Leader25 ASN, BSN, RN

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  1. Leader25

    I need your advice/opinion desperately

    Leader25 replied to throwaway1's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this,yes goood riddance,we would get this scenario all the time with Parents,they behaved worse than a rude demanding child, and..........once had a patient demand I speak in another...
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    Tiny vein tips for IVs

    Leader25 replied to mariaconcetta's topic in General Nursing

    topical lidocaine sounds good but I have seen too many fail on infant circs,I use my own infant transilluminator which can be used on an adult hand and it still helps you view,but for the most part it...
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    Anxious nurse emigrating from India asks what problems US nurses face

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

    I think it depends on what you consider "a problem"—something that is intolerable to one is paradise to another. Floating[hospital] for example in its best form should be only a like to like...
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    Quitting with less then a two weeks notice

    Leader25 replied to Ashpea24's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think you should seriously consider this before putting their back against a wall, Best is to change to a non rotating job somewhere...I am speechless to find any hospital would still...
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    Should I go into float pool as a new grad?

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

    That would be like throwing you in to the wolves.Todays climate is nurses being arrested,sued ,jail time for mistakes ,I would avoid that option.You can always do it when you HAVE experience.The area...
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    I was fired for 3 medication errors, and I can't find a job

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

    Find a position without meds and avoid
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    Can I get a non-patient care job as a new RN, ASN?

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

    I can understand the discomfort from clinicals,sometimes the payients cases we get are just horrendus unless you we a nurses aide or worked in health field before as LPN. Counseling helps you pull...
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    Travel NICU

    Leader25 replied to nicu-nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Some nicus will try to pawn feeders,or long term pts because they are tired of the same routine day after day,you have to speak up.We had travel nurses they go acute cases but less patients which...
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    nicu required to float to post partum

    Leader25 replied to anneRN96's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No,this is wrong way to treat nurses,no one has a non floating position,unless the union contract states circumstances when floating is needed,it is all go or none go..look up your job description...
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    To Circumcise or Not to Circumcise, That is the Question

    Leader25 replied to Angela Davis's topic in Pediatric

    The answer is Never ever circumcise...the majority of men are not.I worked in an area where we set up,circ board,supplies ,crummy medication if ordered,nothing really works because the pain comes...
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    UVC Line Set Up

    Leader25 replied to Catherine34's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Depends on equipment you have, site depends on test needed,aPKU by heel stick on a squirming infant is
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    RNC LRN

    Leader25 replied to Caffeinated_RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The Bible of neonatology ...Core Curriculum...answer every test at end of each chapter.Last I recall Special Care nursery had a different test,easier than levelIII
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    NICU Career Over?

    Leader25 replied to majeeta's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ouch that was a hurtful firing...You need to rebuild confidence,see if you can learn what the lack of fit actually was,cliques do exist and if everyone then was a grad of XXXschool,you are out,not...
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    16 y/o future RN looking for advice.

    Leader25 replied to McKenna Rose's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "a few disabilities such as scoliosis and migraines which are painful for me and so I think I would prefer to do NICU step down a"There are no easy nursing jobs,with disabilities you need medical...
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    The Collapsing Healthcare System in the US

    Leader25 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    Canada had very big problems as well.Less cost but less
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    Have you ever wanted to see a coworker fail?

    Leader25 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    It happens to many of us, so unforunate because the level of stress and resentment from the situation is hard to deal with.The worst manager,director in one place,lazy,did nothing but shop...
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    Made a mistake, help!

    Leader25 replied to Alovesmusic z's topic in General Nursing

    That is what a hospital is for.Was there a notation on chart ,an alert about this consent business.You did the right thing,now don't take that patient anymore,because when you get one incident or...
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    Any RN to BSN Excelsior University Nurses Here?

    Leader25 replied to Kamilah Coney's topic in Excelsior College

    Worst program ever,finally they revamped it but for distance there are much better programs especially if you are the only support for yourself ,no mentors
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    Can hospitals require you to do "extra" on-call shifts?

    Leader25 replied to Overtime Mom's topic in General Nursing

    They can make you do anything [ like floating you like furniture ]if you have no union organisation.Some states have outlawed mandatory OT but who knows what goes on everywhere else worldwide,you can...
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    Please, I need your insight.

    Leader25 replied to JS0108's topic in General Nursing

    Pick up a course in Hospital/medical Spanish...it helps your workday in general to know something of any other language,I have used several or my Google translate,even ASL is good.Also stop following...
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    Hospital Bosses Ignored Months of Doctors' Warnings About Lucy Letby

    Leader25 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Had case of LPN killer,Richard Angelo at Good Samaritan
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    Patients Filming You

    Leader25 replied to Anonymous666's topic in General Nursing

    Always politely refuse,if they don't I tell them I am in a witness protection program. Nothing good will come out of forcibly filming someone trying to do their job,theyare usually just looking...
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    Seeking Nurse Mentor: Anyone willing to connect?

    Leader25 replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    Willing to help, answer
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    Leaving Nursing For Good

    Leader25 replied to guest1206613's topic in General Nursing

    Oh dear ,been there done that,left many positions even during orientation,you have to stand up for yourself,it is a job,not a place for making friends.After trial and error found my place and...
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    UNLV Pre-Nursing Petition Inquiry (Urgent, Please Help)

    Leader25 replied to Just Passing By's topic in School, College Programs

    What if you don't get an A+ on the others?What are your