RNGriffin

RNGriffin

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  1. The nurses every co-worker hates

    RNGriffin replied to RNGriffin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Great resource! Actually, this is a great for my field as well. I thank you whole heartedly for introducing this site to me. I am looking at a couple of behavior techniques that may assist with my...

  2. The nurses every co-worker hates

    RNGriffin replied to RNGriffin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    True to the "There is nothing more awkward than someone to graft on a personality that don't really get". The general consensus is show interest in your co-workers or relay relatable situations....

  3. I feel like everybody hates being a nurse!!!

    RNGriffin replied to hershdawg's topic in General Nursing

    For nurses who have been working for a while, we have experienced bad days, good days, mediocre days...Life has ups and downs, once you become stagnant( like an EKG) you have flatlined in life. With...

  4. Not sure what to do. Licensed RN working as tech.

    RNGriffin replied to Spikey9001's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your eggs are in one basket that is not working. You're doing the correct thing by looking outside the facility. To go over their heads and visit other floors, while you just came off of probation is...

  5. The nurses every co-worker hates

    RNGriffin replied to RNGriffin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Surprisingly I am actually the first one to welcome a new nurse on the floor, show him/her the ropes & offer whatever advice I could give. It's a level of having too much knowledge that...

  6. Homecare Nurses

    RNGriffin replied to nursemartin00's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is where you have to have a back bone and speak up for your license. You know you are not able to perform your duties in the dark. So, if they wish for him/her to stabilize, you need to be able...

  7. Considering leaving hospital after new grad internship

    RNGriffin replied to GypseyGirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It baffles me why you wouldn't be suited for a position in home health after having worked in home health as an LPN. You typically don't see acute care listed on home health job postings, but I could...

  8. thinking of nursing career change

    RNGriffin replied to italianrn07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Is it your level of knowledge that is causing you to be let go? Is it your lack of professionalism? Do you think you are cut out for nursing? If you are noticing a trend it may be time to make an...

  9. Visitor silencing neighboring alarms

    RNGriffin replied to PediLove2147's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would have definitely been upset if a visitor of another pt silenced my pt or my alarm as a patient. Should she have been banned after removing the pt from the room? I don't think that was...

  10. Just started new job and then finds out it's downsizing????

    RNGriffin replied to jodyangel's topic in Nursing Career

    If you are worried about unemployment, there is a way you can equate wages from other states into the UI as well. Unemployment is not solely based off of your last position, but your earnings within a...

  11. Finally an RN!!! 2 and 1/2 years out of school and 3 trys at NCLEX

    RNGriffin replied to shar pei's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! tries not

  12. Everyone wants to be a nurse...

    RNGriffin replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    You'll learn that most people enter nursing for the "job security". No matter what field you enter into or the person may be apart of, some how he/she makes a connection to nursing once laid off. Then...

  13. Anyone Going for DNP now or Later??

    RNGriffin replied to nicolein's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    You are correct. I have been thinking of moving out of Neurology(staff nursing still). But, it seems the only jobs that are hiring NP-MSNs around here are Public/employee health. I would prefer to...

  14. Anyone Going for DNP now or Later??

    RNGriffin replied to nicolein's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I recently graduated with my MSN-Neuro and intend to begin my DNP program next spring(fingers crossed). I feel you can never be prepared for what employers may begin requesting in the near future. Not...

  15. Feeling broken and there's no way out...

    RNGriffin replied to RNRichi's topic in Emergency

    Regardless of who may feel you are wasting their time by asking for advice or assistance( I have a couple of choice words that aren't appropriate for allnurses.com) continue to ask for help when you...

  16. walk thru states

    RNGriffin replied to citygirl2's topic in Travel

    I can tell from the tone of your post you were offended by my comment. But, I am stating the obvious...Most of the resources you will gather from this type of question will be googled information. So,...

  17. Help....Hospitals in NYC

    RNGriffin replied to Crucian-RN's topic in New York Nursing

    I would recommend living in Brooklyn. I am from Brooklyn, and we have seen a surge in transplants moving to the Fort Greene, Park Slope, Williamsburg area. I would even say my neighborhood is a lot...

  18. walk thru states

    RNGriffin replied to citygirl2's topic in Travel

    I am sorry, but google is an excellent tool to begin your research. That's what majority of the posters here will respond with, googled

  19. Help....Hospitals in NYC

    RNGriffin replied to Crucian-RN's topic in New York Nursing

    To answer your last few question, I really can't tell you the pay. It's based on the hospital you work for & your benefits package. You can work Per Diem with no benefits making excellent money....

  20. Help....Hospitals in NYC

    RNGriffin replied to Crucian-RN's topic in New York Nursing

    I work at Lenox Hill hospital and our outpatient Med/surg is busy, but the staff are very close knit. So, being hired in that specialty is difficult to obtain. Are you planning on driving or taking...

  21. HELP!!!"How do I make Lemonade out of this Nursing Profession?"

    RNGriffin replied to lweave2's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have you tried health informatics? You may have to take a couple of additional courses, but this will move you out of the direct care setting into a field that's indirectly associated with patient...

  22. Day of Codes

    RNGriffin replied to libran1984's topic in Emergency

    Well, I am sure your team members are thankful you were around to assist! Great job! Now get some rest for day

  23. What does the inside of YOUR car/trunk look like, LOL?!?

    RNGriffin replied to mhowell's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You simply have a nursing bag and your personal bag, I tend to carry one large med bag( if I am doing a private duty case). But, I work in a teaching hospital as my main job. But, when I did work...

  24. Can a registered nurse live comfortably with their salary?

    RNGriffin replied to Heath9672's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In California, which I assume is comparable to the cost of living in NY, you can live a comfortable lifestyle. Me on the other hand, I am addicted to all things luxury...So, I often juggle 3 positions...

  25. What does the inside of YOUR car/trunk look like, LOL?!?

    RNGriffin replied to mhowell's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The inside of my car is filled with on avg 47 individuals( often times sprinkled with 2 or 3 homeless individuals I picked up on Jay st.) You can find Subway cups, candy wrappers, and loose papers all...