TheGuestNurse

TheGuestNurse

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  1. Help me get into the Nurse recruiters head??

    TheGuestNurse replied to Encast's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Oh I see. That makes much more sense.

  2. Cry for help: I don't think I can do this.

    TheGuestNurse replied to -MissTake-'s topic in General Students

    It does get better. Nursing school is enough to make anyone hate nursing but when you are on the floor, or in the office, or in the field things sort of fall into place. No nursing job is perfect but...

  3. Getting put off my job by nasty nurses!

    TheGuestNurse replied to marsy82's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What you are describing is terrible, and I hate that you are going through it, but unfortunately this is an all too common situation that many nurses experience. Lateral violence, or "nurses eat their...

  4. Help me get into the Nurse recruiters head??

    TheGuestNurse replied to Encast's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am curious as to why you are using a recruiter? Have you tried applying to hospitals directly? Recruiters often make their money off the nurses that get hired. They usually received a payment for...

  5. Nurses Week/Hospital Week

    TheGuestNurse replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    It really hurts my heart to read this. Your employer should do a better job of showing you that you are

  6. Nurses Week/Hospital Week

    TheGuestNurse replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    I've experienced this in the past. I'm very fortunate now to have a hospital that makes sure to recognize their nurses and not just mesh it all in with hospital

  7. What do CI nurses do?

    TheGuestNurse replied to morganmRN's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I do

  8. Limited EHR program experience

    TheGuestNurse replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in Nursing Informatics

    Are you very computer literate outside of the hospital EMR you currently

  9. The "bully" nurse

    TheGuestNurse replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Terrible to hear of the fate of the young girl. Wonderful to hear that you've moved onto much greener pastures. It's been nearly a year since I've left the hospital that caused me so much grief, and I...

  10. What do CI nurses do?

    TheGuestNurse replied to morganmRN's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Really the job responsibilities of an informatics nurse vary from organization to organization. I can tell you what I do as an informatics nurse. I am the system administrator for a home health EMR. I...

  11. Why is it always "Fire the nurse"

    TheGuestNurse replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    nurses are seen as a liability and a drain on the hospital ecosystem. Doctors are seen as the money

  12. NO, NO, NO!!

    TheGuestNurse replied to PintheD's topic in General Nursing

    Sad to see you leave. Nursing can be a wonderful and beautiful experience. But sadly in can also be devastatingly stressful and at times unbearable. I wish you luck in whatever career choice you may....

  13. The "bully" nurse

    TheGuestNurse replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    mention the words "hostile work environment" to your boss. They'll fix it or know they have the potential to be sued. Document. Document. Document. Every occurrence of the bullying and mobbing that is...

  14. Maestro?

    TheGuestNurse replied to nurseinmo's topic in Home Health

    Would love to talk to another site about their experience with Maestro. I work as a nurse informacist with this software and would appreciate any oppertunity to bounce ideas and ask questions from...

  15. how to quit my current job

    TheGuestNurse replied to Ms.RN's topic in Nursing Career

    As SRNA2011 stated, they are likely to be accepting and encouraging. Be honest and make sure you have your resignation in writing. They will respect your for being upfront. Sooner the better! You...

  16. Calling Nurse Managers for jobs

    TheGuestNurse replied to NICUPICURN's topic in General Nursing

    You should always do a followup call when you place an application. Just be sure not to be pestering. Once is fine. Don't call

  17. Anyone familiar with Epic?

    TheGuestNurse replied to mappers's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I would love to assist in an Epic implementation. I have used several EMRs, primarily Meditech, and from what I have read and looked at, Epic appears to be one of the best. Good

  18. Curious about NI

    TheGuestNurse replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I am very much interested in working as a nurse informacists with a biomedical or EMR company. How can I gain connections and insight into this

  19. Getting into Nursing Informatics

    TheGuestNurse replied to littlebrit's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Count me in with you folks. Attempting to bridge from bedside care to informatics and am finding that everyone wants experience as an informacists or EMR specialist. Expanding my search as well, and...

  20. Was written up ! I am so upset is there any hope to ever be a RN?

    TheGuestNurse replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    TrekFan, Your post was difficult to understand. However, I will say that it is not safe for patients for you to practice as an RN if you are unable to remember giving medications or other aspects of...

  21. How Do Nurses Do It?

    TheGuestNurse replied to KnitWitch's topic in General Students

    One day at a time. The rewards are subtle but worth it. As far as knowing what is important, well that just comes with time. You will slowly develope an intuition about things and your nurse spidey...

  22. The "bully" nurse

    TheGuestNurse replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Have you been spying on me? You are describing to a T something I have been experiencing for the past couple of years. I'm also often told I am too sensitive, take things too personally, am looking...