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  1. I notice a trend...

    backatit2 replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with just doing your job WELL and even though it's tempting to jump into conversations and want to "fit in" - don't. my first night on a new floor, i had people say, "have you met "ashley"...

  2. Staff acting like mean girls what do you do

    backatit2 replied to amiconfused's topic in General Nursing

    i think time is the only thing that will "heal" this. when i started my new job not long ago, i was like a third wheel when my preceptor was having a conversation with someone. they would literally...

  3. Legal Nursing Question

    backatit2 replied to JWestbrook20's topic in General Nursing

    my very first "heart ripping experience" was with a young 20-something guy who was in a coma. i saw pictures of what he "used to look like" and it broke my heart. i found out that he had a long-time...

  4. Getting to know your patients.

    backatit2 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    i wouldn't necessarily ask people about their pets either - but just the other night when i was offering ice cream to an elderly man who was there alone, he lit up like a christmas tree telling me...

  5. Getting to know your patients.

    backatit2 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    i personally like it -we have one. it's not REQUIRED that the patients fill it out. granted, yes, most of the time we DO get to know these things and it's not hard to strike up a conversation with...

  6. Legal Nursing Question

    backatit2 replied to JWestbrook20's topic in General Nursing

    that's a tough situation - and it's been the hardest part of my job (and many other's i'm sure) to distance myself. just the other night a little old lady with dementia who had given the staff trouble...

  7. Excited about shadowing opportunity but.....what to wear??

    backatit2 replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Nursing Career

    i didn't recommend wearing scrubs so she could help someone out as an attempt to impress anyone. i think it's common sense and common decency to help out within your scope (and yes, there ARE things...

  8. Excited about shadowing opportunity but.....what to wear??

    backatit2 replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Nursing Career

    well, i shadowed once before accepting a job and the hospital had me to sign a waiver of liability - this is true. but just because you may not be touching patients doesn't mean there aren't things...

  9. Excited about shadowing opportunity but.....what to wear??

    backatit2 replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Nursing Career

    you should wear scrubs so while you're "observing" you can jump in and help/get your hands dirty so dress for the

  10. CNA shift for fulltime student and wife

    backatit2 replied to ELizabeth T's topic in General Nursing

    i think it's funny when people add "wife" to their list of "jobs." being a wife isn't like being a mother - if anything, having a husband should be a HELP, not a hinderance. people go to school full...

  11. RN/CNA dynamic where you work?

    backatit2 replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    the last night i worked i actually did go to a different floor for my lunch break because i knew if i took my lunch to the nurse's station, they would interrupt me to do stupid things they could do on...

  12. RN/CNA dynamic where you work?

    backatit2 replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    that's awesome. i said there are certain tasks that are the CNAs and certain tasks that are the nurse's because there are things the nurse has to do that the CNA can't do - so while the nurse get...

  13. Considering a career in nursing but shy

    backatit2 replied to Sandg's topic in General Nursing

    i think working as a cna offers invaluable experience and gives you the opportunity to see first-hand if it's something you could handle. honestly, most patients are way more uncomfortable with the...

  14. time and a half?

    backatit2 replied to TamTam23's topic in General Nursing

    what state are you in? sounds like i need to say screw the BSN and move there to be a

  15. No interviews, so I want to call hirers to badger for interviews?

    backatit2 replied to Will Never's topic in General Nursing

    it sounds very creepy and will guarantee you a long life of unemployment. why don't you take the normal route and get your foot in the door by working as a

  16. How do I get out of a pt's room politely?

    backatit2 replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in General Nursing

    okay, as someone who is not a nurse yet - working on my BSN (as a 2nd career) i would love to know where you work where people even get the slightest notion that there's time to chat. i live in a...

  17. Lost varicella immunity?

    backatit2 replied to SkiMama's topic in General Nursing

    yup, i'm not immune to measles even though i've had my vaccinations. weird. now those were the MMR vaccines, but measles is the only

  18. Is honesty the best policy in this scenerio?

    backatit2 replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    i agree - you don't have to include details like you moved with him even when you were split up. you can even use the word "fiance" - it's understandable that you moved to be with the man you loved...

  19. Need advice..i think one of my managers want me out

    backatit2 replied to asdf80's topic in General Nursing

    you could go to a lawyer and "sue" but instead of asking for money - you can set up an agreement that you will leave voluntarily and they will not give negative referrals and in fact will give good...

  20. random drug testing

    backatit2 replied to TamTam23's topic in General Nursing

    well, i did my job just fine without anyone being suspicious - and went on to be a teacher - so, NO, that didn't tell me anything. if they come in for random drug testing, i'll take my test - and IF...

  21. random drug testing

    backatit2 replied to TamTam23's topic in General Nursing

    you wouldn't be in a "world of trouble" if an accident happened and the drug screen came up positive for prescription medication if it's prescribed to you! if that were the case, employees would be...

  22. random drug testing

    backatit2 replied to TamTam23's topic in General Nursing

    well, i have to disagree with the previous poster. i was taking a medication (prescribed) when i took a physical for a job at a childcare center and i was honest and wrote it down on the paperwork i...

  23. It's NOT fair!!!!

    backatit2 replied to *Karleena*RN*'s topic in General Nursing

    moving wasn't an option for me either - i have children and we have a home (that's paid for) and we grew up here and have no desire or intent to leave. i also had no desire or intent to be unemployed...

  24. how did you make it through RN school!

    backatit2 replied to ladybugme!'s topic in General Nursing

    as someone else mentioned, you'll be wishing school was your biggest worry when you hit the job market. i'm going back for my second degree (in nursing) and while i know how people feel, i just think...

  25. It's NOT fair!!!!

    backatit2 replied to *Karleena*RN*'s topic in General Nursing

    you're right - it doesn't seem fair. i have a 4 year degree and i'm working for minimum wage as a CNA. after a year of thinking "it's not fair" and trying to get jobs, i decided to go back to school...