RNGriffin

RNGriffin

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  1. No need to be upset at the truth! Change careers

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

    If that's the life you have chosen for yourself, Kudos to you! The basis is, most doctors aren't arrogant because the nurse is a terrible nurse. Most doctors are arrogant because nurses who have just...

  2. No need to be upset at the truth! Change careers

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

    I don't want it to be misconstrued that I was aiming my OP to those individuals who work under terrible management or unreasonable staffing. I too have had both of those occur in my career. I was...

  3. No need to be upset at the truth! Change careers

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

    I don't see how this conversation or topic can garner any negative response. The individuals who feel attacked are exactly who I was discussing my OP. Your truth is your truth, so state your...

  4. No need to be upset at the truth! Change careers

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

    I would like to place this thought into prospective, as this conversation is interestingly diverse. Would you rather be served by an individual who loved what he/she was doing or by an individual who...

  5. No need to be upset at the truth! Change careers

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

    Wow, I've read through the comments and they are as predictable as I expected. I see 95% of the responses are so delusional in their purpose within nursing, it's

  6. No need to be upset at the truth! Change careers

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

    Predictable post! I am aware that work is not the entire being of my existence or of yours. Yet, the decisions I make in my life reflect who I am. Therefore, my career is a reflection of who I am and...

  7. Stop the drama

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

    Stopping the drama at work can be extremely difficult if you are willing to engage the participants. While ignoring co-workers is far more difficult and less productive. I have found myself shying...

  8. Nursing sucks

    RNGriffin replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Do you not have the authority to write the CNAs up? This may be the fix to your pent up

  9. No need to be upset at the truth! Change careers

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

    If the shoe fits wear it, if it doesn't pass it along. The original post was geared at the individuals who state nursing is a choice only for money. As I stated, we are all stressed at some point. Am...

  10. No need to be upset at the truth! Change careers

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

    I am not implying you are a terrible human being if nursing provides you a sense of security financially. Would I volunteer to nurse if my bills were behind, probably so. But, I would also have...

  11. No need to be upset at the truth! Change careers

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

    You are a self inflicted victim. Although there may have been economic tough times, what would make you choose such a serious career field for the sake of a dollar? I

  12. Nursing sucks

    RNGriffin replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would always tell my employees, "if you hate your job/career make life decisions, don't let us make them for you." With that statement, if you are not satisfied change positions or your career all...

  13. NorthShore LIJ Medical School

    RNGriffin posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hello, I know those who are not from the northeastern region may not be familiar with our largest health system within New York. But, those who are familiar and either contracted, as I am or thinking...

  14. How into detail do nursing studies go?

    RNGriffin replied to romymadison's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Each individual course will be more informative than looking up nursing school information collectively. Muscles & Bones are learned in A&P I, along with the physiological study of nursing...

  15. What to do?! Waiting to hear back from employer!

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

    June 6th initial email June 7th- next business day you haven't heard anything. You need to be patient, HR doesn't work as quickly as you would like. They're possibly gathering information about the...

  16. Pre-employment physical -uds

    RNGriffin replied to Kidrn911's topic in Occupational Health

    You should have a occupational health office where you will be able to speak with the NP( typically) or PA who will conduct the remainder of your physical exam. This is the time where you should...

  17. Am I Crazy? Revaming the RN/NP school curriculum...

    RNGriffin replied to greygooseuria's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    At the end of the day, adding more sciences will do nothing if you do not recruit the appropriate individuals for the job. Nursing curriculum is not watered down from a deficiency in course...

  18. Am I Crazy? Revaming the RN/NP school curriculum...

    RNGriffin replied to greygooseuria's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    @tigerlogic, Talk to me when you complete nursing school, we can then discuss whether the basis of nursing is all memorization. I would expect a different opinion from someone who has a biochemistry...

  19. I need help with a dosage question on medicine please?Thanks

    RNGriffin replied to Aongroup1990's topic in Patient Medications

    take half of 5 x .5 =2.5 x

  20. State is coming, random medication questions

    RNGriffin replied to WorkinMama's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have experienced State visits more times than I will care to remember. I sympathize with your anxiety and hysteria. But, you must calm yourself to prevent from making a tedious mistake. Medications...

  21. Had an interview.. going back for shadowing. Good sign?

    RNGriffin replied to nursejess12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Shadowing is a typical practice in the medical field. This allows the other staff members to feel you out, test your knowledge, proficiency, and ability to learn. You should go in confident, and...

  22. Am I Crazy? Revaming the RN/NP school curriculum...

    RNGriffin replied to greygooseuria's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Physics is a requirement for many NP programs; along with Chemistry. When I was in school we were required to take Biology I, Anatomy and Physiology I & II, Microbiology( which compares greatly to...

  23. Am I making a mistake not taking MedSurg position?

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

    Do you have tenure at the corrections facility? How does the pay and hours compare? These types of questions baffle me. Only you know where you would like to be in your life, what specialty you would...

  24. Outpt. Surgery Interview

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

    This is a decision you must make. The outcome is uncertain for the med-surg treatment facility. If Med-Surg is your desired specialty, then go with the outpatient facility; as you will gain the...

  25. Laptop vs iPad

    RNGriffin replied to Floridanurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It's dependent on how you learn best. I absorb the most information with a pen and a notepad. I can't even say utilizing my MACBOOK in class is a better option. Though, if you are looking for a...