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xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. Do you have to list a former employer that you got fired from?

    xtxrn replied to ilove's topic in General Nursing

    If you can't or won't say what you were fired over, it's hard to give support or suggestions- and I respect you not saying- just having trouble with another thread on the same topic with the same lack...

  2. An odd staff member

    xtxrn replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    The allergies related to the mental health issues (as in the allergies caused the mental health issues?) or if someone says they have more than 3 drug allergies, they must be nuts? A blanket...

  3. An odd staff member

    xtxrn replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Kinda depends on where in the healing process they are...either in the beginning of acknowledging it (no boundaries), just getting into it (needs validation by acknowledging it), or way later (which...

  4. This "us" vs "them" mentality....

    xtxrn replied to DL-SNUP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Without beside grunts, that ED would get pretty backed up,

  5. This "us" vs "them" mentality....

    xtxrn replied to DL-SNUP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The ED is not the same as the floor....whatever- we're both firm in our positions. We still have lousy new grads out there with no skills. All the theory in the world will not get the job done...

  6. If I'm a new RN but with LPN experience, Do I need to list LPN experience?

    xtxrn replied to ilove's topic in Nursing Career

    Reference "givers" are allowed to tell dates of employment, $/hr, and eligibility for rehire...legally. However, many LTC DONs have a sort of "network" under the desk where they call each other and...

  7. Pre employment urine drug screen for nursing home, will they test for alcohol?

    xtxrn replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Judgemental humans on the planet.....the thread is nothing compared to regular

  8. Pre employment urine drug screen for nursing home, will they test for alcohol?

    xtxrn replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    http://www.privatemdlabs.com/lp/ethanol_urine.php

  9. If I'm a new RN but with LPN experience, Do I need to list LPN experience?

    xtxrn replied to ilove's topic in Nursing Career

    I would- and explain the termination .... unless you were a total mess your whole LPN career, it's still nursing experience, and might be enough to get you looked at more

  10. An odd staff member

    xtxrn replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe not a cynic- just incredibly fortunate.....most people don't discuss their life stories so the vast majority have no clue what they have dealt with

  11. Home health scope of practice for RN's state of Texas

    xtxrn replied to MFP RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Can you narrow down your concern, or give an example? :) If it's not the nurse who is evaluating and treating (which it would NOT be), why are the nurses wondering? If the person that is the one...

  12. This "us" vs "them" mentality....

    xtxrn replied to DL-SNUP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Then you aren't one of the problems

  13. This "us" vs "them" mentality....

    xtxrn replied to DL-SNUP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    But getting out of nursing school does imply that someone is competent to sink an NG, put an IV in, a Foley, check NG placement for meds, do accucheks when conditions change on a diabetic, etc.....the...

  14. This "us" vs "them" mentality....

    xtxrn replied to DL-SNUP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    But YouTube should not be nursing school :) They need to have the "basic" (or trivial if you prefer) skills before they graduate. Yes- they have to hone their skills in their early years in nursing....

  15. I wish I could just shut up already

    xtxrn replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    Issues are long-standing from what you describe......therapy may be a good way to learn coping mechanisms and resolve some old issues

  16. This "us" vs "them" mentality....

    xtxrn replied to DL-SNUP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not saying it's easier- I'm saying that it takes 1/8 of the failing grade from the 'dark ages' to pass.....our students that failed could have 599 right, but fail. That's 8 times the number of...

  17. panic-attack reaction to compazine

    xtxrn replied to scootermcnutt's topic in Patient Medications

    I do not like the feeling of IV Compazine at all....I got it with Zofran prior to each of 50 doses of orificenic (Trisenox) for leukemia-and the Compazine was probably the worst of any of those meds....

  18. Pre employment urine drug screen for nursing home, will they test for alcohol?

    xtxrn replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Some do, some don't....read the articles...and just know that you can't fix what's done- just do it differently in the

  19. This "us" vs "them" mentality....

    xtxrn replied to DL-SNUP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think part of it is that they are very task specific ancillary staff....nursing deals with them, the docs, patients, families, etc. Those depts come in, do their job, and go back to another...

  20. This "us" vs "them" mentality....

    xtxrn replied to DL-SNUP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I respect what you are saying- but the ED isn't the same as the floor. There aren't always people to delegate to in all hospitals or all departments. The skills are important to know. And it's not...

  21. Hopkins new hire

    xtxrn replied to jlo6RN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Johns Hopkins is rated #1 in the country- take advantage of all the learning opportunities....if you ever leave, you will have a HUGE plus on your application/resume :) Congratulations and best of...

  22. This "us" vs "them" mentality....

    xtxrn replied to DL-SNUP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes...and some (seems like quite a few) have employed nurse educators who are not invested in the long term good of the student. And having nurses who don't want students on the DEU will only keep...

  23. This "us" vs "them" mentality....

    xtxrn replied to DL-SNUP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I understand the benefit.....but this is what was included in regular school in the past. Not the 'private' nurse to shadow you- but within the regular clinicals. This should be the last semester of...

  24. Pre employment urine drug screen for nursing home, will they test for alcohol?

    xtxrn replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Various drug/alcohol testing.... http://www.corragroup.com/drug-screening.html http://hr.healthcare.ucla.edu/Download/7309%20PREEMPLOYMENT%20SCREENING.pdf...

  25. Pre employment urine drug screen for nursing home, will they test for alcohol?

    xtxrn replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OK....when all else fails, search asearch engine :) http://www.blurtit.com/q525494.html http://www.selfhelpmagazine.com/article/alcohol-duration...