turnforthenurse MSN, NP

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    Quitting without a notice

    turnforthenurse replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I wasn't saying that I think the grass is greener elsewhere. I have plenty of questions that I have prepared to ask the unit manager during my interview.
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    Quitting without a notice

    turnforthenurse replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I doubt they will cut me loose early because the schedule is already made but who knows! Point well made! Thanks for the
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    What is your schedule like as a nurse?

    turnforthenurse replied to Yerani27's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Texas. I work three 12 hour shifts per week and OT is completely optional. I have never been subjected to mandatory OT. I've stayed past my 12 hours waiting to give report to someone...
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    How long is your break

    turnforthenurse replied to Electric0704's topic in Texas Nursing

    A break? What's
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    I'm scared that I deal with stress in a bad way

    turnforthenurse replied to natmanzo's topic in General Students

    What do you do now to help you deal with stress? Exercise, yoga, and making time to do things that I enjoy doing really helps. I know it's really hard in nursing school because it sucks up so much...
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    A good shift, or a bad shift? It's not up to you.

    turnforthenurse replied to willegan's topic in General Nursing

    I was placed in a crappy staffing situation one night in the ER. I was charge nurse that night, too. Had some call-ins and I asked the midshifters if they could stay for another hour or two but they...
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    Best shoes for nursing

    turnforthenurse replied to guest114's topic in General Nursing

    I love both Danskos and running shoes (Nike Free). I mostly wear my Danskos but it's nice to get a break every so
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    Quitting without a notice

    turnforthenurse replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Did that ever hinder you from getting a job down the
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    Quitting without a notice

    turnforthenurse replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I actually didn't think about this. You made a very good point here. Thanks! I know we hear that mantra all of the time on this website...but when you're taking care of all very high acuity (ICU)...
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    Quitting without a notice

    turnforthenurse replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    oops, double post. sorry about
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    New grad interview for ER

    turnforthenurse replied to Lizzie1968's topic in General Nursing

    Know your strengths and weaknesses. Never said you have no weaknesses. When I was a brand new nurse, I said my biggest weakness was that I had no experience aside from clinicals but then I turned it...
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    Emergency Department Technician

    turnforthenurse replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Just wanted to chime in from my experience with working with techs in the ER...I love them. But depending on staffing they oftentimes get stuck working as a clerk instead of being on the floor....
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    Just can't do nights and I am finally accepting it.

    turnforthenurse replied to BSNbeauty's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You're right. I loved nights...mostly because of my coworkers. I miss them dearly. I didn't like the effects of night shift on my body, though. I have switched to 11-11 and even though it's a very...
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    Patient sitters ratio...

    turnforthenurse replied to Buckeye007's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Sitters are always 1:1. If they're not, what's the
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    GUM! Can you chew it on shift?

    turnforthenurse replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I chew :) Some of our doctors chew,
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    Sign-on bonuses

    turnforthenurse replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Nursing Career

    That's actually a very good question and I didn't even think of that -definitely something I am going to ask in my interview. Kind of going with that question...usually sign-on bonuses require a...
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    Books to read before starting nursing school

    turnforthenurse replied to Mapachita's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Read for relaxation and do things that you enjoy. Spend time with loved ones. If you can afford it and if you have time, take a little vacation. You'll so busy with school that you won't...
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    Sign-on bonuses

    turnforthenurse replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I have no intention of accepting the bonus before I read the contract. What I want to know is, does it look bad to your potential employer if you do not accept the bonus? I like to look at it...
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    Reason for leaving job?

    turnforthenurse replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, that's perfect. I had an interview with a recruiter and I was asked this and he told me they'll want to know in the unit interview, too. I basically told him what you said along with the...
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    What do you guys do to de-stress?

    turnforthenurse replied to OBigdog26's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Netflix Read a book Do some yoga Play video games Go on a bike ride Go to the gym (weight lifting!) Soak in the tub with a bathbomb and a glass of wine or cup of tea Spend time with my husband...
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    night nursing and healthy snacks

    turnforthenurse replied to anon456's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Veggies and fruit, already cut/prepared Cans/packets of tuna mixed with guacamole Protein bars (just be sure to look at the nutrition information, some of them are horrible for you! others are not)...
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    Workout Playlist

    turnforthenurse replied to DowntheRiver's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I love all kinds but I dig rap/hip-hop for strength training/weight lifting which I do pretty frequently. Till I Collapse by Eminem is probably my favorite - I love the beat! And I have to admit -...
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    I need advice

    turnforthenurse replied to missmaddie's topic in General Nursing

    That amount of job stress isn't worth it when your physical health is involved, imo. I'm currently going through a similar situation but waiting to have a back-up plan first. Good luck on your...
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    Nervous about night shift

    turnforthenurse replied to NurseyB's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I loved working night shift for several reasons but now I'm on midshift and I love it, only because working nights was wrecking havoc on my body. I feel so much better now that I am working during...
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    Late for work excuses

    turnforthenurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    The Starbucks drive-thru line was too