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  1. I was recently terminated

    diligent-trooper posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I was recently terminated from my ECF position. I am a fairly new BSN graduate, with a little over a year of experience. I took this position, in gaining some experience, and eventually applying to...

  2. Recently interviewed: I said: "No, no, no, no...."

    diligent-trooper posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I recently interviewed with a Nurse Manager of a medical-surgical floor combined with Telemetry. From what I gathered, these patients would be admitted with an acute/chronic condition related to the...

  3. Recently interviewed: I said: "No, no, no, no...."

    diligent-trooper replied to diligent-trooper's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Good luck to you

  4. What If the School That I Attended No Longer Exists?

    diligent-trooper replied to westieluv's topic in Georgia Nursing

    The school has changed names is what I have gathered, and has adopted another degree program. The school should continue to have your paper work on file. I would contact this school you have named....

  5. when you are accused of abuse

    diligent-trooper replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, it has been my experience, you will be terminated. Lawyer

  6. nursing policy on handling infant that is not bathed

    diligent-trooper replied to kms6417's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm in total of agreeance (sic)! I believe everyone has examples where patients ideas and concerns override the best evidenced-base practices. Most recent and very common, a patient with a High K+...

  7. Not having answers to interview questions

    diligent-trooper replied to ohcomeon's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Actually, right now that is how many new grads. are landing jobs in the hospitals- Knowing people. Many of whom could not get themselves of a paper bag if it were placed over their head. Just because...

  8. Inappropriate Behavior

    diligent-trooper replied to gapeacheykeen's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Scandalous... you should be run out of town!!! How appalling

  9. Recently interviewed: I said: "No, no, no, no...."

    diligent-trooper replied to diligent-trooper's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

  10. nursing policy on handling infant that is not bathed

    diligent-trooper replied to kms6417's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, it is official... if it comes from a friend-of-a-friend, and of another friend...then, it is true. My friend's friend had a friend..and he was a great friend of a friend's

  11. Advice

    diligent-trooper replied to dienne's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above poster. Begin sending out your resumes. Do not take voluntary leave. Wait until they "lay" you off. That way you will be eligible for "unemployment" benefits. If another...

  12. nursing policy on handling infant that is not bathed

    diligent-trooper replied to kms6417's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, enlighten me with why it isn't? Vernix shields the infant from bacteria growth for what period of time?

  13. Dealing w/ rude RNs

    diligent-trooper replied to PlumeriaSun's topic in LPN to RN

    Okay? you go...on with your bad

  14. Dealing w/ rude RNs

    diligent-trooper replied to PlumeriaSun's topic in LPN to RN

    This problem could be solved with some lateral violence, and perhaps pillow-case and baseball bat. Nursing students vs. Rude

  15. nursing policy on handling infant that is not bathed

    diligent-trooper replied to kms6417's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Vernix has good antibacterial properties?...so what! Washing with soap and water is also antibacterial... Oh Lordy.. Oh Lordy when will the insanity stop, and medicine become more of a profession...

  16. Dealing w/ rude RNs

    diligent-trooper replied to PlumeriaSun's topic in LPN to RN

    You tell it how it is

  17. Will an arrest record affect my nursing licensure?

    diligent-trooper replied to kathy1285's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I'd have to have a gender reassignment surgery to become a nun, and that just ain't happening. I cuss like a sailor, drink too much sometimes, and am far from politically correct. I just don't...

  18. Dealing w/ rude RNs

    diligent-trooper replied to PlumeriaSun's topic in LPN to RN

    do not assume that you know for a fact that the nurse "just doesn't like having students" because you think you can clearly see that she dislikes them. talk to her about it. perhaps her father...

  19. Will an arrest record affect my nursing licensure?

    diligent-trooper replied to kathy1285's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Why do you steal money from your Momma's purse... We know what you did last

  20. Will an arrest record affect my nursing licensure?

    diligent-trooper replied to kathy1285's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Yeah, she is so unfit to be a competent nurse. Are you a nun, maybe you should sign up for some order of Nuns. You are just too good to be on this earth with the rest of 'us'

  21. Will an arrest record affect my nursing licensure?

    diligent-trooper replied to kathy1285's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You already have a lawyer, those questions need to be addressed by them. I believe this forum can not be much of any

  22. Dealing w/ rude RNs

    diligent-trooper replied to PlumeriaSun's topic in LPN to RN

    Wow... it seems that this forum has "rude"

  23. Recently interviewed: I said: "No, no, no, no...."

    diligent-trooper replied to diligent-trooper's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you for the comments thus far. What I was most concerned about this particular unit was the retention rate. I also found out through my own questioning is the "day-shifters" seem to be more...

  24. My co-worker stinks like gin every morning!

    diligent-trooper replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in General Nursing

    My friend told a story about a unit manager that seemed to have the same issue. They were quite happy when it even meant the unit manager would fall asleep in the office. That way the unit manager...

  25. Recently interviewed: I said: "No, no, no, no...."

    diligent-trooper replied to diligent-trooper's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This is the idea I am attempting to get across. Thank