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xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. Don't Know What I've Got Myself Into

    xtxrn replied to sweetsleep28's topic in General Nursing

    Wait until the agency nurses orient the facility staff....it

  2. Just curious...

    xtxrn replied to StL_Momma27's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Totally depends on area of the country, urban vs rural, large vs small corporation, etc.... there are also salary search engines

  3. Are any of you loyal?

    xtxrn replied to MzTayTay's topic in General Nursing

    Not all facilities are like that- personal experience

  4. Any nurses out there graduate knowing everything?

    xtxrn replied to brielle776's topic in General Nursing

    You never know everything...26+years after graduation, and 19 active years of working (7 of a lot of personal medical issues that taught me much more about the individual disorders than school ever...

  5. Would this hurt me getting a job?

    xtxrn replied to umharhar's topic in General Nursing

    Just don't lie to a direct question- THAT could come back to bite you much more than not volunteering....if there was no signed agreement, or other implication of being unable to not volunteer, you...

  6. Masters in Nursing- which specialty to choose?

    xtxrn replied to jo1010's topic in Post Graduate Students

    OK- thanks :) I don't want to go for anything :) But was curious- and you clarified something I

  7. Masters in Nursing- which specialty to choose?

    xtxrn replied to jo1010's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm curious (seriously- not being "negative")....what is your ultimate goal? What do you see yourself doing when you're done with the useless education?

  8. Telling your head nurse that they...uhh.., sabotaging new staff?

    xtxrn replied to hazyblue's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When it's repetitive. Reactions are choices (I know I've made my share of unhelpful ones ). OK. We all get to have our own opinions :) The OP (who IS there), and everyone else, who is now reading...

  9. Are any of you loyal?

    xtxrn replied to MzTayTay's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't do that. I spent a couple of days in the regular burn unit (with a couple of lightening strike patients with holes in their feet, and one really, really bad one). That is the ultimate...

  10. Are any of you loyal?

    xtxrn replied to MzTayTay's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. Even though I had some idea about chronic kids, it was a real eye-opener, and I had 17 years of experience when I got the peds-only job. I took care of a 4 year-old near drowning my first...

  11. Are any of you loyal?

    xtxrn replied to MzTayTay's topic in General Nursing

  12. Telling your head nurse that they...uhh.., sabotaging new staff?

    xtxrn replied to hazyblue's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The "sigh" is victim behavior....and WHOSE inconsideration and bias? What did YOU do to contribute to the issue? That's all you can change....nobody else. I hope it all works out for you when...

  13. Are any of you loyal?

    xtxrn replied to MzTayTay's topic in General Nursing

    Employers aren't like they used to be. Now it's all business and the bottom line. They don't care if you stay or go (usually; I had one corporate person call me personally when I resigned an MDS...

  14. Do Nurses STILL want to marry Doctors?

    xtxrn replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    n

  15. I wasn't hired because I failed the personality test???

    xtxrn replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    "Solely" to smoking, DRINKING, and personal problems:eek: (which can range from B.O. to borderline personality traits- or worse). If someone's drinking is effecting work, they NEED to be let go- and...

  16. Are any of you loyal?

    xtxrn replied to MzTayTay's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah- I did too (and do now, but not working).....the lack of a 2-week notice can effect rehire status, which does come up on reference checks :) But i hear what you're

  17. Can a NP perform plastic surgery?

    xtxrn replied to Laboratorian's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Caused by cancer/pre-cancer + genetic markers....not ego or pure preference. Big difference

  18. tips on starting IV, drawing blood on obese patient

    xtxrn replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    With the foot- some places require a specific order r/t other dx that can increase DVT risk

  19. Sticky poop...I need some tips!

    xtxrn replied to bwenzrn's topic in General Nursing

    Butt skyward in the back of a pick up, going through the car wash?? (No-touch, of

  20. Are any of you loyal?

    xtxrn replied to MzTayTay's topic in General Nursing

    As far as staying in the same job "forever"???? LOL.... Your intentions will soon be meeting reality :) Nice goal...but

  21. Are any of you loyal?

    xtxrn replied to MzTayTay's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand the position of the hiring hospital. And with pediatrics, I have personal experience that helps me understand it a bit. (as do many others). Pediatrics is not about all kids coming...

  22. Is it weird that I love wound care?

    xtxrn replied to MyUserName,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I loved wound care and doing treatments in a LTC. You're not weird, but that bunch with the Nancy Grace comments? :uhoh21: That's just creepy. Crime and wound care don't gel well in my

  23. Controversial new policies at Baylor!!!!

    xtxrn replied to tele jelly's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for a LTC/Hospital/DD home (think it was DD) corporation (probably not known outside of the N. IL/NE. IL/IN area...they were doing this 8 years ago- pumping up how they were doing a good...

  24. Beware of "Bait and Switch" Government Contract Job Openings

    xtxrn replied to TigerBlood01's topic in Nursing Career

    TigerBlood1....please tell me you're not Charlie Sheen - LOL A govt position is a big enough

  25. 9 days of orientation in skilled LTC...now on my own HELP

    xtxrn replied to KarriRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    but are you in the process of passing meds and run out of time? or do you purposely give meds at times they're not scheduled for? another suggestion is looking at the times meds are ordered vs the...