RNtoThe3rd

RNtoThe3rd

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  1. Devastated on First Write Up

    RNtoThe3rd posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I did it. I made my first MAJOR mistake of my nursing career. I mislabeled lab specimens. JACHO mess-up. And now I'm going to get written up. I realized it 1 hours after I did it. The unit was a...

  2. Devastated on First Write Up

    RNtoThe3rd replied to RNtoThe3rd's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank you to all the nurses and people who responded; I was very emotional when I wrote and I thank you for taking the time to help me step down from the ledge and breathe and regroup. I do just need...

  3. Devastated on First Write Up

    RNtoThe3rd replied to RNtoThe3rd's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank you everyone and thanks for the advice. I need to get over it and hoping to get it out of my system soon. I did contact my union rep and waiting for my manager to speak to higher ups. I am...

  4. Looking for a RN Refresher course near Philadelphia,PA...help??

    RNtoThe3rd replied to ChrissybRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    CHeck out the local univerity hospitals (Jeff, Cooper, Penn, Hup) and the courses that they offer their nurses--most of the time they open up to outside RNs as well. You will have to pay but you'll...

  5. DNR Grey Areas

    RNtoThe3rd posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I am venting because I have to go back to work for the next 2 nights and need support. Last night, I came on my shift. The previous nurse informed me that my future patient made herself...

  6. DNR Grey Areas

    RNtoThe3rd replied to RNtoThe3rd's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your support...I had a spare minute to read and I thank you! I have nothing but the utmost respect for doctors and respect for them. However, I am such a mother hen when it comes...

  7. Processing Time Aus

    RNtoThe3rd posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi fellow Nursing Friends! I'm curious, does anyone know an estimate of how long it takes to get your license approved in Australia as a foreign nurse? I'm a CCU/ICU RN with 2 1/2 years experience...

  8. Endorsing license to New York

    RNtoThe3rd replied to oscarfarnacio's topic in New York Nursing

    Sweelin87- I,too, am trying to work in New York from another state and I just received my license in the mail a week ago! I only Mailed Form I, Form II, Child Aubuse Training result, and Infection...

  9. USA RN to Melbourne!!!

    RNtoThe3rd replied to neeke816's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hey Neeke! I'm a 2 year crit care nurse with my visa already to travel--I'm doing the Work and Holiday visa. I'm just waiting on this Australia License--it's already been 2 weeks! Did you end up...