Wrench Party

Wrench Party

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  1. Why did you choose nursing?

    Wrench Party replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    Rather ironically (truely), the last thing I ever wanted to be was a nurse growing up- my mom was "just a nurse" (her words) and always wanted her kids to have nice, cush office jobs with weekends,...

  2. New grad nurse - purposely work part time?

    Wrench Party replied to SoCal student's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'd say work full time a few years, get that under your belt, then think outside the box for per diem work. Office, school nursing, home health, psych, agency, consulting, etc. could work. Have you...

  3. help!! nurse under the influence at work

    Wrench Party replied to Sedation Vacation's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You know the phrase CYA? Yes, that`s yours I speak of. Report to the BON if you are sure. I`m assuming she got into some

  4. Refusing care based on sexual orientation

    Wrench Party replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Fwiw, I have run across quite a few nurses with a similar attitude, even privately refusing to acknowledge the patient`s partner in the room. Shame on

  5. Looking for info about Wake Forest Baptist Hospital

    Wrench Party replied to belita33's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hate to burst your bubble, but NC is an at-will state. Unions are almost nonexistent

  6. Requiring Bedside Experience for NP

    Wrench Party replied to matthewandrew's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Y`all gotta walk before you can run. Anecdotally, the best NPs I`ve encountered had years of assessment and care experiences under their belts; their communication and professional rapport was honed...

  7. Why do people insist on coming to work sick?

    Wrench Party replied to LTCNS's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    2nd generation nurse here, so you can imagine my definition of `sick` is I only call off when on death`s doorstep. The last time I did, I vomited so forcefully my diaphragm and ab muscles hurt for a...

  8. Why does giving report have to be the worst part of my shift

    Wrench Party replied to wcbembe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I give report I only hit the highlights that can't be gleaned from the chart, and what happened in my time with the patient. No need to waste breath on something they can read. And, when I get...

  9. New grad-nights vs. days

    Wrench Party replied to JerseyGirl2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work a mix between days and evenings. Most new grads I met on the floors are on days for orientation, then go to either straight days or nights, depending on the unit. It's not the nights or days...

  10. How did you feel when you got your first nursing paycheck?

    Wrench Party replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    I think I was excited for 5 minutes, then realized I had to turn around and pay all my bills. I think I came out about $200 richer for that 2 weeks. Looking good now, especially with overtime and...

  11. GN to NP in <1yr

    Wrench Party replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good golly. Can someone explain to me why all the RNs are rushing to NP school, or c/o 2 years experience needed? It's just 2 years of your life, working 36 hrs/ week. Calm down, folks. You'll get...

  12. Dear Lord, give me the strength to deal with yet another GROUP PROJECT

    Wrench Party replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Students

    I absolutely DESPISED group projects in NS, except when the project was acknowledged as pure busywork and if we banged it out we got to move on to other things. The only thing I learned from it was it...

  13. Don't People Have Bills To Pay?

    Wrench Party replied to Ruby Vee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you, Ruby, for writing this. Because of awesome OG nurses like you (writing, precepting, etc.), I had a very good idea of what I was getting myself into before and during school. Now I can't...

  14. WHY do I need a BSN?

    Wrench Party replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Side note for my area: I don't know anyone, straight out of high school, that was able to get an ADN in 2 years and hit the floor running as a 19 or 20 year old. The CC programs in my area require at...

  15. Not a people person... (Yikes!)

    Wrench Party replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I think people get communication skills and introversion/extroversion mixed up. The former refers to effectively getting ideas across, and the latter refers to a person's basic tendencies to be...

  16. Did I just sabotage my career before it even started?

    Wrench Party replied to bionicgirlie's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yeah, I know that hospital system. Made my entire family miserable because my mother worked for them at some point in her career on evening shift. Doesn't matter; if you get the job, take it, get your...

  17. Do you think your work place should support healthy eating?

    Wrench Party replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Of course. Nothing makes me nuttier than when I go downstairs during lunch, and see nothing but pizza and fries available for workers and families. Our hospital system has implemented a lot of...

  18. Don't go into nursing school if_____

    Wrench Party replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    Don't go to nursing school if... a) you don't have a sense of humor b) your time management sucks c) you think nursing is going to not have the annoyances and pitfalls of any other profession d) you...

  19. Does going to a "top-rated" nursing school really make a difference?

    Wrench Party replied to pantherfan14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went in-state at a 4-year institution for my BSN...no debt acquired. You can always move later for your first nursing job if you need to get out of the state. AND, you can start your career with no...

  20. nursing isn't for everyone

    Wrench Party replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not looking to be bangin' in a Benz, but I have a truck in decent condition, a retirement account, and I'm buying my first house, and nursing helped me get that

  21. Exit Strategies For Nurses Who Deal With Overly Talkative Patients

    Wrench Party replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If it's remotely close to med time (feels like it always is!) I like to use the classic "Oh, shoot, it's (insert time here). I've got to go check and get everyone's, including your, meds together....

  22. nursing isn't for everyone

    Wrench Party replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    I personally would like to totally blow apart the "nursing is a calling" or "pursue your passion" tripe. If you are called to it, awesome, but the rest of us that see it as a means to support our...

  23. A Mother Seeking Healthcare Career Advice for High School Junior

    Wrench Party replied to Psata's topic in Nursing Career

    I see nothing wrong with her mother giving her career advice and wanting her daughter to be financially and life-skills self sufficient at graduation. That is, in part, the point of going to college...

  24. I've Been A Nurse For 5 Years & Still.....

    Wrench Party replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Please tell her to let all of us know where we can find a low stress job with no weekends, 9-5, and awesome pay with minimal experience, once she finds it. I'd like one

  25. Where you go is where you work?

    Wrench Party replied to ssharifi94's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Well, yes, but only if you live in an area where a) jobs are available, b) your school's reputation is decent with the hospital in question, and c) the hospital is interested in your degree. The...