mystory BSN, RN

mystory has 9 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Med/Surg.

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   Common words use by school nurse

   mystory replied to babyjoyce's topic in School

   "I'm giving you a prescription for
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   What Did You Get For Nurses Week?

   mystory replied to iPink's topic in General Nursing

   A lot of food and ice cream sundaes, compression socks and flash drive, hospital logo intact. I was pleased this year by the functional and thoughtful goodies. That said, my standards are admittedly...
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   Lenox Hill Hirinh process

   mystory replied to nursejaclynxx's topic in New York Nursing

   I work per diem at Lenox Hill. I love it. They have their own union, it's called NYPNU and anyone can look up the contract online. Give it a look and see what you think. I do like the union, they are...
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   What was the REAL reason you called off

   mystory replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

   (Bolding emphasis mine.) I completely agree with you. My hospital used to give yearly bonuses for "perfect attendance" and cash out sick time PTO when employees resign or retire. Now, it's use it or...
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   What are you an "expert" in on your unit? Becoming the "go-to" guy/gal for ...

   mystory replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

   B!t@hing and moaning Documentation Trouble shooting computers, and our printer which has been a lemon since day
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   How much do YOU think nurses are worth?

   mystory posted a topic in General Nursing

   Personally, I think nurses are grossly underpaid. I am 10 years in and I think I should be earning a bare minimum of $150k/yr. I hear what my friends/relatives are making, who have degrees in...
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   Ordering controlled meds, then refusing prescription?

   mystory posted a topic in Patient Medications

   Hello, I have witnessed a frustrating pattern that has gotten worse over the years. Doctors order a generous pain management regimen for patients in house, then send the patient home on Motrin or 3...
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   Don't be an Autobot

   mystory replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   The pain scale and many other assessment data are standardized and the best way to promote accurate and informed responses is to ask in a standardized way. I am a nurse, not an entertainer or...
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   Your First PRN Job

   mystory replied to Nurse3242's topic in General Nursing

   I landed my first prn job (known as per diem in my neck of the woods) after 7 years of experience. I struggle with anxiety and the prospect of such a short orientation delayed it a bit. I also am not...
10. 

    The worst job you had before becoming a Nurse?

    mystory replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Working the pole, and I don't mean the IV
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    Oh cool! I just noticed my posts and like count!

    mystory replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Rock on! I have enjoyed many of your posts and look forward to many
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    Making 100k salary/ income as a nurse?

    mystory replied to workingot's topic in Nursing Career

    I make six figures without any OT or supplemental income/jobs. To maximize pay I would suggest working nights and joining the float pool. I have 12 years experience and get differentials for BSN,...
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    Unhealthy habits/Facebook posts from friends/family that make you :( ?

    mystory replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    It is "hard not to cringe" at a 5 year old because s/he's fat? Please disassociate yourself from your "friend", who surely does not need your fat shaming rhetoric towards her
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    Are psych units closing in your area?

    mystory posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a float nurse and psych is my favorite unit. I was hoping to transfer there full time but they are closing the unit. I'm so disappointed. They also closed the psych unit of a neighboring med-surg...
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    Unconventional hair colors

    mystory replied to ScientistSalarian's topic in General Nursing

    I am a makeup artist on the side, and I love all forms of creative expression, including funky fashion, hair, makeup, etc. That said, my pink hair comes from a spray can or chalk that I can...