RNikkiF

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  1. Bringing in the Boys: How to Attract More Male Nurses

    RNikkiF replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    It drives me NUTS to hear the phrase "male nurse"!! Does it matter the nurse's gender!? You don't say "I'm a female nurse" if you're a woman who happens to be a nurse!! We are nurses. Period. It...

  2. Should I disclose Epilespy?

    RNikkiF replied to CCboymomRN2B's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    AS for school, I think you should definitely disclose it to your instructors, no one else needs to know. As Guy said, nursing school is STRESSFUL. It would be terrifying for someone to have a sudden...

  3. Stuttering medical assistant or nurse?

    RNikkiF replied to Breegall93's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    BTW... an A isn't required in any class. There's usually an overall point system that matters. If you really want RN, go for

  4. Stuttering medical assistant or nurse?

    RNikkiF replied to Breegall93's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Follow your heart. I have worked with people that stutter and what matters is their competency in their position and their character as a person. Stuttering can obviously be a barrier to...

  5. 66 yo RN with disability pushed out of job wpould like to know options

    RNikkiF replied to susan5406's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    With your experience, you have a wealth of options!! Google Donna Cardillo. She's an RN career expert... you can learn a lot about some non-traditional, but realistic opportunities. Just to get you...

  6. RN with MS!

    RNikkiF replied to ange09's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Good for you for advocating so strongly and effectively for yourself!! It sucks that you were forced into a position in which you have to do that! I find it so ironic and unconcionable that nurses...

  7. I Desperately Want Out

    RNikkiF replied to toxiktraktor's topic in Nursing Career

    I think it is very telling that you can't imagine doing anything other than being a nurse. That tells me that you're probably in the right field, but maybe not the right specialty. Maybe you could...

  8. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    RNikkiF replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Never jump out of a car moving at 40

  9. Nurse tech working as RN

    RNikkiF replied to esrun77's topic in General Nursing

    No. You can not function in the capacity of a Registered Nurse unless you HAVE an RN license. You are flirting with serious legal trouble. You should know your scope of practice. Have you reached the...

  10. MD was angry I questioned him.

    RNikkiF replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing. You trusted your instincts. Don't lose a wink of sleep about why the doctor was mad. He was probably embarrassed because you caught something he missed... Most docs would...

  11. 11 Things Your Nurse Thinks (But Will Never Tell You)

    RNikkiF replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I've thought all of these except the multiplying thing. I've always 1) been honest about this, 2) assumed my patients are too and 3) thought that it is rude of people to do

  12. I'm interested in going into nursing and I have a few questions.

    RNikkiF replied to Jay1900's topic in General Nursing

    You have to understand science, not necessarily like it. You have to have a solid foundation on which to build your knowledge. No. Not every nurse is exposed to burns and bones sticking out. Steer...

  13. Feel like a horrible nurse!

    RNikkiF replied to Verygreennurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you did find. Your preceptor is right. Trust your gut. Even if call parameters aren't met, if you feel something off,

  14. From the other side...nurses as patients.

    RNikkiF replied to kataraang's topic in General Nursing

    Very true. I always take into consideration what their specialty is. If a nurse is an ICU nurse, he or she doesn't know what to expect if they're a patient in rehab and vice versa. The same is true...

  15. Discharge Celebrations/Recognition

    RNikkiF posted a topic in Rehabilitation

    Does your facility or unit have any type of celebration for patients who are discharging? For example, I worked at an IPR that would give what we called an Eagles wing celebration (It has local...

  16. Nursing school makes you crazy but this is too far!

    RNikkiF replied to mtngirl07's topic in General Students

    Wow. It doesn't matter if it is safe for pets or not. This girl clearly has some emotional or mental health issues going on right now. Encourage her to seek help and let her know that if she continues...

  17. New grad RN, don't think I can do this

    RNikkiF replied to becmcg's topic in General Nursing

    It's actually a good thing that you're taking this so seriously. It shows you fully understand the situation. It's very normal to feel this way. It sounds like you're doing well. Make sure you take...

  18. Discharge Celebrations/Recognition

    RNikkiF replied to RNikkiF's topic in Rehabilitation

    That sounds awesome! So, someone rings the bell and everyone comes to say goodbye? We have some late d/c's, after staff has gone home for the day, so I'm trying to figure out how to handle those....

  19. Maybe nursing wasn't for me?

    RNikkiF replied to em3120's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ask the NM exactly what she's looking for and reinforce to her that you're drawn to MH nursing. It's normal to feel scared and unsure. A friend and I were just talking yesterday about the fact that...

  20. I can't do chest compressions (CPR) will I be terminated?

    RNikkiF replied to 42pines's topic in General Nursing

    I would think that if it is a temporary restriction, you should be fine, but you have to report it to your employer. The one I'd be concerned about is standing no more than one minute. Doesn't every...

  21. I can't believe that I made such a stupid mistake and am kicking myself!!!

    RNikkiF replied to RN Chaos's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We've all had those mistakes. The ones that make us sick because of the potential harm they could've caused. Guaranteed you'll never leave one on again. You'll be the most conscientious nurse on your...

  22. Gun Owning Nurses

    RNikkiF replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    My husband and I own three handguns and I don't give a rip about anyone else's opinion of that. Don't let people dictate to you what your priorities are. Choose for yourself. Who cares what anyone...

  23. Never wanna take students again.

    RNikkiF replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Idk what kind of students you guys get, but I have never had one act that way. And if they did, you can BET I won't be quiet about it. I also think it's important for a person to remember where they...

  24. Dr. told patient, "Nurses are STUPID".

    RNikkiF replied to Daetwin2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think that PA needs a 3 am wake up call/page for a week

  25. Help! Manager won't let me off night shift

    RNikkiF replied to DeLana_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds to me like a logical argument. Present it to your manager just like that, make SURE it isn't presented arguments an irrational ultimatum, but be honest and tell them you physically can't do...