smily nurse

smily nurse BSN, RN

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  1. Yea, why haven't you taken your boards? and what HAVE you been doing for 2 yrs? The recruiters will want to know!
  2. My friend was fired - Was she wrong?

    ..... and what happened to the nurse?....
  3. MSN; Penn or Yale????

    well, I am not getting an MSN, but if I had to choose I would take Yale for the prestige......just saying
  4. I've left a hep lock in........
  5. Is it ok to take a break??

    It is OK and you need time to regroup..... take your time
  6. What is your de-stress?

    weekly visits to my chiropractor.... good for the back also
  7. Wound Cleanser info needed

    Wound care is huge right now....... hydrogen peroxide is a no- no..... kills good tissues with bad, just plain soap and water.... that is what our WOCN @ VNS had us do.
  8. Knowing your own values and Beliefs in OB

    IVF, and all infertility issues; pregnant teens; poor people having lots of kids...... etc etc etc
  9. Bipolar and calling in sick.

  10. new nurse switching positions

    When I was in the hospital I would have loved only 4-6 pts!!!! Define "heavy care". Have you tried a unit with heavier pt loads? Look before you leap.
  11. Postpartum pericare

    Wet 3 wipes and put antibacterial soap on them, wipe front to back x1 with each, rinse with peribottle, pat dry. Apply betadine three times a day. This is for vag deliveries as well as c/s's. In addition, the vag's use Dermoplast, hydrocortisone crea...
  12. The question is do you want to be a nurse or a doc? 2 very different disciplines
  13. How to Submit my Two Week Notice???

    Just the facts........ I am leaving my position effective 00/00/00.
  14. 8 hour days or 12 hours days?

    12's are the best... go for it!!!
  15. BRA!!!!

    I am 40 DD.... go get fitted by a pro...... and then wear what they suggest
  16. How do I get a new job after being fired?

    I firmly believe we are professionals and a few minutes late is a RIDICULOUS reason to discipline a professional. And, as professionals we need to be timely. You can bet the surgeon who is chronically late will be dealt with in a similar manner........
  17. How do I get a new job after being fired?

  18. How do I get a new job after being fired?

    A word of advice, do not belittle the tardiness. I am one of those colleagues that has no use for chronic tardiness. Whether it be a few minutes or longer, we are meant to be on time.
  19. Feeling bad, like I "ratted out" a nurse

    Actually it is your responsiblity to report her. If you didn't and it came out that you knew, there was an issue, you also are in hot water. Why are we so afraid to report illegal behaviors???
  20. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

    I graduated from the generic program when they had it. This is a great, very competitive school. Good luck to all that get in. I have precepted many students from the program. From what I have been told, plan to work esp hard.
  21. I JUST NEED TO VENT!!!

    I will often make the call re: did they take their meds. I have no issue with that. It is an opportunity to talk about medisets, and compliance. Otherwise I explain that I cannot give ANYTHING w/o an order.
  22. was I too harsh

    hahahaha
  23. Pregnancy Test????

    I have only been a school nurse for 4 yrs but an RN BSN for 39 yrs. I have noticed that teachers often think they know more about health care than us. Stand your ground and if they have an issue , they can deal with it.
  24. Please help i hate nursing so bad!!!

    Withdraw now. Did you want to do this just to be able to get a job?
  25. Employers right to know Psych illness & Tx

    I pray for the day when bipolar,adhd,anxiety,depression etc etc are accepted as hypertension or diabetes are.:heartbeat