Leader25 ASN, BSN, RN

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    Male Adult ICU Nurse Transition to NICU

    Leader25 replied to Ryzzle_T's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I really did not see any problems with male nicu nurses although most were floaters from Peds unit,except for management.Some do resent being used for heavy lifting of equipment,supplies and so...
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    Increase in hr/$pay for Bilingual

    Leader25 replied to HeyHeyRN's topic in General Nursing

    No you do not get extra just because you are bilingual,you are not a hired interpreter,hospitals have many that can offer help in different languages,from Russian to Mandarin.Being a native speaker...
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    RN salary-Boston

    Leader25 replied to starik1978's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The numbers do not add up, but withdecent OT,can make a good income but higher tax bracket comes with it,no ones body can tolerate a40 hr week with 28-30 ot hours on
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    How do you deal with workplace discrimination?

    Leader25 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Agree
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    How do you deal with workplace discrimination?

    Leader25 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Outrageous,you are a nurse not a hyeena.Sorry this happened to you,please write more about
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    How do you deal with workplace discrimination?

    Leader25 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Seen it,felt it, sometimes leaving was easier . Phrases toward a immigrant staff RN such as,: "those are your people" while pointing to foreign /immigrant housekeeping staff, or you mean she...
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    I used to work in a Nightclub. Does it look bad to play this up to hiring managers?

    Leader25 replied to MikoPDX's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Never ever share your personal life,unusual hobbies with co workers,administration.The response you will get might not be what you were expecting,and can be very negative,mean.Keep things close to...
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    Mother baby nurse thinking of nicu

    Leader25 replied to MCURN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    There is very little similarity between a MB unit nurse and a NICU nurse except you are dealing with newborns and their parents. Neonatal nursing is a whole different animal requiring top notch...
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    NICU lactation consultant

    Leader25 replied to Hollyr's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    LOL most of the time they are not even scheduled on the weekend,and administration refuses to pay qualified unit staff to fill in on those days even though there is a need,claim they have no
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    HELLLLLLLOOOOO, Retirement !

    Leader25 replied to Davey Do's topic in Retired Nurses

    Too much death around us now to feel
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    Student Attempted IV 7 Times

    Leader25 replied to ChickenHealer's topic in General Nursing

    No ,no, NO! Ugh speechless,glad family not present.Anyway the secret will be found out,everything gets found out,either by Doc or RN. Mercifully never saw or even heard of this happening...
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    Am I fired? CNA Checking Blood Sugar

    Leader25 replied to oldie's topic in General Nursing

    They went hard on the blood sugar testing,only an RN with BSN was allowed to do it.Humiliating all the wonderful nurses who did not fit criteria,never got a real explanation , Administration just...
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    Drive Right On By

    Leader25 replied to Guest 1152923's topic in General Nursing

    Yesssssss
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    Show me your babies!!

    Leader25 replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Animal Lovers's Animal Lovers

    This is my raison de etre.Sneaky
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    What the heck? (fat-shaming at work)

    Leader25 replied to HopefulRN4ever's topic in Home Health

    People of all walks of life feel they can insult a heavy person,who might not really be heavy.Worked with a Nmgr who would go around calling nurses fat or point out their uniform was bulging,would...
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    Pediatric Home Health New Grad Tips

    Leader25 replied to michcoudurier's topic in Home Health

    Be very careful and thoughtful in what ever you do,establish an unblemished work record,learn,read,study, appply yourself to the pediatric patient.Read Nacogg core curriculum in your free time,try to...
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    My Experience as an Non-political White Male in Nursing / NP School

    Leader25 replied to guest1149052's topic in Male Nursing Students

    The Eastern block is laughing their heads off,they hate the USA,love the dollar,beg you to illegally exchange dollars for their worthless currency,where and engineer makes more as a dresscutter than...
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    BULLYING at work as Usual

    Leader25 replied to CardiTeleRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is not bullying,you can not force your issue on administration.This reminds me of nursing students who would get a doctors note saying they were so asthmatic in order to get front line parking,...
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    Fired for Being Aggressive

    Leader25 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    The position you have this will never work,to be fired for it is absurd,but it speaks to what you are dealing with.Big mistake to go at it alone,it was sweet and sour,they don't like that.As a matter...
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    Meltdown at Work and Feel like a Failure

    Leader25 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Well,sweet shy nurse,welcome to our club,been there done that,people will always be looking for entertainment,don't give it to them.To be able to function please go to counseling especially if your...
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    Preceptor is a bully....

    Leader25 replied to Hardhands's topic in General Nursing

    First welcome to a great career,been there done that explains it for me.Do not go to mgmt,that will not help,most mgrs make things worse,have no clue on certain types of human behavior. My first time...
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    remote work

    Leader25 replied to nursepurple3000's topic in General Specialties

    Good luck, been trying ,everything is full time, requiring licensure on several other
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    HELP super nervous for my NICU Interview

    Leader25 replied to AnaBanana.RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have sat in on many a behavioral interview, it is all baloney ,a new grad can only present what she knows, her work ethic, loyalty to commit to at least a year in the unit before requesting a...
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    Medsurg to NICU

    Leader25 replied to RNEABV's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    There is no special trick to it,it is dumb luck, a current vacancy, and a willingness to take an un popular shift, usually nights, ou will get NRP certified once hired, and must do it by their...
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    Why are you proud to be a nurse?

    Leader25 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Early on I was a member of the Future Nurses Club,life took me in another direction for awhile then returned feeling more sure and determined than before.I knew I did not want to be forced to sit at a...