NurseOnAMotorcycle ASN, RN

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    Medical Student to Nursing Student

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to thatguy777's topic in General Students

    Boy did you open a can of worms! I'm going to try to help by giving you some things to think about. The provider vs. nurse divide is a tricky thing you'll have to overcome. As already noted, you...
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    How long did it take for HR to contact you?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to damrcngrl95's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulations!!
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    How long did it take for HR to contact you?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to damrcngrl95's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    30 days because nurse who left the position has 30 days to take their old job back if it doesn't work
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    Student Advice

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to BusiestBSN's topic in Emergency

    Work hard, do not get caught up in staff drama, keep focused on the job at the end of the
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    I'm a student NURSE

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to KenH's topic in General Nursing

    Some of these are
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    I'm a student NURSE

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to KenH's topic in General Nursing

    I had the opposite reaction when I was a student doing CPR for the first time. I was terrified and wanted ANYONE to take over! No forthcoming volunteers. It was outside on a sidewalk and someone...
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    Filipino nurses emigrating to US

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sorry, but you are completely wrong. Most hospitals use a pay ladder dependent on experience and education. Regardless of where you come from, you will be paid the same as another nurse of the...
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    Nurses selling at work?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Had a coworker decide it was a good idea to spam everyone's cell phones once or twice a day to become avon sellers. I was so angry at the breach of trust that I blocked her and refused to ever cover...
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    Survival kits for my stressed out MA's

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Queenbeenurse's topic in Nurses Rock

    Wow that's very nice of you! I don't have any fantastic ideas or anything. Recently my nurse manager had touched me by getting everyone a small card for Nurse's Week/Day with our names on them and a...
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    Nurses desensitized to death?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Meeny's topic in General Nursing

    Desensitized does not equal lack of compassion. I agree that I am not shocked, scared or immobilized at the sight of a dead/dying person. However, I will never lack in empathy for them or the...
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    Who loves their job as an RN in the ED?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to SHANNONDESIRE's topic in Emergency

    Me, me, meee! I love the really crazy ones and the really critical ones. I hate the needy, impatient ones. I love being able to use every skill I have and a few more I didn't know I had. I love the...
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    Why Can't Spouses and Families Understand The NOC Schedule?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    I got him to treat it like a contest: "Are you tough enough to live by my
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    Why Can't Spouses and Families Understand The NOC Schedule?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    I made my husband live my work shift (did housecleaning all night long while watching medical shows) for a long weekend and then woke him up every 10-15 minutes all day long. Never had a problem...
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    Calling out the pts name in the waiting room...HIPAA?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to TeresaEDRN06's topic in Emergency

    Picturing the fast food or deli counter line: "Now serving pt number 387!
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    Have bad attitude- RN to BSN programs

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to anon456's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have been feeling the same way about getting the BSN. I graduated in my mid 30s just a few years ago. I don't mind continuing education, but I do mind the idea of more student loans. I'm almost...
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    Just failed out of the nursing program..advice on next step?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to kringkring5144's topic in General Students

    Hugs! I totally agree with the above posters. Some extra ideas: respiratory therapy, radiology, lab tech,
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    How do you excell at peer interviews as a new nurse?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Capricorn_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here are some great "do nots"...
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    How do you excell at peer interviews as a new nurse?

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Capricorn_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations! Just dress as you would for any interview and go in as relaxed and confident as you can. Be super honest that you know you are a graduate RN. Focus on the idea that there are no...
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    Things you tell newbies

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to JBudd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    New nurses seem to be nervous about what to do in a code. I tell them to just: YELL FOR
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    Protocol/ettiquette for interviewing at sister facility

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Not that I know of. It's the same as a lateral position change. Good
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    To those who like their nursing job....

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    Another emergency nurse. I completely love my job. I've been a little burnt out lately but fortunately have a few days off soon to
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    Dealing with a patients death

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to abby.reece's topic in General Students

    So in other words, yes. This is a normal feeling. You got to know your patient as a real person and have suddenly discovered that they are gone. The reason you are getting the "ok, whatever." From...
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    Patient Families

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to 1fastRN's topic in Emergency

    I hate the ones who come in and say "Well the nurses at XX hospital were just AWFUL! And the doctors were TERRIBLE! They did everything wrong and made me wait a whole 10 minutes for my cholesterol...
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    Trauma vs. ER

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to healthstar's topic in Critical Care

    Ok I have to clarify here. Traumas can be minor or major. A thumb whacked with a hammer is still trauma. Medical PTs can also be major or minor. A cough vs stage 4 lung cx with a raging fever....
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    Nursing school is too easy!

    NurseOnAMotorcycle replied to Maghunter's topic in General Students

    I don't know why, but this post made me laugh out loud. I suddenly pictured a bunch of cartoon students dramatically draped across their desks. ....edited to add... Ack! Sucked in by an old...