Lev MSN, RN, NP

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    Would you tell the BON about brief relapse?

    Lev replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Let's say the OP slips up again, but this time it lasts 6 months...and the OP won't go to the BON..I think this is an area where you must be very strict with
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    what is harder general surgical or IMCU?

    Lev replied to flipnbrenda's topic in General Nursing

    Which shift have you been offered? I've worked general surgical. Its a very challenging fast paced environment. Definitely one of the higher acuity med surg units. You will have med surg ratios. (Find...
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    My Cushy Per Diem Job

    Lev replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Not really...unless the unit really needs someone to work full time but not get
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    Anyone diagnosed with cancer working as a floor nurse??

    Lev replied to Oliver1234's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I don't think you should tell manager anything. Just do FMLA as anonymously as possible through
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    Anyone diagnosed with cancer working as a floor nurse??

    Lev replied to Oliver1234's topic in Health, Stress Management

    No advice just (((hugs))) really sorry for you sweety. Keep that chin
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    What does it take to be a good ER nurse?

    Lev replied to chefjordan's topic in Emergency

    Able to be amused at how often the ER gets written
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    Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    Lev replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    It's nice, but most US states have a long way to go. CA got safe ratios passed, then they got this. Most states can't even get safe
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    Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    Lev replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Patient Satisfaction Survey Study Halted; Mortality Increased 238% with Patient Satisfaction |
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    My Cushy Per Diem Job

    Lev replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on new
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    My Cushy Per Diem Job

    Lev replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Yes although its medsurg its nice to earn base pay +10/hr on weekend nights. Ratios are low and charting is manageable and clientele is
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    Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    Lev replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I just had a moment. I should have written up the hospital CEO and CNO on my last day of work at last job 1.5 months ago. It would have been classic. And probably a definite Do Not Hire. I am not...
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    Not sure how I should respond

    Lev replied to MostlysunnyRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I would not mention it...at first..meaning not til you are well off orientation and probation at the new job. You need a fallback plan in case the new job isn't at all what it's cut out to be and you...
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    Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    Lev replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Whoever wrote this letter should send it as an op-ed to the New York Times. How to Submit an Op-Ed Article - The New York
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    Call light

    Lev replied to peramos12gmail.com's topic in General Nursing

    Is she on psych meds? Get a psych consult and get her some meds for anxiety and depression. Find her stuff to do besides pretending she needs to be changed. She is obviously attention
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    Any advice?

    Lev replied to Edonahue1's topic in General Nursing

    Connections connections connections or a lot of hard work and good
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    New Grad, Do not like my job, interview tomorrow

    Lev replied to Angie5888's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you should bring up the current job at the interview. What is a "specialty unit"? Is there anything specific that bothers you about your preceptor's teaching style? What did your manager...
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    What does it take to be a good ER nurse?

    Lev replied to chefjordan's topic in Emergency

    Quick on your feet, good clinical/assessment skills, good communication skills, able to adjust to rapidly changing situations, good time management skills, plus a sick sense of
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    New Grad Tele Nurse

    Lev replied to toussaint03's topic in Cardiac

    Do a quick search of this site and you'll find lots of
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    Only African American Nurse on Staff

    Lev replied to nette1022's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Op I am really sorry this is happening to you. I am horrified that this behavior still exists. I too would try to find a new job and put up with it while being very careful until the new job presents...
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    Just Melted Away

    Lev replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Emergency

    Newer ED nurse here, but I have learned quickly to never ignore the vague complaints of "I don't feel so good" especially from people with many comorbidities. Sorry this happened to
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    Tips 'n Tricks: Pearls the Newbies Need to Know

    Lev replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency

    From Adult ED Always stay in the room when giving SL nitro for the first time - it can really drop that pressure! When giving a new EKG to the doc, print out an old one for comparison Any complaints...
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    Nursys License Look-up

    Lev replied to Pink Magnolia's topic in General Nursing

    Mine doesn't show
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    ED Nurse moving to MD; Interest in Peds

    Lev replied to kiwispring's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I haven't heard any complaints about Mercy; its the second best hospital in the state after Hopkins. I have heard complaints regarding staffing at Hopkins from my friend who works there. The UM...
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    Why I Love IV Nurses

    Lev replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Loved my IV nurses! They were officially there to start PICC lines, access ports and troubleshoot central lines and were the remains of the IV team that the hospital got rid of soon before I startd...
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    Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    Lev replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    The All Nurses Union anyone? We have so many members on this site, from all over the US. I would join. I vote Esme for President, Ruby for Vice, and GrnTea for