maybug posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    FYI I work in Hospice. I have been at my job for 11 months with my last day next tuesday. I loved this job when I started but have been very depressed for months and just downright resentful and...

  9. very confused about my hospice job- need advice

    maybug replied to maybug's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks so much David! That is really good advice and I do need practice in standing up for myself. That is my biggest issue with my administrator- she is intimidating and very manipulative and I am...

  10. Should I report my awful administrator?

    maybug replied to maybug's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks everyone. All your thoughts are unfortunately very true! I will keep my thoughts to myself unless specifically asked

  11. Should I report my awful administrator?

    maybug replied to maybug's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would love an exit interview but nothing has been mentioned to me about

  12. very confused about my hospice job- need advice

    maybug replied to maybug's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you for your kind words! The office i work for is only about 2 years old so they dont really know what theyre doing yet! I agree that there should be staff strictly for afterhours/on call...

  13. very confused about my hospice job- need advice

    maybug replied to maybug's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Not sure if anyone will read this post since it has been 4 months... but i guess ill write for myself more than anyone. ive done my best to stick it out, and am pretty proud of myself - its been...

  14. very confused about my hospice job- need advice

    maybug replied to maybug's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I've gotten a lot of good and bad news in the last couple days. We were told we may be getting an admissions nurse (YAY!) but that still may not be for months... and i was told my boss was having an...

  15. very confused about my hospice job- need advice

    maybug replied to maybug's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The company I work for is very established and highly reputable, BUT the specific office I work for has only been in business for maybe 2 years. My office is located in a city 1.5 hours away, and I...

  16. very confused about my hospice job- need advice

    maybug replied to maybug's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Nurses from a neighboring city take the calls for my area when I take days off. What is even more frustrating is that even on those specific days I take off, I've had those nurses contact me and ask...

  17. Just Passed NCLEX-RN...

    maybug replied to GingerRoot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    what were you averaging on your

  18. does the body store potassium or not?

    maybug posted a topic in General Students

    My nursing book and several websites I've checked all say that the body does NOT store potassium, but my teacher insists that the book is wrong and thus we are being taught that the body DOES store...

  19. TEAs exam --quick english question!? please help

    maybug posted a topic in General Students

    Hello, I am going to be taking the TEAs exam in 5 days and I was wondering if the english section asks questions about adverbs, adjectives, sentence subjects, etc. From all the quizzes and practice...

  20. my school is allowing TEAS test retakes? ***! is my score good enough??? please help!

    maybug replied to maybug's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you are right! I still won't find out for another

  21. my school is allowing TEAS test retakes? ***! is my score good enough??? please help!

    maybug posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is ridiculous, my school is allowing anyone to retake the TEAS test because of 'atypical testing situations.' my school only allows testing once a year...this is totally unfair for those of us...

  22. my school is allowing TEAS test retakes? ***! is my score good enough??? please help!

    maybug replied to maybug's topic in General Nursing

    must be, i always thought you had to pass some kind of test to get into a nursing school. There are many different tests, hesi, teas, kaplan, hobet, net. theres a lot, each school decides which one...

  23. my school is allowing TEAS test retakes? ***! is my score good enough??? please help!

    maybug replied to maybug's topic in General Nursing

    No, they are not taking the better of the 2 scores. you must discard your entire first score and take whatever you get on your second try...scary. I feel very lucky to have gotten that 87, so i have...

  24. my school is allowing TEAS test retakes? ***! is my score good enough??? please help!

    maybug replied to maybug's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard of the HESI but i dont know how similar they are. My school started with the HOBET then went to the Kaplan and now this is the first year using the TEAS. ive heard its a lot

  25. my school is allowing TEAS test retakes? ***! is my score good enough??? please help!

    maybug replied to maybug's topic in General Nursing

    thanks caffeine! that makes me feel so much better. at the time i took my test i was in the 96th percentile for the nation and 99% for my program. idk how much thats changed since a week ago? i hope...