Leader25 ASN, BSN, RN

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    RN Claims to Be An LPN To Avoid Certain Tasks

    Leader25 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

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    RN Claims to Be An LPN To Avoid Certain Tasks

    Leader25 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    My goodness ,just the title of this topic makes me crack a smile.Yes we do have those that deny experience,past management positions in order to avoid certain tasks ,floating,hard patient...
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    Depressed and Anxious Experienced Nurse

    Leader25 replied to MissRN2394's topic in General Nursing

    First, please drop the abbreviations, as I am not sure what you mean .Different meanings for those reading your post. Sounds like you have a plan, leave the job, get counseling and recover from your...
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    Horror Stories: Rethinking Nursing School

    Leader25 replied to ks__102's topic in General Students

    Nursing and working in a hospital is different from a doctors office, clinic, school, etc. Each has sections both good and not so good. Not everyone likes bedside nursing, some prefer the OR or...
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    Hunter College Nursing is it true?

    Leader25 replied to NeoNurse's topic in New York Nursing

    No.There have been many myths repeated by those ignorant of the profession, such as "XWZ hospital has the best nurses because they pay the most."..which was totally un true ,as city located hospitals...
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    Looking for advice

    Leader25 replied to Hairy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    as this poster says above,this has to be improved as you continue in your nursing degree plans.Find a tutor ,take it seriously,one point is one point ,that is the requirement,in nursing there is only...
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    Abuse Accusations

    Leader25 replied to Jess0418's topic in General Nursing

    I would plan my eventual exit,once they make you their "fall guy",ever little thing will be pointed at you,you the big suspect.Hope you have better luck
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    Writing “poop” is unprofessional?

    Leader25 replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    No supervisor is ever "justified" in using the "write up" as a torment tool for such a thing.Save it for important things like forgery,drug use,or WUI(working under the
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    Writing “poop” is unprofessional?

    Leader25 replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    I think it was a very elegant word instead of feces,fecal,turd,Caca,caki,mohon,scata,merde,but ..since it WAS Christmas, then Brown candy cane would have
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    NNP Phase Out Concerns?

    Leader25 replied to nurshey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our place uses more PAs than NNP because they pay them less and in an emergency(disaster) NNP responded to nursing office,and PA to MDs.So they are in a different category,some staff nurses make more...
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    Thoughts Welcomed

    Leader25 replied to PenelopeT's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That is so insulting and offensive,I would rather be sterotyped than pandered to.Just be the best nurse you can be ,work hard,ceus,certification.You would have a hard time in our unit that has tons of...
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    Poor MD Problem Solving With GI Problems

    Leader25 replied to londonflo's topic in General Nursing

    Your distress is palpable,I also went thru an all in my head Dx,which turned out to be serious impacation, but the best line came from a friend who said "even crazy people should have a right to...
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    Epic HIPAA violation

    Leader25 replied to EmNightShamala's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Distance yourself from this loser, she would be terminated in most places,keep your head down and away from the glare, when pushed hard she might claim you made her do it.Lesson learned.I worked with...
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    Patient Abandonment

    Leader25 replied to jung park's topic in General Nursing

    There is patient abandonment and job abandonment .You felt threatened,you left,who did you report to?Did you notify supervisor.The bully claiming she is not afraid is the typical twist bullies put on...
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    ICU vs OR Residency

    Leader25 replied to NC_24's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Why are you trying to put those areas into little neat bundles like ABC?You DONOT know what each one will be like exactly,there are good and bad events in every area,Which one do you want the...
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    Quitting Nursing

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

    Techs are a dime a dozen these days,with nursing you will always have a job,stick to basic nursing dump that advanced degree if it is making your life look worthless.You can always try it later
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    1 month into Residency and I want to Run!

    Leader25 replied to Sunflower1194's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Anxiety for whatever reason is experienced the same way,I am feeling like that right after some at home stress,but you will have to decide if it is for you.If they are nice and helping you learn then...
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    Newly Licensed RN, No Experience, Graduated 10 Years Ago

    Leader25 replied to hopefulnurse311's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That refresher course would also provide you with possible networking opportunities.You might register with an agency,they usually know what is going on in the industry,the Red Cross uses nurses just...
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    Diploma and Associate Degree in Nursing

    Leader25 replied to LasercopyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Most of diploma programs are closing,so there is nothing to remove. The intelligence factor you mention doesnt even deserve an answer it is so ridiculous.As for nursing competence,I have worked with...
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    How To Deal With Nasty Coworkers: Do you have any experiences?

    Leader25 replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    This does not seem like bullying,I have seen best friends get into arguments over extra shifts. Why some want it all I will never understand.Keep accurate records of when you were confirmed for extra...
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    Struggling to Stay Afloat

    Leader25 replied to SNgirl21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are going thru a long standing issue with anxiety. Always seek help where you can. Once had a nurse/ sw give a lecture and many contacted her for help with various issues of coping and anxiety....
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    Mandatory Overtime

    Leader25 replied to ChknWing's topic in General Nursing

    Take heed ,you will be leaving the frying pan and jumping into the fire.Working conditions and mandatory OT (for which many do not pay time and a half) ,some just give time owed which is illegal.Also...
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    Patient going to complain against me?

    Leader25 replied to Bella345's topic in General Nursing

    Agree
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    Is it wrong to ask for a raise?

    Leader25 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    You are in management,you work on a salary....so...sorry cant
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    Considering Quitting My Job- Had Enough (Kind of a Vent Post)

    Leader25 replied to sideshowstarlet's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain. What to do, oh what to do.....hmmm go in and let her do the talking...she plans on attacking..... .youve got your answer, you cant be made to work sick because of chronic short...