SHGR MSN, RN, CNS

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    Canadian LPN moving to WI, where do I start??

    SHGR replied to mlimoges's topic in Nurse Registration

    There are lots of conversion charts online for converting in and out of the metric system. Memorize the most common ones, like 1kg=2.2lbs, C to F temperature, and cm to inches etc. We use both and...
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    10th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    SHGR replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    You don't have to go all out for your infection control presentation- the last one just had a
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    Gifts vs. bribes...is there a line?

    SHGR replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    We've had specific rules about this. A gift must be able to be shared- for example, the box of chocolates, or coffee pouches for the unit. There is a money limit for an individual gift that you...
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    10th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    SHGR replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    "That's a great Hallowe'en costume, but you have to be able to actually work in
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    Is being friends with a patient a HIPAA violation

    SHGR replied to mcrawford's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I work in a huge clinic. Of course people become our patients whom I have known outside the clinic setting. It can be a little "weird" like getting personal emails sometimes on my off hours asking...
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    10th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    SHGR replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    "I guess we better fix that hand sanitizer
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    I am a nursing major and i want to minor in something

    SHGR replied to 3ponceboy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A few of my classmates did a psych minor. After our prereqs there were only a couple other classes to take to get a minor. Philosophy would be a good one too- extra ethics classes would be a plus....
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    Obesity and Nursing

    SHGR replied to Traci G's topic in General Nursing

    You are assuming they are making no such attempts. Also, my BMI is in the desired range but I can put away a box of ice cream bars just as fast as anyone else can.* *probably
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    Calling in sick, staffing issues

    SHGR replied to staffing24's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OP, yes a person calling in sick once a month is excessive. It could be a sign of bad morale, overwork, or otherwise bad conditions. When I worked LTC I was sick more than I have ever been in my...
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    I don't think I want to do FNP anymore?

    SHGR replied to Jmallard's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Patho isn't supposed to be easy- the material itself is complex. Some people might just have a natural knack for understanding the concepts and so have an easier time with it. If the class itself is...
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    The soul crushing part about nursing

    SHGR replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have an ethics committee in your organization? Find out and utilize their services. That is their purpose- to examine cases like this and support the staff. Yes, it is soul crushing- if you...
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    Custom Scrub tops

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

    Agreed with above- scrubs are a very easy project if you have basic sewing skills. I used to make my own all the time. ETA- there are companies that do this. It's mostly families in the "modest"...
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    Accuse of plagiarism

    SHGR replied to mamiso's topic in General Students

    What to do: take yourself to the university library. They surely have a Writing Center and/or a computer center where you can get help with anything from APA format (including how and when to cite...
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    Anyone had serious doubts...about nursing and about self?

    SHGR replied to zephyr9's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    You sound just like me 20 years ago. You are the nurse who will connect deeply with your patients, who will derive meaning from your work beyond the paycheck. The nurse who will look at yourself in...
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    Name your favorite scrub top/pants!

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

    My favorite set is by Katherine Heigl. People act like I'm all dressed up when I wear
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    Internal transfers- your thoughts?

    SHGR replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't HR think your manager is sketchy if she writes up people who have no history of writeups just after the moment they request a transfer? I mean that just seems like obviously bullying
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    Best RN Experience for FNP Program

    SHGR replied to prajwala's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I could not disagree more with the above. We do refills, reconcile med lists, do med teaching, confer about med changes. You really learn your medications back and forward. Assess walk ins (rashes,...
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    How do I quit brand new RN job to take better one?

    SHGR replied to buttercup_rn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Many nurses have dealt with this situation by remaining at the first job as PRN. You've already been trained to do the work and they may be glad to have you just pick up a couple shifts per month....
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    Is there a way to get a BSN in 3 years instead of 4? If so, how?

    SHGR replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We just hired a new grad from Chamberlain and she is excellently
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    I love you boss ... BUT!!...

    SHGR replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    Slavery also didn't pay very well, as I recall from history
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    This just ticks me off.

    SHGR replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry this happened to you. So frustrating when management does not support hardworking staff- having to do stuff with squirmy kids (and less-than-helpful parents) and no other staff to help...
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    Patients who call the clinic 1 day before meds run out for refills

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

    Friday...lady who was last in the clinic in March, noshowed in August, yelling at me on the phone about her T#4 script. I relayed doc's message that appt needed in order to refill. She wouldn't stop...
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    Do I REALLY need a BSN?

    SHGR replied to myschuler's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This.^ Seems like every time someone asks a variant of the "do I really need a BSN" question on AN it just opens up the argument again. Look at the openings in your area, talk to nurses that work in...
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    Is there a proper way to chart what a patient/resident says?

    SHGR replied to black_widow192's topic in General Nursing

    If you put it in quotes, it has to be verbatim. Pt states, "[day shift nurse] didn't give me my medicine all day, and he told the aides not to come in my room." This would leave the staff name out...
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    "You look tired"

    SHGR replied to nickel78's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Sometimes I got this comment from very nice patients who just liked me, and wanted to say something nice. I tried to take it in a good