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  1. Professional, yet honest interview answers?

    TheOracle posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently separated from a clinic job of 2+ years that I loved and an employer who had promised certain positions and responsibilities to take effect when I finished my BSN, which I have now done....

  2. Didn't Receive paycheck

    TheOracle posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need some perspective please! I work as nurse for a privately owned clinic and paydays are every two weeks on Friday as set forth in the handbook I was required to sign when I started. Well, this...

  3. Didn't Receive paycheck

    TheOracle replied to TheOracle's topic in General Nursing

    As I said in my original post, I lack perspective when it comes to this and I can understand where you're all coming from. I appreciate the feedback. I'll take all measures on my end (including auto...

  4. Didn't Receive paycheck

    TheOracle replied to TheOracle's topic in General Nursing

    I see your point and I agree; however, I'd be less apt to be irritated if in the past when I haven't been available on payday my check was just left with one of the other nurses or on my desk - most...

  5. Best Ideas for Facilitating Self Management?

    TheOracle posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Hi everyone! At the clinic I work in I am the primary educator for our diabetics. I work with the newly diagnosed and "veteran" diabetics alike as well as organize and teach in a monthly diabetes...

  6. Concierge Nursing

    TheOracle replied to miropp's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    That sounds very similar to a midwife; not a bad idea, but I would think that even if it falls into the scope of practice in your state, you would need to be able to prove your expertise to potential...

  7. Appropriate age to stop using vastus in children

    TheOracle posted a topic in Patient Medications

    Hey guys, I've done a search and can't seem to find a satisfactory answer to a question posed to me. One of the medical assistants in the general clinic I manage approached me with a concern about an...

  8. Surviving a passive aggressive co-worker?

    TheOracle posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just scanning through the forums I can see that all of us have at one time or another had to deal with a difficult personality at work. I wanted to put my situation out there and see if I could get...

  9. Surviving a passive aggressive co-worker?

    TheOracle replied to TheOracle's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks guys! I appreciate the input. I don't hover over this MA any more than the others. My observation that she is abrasive with the patients is merely my own and hasn't been shared with her. I find...

  10. Are men respected by Doctors and colleagues in this field.

    TheOracle replied to BigDiesel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In my experience, I've found that some people don't pay any attention to gender, while others focus only on that one aspect. You'll run into men and women both who will see you as whatever stereotype...

  11. Surviving a passive aggressive co-worker?

    TheOracle replied to TheOracle's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ladies and gentlemen, people, humans -whatever is not an offensive term: what I said would be no different from my "woman" boss saying I'm her "boy" or "guy" or calling me "her" medical assistant or...

  12. Surviving a passive aggressive co-worker?

    TheOracle replied to TheOracle's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I appreciate the advice everyone! I feel the need to weigh in on the question of my "professionalism" in referring to the female gender as "girl." As the only boy in the clinic I am automatically set...

  13. Need some advice. I hate my job!

    TheOracle replied to MommyMmf's topic in General Nursing

    You should address to yourself why you hate your job. Cause you might end up with another you hate. Also - if you don't apply for jobs because you're afraid they'll pass you by then it's not pregnancy...

  14. Pharm Sales Reps? Where to find them?

    TheOracle posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey Guys, Just started working with a new FNP who is flabbergasted by our lack of visits from drug reps, etc. in our urgent care/primary care clinic. I have to agree. We've been open over a year and...

  15. Salary for clinic position?

    TheOracle posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey all, Just wanted some extra opinions on a situation - I'm still what some would consider a "new" nurse with less than 5 years experience. I've been employed at a primary and urgent care clinic for...

  16. Not-so-friendly coworker..how do you deal with it?

    TheOracle replied to CharleeJo.RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agree with above. Just be yourself. It's really strange because being a man I'm usually very popular where I work. It blows my mind the number of women I've worked with that will openly say how much...

  17. advice for interested preschool male nurse

    TheOracle replied to greennursestudent78's topic in Men in Nursing

    Awesome field. Like the others said there will be areas you have no interest in. Mine was OB. But you can do anything with nursing. If you get bored with one area, it really isn't all that difficult...

  18. Salary for clinic position?

    TheOracle replied to TheOracle's topic in General Nursing

    For where I live (about 45 minutes south of Memphis) a nurse fresh out of nursing school could expect to make about $17.50 /hr and that is the low end of average. A less insulting offer would have...

  19. Salary for clinic position?

    TheOracle replied to TheOracle's topic in General Nursing

    That was my line of thinking. I'm pretty flabbergasted that I even considered it. I'm a RN. I was just thinking, did I really put myself through the hell of nursing school for

  20. how to be invisible in nursing

    TheOracle replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks! I'm glad you were able to settle things to a degree with your

  21. Unsupportive 'team' members

    TheOracle replied to Chixie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    At the end of the day the only thing that matters is the care of the patient. In the nursing hierarchy the RN supervises the CNAs end of story. CNA's assist patients part of that job assisting is...

  22. how to be invisible in nursing

    TheOracle replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP - The fact of the matter is they try to tear you down because they know you are not like them and they hate that. You are a person who has the courage to call for change and from their response it...

  23. To the cynical nurse

    TheOracle replied to EDrunnerRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work with a group of cynical nurses one of whom makes it her life's mission to make me as bitter and cynical as she is. We've agreed to disagree, but I see the glee in her eye when she thinks I've...

  24. First job as a nurse; proud but nervous!

    TheOracle replied to CameoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrat guys on your new jobs! Here's a bit of unsolicited advice that was giving to me by my first boss: when you make a mistake. Own up to it. Then. Not later. Own up and correct it or get help...

  25. Denied to take NCLEX, should I take an attorney to my hearing???

    TheOracle replied to nurse_wannab's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I see the point you are trying to make by bringing recommendation letters from patients, but as Marc said, the BON may not view them in the same light. The nurse/patient relationship is one of unequal...