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  1. offended co worker

    nurse.sandi replied to frost99's topic in General Nursing

    It happens. It will eventually blow over. Just let it go. Best of

  2. What do you do when you're a pt?

    nurse.sandi replied to Sarah G's topic in General Nursing

    My son had asthma as a child. He was in and out of the ER and Peds unit all summer. I became a nurse so I would know what they were doing to my child. Also, I have been a patient..I try not to say...

  3. New NYC LPN looking for work

    nurse.sandi replied to gods.flower08's topic in General Nursing

    That is crazy. I do not understand it either. Good luck. Hopefully, something will turn up soon. Was thinking of moving to Brooklyn, in the near future...long story. However, I have experience. Hm I...

  4. Where are the candy stripers?

    nurse.sandi replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Never

  5. FT job but travel nurse in summer?

    nurse.sandi replied to NursingBabyJ's topic in General Nursing

    I took a leave to do a contract job. Needless to say..manager not happy. But I followed the guidelines. Call human resource or go find your policy

  6. Have interview for dream specialty tomorrow... Advice ?

    nurse.sandi replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Smile...

  7. Best way to get into the neonatal unit when I graduate?

    nurse.sandi replied to magichospital's topic in General Nursing

    Willing to move where? I am willing to relocate. Where are the jobs

  8. Departments that cut the most shifts?

    nurse.sandi replied to mambojennifer's topic in General Nursing

    The general population reads these forums. I think nurses and students need to be careful about what is discussed here. If you are asking will I ever get cut? that is a different question. The answer...

  9. Do you interrupt report to give pain meds?

    nurse.sandi replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is inappropriate to say someone is addicted. Pain is subjective and still remains to be subjective. As nurses we are not qualified to diagnose someone with addiction. Not looking for a...

  10. Do you interrupt report to give pain meds?

    nurse.sandi replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I do. Plain and simple. Our manager even expected us to interrupt the narc count to let someone get a pain med out..which can cause an error. I know its annoying and we all want to get out of...

  11. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    nurse.sandi replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just want to say thank you to all the CNAs, PCAs, and sitters that have worked taking care of people. It is hard work. May your lives have much happiness and

  12. Do you do venipunctures as a nurse?

    nurse.sandi replied to CassB's topic in General Nursing

    I was never taught to insert an iv or do a blood stick in school. I even inquired and one of my instructors told me I would learn it on the job. I can agree that you probably did not have to do that...

  13. Best way to get into the neonatal unit when I graduate?

    nurse.sandi replied to magichospital's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you have a few good ideas. But not sure the way the market is if it is possible. A lot of competition with experienced nurses. I think years ago I would of said go for it. I always wanted...

  14. LVN Pay for New Grad in Houston, Texas with NO experience

    nurse.sandi replied to BigButtNurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am a RN and was offered a $25.00 an hour travel job in Texas. What a slap in the face. So, I can not see making more than that. Just saying..Good

  15. Nursing shifts: Is this fact or fiction?

    nurse.sandi replied to magichospital's topic in General Nursing

    Three twelves a week. If you are lucky you will get a manger who will let you make your own schedule, tweek it, approve it, and post it. I like making my own schedule. Eight hour shifts ...3 per week...

  16. Is there a nursing shortage or not?

    nurse.sandi replied to nurse.sandi's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck in your future nursing career. Thanks for the

  17. Denied from nursing schools

    nurse.sandi replied to buckeye47's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are still diploma schools? None in this

  18. Denied from nursing schools

    nurse.sandi replied to buckeye47's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I earned a B+ in algebra in a community college and the professor said I was not ready to move on. So, I paid cash and retook it. I earned a B+. The last day of class I walked up to the teacher and...

  19. Denied from nursing schools

    nurse.sandi replied to buckeye47's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just a thought OP. Have you researched online

  20. Advice on answering why I want away from bedside nursing

    nurse.sandi replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    There are many good reasons a nurse would want to move to 9-5 job. Furthering education, looking for new experiences, use my skills in new department, enjoying people who are awake, different type of...

  21. New Grad in the ICU, words of wisdom from the pro's please! :)

    nurse.sandi replied to Angels_wearScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a teaching hospital and there were a lot of new grads in the ICU/IICU. You mostly likely will be taught everything you need to know, esp. in a 6 month orientation. Good luck and have fun....

  22. New PN NCLEX TEST NEED HELP

    nurse.sandi replied to LOVELADY's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There is such as thing as over studying. I always ate fish before tests. Just my thoughts about

  23. When hiring, do hospitals look at where you got your BSN?

    nurse.sandi replied to traceydolovesyou's topic in General Nursing

    I am not on the west coast. No employers have ever asked me where I earned my nursing degree. They just want a clean, clear registered nurses license. So, my answer is no. I do not have a BSN either,...

  24. nurses manged by surgical technologists

    nurse.sandi replied to MasttiffOR's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This has always been my

  25. Breach of Confidentiality?

    nurse.sandi replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing has always been confidential. This is nothing new. HIPPA was designed for insurance data warehouses and was turned into a nursing issue. Just some history about