CrunchRN ADN, RN

Clinical Research, Outpt Women's Health

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    Normal scheduling in the workplace?

    Do not answer your
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    Should I give up on trying to be a nurse....

    Don't give up yet. I think you just need to keep at
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    Small Town Hospitals

    The first year sucks. Find some outlets for your anxiety and give it a little
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    Not sure I am right for nursing.

    It feels terrifying for everyone at first. Hang in there and give yourself a
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    Micromanaging

    I feel for you and thick stuff is even better with an 18g. You are right also about not putting 2.5 in the deltoid. I think you need to print out material that states that and give it to her and...
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    Preparing for Doctor's Office/Outpatient Position?

    Just apply. Emphasize your multitasking and problem solving
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    Triage Nursing in Family Practice

    Do it. You learn as you go and if in doubt just grab a doc or NP and run it by
  8. Flash cards saved my butt. Used them every spare second and took them everywhere. My non medical husband still remembers "smegma" 25 years later
  9. You have a boss
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    Too old to go into nursing??

    How much
  11. Awesome
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    Administration hovering and criticizing

    You hired me to be the nurse because that is my specialty. Soooo trust that I know what I am
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    Is this worth it?

    I immigrated from the west coast to Fort Worth 12 years ago lol. It is a really great
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    Do Antidepressants Work? Maybe Not.

    The meds have their place, but shouldn't the priority be tackling the underlying issues that cause the symptoms in the first
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    Do Antidepressants Work? Maybe Not.

    Cognitive therapy actually gets to the problem. Drugs have their place temporarily, but do nothing to fix the underlying
  16. No. It really doesn't
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    Inappropriate duties?

    You will be a very well paid
  18. Be honest. What do you have to
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    I'm scared

    Just drop everything else like socializing and showers and get it
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    Job Acceptance HELP

    Do what is best for what you want to do in the
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    It's time to vent!!!

    I so get that. People these days run to the doctor for every little cold. I constantly tell them to just let it run its course to no avail. And I am an American nurse
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    Would you report possible diversion?

    You did the right thing. If he is innocent that will be proven. Do not beat yourself up for making the tough
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    Advice for memory care caregiver

    Never argue. Go into their world. Know they are prone to being frightened so make them feel
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    Clipping nails at nurse's station

    Seriously?
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    Conflicted about Job Offer

    Absolutely do it. Back home and out of