Leader25 ASN, BSN, RN

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  1. Leader25

    Communicating with doctors as a new grad.

    Leader25 replied to Alexx_xox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    just curious, take no offense please,but Is that how your team communicates in your unit as in "tanked,soft, maxed, chasers,I have never heard it like this ,it would create much...
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    Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

    Leader25 replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    you brought a smile to my face ,thanks for the vintage
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    How to bring in a nurses union in a non union state?

    Leader25 replied to sunshinepsychRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Do you really think the other nurses would tell you they were unhappy and have you tell it all over the place.I have seen Texas hospitals with family as patients and have home care for my family...
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    How to bring in a nurses union in a non union state?

    Leader25 replied to sunshinepsychRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    You sound like you never really fully participated in your union ,because if you had you would know that THE NURSES are the union.Every member is The Union and supports it and is active in
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    How to bring in a nurses union in a non union state?

    Leader25 replied to sunshinepsychRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    First you need to select which union you want,the stronger the better,but you can not do it alone.Then contact the union.It is a long hard battle and right to work states will fight you tooth and...
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    How to bring in a nurses union in a non union state?

    Leader25 replied to sunshinepsychRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Yes
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    How to bring in a nurses union in a non union state?

    Leader25 replied to sunshinepsychRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Sorry but When the nurse got Ebola from not being given proper protective equipment ,you better believe her union got involved.It was for everyones well
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    When to delegate to CNAs?

    Leader25 replied to Alexx_xox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ahhh ok thank you for the
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    Neonatal Nursing Degree

    Leader25 replied to Jay023's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Listen please ,that is how IT is where I work,(over 30 years not just one year)the nurses prefer working with NNPs but many were phased out many years ago,even though the DON has said the NNPs do...
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    Neonatal Nursing Degree

    Leader25 replied to Jay023's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    you need to reread my post,sorry but you misunderstood
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    Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

    Leader25 replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

    this is starting to sound like the life of Erin
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    When to delegate to CNAs?

    Leader25 replied to Alexx_xox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The CNA has a job description,look at it and see what the requirements are,I really enjoy working with them and once in awhile I can get a grumpy one to turn around. Most of the time it is How one...
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    Should new grads negotiate their pay??

    Leader25 replied to Alexx_xox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    oh my
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    When to delegate to CNAs?

    Leader25 replied to Alexx_xox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    you said:"I learned how to make an occupied bed, how to bathe a patient without leaving them a sopping, soggy mess, making a dressing change neatly and efficiently, how to set up dinner trays and feed...
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    Maternity is KILLING me. Is it just my school?

    Leader25 replied to swacho's topic in General Students

    It is 1/3 , maternity,LD,nursery ,peds a nicu visit.Many find it surprisingly rough.Study all the time,you can do
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    affordable apartment with rn salary

    Leader25 replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Depends where you will be paying taxes on that income,if its NY,Ca, an apartment for 3000 where u can walk to work is good,but better with a roomate to share expense.Now the 75k salary post taxes...
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    Depressed and Disappointed in Myself

    Leader25 replied to Samx3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Everyone is different and we all cope differently with stress,hang in
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    Thinking about getting a gun for safety

    Leader25 replied to MotoRN34's topic in Home Health

    I once had a job offer doing home visits ,it seemed perfect ,until I inquired about certain rough neighborhoods .The agency said they would provide an escort or an armed guard,well that was the end of...
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    Whats your favorite part of nursing?

    Leader25 replied to Grobyc82's topic in General Nursing

    Codes,and team
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    Forced to do 12 hr shifts

    Leader25 replied to pensivern's topic in General Nursing

    This is one nurse that never wanted 12, I did 10 s once and it was great,you still have a lot of time off and do not feel so beaten up as after three 12s in a row.The way the scheduling worked out...
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    My own family is the PITA in the hospital

    Leader25 replied to Dances with wool's topic in General Nursing

    Im smiling and laughing...men ha
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    February 2018 Caption Contest - Win $100!

    Leader25 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    ouch , ow , the PA from employee health really pokes you with that nasal swab for
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    Hired, based on having a BSN

    Leader25 replied to Premiee82's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Rumors,many still hire ADN,experience in critical care is what they are desperate
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    Hired, based on having a BSN

    Leader25 replied to Premiee82's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    true,it is not Magnet driving the BSN
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    Too shy and quiet to be a nurse

    Leader25 replied to CMerin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow ,she must have been a really nice instructor,our used to hit us,punch us in the arm and scare us and scarred