litepath2

litepath2

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  1. What length to get a Preceptorship

    litepath2 replied to Ms Blue Sky's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Preceptorships are NOT over rated. As a new grad/NCLEX certified RN, You have met the basic competency to now LEARN about how to nurse in 'ROME'. Rome being wherever you land. No way on earth I...

  2. HELP: Deciding between MSN, ADN, or BSN

    litepath2 replied to pammgomez91's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ^Great answer above^ You said, ". . . looking to start a nursing career" 1. Why? 2. Do a needs vs. wants list. eg, "I want to be a nurse, but I need to not have to deal with blood and...

  3. Tips for working Noc shift

    litepath2 replied to Alexxoxox's topic in General Nursing

    Get a running start before ever beginning your 3 in a row. I used to stay up extra late/early night before first shift. Stay up till 3:30 am then sleep until I awoke around 12:30 or 1pm before going...

  4. I Hurt A Patient

    litepath2 replied to MInurse.st's topic in General Nursing

    If this happened to your best friend, RN, what would you say to

  5. New Study - Hospitals Hike Charges by Up to 18 Times Cost

    litepath2 replied to herring_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Not so hard to recon considering the rise in Admin jobs over time. They need to pay themselves. They rule the roost. And if I may, with few exceptions they suck. . .like a

  6. First year nurse, not sure if nursing is for me after the pandemic? How do I get back up on the horse?

    litepath2 replied to AnonyNurs's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You mention being scared several times in your OP. Is fear what you are fighting? Yes. Your hospital handled things poorly, but sounds like they came around. I'd venture that story could be in...

  7. The Wage Gap Myth

    litepath2 replied to car48's topic in Men in Nursing

    I swear, some of you write essays. Go get a PhD. LOL Simple. I Always broke the rule about not disclosing how much I made. My very first job I basically announced it out loud to all my cohorts. I can...

  8. How can you be so calm?

    litepath2 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Disaster Preparation

    "I am the ******* storm." Says it all right there. Rock

  9. Aircraft Carrier Stricken by Coronavirus: Navy Captain Fired

    litepath2 replied to sirI's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Whats missing here is what a Naval Ship is. It is a war fighting machine. Any and all info regarding the condition of the crew is likely classified. And if the capability of the ship is reduced due to...

  10. Risk of Catching Covid as an HCW Might Be Lower Than You Think

    litepath2 replied to MunoRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Ha. He was being intubated. You figure it was a light load? May be. still. .

  11. What are you doing at home?

    litepath2 replied to Racer1986's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We're doing what we always do every Winter. We isolate ourselves from others. We never go out to eat in the Winter. And we shop usually mornings. When one of us pulls down a case of whatever. We sleep...

  12. Considering Quitting my Job

    litepath2 replied to Marianna5's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Good Question. What you/we ought to do is find out if your State BoN requires reportage. Mine does here in GA. No matter what you're fired for, Fired=fired. If they see it's for missed absences, then...

  13. Considering Quitting my Job

    litepath2 replied to Marianna5's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Hey I'm all good. tuorum

  14. Risk of Catching Covid as an HCW Might Be Lower Than You Think

    litepath2 replied to MunoRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Good find on Atul's

  15. Risk of Catching Covid as an HCW Might Be Lower Than You Think

    litepath2 replied to MunoRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Would agree, yet n=41 in that single exposure. Which is

  16. Considering Quitting my Job

    litepath2 replied to Marianna5's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Oh? Which part isn't true? BoN's license and punish. You can doubt all you want about the BoN's of differing states and you may get lucky on one or two. Otherwise I stand by my statements in full....

  17. Considering Quitting my Job

    litepath2 replied to Marianna5's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Most States require notification of the nursing Board if an RN is fired. Also, once BON takes action or even if pending action you will not be able to be licensed in another state. Additionally, Lets...

  18. Why is it inappropriate to stand up for yourself?

    litepath2 replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Who amongst the working RN's hasn't been in this very situation? I know I have. And I know what I said to the pt. I said, " Are you listening to Dr. So&so?" , etc. And who amongst us, hasn't had a...

  19. Peer Interview - MICU

    litepath2 replied to SaraStrong's topic in MICU, SICU

    Fantastic! Let us know how it goes from

  20. Working during Nursing School

    litepath2 replied to storxusmc's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I started a Tile & Marble laying biz. It allowed me to work around my schedule and maintain my autonomy. I looked at diff healthcare types of work, but found them boring and underpaid. Got a job...

  21. Peer Interview - MICU

    litepath2 replied to SaraStrong's topic in MICU, SICU

    Good on you for two reasons. One, coming back here to follow up. And two, for your desire and follow thru there. Tn and Vanderbilt both are good. So yes; Be yourself. I figure a peer review/interview...

  22. Inquiry about breaking bad news

    litepath2 replied to Smamaghrabi's topic in MICU, SICU

    Depends. Like mentioned mostly it will be the physicians responsibility and purvey to talk with a patient and family about a given outcome or test result. That said, I have on too many occasions to...

  23. Peer Interview - MICU

    litepath2 replied to SaraStrong's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yeah. I say it's a good sign. Means at least you passed the first hurdle. But let me ask this. How do you know you really, really, really want this job at this facility and in this unit? I've always...

  24. Help me decide please!!!!

    litepath2 replied to jeepers06's topic in Nursing Career

    Nursing, like most everything else we do is about people. So sometimes you'll find it flowing and friendly and sometimes not so much. Personally I have chosen to become one of the Many of the...

  25. need some encouragement

    litepath2 replied to link51411's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    When in doubt....Repeat this one Hundred times! When you have a Q1 Neuro check, repeat this one hundred times