mystory BSN, RN

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    Archetypes in Nursing

    mystory replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    The Credit Hog: If a CNA or another team member notices an important symptom, this nurse will take credit for it, and broadcast to everyone how the pt. would have crashed without his/her brilliant eye...
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    Is it customary to give clinical instructor's gifts at the end of a rotation?

    mystory replied to lizmatt's topic in General Students

    We gave our clinical instructors a thank you card that we all signed. A gift beyond that should never be the expectation. My Med/Surg II clinical instructor was exceptional so we pitched in and got...
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    Debate: 8-hour shifts vs. 12-hour shifts

    mystory replied to mfrench's topic in General Nursing

    I want 3-12's! In my area, psych is predominantly comprised of 8 hour shifts. I love mental health, but if the field doesn't evolve into 12 hour shifts I may resort back to the dungeon of Med/Surg. My...
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    Do hospital patients get better care if they're nice

    mystory replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with lolaviex. Squeaky wheel gets the oil. If she had been on her call light q15 minutes asking the nurse about the med, I would bet my paycheck that she would have gotten it sooner. In psych,...
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    A Nurse CAN be both sexy & smart

    mystory replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Why do people see sexy and professional as mutually exclusive? I love fashion and I consider my clothing and appearance as one venue to express myself. I have fun with it..I worked today and wore an...
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    What's my nursing specialty?

    mystory replied to Nurzelady's topic in General Nursing

    Consider psych. I made the switch from Med/Surg and haven't looked back. I find psych to be less stressful because it is less task-oriented. I teach everyday..I even teach some classes on goal...
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    HATE my job!!!

    mystory replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    I hear you! I left social work for nursing and oh, how I miss it! I worked at a hospital as a SW, and when pts. would tell me that they want red jello instead of lime, ESPN has fuzzy reception, a...
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    Hiring outlook for ADN vs. BSN in your town?

    mystory replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Here in NYC a BSN will greatly improve your job prospects as a new graduate nurse. You will be more marketable in this abysmal market.I always encourage folks around here to go for BSN. But know your...
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    Hiring outlook for ADN vs. BSN in your town?

    mystory replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    A very wise person told me to not pursue a field for its job security because there is no such thing. In the 80's young people were urged to go into computers for the job security..well needless to...
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    Friends cheating.. what to do?

    mystory replied to ajeanpants's topic in General Students

    I would keep my mouth
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    Nursing Tattoo

    mystory replied to jwilso19's topic in General Nursing

    The story behind my tattoo may not impress anyone. It does not represent me running into a building and saving cancer-stricken children or anything incredible or fantastical. The decision to get...
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    What is your personal nursing mission statement?

    mystory replied to loveshospital's topic in General Nursing

    To provide the safest care that I am capable of, clock out, and have it all be a distant memory to
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    LVN to MD

    mystory replied to amtpl's topic in General Nursing

    My mother was an LPN, got a BA in philosophy, went to medical school, and has practiced as an OB/GYN for 25 years. Anything is
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    Anti-Intellectualism/Autonomy in nursing

    mystory replied to felineRN's topic in General Nursing

    And it doesn't get any better in psych. If I am talking to a pt for more than 10 minutes my manager will pull me aside and tell me that I am not a therapist and am not to practice as one! Also, this...
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    What was your first nursing job?

    mystory replied to Idaho Murse's topic in General Nursing

    Med/Surg. I worked in a hospital facing financial ruin in nyc so the staffing and ratios were incredibly unsafe. I hated it, so hectic and task-oriented. I stayed 3 years, earned my "street cred" and...
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    How old were you when you finished nursing school?

    mystory replied to pgray1229's topic in General Nursing

    I was 23 when I graduated from my accelerated BSN program, 24 when I got my license. This was my second career (first was social
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    Floor nurses that make clinicals a bad experience

    mystory replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nurses are often overworked. I worked med/surg in a struggling nyc hospital and my assignments were unsafe to say the least. When students came, I initially thought they would be somewhat of a help...
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    Doing a favor vs. being an RN

    mystory replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    Are you extremely close to your neighbors? If not I think it is strange and boundary encroaching for them to expect or even ask you to do this. For loved ones I would be happy to but for neighbors not...
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    (Just for grins) Pet Peeve of the Week: chart hoarding

    mystory replied to ByTheLake's topic in Emergency

    I love nursing students, but they are notorious for nabbing charts and taking them to the break room to do their care plans. I understand why, there is not enough room and seats in the nurses station...
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    A Word of Wisdom

    mystory replied to Willow Moonsidhe's topic in General Nursing

    Why is this directed to new grads? Perhaps address this to Nurse Managers and post it in their specialty forum? Willow: beautiful story of strength and resilience. Thank you for sharing and all the...
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    Cleaner RN jobs

    mystory replied to kyonguyen22's topic in General Students

    Don't let anyone tell you that you're not suited for nursing. After a few years in Med/Surg, I was ready for a job that didn't include wiping butts of immobile obese pts on a daily basis. Consider...
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    NOT going to the pinning ceremony

    mystory replied to CaliforniaRNnow's topic in General Students

    I didn't want to go to pinning either. Frankly, I don't care about "Flo" or lamps or pins. I chose nursing for practical reasons..it's been 5 years and I am very happy as an RN, and not ashamed to...
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    Do not touch my stuff!

    mystory replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Students

    Your plea on the front telling people not to open it just enticed them further. There are numerous studies and research conducted on this very subject. Get a briefcase, put the folder in it when not...
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    Hospital demotes LPN's to CNA's

    mystory replied to anjule18's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I can relate. My psych facility just announced that they are going to lay off all the LPN's, who are med nurses. The RNs will now do the meds. I am an RN BSN, but my heart aches for the stellar LPN's...
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    new grad offered nurse manager position

    mystory replied to aye125RN's topic in New York Nursing

    I think that as a new grad it's certainly possible for you to be bright, clinically competent, and business savvy enough to be a nurse manager. However, I am positive that you will lack the...