mystory BSN, RN

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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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    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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    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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    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...
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    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...
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    Anybody you know leave the field of nursing?

    mystory replied to Infofreak411's topic in Retired Nurses

    A good friend of mine left floor nursing to do payroll for the hospital. She was dying for a desk job and wanted nothing to do with nursing, even non-clinical roles like management or informatics. She...
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    Do women find male nurses attractive?

    mystory replied to Sykadia's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't particularly find it attractive. It's not a deal breaker but it doesn't tickle my pickle either. I'm quite indifferent. I doubt most women have strong opinions about it, and I assume they lump...
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    RN to Case Manager

    mystory replied to HemaMalini's topic in Case Management

    I would jump at any non-clinical opportunity to be quite honest. I think CM will broaden your resume and skill base-you may even find a system you want to tweak with your informatics skills. Good luck...
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    Accidentally told my coworker what I make, BIG ISSUES NOW

    mystory replied to newrn93's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yikes. I'm sorry you are in such a mess. I would not confront the nurses. I think they will twist anything you say into further ammo, despite how professional and diplomatic you would be. I would keep...
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    Musicians, Artist career changers?

    mystory replied to Elsa15's topic in General Nursing

    While I admire your passion for nursing, I am definitely in the "nursing is what I do, not who I am" camp. Nursing does not inspire or nurture me. I refuse to let it drain me as well, although this...
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    Part-time PICU - How much orientation should I expect?

    mystory replied to adpiRN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    PICU is probably the most intimidating specialty to me personally. I would want at least 4
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    Is LinkedIn Necessary?

    mystory replied to bete-noire's topic in General Nursing

    No..I was hounded by unverified "agencies", no legitimate hospitals. I know many people that have achieved professional growth via LinkedIn, but (and this may offend some but I will say it anyway)...
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    Outpatient Clinic vs. Floor- What's the Difference?

    mystory replied to littlenewnurse's topic in General Nursing

    They're jealous. Heck, I'm jealous. The state of healthcare is very favorable to outpatient treatment, and the trend is growing. It is more cost-effective and patients are typically required to have...
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    Can we start a new thread on tips to manage/prevent burnout and compassion fatigue?

    mystory posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    10 years in and I am really disengaging. I am starting to feel resentful toward management and apathetic towards everything and everyone else. I know this is so common in nursing and in many other...
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    Would you hire an MUSC grad over anyone else?

    mystory replied to lowkey_44's topic in General Nursing

    Was this person a MUSC recruiter? I've never heard of this school. As another poster said, nursing programs are known regionally and not nationally. I kind of have secondary embarrassment for these...