NanikRN

NanikRN

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  1. Not new RN, but orienting and feel DUMB

    NanikRN replied to NocturneNrse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I started thinking about what helped me be successful--remember I was out of hospital nursing for about 15 yrs. I was fortunate enough to work in environment that was of mixed ages and open-minded...

  2. Not new RN, but orienting and feel DUMB

    NanikRN replied to NocturneNrse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh I'm sorry to hear this. I can hear the frustration in your post. Wish I had answers--i don't-- but lots of empahy and virtual

  3. Jealous Friends...

    NanikRN replied to Upward_Bound's topic in School, College Programs

    ha! Supervisor-- perhaps, stranger things have happened Superior----not a

  4. what should I do with classmate/ friend who won't study but will complain about failing?

    NanikRN replied to Goal_NP's topic in General Students

    What should I do about classmate who won't study....... Nothing. Really, nothing. Either they'll wise up or not

  5. Jealous Friends...

    NanikRN replied to Upward_Bound's topic in School, College Programs

    Have you guys experienced any jealousy or changes in your friends because you're now a

  6. Texas Health Resources 2016 Versant Residency Program

    NanikRN replied to Newnurse75's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    And sometimes you can say all the right things, do all the right things and still not get the job. Shake it off-- move on. Believe in

  7. Officially tired and worn out from studying Nclex RN

    NanikRN replied to SaffSoontobeRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you for your service,

  8. Not new RN, but orienting and feel DUMB

    NanikRN replied to NocturneNrse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can relate--i went back to hospital nursing after being out for more than 15 years! Wait it out-- you'll learn the new stuff and the old stuff will come back Look on internet/ youtube for...

  9. Ever have a patient complain about you?

    NanikRN replied to love lilacs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Awesome!! Awesome response from you and awesome support from your DON

  10. The Nurse on the Other Side

    NanikRN replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    Chest pain--circulation Cardiac arrest- airway Circulation Chronic pain-- chronic condition that does indeed require attention but not emergent as others Yep-- I think pp had priorities exactly right....

  11. Should Our Study Group Allow a Failing Student to Join?

    NanikRN replied to WellThatsOod's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Help struggling student/ don't help struggling student--your decision. But don't make the mistake of thinking that someone not doing well in those classes will "weed out" all those irresponsible...

  12. First job & LTAC is not for me.

    NanikRN replied to Alex_RN's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Just now returning to this thread. Katie above is correct about creditionals You do yourself NO favors by telling anyone. If you get the job, they still wont like it. If you dont get the job,...

  13. First job & LTAC is not for me.

    NanikRN replied to Alex_RN's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    If you take nothing else from this thread, take this to heart-- do not, do not tell your manager you're looking!! Or anyone else no matter how nice, how supportive. Just don't

  14. Are most new grad RN preceptors like this on the first day?

    NanikRN replied to Smilie0809RN's topic in General Nursing

    Another strong strong caution---- Do. Not. Rush. Your. Medications.

  15. My rights after pt assault

    NanikRN replied to RadioJenn's topic in General Nursing

    As a charge nurse, i would do everything in my power to make sure this person did not get Dilaudid--- ever on my shift. Id be glad to assist the dr with planning other pain relief methods if needed....

  16. One of the saddest things in the world (first-world problems ahead)

    NanikRN replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!! Hope it was a lovely ( and lively:) )

  17. why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

    NanikRN replied to murseforever's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Actually Im an RN too. I was trying to use an analagy to point out how it might be if someone falsel claimed the title of cna or medical

  18. why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

    NanikRN replied to murseforever's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My 16 yo niece took an 8 hour first aid course thru her health class. She 's very bright and learned a lot. In fact, she learned so much from that and volunteering at the hospital and nursing homes...

  19. why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

    NanikRN replied to murseforever's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No they aren't assistant nurses. They are assisting nurses. Just like teachers assistants aren't assistant teachers-- they are assisting teachers. Dietary assistants aren't assistant dieticians--...

  20. Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

    NanikRN replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously? No where in my job description does it say I am to be of service to nursing students. Trust me , no nurse is taking out ALL her frustration on a student. We as nurses calm down? Why?...

  21. why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

    NanikRN replied to murseforever's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Liley Rose quote--->. Very true. Research out shows that uniforms that are standardized between one role to another has it's benefits to our patients. > ------You see the difference is we...

  22. why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

    NanikRN replied to murseforever's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What research? Link us to this study please--we would like the chance to learn from

  23. Bad nursing instructor

    NanikRN replied to Jm12345's topic in General Students

    My goodness I was all ready to talk theory vs reality, rationalles, support for you until I read your response. Totally juvenille, disrespectful and just--

  24. CLINICALS!! What to expect?

    NanikRN replied to stacylethani's topic in General Students

    Curiosity. Interest. A willingness to ask questions at the right time A desire to know to the point you'll look up things for yourself. Oh, and

  25. Unsafe practices at psych hospital

    NanikRN replied to jleigh9369's topic in General Nursing

    Texas------Safe