slauren

slauren

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  1. Engagement/Wedding Ring Question

    slauren replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in General Nursing

    I work as a floor nurse. I wear a little band while at work and then have my "pretty" ring at home that I wear in my personal time. I saw you are doing office work which would probably be OK. But if...

  2. new job/letter of rec

    slauren replied to theliman's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Also, be truthful. There is no need to twist things around and complicate

  3. new job/letter of rec

    slauren replied to theliman's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think as long as you're on good terms with a manager, they shouldn't mind giving a LOR. Working a few months is enough time to get a general idea of how they are as an employee and if they have good...

  4. Should I take a job in Nursing home

    slauren replied to Sanhect1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Stay away... far away. I was new nurse 3 years ago, could not get a job in a hospital because of lack of experience and/or the graduate programs weren't avaliable at the time. The LTC Rehab place...

  5. Strange CoWorker Stories

    slauren replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Had one nurse that made me wonder how she got her nursing license. She would work night shift and I would follow her on days. That nurse would leave insulin syringes/needles in the patients rooms,...

  6. Are We "Glorifying" Nurses?

    slauren replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    I think this author wrote the article just to get the attention and more "hits" to their post. I understand that in the nursing field you don't expect to be thanked because you are doing your job. I...

  7. How to deal with rude coworkers

    slauren replied to nicenurse819's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've worked with CNA's like this before. Like it was already said, they may not be comfortable with the fact that you are just starting out and higher on the totem pole. Reading your post it made me...

  8. Are you a sensitive person?

    slauren replied to BrendaH84's topic in General Students

    I consider myself sensitive. I'm not like that though. No one can always be 100% happy with you [as a professional/co-worker]. I think some people just hold onto a lot of baggage and when someone does...

  9. I am leaving LTC yet again

    slauren replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is how I feel. I currently work in one but stay because I love my hours and pay. I don't like how we run out of supplies occasionally, understaffing, and there isn't educational opportunities....

  10. Can I be an RN with a mental illness?

    slauren replied to BipolarMT's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't think the diagnosis it's self would or should ever stop you. If you take care of yourself and manage it, I wouldn't think there should be anything wrong. I suggest anyone getting into nursing...

  11. Pay grade: experienced nurse vs new grad

    slauren replied to rehric00's topic in General Nursing

    One of my co-workers and I discussed this once. She had been with the company 13+ years and was starting to catch on that new nurses being hired were getting close to what she was getting. Me only...

  12. Burnt Out

    slauren posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I've been a nurse for 3+ years working in subacute care - trachs, pegs, IV's, dementia, fall risks, post surgical, etc. I'm considered a strong nurse at work and the "go to" person, always willing...

  13. Giving Narcotic After Scheduled

    slauren posted a topic in Patient Medications

    If a patient gets a narcotic, ex: Morphine Sulfate, scheduled q 12 hrs but they refuse it when it is due then want it a few hours later. Is it OK to give them that narcotic when they asked or do we...

  14. Multiple medication errors

    slauren replied to Chasity2495's topic in Patient Medications

    I have been a nurse for a little over a year and this is a difficult job. I'm still learning everyday and have a million questions I wonder about all the time. It's great that you are honest and I can...

  15. Documenting Tips?

    slauren posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, Was wondering if any one has any tips for good documention or rule of "thumbs." I'm a new nurse and have been working for a few months. I notice all the other nurses have extremely...

  16. Drama / Write Up

    slauren posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi, I work in LTC and before my shift I walk in every room of my patients to check they are alright and breathing. One resident in particular has been off oxygen and when I checked the resident - was...

  17. Drama / Write Up

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

    I agree and one of the other nurses told me also to watch out for something being taddled or made up about me. But I'm watching my back, only trusting myself, and documenting everything. I am an...

  18. Drama / Write Up

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

    Thanks for the support. The aid is furious and won't look me in the eye, and I had to work with him again but the supervisor told us to remain professional and both of us did. We both did our job and...

  19. Demanding Patients

    slauren posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi, I am wondering if anyone has any advice/tips on how to cope with the stress of demanding patients. I work in Long Term Care, each shift I am responsible for 20+ patients. I do the night shift, so...

  20. Can Anyone help me??

    slauren replied to MaryDeeLVN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took and passed my NCLEX this past January. To be honest, all I did was Kaplan QBank questions and scanned over a Kaplan course book my school provided. My exam was basically over everything I...

  21. Hunting for first job...

    slauren posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi everyone, I recently passed the NCLEX in late January 2012. I am starting to apply for jobs but would like any advice others have to offer. My interests is progressive care units and critical care...

  22. Hunting for first job...

    slauren replied to slauren's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I understand what you mean! I've applied to a LOT of places and it hasn't been a long time since then but I guess my confidence is down since every job (or source of money earning) I've had has been...