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  1. I've Had Absolutely ENOUGH And I Cannot Believe The Managers I work Under!

    headinsandRN replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    i just dont see you taking ownership in your posts op please point out where you did in case i have missed it while i wish you the best outcome i cant help thinking that a hard head is gonna make for...

  2. How much should I get?

    headinsandRN replied to Llam86's topic in Nursing Career

    this appears so egregious i am almost inclined to question that facility's

  3. Stress @ Work, No Support.

    headinsandRN replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    have you considered the pros and cons of changing

  4. I've Had Absolutely ENOUGH And I Cannot Believe The Managers I work Under!

    headinsandRN replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    great job & spot on ruby

  5. I've Had Absolutely ENOUGH And I Cannot Believe The Managers I work Under!

    headinsandRN replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    if your nursing license could talk, it would probably call you and beg you to be more compliant with policy as the autonomy you exercised will probably not protect you if you went to court and had to...

  6. The reverse end of "my preceptor hates me"

    headinsandRN replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    be assertive and tell/ask her to move. you can offer to print the hp (if it is available on the computer) and she get it from the printer and read it to heart's content

  7. Help, I am very conflicted about turning peer into nursing board

    headinsandRN replied to auntie72's topic in General Nursing

    this.

  8. Help, I am very conflicted about turning peer into nursing board

    headinsandRN replied to auntie72's topic in General Nursing

    stay in your lane. allow adminstration to follow up on this individual. if they need your help, they know how to find you. focus on your patients and stop looking for trouble for this individual...

  9. New grad asked to resign during orientation need advice

    headinsandRN replied to Roxy518's topic in General Nursing

    OP I know 20 year veterans that would sink and drown in sea of 7-8 patients on a Tele floor. Just

  10. Giving meds crushed in applesauce

    headinsandRN replied to anastasia158's topic in General Nursing

    why exactly was your teacher

  11. If you won the lottery would you still work in health care?

    headinsandRN replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    I would take great satisfaction out of throwing my degree in the ocean. I might even attach a chain and weights out of

  12. Departments that cut the most shifts?

    headinsandRN replied to mambojennifer's topic in General Nursing

    Please elaborate on your word of caution. This convo seems pretty

  13. first admission all the time

    headinsandRN replied to TA123's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. At least as long as the last shift didn't leave you a big mess that you have to work on before you even get started with what needs to be done on your shift. Nothing like walking into a...

  14. first admission all the time

    headinsandRN replied to TA123's topic in General Nursing

    if you don't speak up who will advocate for

  15. Man, you guys make nursing seem HORRIBLE! If I knew this before school...

    headinsandRN replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    Your summation of the field of nursing lacks merit sans experience as a licensed practicing nurse. At this point, your assessment is about as fitting as dr phil on a shampoo

  16. Which state is better to work and live in Arizona or Florida??

    headinsandRN replied to sungrl01's topic in General Nursing

    Due to the reported tough job market for fl nurses, your choice might be easier than you

  17. A reson why nursing is a bad career choice...

    headinsandRN replied to KalipsoRed's topic in General Nursing

    You bring up a lot of focal points op. Here is one I would like to zero in on and address: In light of your expressed passion to be an advocate for your patients, why did you not pick up the phone and...

  18. Comments about personal appearance

    headinsandRN replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    Any documentation available to teach about discharge instructions for chf or morbid obesity? Maybe this will help put things in perspective and turn on the lights for that dimly lit house that patient...

  19. Do you check on your patients less when family is in the room?

    headinsandRN replied to 3dayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the condition of the patient. If my pts o2 sat decreases into the 80s, I don't give a hoot if florence nightingale is at the bedside. ideally, I am going in to see that patient or sending...

  20. Quit nursing school, now what?

    headinsandRN replied to Wolfless's topic in General Students

    No harm in stepping away to consider your options. Nursing school is not free. I would suggest that if in the future you decide to return that you make a personal commitment to complete the program to...

  21. Help - I am interested in nursing but worried about the level of respect

    headinsandRN replied to shining_brighteyess's topic in General Nursing

    If you plan to become a nurse I suggest you toughen up and stop being too sensitive. Not being able to keep your emotions in check is a great way to come off as being unprofessional and an easy...

  22. so.... what would YOU say?

    headinsandRN replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Unless it was one in a string of series of deliberate low blows I don't think I would have been bothhered enough to even

  23. Why are so many nursing related things childish?

    headinsandRN replied to DeeAngel's topic in General Nursing

    Thank goodness for reserve and the ability to bite my toungue because so help me if someone puts a sticker on me while I'm complaining about why there is no primary tubing or insulin syringes on the...

  24. Different Color Pillows to Prevent Infection

    headinsandRN replied to Luna Nightingale's topic in General Nursing

    What's wrong with a new pillow

  25. Orientation Nightmare!

    headinsandRN replied to Lamesz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It may be a blow to your ego today but in the future I can assure you that this will not be an issue of concern for you. I suggest you stop measuring yourself against other people and their...