Flo. BSN, RN

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  1. Flo.

    Not happy with bedside

    Flo. replied to mestiza90's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hated acute care. I now work in developmental disabilities and I love it. There are day programs, schools and residential programs that hire nurses. I find the work much more
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    Thinking of quitting after orientation

    Flo. replied to Anonymousnurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That sounds horrible. Who would you turn to if you have a question at night or get overwhelmed? You need a more supportive environment for your first
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    Preventing call-ins

    Flo. replied to Brandi,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I legit get sick more than once a year. I would think working in healthcare, you would be more understanding regarding
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    What patients/behaviors/illnesses/injuries do you HATE the most?

    Flo. replied to JZ_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    c-diff
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    I get worried about my career choice....

    Flo. replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I left nursing. For me, nursing was a nightmare. I had wonderful managers and supportive coworkers but the pressure of the job was just too much. I hated the feeling of being pulled in a million...
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    Patients hitting on nurses

    Flo. replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I too received several marriage proposals. The most memorable belonged to a man that had broken almost all the bones in his legs when he got the bright idea to stand on top of his trailer during a...
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    Clogs vs sneakers vs walking shoes, which one?

    Flo. replied to Barnstormin' PMHNP's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love nike free. After trying about 15 different shoes my first year of nursing they are the best. The worst was
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    Favourite Doctor Moments

    Flo. replied to NO50FRANNY's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was walking by a post ops room when I heard the pt tell our new surgeon that she needed to use the bed pan. The surgeon told the pt one moment and pops his head out of the room. I fully expected him...
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    C-Diff in Spec. Ed student

    Flo. replied to lissaq10's topic in School

    I work in a spec ed school now and one of our kids has a bad case of c-diff. Accoridng to school policy she should be at home but thanks to school politics and a note from the infectious control doc...
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    scoop method for recapping

    Flo. replied to michelecl's topic in General Nursing

    'm sorry that you got stuck and it stinks that your facility does not support you in a safe and healthy manner. Does your facility have sharps containers at the bedside? Is she writing you up for...
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    Will a mandate requring RN's to obtain BSN's contribute to a shortage?

    Flo. replied to mttzakr87's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    We currently have a surplus of nurses. If we limit our entry routes perhaps we could control our ranks more, decrease the surplus and use that as leverage to better the working conditions for nurses....
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    affect of nursing shortage on nursing leadership and management, help!

    Flo. replied to purpletouch's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    To reiterate what others have said, there is no nursing shortage. Why not write about nursing burnout,retention rates, safe staffing, JCHAO or HCAPS? Those are issues that effect nursing leadership...
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    If you hate being a CNA will you hate being an RN too?

    Flo. replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Get out of healthcare while you still
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    Since when is it my responsibility to...

    Flo. replied to nrsang97's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility it is the responsibility of the nurse who took the call from lab to record it in the chart and record what actions were taken. Frequently that action is that primary RN was notified. I...
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    So very tired!

    Flo. replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorta like that except I care about food. So on my days off I sleep and
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    Peri Cares

    Flo. replied to jlenamae's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Peri wipes all the
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    Who is responsible for your health?

    Flo. replied to jcasablanca's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think it is a right. How can you value one person's life higher than anothers simply based on their ability to pay a bill? I find for profit health care to be
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    What are good things to know by heart?

    Flo. replied to glenlorie's topic in General Students

    Know how to get help fast if your patient goes
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    Dumb things new nurses do....

    Flo. replied to OhioCCRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I misread the bedside o2 machine. I thought my pts o2 sats was in the 60s. I pull out a non rebreather and was cranking the o2 when a physical therapist comes by and just points at the machine. I was...
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    Were you "SMART" before Nursing School?!

    Flo. replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was a huge nerd. Top 5% of my class. I was an even bigger nerd in nursing school because someone's life might depend on me knowing that
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    is this a nursing trick you would use?

    Flo. replied to onthejourney's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds good to
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    felony record sealed, should I proceed with school to become an RN?

    Flo. replied to nakkie99's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Check you local board of nursing website, you may not
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    Work ethic, what's your take on it all

    Flo. replied to cardiacrocks's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If you are lucky enough to be in excellent health be aware of the fact that some of your coworkers are not. They may not have discussed their health problems with you. If management is aware and not...
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    If you had to do it over again would you?

    Flo. replied to Tally4970's topic in General Nursing

    No. I went into nursing so excited to help people and make a difference in the world. Well reality hit and its sucks. The first year was full of sleepless nights worrying did I make a mistake or miss...
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    Family diagnosticians: just Google it!

    Flo. replied to fulzgold's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Drives me batty. I hate it when they come in requesting this med or that test because thats what webmd