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  1. I am finally able to leave nursing by January 2018

    DTWriter replied to NursingBro's topic in General Nursing

    Out of curiosity: OP- Did you try a different field of nursing? Usually, it is not "Nursing" itself that is the problem, but the field. Personally, I do not want to work bedside nursing ever again. I...

  2. Leaving nursing job after 2 months

    DTWriter replied to swimmingfever00's topic in General Nursing

    So, OP: What is your decision? You have been given some good advice. Wait after 6 months (or after the minimum months you are required to stay on your current unit per your employer's handbook) to...

  3. New NP, contract job ending and pregnant? Take RN job?

    DTWriter replied to Balice5's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    OP, how long did you work as a RN in the primary care office? And, are you willing to re-locate? Where I live, there are primary care offices looking for RNs, provided they have at least 6 months of...

  4. Leaving Bedside Nursing

    DTWriter replied to addiewaad's topic in General Nursing

    OP, out of curiosity: Did the contract explicitly say that the 2 years has to be completed on your current floor? If not, why not transfer? Granted, there the risk of your current manager saying...

  5. Pregnant and new job

    DTWriter replied to R5RN's topic in General Nursing

    So weird...I just read a manga's chapter on a related topic: Please wait 5 seconds... (The whole manga is awesome and educational at the same time. High recommend. Side note: The manga's pages are...

  6. Graduated 2015, took AANP twice and ANCC once all failed. Now depressed.

    DTWriter replied to gdj's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi, OP: How did you study for the AANP and the ANCC each time you took them (i.e. how long each day? Every other day? Number of

  7. Violence in Nursing

    DTWriter replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    If there is a legal way to ban an unruly patient, I would like to read about

  8. No rehire !!!!!!!!!!

    DTWriter replied to Yorker's topic in General Nursing

    (Deleted an already answered question. Nothing to see. Carry

  9. No rehire !!!!!!!!!!

    DTWriter replied to Yorker's topic in General Nursing

    When you own a business...so long as you do not discriminate against a protected class...you can hire or not hire who you want. Viva la America~ (for that, anyway :/ ) Honestly, would you re-hire...

  10. negotiating as a new grad NP

    DTWriter replied to espress099's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Agree with not accepting less pay than one's worth, but...negotiating as a new grad? Can't the employer always say

  11. Should I Apply?

    DTWriter replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in School

    Disclaimer: OrganizedChaos, you have more nursing experience than me, I am not a school nurse, and I have very limited experience with pediatrics. Should you apply? Why not. It is not like you are...

  12. Is being a CNA a really hard job?

    DTWriter replied to Veronicax's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Is being a CNA a really hard job? Yes. Next thread Side note: As others mentioned, CNA is a labor-intensive job; it is definitely not for someone with back and neck pain. Not to discourage you but...

  13. I need to vent please....

    DTWriter replied to Justwanttonurse's topic in General Nursing

    OP, have you ever run a background check on yourself? Even if you were never convicted of a crime, or a conviction(s) was supposed to be seal, there may be a criminal record attached to your name....

  14. New Grad from New York wanting to move to California

    DTWriter replied to Katya944's topic in Travel

    OP, It seems you are pretty determined about going to California. As others mentioned, California is not easy place to find an appropriate job for a new grad. What would have happen if you do manage...

  15. Doctor's lying about telephone order

    DTWriter replied to Irabee's topic in General Nursing

    Totally despise telephone orders. Chances of miscommunication, especially when both parties have an accent . This person said/that person said... bleh. It would be nice if more facilities make it a...

  16. Bullying by Nurses and CNa

    DTWriter replied to nadomel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In regards to the OP's case: Usually, a person in a similar situation as the OP's situation should try confronting the individuals spreading the rumors BUT not without a mediator, or at least a...

  17. Bullying by Nurses and CNa

    DTWriter replied to nadomel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Two cents: I do not think this situation is fixable, at least with this unit. OP, you have ten months of experience, if not with the same hospital system, right? Could you possibly transfer to...

  18. Dating a former patient

    DTWriter replied to sarahg88's topic in General Nursing

    Then, why share your story :? Well, if the OP's situation is for real, then, pretty much what other posters said: it is ethically wrong. No "but" about it. From how you met to how you re-connect,...

  19. Suspended from work for an investigation,can i resign and take another, will i look guilty

    DTWriter replied to SuziQ63's topic in General Nursing

    I wish you started this thread sooner :/ I doubt you have to worry about being reported to the BON, since no one...excuse me...no patient was harm and your drug screen was negative. Plus, so long as...

  20. Suspended from work for an investigation,can i resign and take another, will i look guilty

    DTWriter replied to SuziQ63's topic in General Nursing

    2 cents here: -usually, people do background checks BEFORE extending a job offer. -resignation > termination. Why give them anymore time to terminate you? By resigning now, any action your current...

  21. Feel like a horrible nurse!

    DTWriter replied to Verygreennurse's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to nursing! For the first year (especially), expect to make mistakes. Smart colleagues (other nurses, physicians, NPs, techs, etc.) will expect it and understand (though, try not to make the...

  22. Nursing school Q: 1 min/1 question?

    DTWriter replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Students

    OP, do you have a reading disability? (Depending on the school) Students with disabilities are usually given more time to complete tests. Though, in the real world, they may not get such luxury - but,...

  23. Nurses Notes - A Thing of the Past?

    DTWriter replied to Smb411's topic in General Nursing

    Doing away with nurses notes is penny-wise, pound-foolish. At one point or another, a nurse will need them, especially when she comes across "that" type of patient: -the frequent flyer -the confused...

  24. Student nurse dismayed by bedside nursing attitude

    DTWriter replied to new gal's topic in General Students

    In the words of Dr. Perry Cox (Scrubs): "People suck. They suck. And make no mistake about it. Even sweet little old ladies are looking to bend you over a chair in court. Come on." For example:...

  25. New Nurse Working on a Locked Unit. Should I Stay??

    DTWriter replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Make a list of the pros and cons in regards to working on the unit. Here's one pro (a con if you were to lose your keys): It's a locked unit. Unless you feel your license is in danger, or you...