THELIVINGWORST ASN, RN

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    I got reported to HR

    What are you talking
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    I got reported to HR

    Oh my GOD. Glad to know who the people are on this site that prejudge, don't benefit from white privilege, and are closet racists are. Lol.
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    Med/Surg too much, what now?

    My whole state averages 12 weeks for med
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    My first dump and run

    I have a frequent flier that is THE SWEETEST LOL you would ever meet but every night without fail she cries and cries until you let her call her daughter to check on her husband because she is...
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    Wage for STNA or CNA

    I made $12 in LTC and hospital (without differentials) in Nevada and $10-12 in home
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    Quit during orientation

    This is a troll. If not, they have a long winding road ahead, full of conflict and re-education to the point of redundancy. You clearly have no idea what you're talking about. I have worked in every...
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    nurses hours

    Maybe I'm crazy but if my job started with mandatory overtime I would quit. No questions
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    I got reported to HR

    Well seeing as how my ENTIRE family is from Mississippi I think I can vouch for "momma" being the way many southerners refer to their mothers. Don't
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    NPO with NG tube, no IV fluids?

    If you're a nurse then you know there are a myriad of reasons why he might not have fluids going. Sorry I can't be of more help but you don't have enough info about his situation nor health history...
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    I got reported to HR

    Idk it doesn't sound offensive to me, as a black woman with a unique name. They way you said it sounds like you're either southern or from the south. That was probably the southern way to say it....
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    Starting my new job!

    Agreed! I have never once cried because of work. I have cried with patients and family members but never have I cried because work was stressful. Work is
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    I am pregnant and I am about to start my new job.

    Wait until you start showing. It's not really their business until you approach your due date unless you need time
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    Threatened by patient

    Psych issues or not, assault of a health care worker is a crime. It's not okay no matter
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    Twelve hour shifts. Are you doing 3 or 4 days a week?

    We work 3-12's, OT Pay after 40 hrs, holiday pay is time and a half. No mandatory OT, I would be finding another job. I prefer working weekends because on top on my extra $2/hr for nights, I get an...
  15. I don't have any experience in this but I would advise you to move to another state or an area that is less saturated with nurses once you do get your license so that you will find a job
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    Time off

    I don't have any reason to go on a month long vacation but honestly, I could if I wanted to. We only work 12 days a month anyways! In my hospital at least you can take time off whenever as long as...
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    LVN w/ 8.5yrs...dying for RN school

    Do what your husband suggests. Don't be short
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    1year as nurse but still not getting it?

    You are always going to need a second opinion from coworkers! And plenty of experienced nurses stay late to chart. I would ask some nurses you work with that you look up to, how to improve because...
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    New grad 6 weeks orientation?

    I'm in Nevada and new grads get between 12-16 weeks on the floor with a preceptor. Experienced RNs get 2 weeks. This is for Med Surg
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    Failing Nursing School Over One Class?!!

    Please don't just get your degree in psych! That field is soooo broad and hard to make any money in it. Just wait until you know what to do before going back to school. It's too expensive to just mess...
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    am i smart enough for a CRNA?

    Wow. Much knowledge this one
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    "Don't Work" Isn't An Answer

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    How many patients do you have on average?

    That's our general
  24. 8 Acute pts is VERY different than 12-15 LTC Pts. Very different. A lot of these pts should probably be IMC at the very least. I get 6 pts on my unit and sometimes that is a little much, but I...
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    CSN BIO Prerequisites (Pre-Nursing)

    Well since I am an ACTUAL neurological medical surgical nurse, I can tell you that this information will be used. Maybe not constantly but if you don't plan on doing patient teaching then I guess...