mmc51264 BSN, MSN, RN

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    experience with a hostile work environment

    mmc51264 replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to retire! My problem is that I did an MSN and have student loans. The PSLF program is supposed to forgive my loans after 10 years. I have about 4 years left. I have found a new job and...
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    experience with a hostile work environment

    mmc51264 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Curious if anyone has experience with a hostile work environment case?
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    RN to BSN dilemma (for an older RN)

    mmc51264 replied to tbmb90's topic in General Nursing

    I went to UNCW (part of the North Carolina University system, they have several schools-Wilmington, Greensboro, Pembroke). I am in NC so I got state rates and it was all online so no
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    Surgical/Trauma

    mmc51264 replied to Kaweah's topic in General Nursing

    My previous position was on an ortho/trauma unit. I have changed jobs and it is similar, but not as high acuity. Old job-lots of MVC/MCC, GSW,chest tubes, trachs, TBI, rib fx and falls in the...
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    Is going on to be a NP my only option to make more money?

    mmc51264 replied to ConfusedNurse202's topic in General Nursing

    Where I worked (I just changed jobs) one of the nurses had just finished & passed her NP boards. The hosp offered her less $$ than she was making as a nurse. I'm afraid that the pay is not going...
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    Is Nursing worth it? (a rant)

    mmc51264 replied to JSSR108's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE bedside nursing (I know, some think I am crazy). I like working 3-12s. I like the people, I like the doctors. I recently left my job of almost 12 years, which was 99% of my nursing career...
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    The Importance of Self-Care for Nurses: What Are Your Go-To Practices

    mmc51264 replied to Stella Chepkemoi's topic in General Nursing

    Dogs. I have lots of dogs. 4 to be exact (and 2 cats). I love the time with my dogs. 3 of them are German Shepherds and I do agility, obedience and I am training the 3rd to be a therapy, possibly a...
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    How can I word this to my manager when she asks me to pick up extra?

    mmc51264 replied to Nurse4lifewithparrots's topic in General Nursing

    What freakin right does she have to complain about you having things to do on a SCHEDULED day off?? My answer to her is "no". I am not coming in/picking up OT. She doesn't deserve an...
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    How do you feel about being asked to shadow in addition to interview?

    mmc51264 replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    Shadowing is the best new part of interviewing!! The job I just left and the job I am going to, both had a shadow component. To me, the informal part of an interview, to see the unit, talk to another...
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    Nurses opinion re: career

    mmc51264 replied to Nursingdreams77's topic in General Nursing

    Oh no they aren't!!! my 1st job was at a nursing home/short term rehab. I had 18+ pts. I did learn time management
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    Manager is colluding

    mmc51264 replied to AKP25's topic in General Nursing

    I have not, although there has been some really horrible stuff happening. A colleague was having attendance issues. They miscounted and thought they were OK with calling out. I guess they weren't. Was...
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    Manager is colluding

    mmc51264 replied to AKP25's topic in General Nursing

    Equal Employment Office (EEO) department. Just went through something similar, Found another job before I could be pushed
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    I want to work outpatient, help!

    mmc51264 replied to Sweetpea04's topic in General Nursing

    most large hospital organizations have clinics to support the hospital. Look online for careers and usually have a
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    Has the interview process changed?

    mmc51264 replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    I just changed jobs, waiting to finish out my 30 day notice. I went to an interview, had a shadow experience and then said goodbye to the people I met with. They didn't come out and say that they were...
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    Life Changes

    mmc51264 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for sharing your update. Sending thoughts of love and light
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    Help! I need an advice!

    mmc51264 replied to dt1607's topic in General Nursing

    If you are on the spectrum, you are entitled to accommodations. There should be someone that can help you with that. I went through a period where my therapist thought that I might be on the spectrum...
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    Stable Vtach

    mmc51264 replied to Matthew89's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I thought LOL. It's kind of an oxymoron. Like "runs of asystole" We have had 2 pts in the last 10 days to come to us with A-fib w/RVR. We converted both with an amio bolus and a gtt...
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    experience with a hostile work environment

    mmc51264 replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    If I could retire right now, I would. I might have qualified for disability but I can't take the chance. I also need to finish 4 1/2 years of my PSLF program (I am a late in life nurse, and had paid...
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    Can a RN legally supervise BSN's and MSN's?

    mmc51264 replied to cosmicjustice's topic in General Nursing

    An RN is an RN whether they have a 2 year degree, a 4 year degree, or a masters. We have ADN nurses at my facility that have been there 25+ years and were grandfathered out of the BSN requirement. We...
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    experience with a hostile work environment

    mmc51264 replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry. I didn't even tell them. I have told some compliance people my issues. We'll see if they ask for an exit interview, Funny that people I reached out to for help over a month ago, are...
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    experience with a hostile work environment

    mmc51264 replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to try and edit my post, to add an update, looks like that option is gone. Today I was offered, and accepted, a new job. I will not have to worry about a toxic work environment much...
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    Question about IVPB!!

    mmc51264 replied to cogtags's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure what is the norm for all, we usually run many of our meds as a piggy back so the line does not run dry. I know that our cardiac pts, that is a no-no for obvious reasons. I make sure to check...
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    How to respond to opoid addiction?

    mmc51264 replied to Toaster2k18's topic in General Nursing

    I like what others have said. There is a difference between addiction and dependence. I had that issue with my father when he was put on palliative care. My mother and I had to convince him that he...
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    experience with a hostile work environment

    mmc51264 replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    That's so disappointing. Having zero recourse is frustrating. Like being bullied in the 5th grade all over again. With much higher stakes.
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    Baylor pay and overtime

    mmc51264 replied to Jerie Fitzpatrick's topic in General Nursing

    Baylor pay is not working at Baylor. It is a program developed at Baylor where you work weekends but get paid FT. I don't think anyone is doing true Baylor anymore. I am a weekend option RN, I have...