SHGR MSN, RN, CNS

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    Lessons on why not to "Assume" things.

    SHGR replied to TigerxLiLy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love the way you think- you sound like a great nurse, team player, and patient/family advocate. This is a great story- thanks for sharing. (I mean a terrible situation, but a great learning
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    Time to vent - my apologies in advance.

    SHGR replied to Levitas's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Right, it's 2014...time for modern, systems thinking. This kind of manager is stuck in what, the 90's? Do they wear a blouse with a big bow at the neck to work, and momjeans at home? You are...
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    Why do you think nurses leave the profession?

    SHGR replied to Nacki's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Of course things are always multifactorial, but hands down the biggest reason I left bedside nursing (I'm still heavily patient-facing, though) is the physical toll on my body. Years of boosting,...
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    MD-RN Relations -- There is Hope

    SHGR replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agree with Klone- I regularly get asked to provide references for coworkers at all levels, from medical assistants to
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    Need advice...retaliation?

    SHGR replied to ruralnurse84's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Do you have a copy of the Scope and Standards for Professional Nursing Practice? You probably had to get it for school...flip through it, when you get a chance, and it will totally reassure you that...
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    Post semester blues

    SHGR replied to BertG77's topic in General Students

    I still feel this way after every semester, ever. Combination of "wow I totally could have done better" and "now what do I do with this free time" kind of
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    Might loose another job...I'm suicidal

    SHGR replied to VAC's topic in Health, Stress Management

    That's good news. A job is not worth your life. I hope you are able to learn some stress-reduction techniques. I did and it made everything better (work, sleep, life, relationships, school,...
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    On whim, I decided to register for the RNC-OB exam

    SHGR replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No, not insane! You set yourself a stretch goal. Do you have a test date
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    Perfume at work?

    SHGR replied to fawnmarie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Don't.
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    family issues

    SHGR replied to canoehead's topic in Health, Stress Management

    That was a really thoughtful idea, to offer the freezer full of food. Sorry you are going through
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    ANA urges increased workforce funding; 1.1 Million new nurses needed

    SHGR replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is definitely
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    Dear Nursing Instructor

    SHGR replied to Fearless_leader's topic in General Students

    Diva cup...that thing is awesome. You can put it in days before your period is supposed to start (can't do that with a tampon). I like to be prepared, as things are not always
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    Preceptors: your favorite thank you gift

    SHGR replied to ixchel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you see they like lunch or coffee from a certain place, a gift card is something you know they will use. At least that is what I'd
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    confuse

    SHGR replied to Bruceh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is nothing wrong with being a CNA. We need good
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    My Orthopedic Nurse Certification Exam (ONC) Heartbreaker

    SHGR replied to TheCommuter's topic in Orthopedic

    There is a test blueprint available online (almost every nursing certification exam has one freely available; I feel that those that do not are suspect). The ortho one is available at ONC® Exam...
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    How many nurses in your clinic?

    SHGR replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    We are one big family medicine clinic. Number of providers varies from 4-12. Ma's run the doc's flow, one for each, occasionally 2 ma for 3 docs, so their staffing is planned around the providers...
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    Pt's home infested with bed bugs, fleas, etc..

    SHGR replied to RN-DC's topic in Home Health

    From the outpatient end, we have patients that I suspect live in similar situations that do not let anyone in. Ever. I am surprised this man let you into his home at all, he knows he needs help and...
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    I don't think Nursing is for me

    SHGR replied to jperalta1331's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I wonder if something else is going on. Maybe you have depression, maybe seek some counseling. Certainly couldn't hurt. Low drive, feeling stuck, lack of interest...those things, not just "not...
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    Please help!

    SHGR replied to RNstude's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, you are definitely on the right track. Do you have to have several nursing diagnoses for this patient? What about your
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    Nursing occupation, politically ineffective due to inequalities of both gender?

    SHGR replied to Yusrie's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Aw, I missed that. I need some drama! I'm
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    got accepted both MSN FNP and Post-BSN DNP. Which way to go?!

    SHGR replied to bluetear's topic in Post Graduate Students

    This is a resurrected thread- you are quoting a statement written in 2012, when this belief was reinforced and widely
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    Do you have a blood glucose meter in your office?

    SHGR replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    The consumer models are made to be single-patient use only (both the meter and the lancing devices). Also, the meters intended to be used in the clinic or hospital settings require daily QC checks....
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    Doing away with Scrubs

    SHGR replied to Kcwestportboy's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Scrubs allow freedom of movement, easy washing out of anything LTC might throw your way...as I've been in case management/DM for some time now, I gradually morphed into business casual, but that is...
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    You can add your credentials to your username

    SHGR replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in News, Announcements

    Yay! We nurses LOVE our letters. Our hard-earned credentials! As soon as I have my MSN in a few weeks I'll do this! It'll be like moving the
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    The FOAM Movement And How To Improve Your Nursing Education

    SHGR replied to Michael M. Heuninckx's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend on Facebook (a physician with whom I used to work) who is widely read and constantly posting wonderful articles and commentary...and starting great discussions. So I agree, this is a...