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xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. This "us" vs "them" mentality....

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

    Because nursing school left you hanging. For the history of nursing, this is just now being "needed"..... it's pretty sad. And I understand that the newbies need it- it's just sad that schools are...

  2. This "us" vs "them" mentality....

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

    So the DEU is the hospital having to clean up nursing school....an expanded preceptorship. How sad that something like that is

  3. This "us" vs "them" mentality....

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

    And it terrifies staff nurses....it's not a blind "dislike"...there's some real issues that the staff nurses have to contend with when new nurses don't know the basics. And it's not isolated from...

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

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

    Staff nurses do not need students. That is a big misunderstanding that I believe comes from the lack of supervision from a clinical instructor. The hospital is being good enough to allow students-...

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

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

    Not really......they're part of the school's curriculum. The patient is your lab....you get the benefit...the patient is kind enough to allow students....that's

  6. This "us" vs "them" mentality....

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

    I didn't take it that way....:) It's obvious you want things to be

  7. This "us" vs "them" mentality....

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

    unfortunately, staff nurses are having to complete the education and clinical experience the students are not getting in school (see first year out forum). it's appalling that they graduate at all...

  8. Hypothetical Ethical Issue

    xtxrn replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    A LOT of criminals don't look "that bad"....if they did, they'd have fewer victims because we all think we know what someone "should" look like who is some monster. If anybody wants to know how to...

  9. Student RN needing help!

    xtxrn replied to JulianaH's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No hate

  10. 2 new grads in charge?

    xtxrn replied to DedHedRN's topic in General Nursing

    One weekend I was the agency CNA.....the next Wednesday, I was the only RN-educated person in the building (150 beds) w/1 LPN and 6-7 CNAs in the building. It wasn't easy, but it got done. Stick with...

  11. Hypothetical Ethical Issue

    xtxrn replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    What I got from the OP is how other nurses would feel- nothing more.

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

    xtxrn replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I can't know for sure- but that's a possibility

  13. Hypothetical Ethical Issue

    xtxrn replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Part of being human also includes having feelings that may not be the best towards a patient; no harm done just acknowledging them :) If someone does take the assignment they need to give the best...

  14. I'm tired of working 4 X 12's

    xtxrn replied to stevethenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah- it could make a nice holiday gift fund,

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

    xtxrn replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Worrying isn't going to change what's done :) Just hang in there, and see what happens. The worst that could happen is you ask to take another urine test at any time they choose. Let them know you...

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

    xtxrn replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It would really bite rocks to hear of anyone here (if people know each other IRL) dying- or worse- from something preventable- sounds like you know your limits

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

    xtxrn replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I remember some urine drug screens definitely testing for alcohol- but I don't remember what the cut-off limits were (how much cold be in someone's system before it "triggered" a positive). If you...

  18. Hypothetical Ethical Issue

    xtxrn replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, their parole officers don't know either. THAT is

  19. Hypothetical Ethical Issue

    xtxrn replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't do anything to withhold anything due for EOL care. But I would have a HARD time taking care of him. A really, really hard

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

    xtxrn replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If the test didn't test for ETOH, there shouldn't be a problem. It's hard to say how long it takes to totally be out of your system; the standard 1 drink/hour is for men; women metabolize ETOH...

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

    xtxrn replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Probably to stay away from me as a nurse if I'm a patient. I've smelled booze on HCPs.... no excuses if it's still apparent at work. :) Fun is great- and when you're 26, you think you're never...

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

    xtxrn replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good!! Be careful. Fun is all well and good until someone forgets to be

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

    xtxrn replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not a joke from me either. Women metabolize ETOH differently than men, and become alcoholic faster, and with less (though the second part isn't an issue here :). You are not describing "social"...

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

    xtxrn replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm more interested in how often 10 or 11 beers in a single evening is routine....if you still feel buzzed, you're impaired. It may not show on a drug screen, but you are not safe to

  25. I'm tired of working 4 X 12's

    xtxrn replied to stevethenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Burnt at one year? I'm so sorry....is there any other area of nursing that sounds