RxOnly

RxOnly

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  1. My seven month journey in ICU has ended.

    RxOnly replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Please let us know if you get the maternity

  2. called in sick, nurse manager calling back (inappropriate tactics?)

    RxOnly replied to jbaggins's topic in General Nursing

    I think what's even MORE inappropriate is the NM using YOU as a means of communication with another employee. NM is taking advantage of your

  3. When Nurses Cry

    RxOnly replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    So moving. I teared up a bit when reading. You are a great writer. Thank you for this

  4. A triage nurse afraid to answer the phone!

    RxOnly replied to RxOnly's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Thanks Ashley :) I have used this line before (which also made the patient angry because she wanted all of her questions answered right that minute)... but I felt like it was the only thing I could...

  5. Major Office Issues Help!!!!

    RxOnly replied to amandap213's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I am an LPN in a newly established internal medicine office. All of our doctors are getting slammed with new patients and our staff has varied levels of experience. First off, I think that the...

  6. Home Care in Southeastern, MA. ?'s :)

    RxOnly posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm interested in taking a per diem home care position to get the feel of it because I don't think I've quite found my niche yet... I like what I hear from people on this website, but I wanted to ask...

  7. 2nd thank -you note after 2nd interview? Yay or Nay?

    RxOnly posted a topic in General Nursing

    You all have been very helpful in the past, so who better to ask??!I interviewed at a group home two Thursdays ago with the lead nurse and program manager. I felt it went well and sent a thank you...

  8. Prior "criminal" record, I need advice.. I'm scared to death.

    RxOnly replied to dreamfulfiller12's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I had one misdemeanor at age 18 for shoplifting and my record isn't sealed (can't do it unless it's drug related or 10years have lapsed in MA)... again, I live in MA so things may be different. You...

  9. A landmark decision in my workplace

    RxOnly replied to BlueDevil,DNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congrats on the raise! Question though- not to hijack the post, but it has me thinking about where I may want to practice in the future. What states allow for an NP to practice independently, or...

  10. Ever called DPH on your facility?

    RxOnly posted a topic in General Nursing

    We have to protect ourselves on this website because who knows who's reading!? BUT- I'm wondering if any of you have called DPH or the state Board on your facility, whatever the reason may be. What...

  11. Take a job in New Mexico or hold out for job in CA?

    RxOnly replied to Finna22's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think it depends on the region/hospital/floor/day of the week/which way the hiring managers rolled out of bed in the morning... all kidding aside, I think about a year is to be expected...I live in...

  12. "I would help you out with a job if I could.."

    RxOnly replied to littlekaneRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like a great practice with 7 nurses for 2 MD's. I know derm gets super busy at times but it sounds like you've got a great team. Screw the hospital, I'd take YOUR job any day

  13. Take a job in New Mexico or hold out for job in CA?

    RxOnly replied to Finna22's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Love your sig! We literally DO keep our psych/detox patients full with a steady supply of cookies! Anyway, do you live in NM already? If it's at all feasible for you to be in NM, take the job!! Stick...

  14. Think Twice Before Becoming a "NURSE"

    RxOnly replied to mcrutRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    OP- what do you mean by your LPN at $15 bucks an hour comment? I'm an LPN at $25.50 working right along side some great and not-so-great nurses all with varied levels of education. Think before you...

  15. Am I doing the right thing?

    RxOnly replied to createsomechange's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    my first nursing job out of school was in a busy pediatric office located in just one part of a big building with a ton of specialty doc's as well as general practice. the only doctors busier than...

  16. Am I doing the right thing?

    RxOnly replied to createsomechange's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You may be feeling like this because you're working AND going to school. When you say "CMA" -you mean medical assistant, right? Is it a busy work day?? Even though you're working part-time, medical...

  17. Going from inpatient night shift to outpatient M-F days... ??

    RxOnly posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone! I've been working nights in an inpatient drug detox for the past year and a half. I work 8hr shifts, sat-tues with wed-fri off. At first, I loved nights. It's so nice to be going in the...

  18. Online BSN not requiring associates or diploma

    RxOnly replied to Lindsey Kay's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Maybe you could take classes at a local community college and get your associate's in science, then move along to an online BSN program... is there any staff at the nursing program that could help...

  19. Need to share my feelings

    RxOnly replied to KAW1962's topic in General Nursing

    I remeber back to nursing school. I was assigned to a sweet older man who was in the hospital for one particular illness. His wife passed away while he was in the hospital, and he had heart attack...

  20. What kinds of things are you seeing at the CPNE?

    RxOnly posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Hi all, I'm submitting my application to a local CC's LPN-RN bridge program very soon. This bridge program only starts every 3 semesters and the application period has equally long intervals. As my...

  21. How far is your commute?? (and big city traffic)

    RxOnly posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was recently offered a 32hr night position in Boston, MA. I live in Attleboro, MA. I already work per diem at this facility and the only thing turning me off from taking this job (apart from giving...

  22. How far is your commute?? (and big city traffic)

    RxOnly replied to RxOnly's topic in General Nursing

    OMG, my eyes got huge until I read that you only make that commute once a week! Here's to sleeping in your own bed- good luck at the new

  23. How far is your commute?? (and big city traffic)

    RxOnly replied to RxOnly's topic in General Nursing

    It's been a little while but I'm just seeing your reply now- it DOES help! Thanks for the

  24. Any LPNs here work for BAMSI?

    RxOnly replied to RxOnly's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Unfortunately I haven't found very much info at all. I'm really interested in the company and think about applying for something full time, but it's such a switch from what I'm doing now! How did your...

  25. Any LPNs here work for BAMSI?

    RxOnly posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I always see job postings from BAMSI for different locations around Southeastern, MA. Not sure if this is a national company or not. I was just wondering of anyone could tell me what it's like working...