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  1. Can job termination occur if nurses do not get the flu shot and refuse to wear a mask

    Raviepoo replied to helen2346's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I think they SHOULD fire anyone who is unwilling to take steps to protect clients from risk of flu. You don't have to get the flu shot, but if you don't, pull up your big girl panties and wear a...

  2. Is it normal to quit a job because the culture isn't welcoming?

    Raviepoo replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why worry about whether you're "normal" Don't be "normal." Be the best you that you can be. If you don't think you can thrive in a specific environment, leave

  3. Nursing jobs with animals

    Raviepoo replied to ncgirl77's topic in General Nursing

    One other thing - only really mellow dogs can be around frail, elderly people. If your dog is a nice, friendly, mellow lab, then maybe you can take her to work. If she is a hyperactive American...

  4. 21 Things you never mention at a hospital job interview

    Raviepoo replied to prettyboyswag's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Some of us are not doing it for the

  5. DNR HELP

    Raviepoo replied to Kylee Renee's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with a person in LTC who did not want ANYTHING done at all. The person was was adamant about that over a long period of time. The person ended up getting a "Do not hospitalize" order....

  6. Nursing jobs with animals

    Raviepoo replied to ncgirl77's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen people (PTs, CNAs, nurses) do this in long term care. It's a win/win. You get to have your dog with you and the residents LOVE having a dog around. There is one caveat. If your dog is...

  7. RN with BA to MSN NP Programs???

    Raviepoo replied to Jessrj03's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Following

  8. Is it normal to quit a job because the culture isn't welcoming?

    Raviepoo replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I want to know the name of hospital #1. I want to work there. Seriously, the advice you have been given is good advice. The thing is, if you CAN work in a positive environment, why wouldn't you?...

  9. Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    Raviepoo replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Wishing you a speedy and complete

  10. What do I do with my previous career?

    Raviepoo posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm planning to graduate from RN school in 8 weeks and I can't figure out what to do about a resume problem. I have a previous career as an IT tech and manager. I have two healthcare jobs counting...

  11. Anybody use nurseprose.com or nurseresumewritingservice.com?

    Raviepoo replied to RunawayN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I know nothing about those services. I just want to warn you away from Resume2Hire. The product I got back from them was not useable at all. I think it's better to just write something, and get...

  12. Texas Ebola case - where are the hazmat suits?

    Raviepoo posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    I found this lovely tidbit in an online article about Nina Pham, the Dallas nurse who contracted Ebola from her patient: "As Frieden spoke, CDC experts at Texas Health Presbyterian were watching...

  13. Ebola - do you have the right to walk away?

    Raviepoo replied to rnnina19's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'll be graduating from an RN program in December of this year. My goal for my first RN job was med-surg or maybe ICU. Now I'm trying to figure out how to parlay my time as an LPN and my previous...

  14. COBs...what do you think about the handling of the Ebola outbreak

    Raviepoo replied to richardgecko's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The main difference today is that we have learned that it's OK to touch a patient with AIDS. Ebola scares the $#@% out of

  15. "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    Raviepoo replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Good question and I'm guessing that the answer might have something to to with a certain green substance. Medical professionals who are preparing to go to Africa are taught to use the space suits. I...

  16. "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    Raviepoo replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You were taught that, but I have known many CNAs who were not. I also know nurses who get sloppy or who just don't care. I've also seen people walk right into rooms that should have been precaution...

  17. "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    Raviepoo replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Does anyone know what flavor of "Healthcare worker" this is? I have seen CNAs and other non-nurses do things in hospitals that have made my toes curl. There are many people working in hospitals who...

  18. Excelsior LPN to RN

    Raviepoo replied to Helper-T's topic in Excelsior College

    Hmmmm. I wonder why they are doing this? Might it be to improve acceptance of Excelsior grads in the last few states that don't accept a degree from Excelsior? It's just speculation. I know that...

  19. Why does USA allow 2 year degree for RN's

    Raviepoo replied to PinayUSA's topic in International Nursing

    You know, I can't really fault you on this because I thought that way once. I just assumed that community college courses were watered down versions of "real' college courses. The I took sociology...

  20. What is the politically correct term for "nurse"?

    Raviepoo replied to DanielCA's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What seems obvious to you seems false to many of us. I have worked hard to earn the title of nurse. I am proud of the work I have done, proud of the work I do and proud of the heritage of nursing....

  21. Help with words? "Nodding off"

    Raviepoo posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm looking for a medically appropriate way to say, "nodding off." I want to describe a patient who would repeatedly become lethargic for a few seconds at a time after taking a narcotic. Any...

  22. Help with words? "Nodding off"

    Raviepoo replied to Raviepoo's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmm. All good suggestions. My patient was A&O x4 but had intermittent, very brief spells of somnolence after getting his meds. He would fall asleep, and then wake, sometimes with a startle....

  23. How the job market for new grads BSN in PA?

    Raviepoo replied to HopefulRN4's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    There are jobs in Central PA, but you can't be too

  24. Prevalence of Christians in the field of nursing

    Raviepoo replied to FSUNurse2b's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I know that this thread is older than Methusalah, but I was very upset by this statement. I find the idea that Christians might be more likely than adherents of other religions to be called to care...

  25. Newbie CNA shocked "care" given by CNA co-workers!

    Raviepoo replied to MidLifeChg2Nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You did the right thing. Depending on the political situation at your facility, it might rebound on you. That happens. If the DON has integrity, she will take the accusation seriously. Sometimes...