RosesrReder BSN, MSN, RN

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    How do I go from med/surg ICU to NICU???

    RosesrReder replied to RN2B73's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I went from med-surg to NICU after year experience. I applied to an internal position and although I had no related experience was hired. My advice, just apply and market yourself. I had no problems...
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    Did your Docs get you a Christmas gift or recognize your work?

    RosesrReder replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, our head neonatologist had a huge and fancy party for the staff including a nice raffle that included ipads, etc. VERY, nice of him. I didn't go because I had to
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    will nursing ever be in demand again?

    RosesrReder replied to amzyRN's topic in California Nursing

    Perhaps, but meanwhile what the new grads supposed to do. Sit home and stale. By then, fresh crop with fresh ideas will hit the market and the 'stale' crop will be where? It's a
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    Paying for your own training as a new grad

    RosesrReder replied to NursePati87's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'd love to read the actual email. Seems like little by little things are progressing slowly to conditions like the Phillipines where new grads pay to
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    New RN looking for NICU position in PA

    RosesrReder replied to bigskye15's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, new grads now days cannot be picky. Long are the days when you could get hired into your desired specialty. You might want to go into peds or nursery (if available) or broaden where...
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    New Grads, Bitterness, and Maybe A Real "Nursing Shortage."

    RosesrReder replied to Trinitas2010RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was precepting a nursing student yesterday. He was very energetic and eager. Told me he knew exactly where he will be working upon graduation (NICU) and was unwiling to do anything else. I gently...
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    Taking picture of patient?

    RosesrReder replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know, there are three sides to every story. Her truth, your truth and the truth right? Well, I can't really say much without listening to her side but if the adult celebrity consented or...
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    What kind of holiday bonus do you get?

    RosesrReder replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

    Then I suggest you run for the hills while you
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    What would nurses like from families on holidays?

    RosesrReder replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Homade chocolate chip cookies, you know, the chucky, gooey ones...........yum! On a another note, we had a mom last year bring homade brownies made with extra love using her very own
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    How do you deal with a doctor who sweared on you over the phone?

    RosesrReder replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Had this happen to me when I called a physician in the middle of the night (Med surg floor). He cussed me out, and callent me a all kinds of vulgarities for calling him. The call was warranted, had...
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    Eats on Feets -Breast Milk-Sharing group

    RosesrReder replied to Serenyd's topic in Ob/Gyn

    To each their own. My 31 weeker (now 16 months) was formula fed. Unfortunately, I was unable to breastfeed but am grateful the evil formula exists and that she is a happy and healthy little girl....
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    *Vent* RN's make toast?!?!?!

    RosesrReder replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    *Snort*
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    *Vent* RN's make toast?!?!?!

    RosesrReder replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    To Mr. Smith: White, wheat, rye or pumpernicke? Light, medium or dark? Jam, butter, margarine or cream cheese? Oh, sure Mr. Smith, I can butter it for you. Coming right up SO flippin' glad I work in...
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    advice for a soon to be burnt out night shifter?

    RosesrReder replied to SrnD's topic in General Nursing

    Find out if it will be best (faster) for you to stay on that unit until a day postion arises (is there a waiting list?) or transferring to another unit that will hire you for days (Same day surgery,...
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    Is this what I should expect in the nursing field...?

    RosesrReder replied to frostcross's topic in General Nursing

    Just keep neutral and don't participate in gossip or drama. It works like a charm. You are not going to change these people and you honestly need to grow thick skin and move on in life. Sometimes,...
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    No nursery but not allowed to tell new moms that their newborn must room in!

    RosesrReder replied to Emberanna's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I encountered similar at a hospital that went to couplet care and the nursery became offices. The solution was convert one of the rooms into a mini nursery with a nurse available at all times an...
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    What does "charge nurse" mean to you?

    RosesrReder replied to notjustanurse's topic in General Nursing

    At my place of employment, the charge nurse has a full assignment, and if she gets caught up with administrative tasks (bed board meetings, going to ER to start an IV on a kiddo, etc), she actually...
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    one of my clients i take care is entirely too abusive.

    RosesrReder replied to britty0804's topic in General Nursing

    Hopefully the money is so good it will help pay for a good wig, plastic surgery (if and when that times come). Oh, and maybe a good lawyer while you are at
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    Can a nurse just be a nurse anymore???

    RosesrReder replied to NightNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing politics at it's
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    BSN Required...what does this mean for the 2yr ADN programs ?

    RosesrReder replied to DaddyO's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Means that some are more prepared clinically as new grads with less orientation or able to get the hang of things easier. Of course, not the case for everyone and that is not what was implied. When I...
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    BSN Required...what does this mean for the 2yr ADN programs ?

    RosesrReder replied to DaddyO's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    "I am just an ADN", and have had success in my career thus far. If I get my BSN it will earn me 0.30 more an hr. Not interested in management at all so paying thousands of dollars for a BSN is not a...
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    How do you stay sexy in nursing school

    RosesrReder replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Students

    To me, being shower fresh, clean and neat hair and natural makeup is 'sexy' enough. I too dislike some of my coworkers appearances. Dirty shoes, frizzy hair, gaudy
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    How do you stay sexy in nursing school

    RosesrReder replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Students

    ^^Ewww
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    What's your hospital policy on blood transfusions?

    RosesrReder replied to ADNRN1410's topic in General Nursing

    PRBC's via Alaris pump with special blood tubing for it. FFP we just hang over gravity. (Adults and Peds). In the NICU, we infuse all blood products via syringe
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    Waste of Time

    RosesrReder replied to casper1's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah, the redundant charting. Ex: Our NICU. Having to chart that the hep B was given and where etc...... 1). On the signed consent sheet of course. 2). The front of the chart (on a sticker) to...