TDCHIM

TDCHIM

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  1. HELP! News might want to interview me!!!!

    TDCHIM replied to StephieBRn's topic in General Nursing

    You have options. You can request that your identity not be used in the interview, for fear of losing your job. If you have recent grad friends who haven't been able to find jobs, perhaps you could...

  2. Patient made me feel like low life

    TDCHIM replied to FiduciaRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you'd had your tattoo covered or had been tattoo-free, it sounds as though she would have found something else to criticize about you! Some people are just like that, and unfortunately, people who...

  3. Disciplinary action?? Really?

    TDCHIM replied to traumaQN's topic in General Nursing

    I am very glad to hear that your management has seen the light, as it were. However, even though they're saying you've been cleared of everything and no longer have the disciplinary action on your...

  4. Where does the public get the idea that nurses make a ton of money?

    TDCHIM replied to edogs334's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As long as we're being tongue-in-cheek about things.... Did you ever stop to consider that to the vast majority of "media" workers, the money the average RN makes sounds pretty good? I'm not talking...

  5. Nurse Vs Daughter! Help Me!!!

    TDCHIM replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    You've been given a great deal of good advice, so I'm just going to add one thing. If you do go to see your father, I suggest you not include your child in the first meeting. It might sound a little...

  6. Have I missed something about tylenol?

    TDCHIM replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Got it! I'd heard about the NSAIDs causing those problems, but I hadn't heard acetaminophen was involved as well.

  7. Have I missed something about tylenol?

    TDCHIM replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Where on earth did you hear

  8. Interview wear - summer version?

    TDCHIM replied to lei7's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If she wears that, she'll look terrific and make it clear she has the sense to dress for the weather. I would absolutely consider that appropriate for an interview. There's nothing worse than walking...

  9. Nursing Vs Computer science..

    TDCHIM replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in General Nursing

    Health informatics of some sort (nursing, public health, etc.) sounds like it could be a terrific option for you. You could also try health information management if you're looking for something with...

  10. charting help - ugh!

    TDCHIM replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps you're thinking of the general "meaningful use" EHR system requirement from the HITECH act? That one penalizes facilities and physicians who don't meet the standard by 2015 (the penalty is 1%...

  11. NEVER say we are short staffed.

    TDCHIM replied to TipitiwichitRN's topic in General Nursing

    I understand that the economy is coming down hard on workers and companies alike, but expecting one person to do the work of three or four is short-sighted in ANY industry! You can only push worker...

  12. Gave My Notice, Now Told it Wasn't Enough

    TDCHIM replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    If you work in an at-will state and have no contract specifying additional time before you leave for a new job, then it sounds as though you have nothing to worry about, OP. Technically, in an at-will...

  13. Seeking Info about Informatics

    TDCHIM replied to HiHoCherry-O's topic in General Nursing

    Oh wow, terrific information! I devoutly hope it will be offered for more than a year or

  14. Disciplinary action?? Really?

    TDCHIM replied to traumaQN's topic in General Nursing

    Could the messages cited have violated some sort of morals or character clause in your job description or contract? As I recall, nurses on this site have mentioned such clauses as being fairly common...

  15. Depressed: I just don't know what to do anymore

    TDCHIM replied to Scrubby's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    If moving to anesthetics doesn't work out, I'd suggest investigating HIM (if you are interested in staying in health care, that is). I suffered severe injury to my spinal cord almost a decade ago and...

  16. Seeking Info about Informatics

    TDCHIM replied to HiHoCherry-O's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad the links were helpful. I definitely agree with you about the overall incorporation of informatics into health care. There's already a major trend in that direction, and IMO the mass...

  17. dear patients, please quit saying that to me

    TDCHIM replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Being fairly petite with long hair, I was often mistaken for a late teen to 20 year old till I was in my late 20s. Being double-carded for drinks and cigarettes (until I quit) was pretty annoying. I...

  18. Seeking Info about Informatics

    TDCHIM replied to HiHoCherry-O's topic in General Nursing

    Health informatics is just starting to come into its own as a distinct, recognized field. I'm actually heading in that direction myself, as I find it fascinating. Information on this area of study and...

  19. I am physically sick with worry :(

    TDCHIM replied to SmithTNRN's topic in General Nursing

    I understand the urge to freak out about exposing a fetus to toxins. I was taking a medication with unknown effects on pregnancy for four weeks before I found out I was pregnant. I still beat myself...

  20. When death is imminent (long).........

    TDCHIM replied to scoochy's topic in General Nursing

    @leslie: I knew that medical ethics class would come in handy, even if I am just studying to become a

  21. When death is imminent (long).........

    TDCHIM replied to scoochy's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like a decent idea, as many people have such needs when they stand near the threshold. The only issue I worry about is the patient's family members pushing pastoral/religious visits or...

  22. Online or campus education

    TDCHIM replied to lovegreen27's topic in General Nursing

    I firmly agree with the other posters. Phoenix is costly and there have been numerous issues with for-profit online schools pressuring and advising people against their interests in order to better...

  23. Expert!!!! WOW!!!!

    TDCHIM replied to CNL2B's topic in General Nursing

    That is super!! It's always terrific to get feedback like that from your peers in any sort of professional setting.

  24. FMLA

    TDCHIM replied to vanessarhea's topic in General Nursing

    You're stuck. The minor variation in hours won't be enough to contest, at least IMO. It's still an equivalent position, despite the difference in shift. If you wish, you may consult an attorney, but...

  25. Management Personality Thoughts

    TDCHIM replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    There are some people who are simply born leaders, and it sounds as though you are such a person. That's a wonderful characteristic. But every gift or quality has a downside, and leaders - especially...