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    Full time working moms - how do you manage it?

    anon456 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am the mom of two active kids. I've been an RN for four years, most of that time as a part-timer working two 12's a week. There is an opportunity and call for full time, three 12's, on my unit. The...
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    Hospice Nursing: A Season Pass

    anon456 replied to jeastridge's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Very nice article. Thank
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    Full time working moms - how do you manage it?

    anon456 replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the input and advice and sharing your experiences. You all picked up on the fact that I like part time better. I will have to weigh the advantages and disadvantages a little more. I think...
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    The definition of bullying vs. just being mean vs. being rude

    anon456 posted a topic in General Nursing

    There have been a lot of threads on this topic. I thought this article defined the differences very well. I apologize if this was already posted. Rude vs. Mean vs. Bullying: Defining the...
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    Healthcare for undocumented immigrants

    anon456 replied to takkatak's topic in General Nursing

    I just wrote a paper on this topic and may be able to help you find information. :-) The best way to find out information is to research your area for the number of illegal immigrants. The US Census...
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    Circumstances it's OK to quit without notice??

    anon456 replied to Cola89's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You want to leave in good standing, which can impact your prospective jobs years down the road. Give the two weeks and leave, and good luck to
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    Requesting words of encouragement… I’m a new grad having a breakdown at work right now.

    anon456 replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was hired into Peds ICU as a new grad, and I get it. I took advantage of my workplace's free mental health services and got myself some counseling for anxiety. It made a huge difference! I wonder...
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    What age of patient's are the most difficult for you?

    anon456 replied to ddane94's topic in Patient Education

    I work peds-- the worst age is 3-4. Second worse age is the 12-14 year olds whose parents have coddled them and cry (the parents!) when the child is asked to use their IS or ambulate a bit. The third...
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    Stethoscope Recommendations!

    anon456 replied to LelahRN2be's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Sprague stethoscopes with the double-tubing work great, too, and are inexpensive. At my work most nurses don't use their good stethoscopes unless they get a patient who really needs that. The...
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    In search of simple education printouts in English/Spanish

    anon456 replied to anon456's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Thank you
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    Need some scope of practice guidelines

    anon456 posted a topic in Public, Community Health

    I am a nurse who does hospital work. Although we practice in our own independent ways, most of what we do is closely managed by physicians, hospital protocols, etc. I am now volunteering at a free...
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    Do peds nurses get to dress up on days other than Halloween?

    anon456 replied to NotAllThoseWhoWander's topic in General Nursing

    The cancer unit at my hospital has superhero day once a week. Dressing up on costumes is not allowed on any holiday, except for things on headbands and stuff like that, that match themed scrub
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    Nurses with asthma

    anon456 replied to VampyrSlayer's topic in General Nursing

    I think everyone has already added good comments. I just wanted to raise my hand as another asthmatic. I work on a pulmonary floor (great, huh?) with lots of nasty bugs. I get sick about 2x a year,...
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    Forgot to carry out an order? Reportable to the BON?

    anon456 replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    In the future you may want to cover yourself by stating why you didn't follow orders. I know it's a waste of time, but it covers you. For example you could say in your nurse notes "Patient education...
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    My "ah ha" moment

    anon456 replied to Ebourne1's topic in General Nursing

    Very good story! You will also get extremely demanding patients or family members who want everything just so. They want their kleenex box on the right side of the tray and their phone on the left,...
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    What is your schedule like as a nurse?

    anon456 replied to Yerani27's topic in General Nursing

    I have never had to work a mandatory OT shift. Nurses are hired either day shift or night shift and that's what they stick with, and night shifters are paid slightly more. Some holidays are mandatory...
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    LPK Transplant Nursing Feeling Lost

    anon456 replied to PaddyW's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like a very good nurse! I'm sure you will be fine with time. I am cross-trained to ICU but it's not my comfort zone. When they do rounds, and also when you are getting report, ask the nurse...
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    night nursing and healthy snacks

    anon456 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    What are some healthy, easy to prepare and eat healthy snacks? I'm tired of the candy and junky stuff but enjoy munching on little things to stay
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    Facebook nurses and patients

    anon456 replied to Annaleemabey's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    No, and nor should you accept request to baby sit your patients after discharge, sign on to be their home health nurse through another agency, go out to dinner with them, etc. And if you happen to...
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    Interested in earning a BSN degree

    anon456 replied to hiii's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    As others have said, contact the school, make an appt with a nursing school advisor, and bring your transcripts to the appointment. You might be pleasantly surprised. I also have a BA and a LOT of my...
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    Should I Wear this to Work?

    anon456 replied to lilgop's topic in General Nursing

    I draw as little attention to myself as possible. It's about the patient, not you. Not everyone shares this belief and that's fine. It's just what I personally
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    Lose your license for administering a PRN med without a pain scale?

    anon456 replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    Well we are gearing up for our JCAHO visit so now I'm curious to see if things change. Maybe this is one of the things they are focusing on this time
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    Lose your license for administering a PRN med without a pain scale?

    anon456 replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    If anyone is looking for a good topic for a paper, here is one!
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    PICC Line: Flushes, But No Blood Return

    anon456 replied to SleeepyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes that too! It often works well just to change the
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    How to Land a Job

    anon456 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I happened to know a person who does this for a living, but you can find them on the internet. Just do a Google search and I'm sure you will find ads for your area. I just googled "professional resume...