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    nonlicensed personnel using RN password and logon

    KeepItRealRN replied to centraltexas's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Does the nurse who is out on FMLA know that her computer credentials are being used? If she doesn't she needs to know ASAP because when this agency gets busted, and it will, that nurse will go down...
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    nonlicensed personnel using RN password and logon

    KeepItRealRN replied to centraltexas's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you are still hell bent on finding someone to report all of this to, it would be wise to consult an attorney to be in your corner because if you take this to the next level there will be...
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    nonlicensed personnel using RN password and logon

    KeepItRealRN replied to centraltexas's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You need to put in your 2 week notice and run as fast as you can. What this company was doing is not just unethical but criminal. I'd bet my life that your manager is putting together a portfolio of...
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    Leave new RN job before orientation starts

    KeepItRealRN replied to newrn887's topic in Nursing Career

    I think Heathermaizey is probably right. It probably does happen all the time. The sooner you let them know the sooner they can call the second, third, and forth choices etc. As far as being black...
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    Which drugs are you required to count?

    KeepItRealRN replied to Emergent's topic in Patient Medications

    I've never understood the need to count Lomotil. Are there that many people out there with diarrhea stealing it. Or are there people who get off on self induced constipation. Inquiring minds want...
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    Leave new RN job before orientation starts

    KeepItRealRN replied to newrn887's topic in Nursing Career

    If you havn't filled out any paper work then go ahead and tell them new circumstances make it so you can't accept the position. I'd do it ASAP though, that way they can call their 2nd choice on the...
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    Where does a per diem nurse obtain health insurance in NYC?

    KeepItRealRN replied to skyheaven477's topic in New York Nursing

    You could try Obamacare but it will probably be more expensive. Just for the heck of it I checked the exchange here in Minnesota and for a family of 4 it costs $1,400/mo with a $6,000
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    Leaving job for love after working one year

    KeepItRealRN replied to NYnurse13's topic in Nursing Career

    when comparing FL salaries with NY you have to look at what you have in your pocket at after taxes and bills are paid. Taxes and cost of living are a lot higher in NY. Another thing, in FL salaries...
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    Where does a per diem nurse obtain health insurance in NYC?

    KeepItRealRN replied to skyheaven477's topic in New York Nursing

    Better get health insurance soon or the IRS will be comin after
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    Where does a per diem nurse obtain health insurance in NYC?

    KeepItRealRN replied to skyheaven477's topic in New York Nursing

    That is the Catch 22 of Obamacare. In your situation the ACA is not all that affordable. You my friend have the privilege of helping to pay the subsidies for those who
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    Per Diem or Full Time

    KeepItRealRN replied to skyheaven477's topic in General Nursing

    Grntea has a point. Obamacare mandates that you get health insurance, and if you get it through your employer you will pay the full amount, and if you get it through an exchange be prepared for...
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    HELP! Masking the smell of feces!

    KeepItRealRN replied to WhitneyRene's topic in General Students

    If their behind is raw it's going to hurt like crazy no matter what you
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    Am I too old?

    KeepItRealRN replied to ollieanne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 52 and my short answer for you is "no". I find it funny that someone who is only 32 can call themselves old. Hell you are still starting out in life. Look at it this way, assuming the process...
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    HELP! Masking the smell of feces!

    KeepItRealRN replied to WhitneyRene's topic in General Students

    I've been doing this for
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    HELP! Masking the smell of feces!

    KeepItRealRN replied to WhitneyRene's topic in General Students

    If bad smells bother you that much don't ever have
  16. KeepItRealRN

    Should I resign, or be suspended?

    KeepItRealRN replied to mahroya's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm just going to play devils advocate here too for a minute. I think your manager is over the top for writing you up 4 times now since applying for the transfer, however I can see somwhat how she...
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    Should I resign, or be suspended?

    KeepItRealRN replied to mahroya's topic in Nursing Career

    ^ This one ^ Do no sign anything or agree to anything without doing
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    Stethoscope covers OK for men?

    KeepItRealRN replied to leftysoftball's topic in Men in Nursing

    The short answer is,
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    Show Me the Money

    KeepItRealRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    It is difficult for me to hear nurses say it isn't about the money. I can think of a lot of charities and organizations that deserve our time than hospitals and nursing homes. We all have bills to pay...
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    New Nurse

    KeepItRealRN replied to GeoffH's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Keep your ears open as well. The old addage is that you learn more from listening than from
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    Show Me the Money

    KeepItRealRN replied to KeepItRealRN's topic in General Nursing

    I did read your reply and felt this needed a discussion all of its own. I think what sets apart Doctors and Nurses from other professions is the "caring" component. My caring is top notch, but it...
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    Is it a good idea to work 5 days straight (12 hours shifts/day)?

    KeepItRealRN replied to happyface27's topic in General Nursing

    Saying nursing isn't about the money is a typical management line that is used to make nurses feel guilty for asking for what they deserve. It is utter
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    Is it a good idea to work 5 days straight (12 hours shifts/day)?

    KeepItRealRN replied to happyface27's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what world you live in, but in my world nursing is not ALL about remuneration, but it IS about remuneration. It is thinking like yours that perpetuates that crappy salaries that nurses...
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    YouTube Nurses and Nursing Students. My Top 10 List.

    KeepItRealRN replied to Not Your Nurse's topic in Nurses Rock

    Add KeepItRealRN to that list now too.
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    What's in your nurse bag?

    KeepItRealRN replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    Food. I'm serious. Dry goods that don't need to be refrigerated like granola bars. I can put up with a lot but I will not, I repeat I will not put up with being hungry. BTW I have a backpack with...