buytheshoes11 MSN, RN

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    So, who LOVES LTC?? I need inspiration!

    buytheshoes11 replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What I truly love about LTC are the relationships you begin to build with the residents. I didn't see that much in acute care. I also love many of the other nurses and CNAs that I get to work with! I...
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    I'm tired of it!

    buytheshoes11 replied to sunnyskies9's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I definitely agree with the part about the families. Many of them are over-controlling and expect nurses to act as gods and know all of the answers and to wave a magic wand and have the MD appear,...
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    How far do you travel to get to work?

    buytheshoes11 replied to born2circulateRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    About thirty minutes for me. It would be nice for something closer but I am thankful for a
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    I GOT HIRED!!

    buytheshoes11 replied to StephMom&RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Good for you!! Best of luck in your new job!
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    Texting while doing patient care?

    buytheshoes11 replied to klone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yikes! To me this is highly unprofessional. I know some places are starting to use text messaging to allow healthcare team members to easily interact, but to blatantly blurt out what this nurse said...
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    Does the BSNs get paid more than ADNs hold true across the board mostly?

    buytheshoes11 replied to mell260's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The facilities and hospitals in my area prefer BSNs over ADNs when it comes to hiring, but out here an RN is an RN (as far as pay
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    Why many new grads don't find jobs....

    buytheshoes11 replied to MN-Nurse's topic in General Students

    I think some people expect things to be handed to them as soon as they ask for something. I went to school with several people like this - people who grew up getting what they wanted from their...
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    The First Year Newbie Nurse Survival Plan

    buytheshoes11 replied to CaseyColorado's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for posting this! I loved it! Have a lot of fun with traveling. It's nice that you are taking time to enjoy yourself and your
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    How can I gracefully and tactfully say No?

    buytheshoes11 replied to pongtipRN's topic in LPN to RN

    You could offer suggestions as a way of helping but your peer doesn't need to be copying your work. If she can't grasp the concept to make a care plan I don't know how she will successfully make it...
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    new grad -ltc

    buytheshoes11 replied to Isitpossible's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ask as many questions as you feel necessary and don't be too hard on
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    My NCLEX Journey

    buytheshoes11 replied to starleviosa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Great job! It's a wonderful feeling be able to say that you are a
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    New energy drink for students!

    buytheshoes11 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Coca-Cola products during the week and beers on the weekend. That's what helped me get through nursing school - just being
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    Gave my notice yesterday.

    buytheshoes11 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I'm glad that you will have more time with your family! I send many happy thoughts your
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    What am I doing wrong??

    buytheshoes11 replied to conniesmth's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    To get my first job I moved from the south all the way out to California. Like you said, looking in another state may be the key! It doesn't sound like you are doing anything wrong. I think finding a...
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    Will my tattoos hold me back?

    buytheshoes11 replied to MLutiker's topic in General Students

    My visible tattoo is on my wrist - and for that one I simply wear a watch. Several nurses where I work have tattoos on their arms but they wear long sleeves to cover them up. Like other posters said,...
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    Please, please, please remember the 5 rights!

    buytheshoes11 replied to Double-Helix's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    How terrifying! I am glad that the little guy is okay though! It's like what the OP said though, even in an emergency it's so important to remember the five rights before you pass the
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    Made it Through My First Semester in NS

    buytheshoes11 replied to lifelearningrn's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! Remember to take a little time to have some fun! There are some days when I really wish I could go back to nursing school. Good luck with your last three
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    Are you your own worst critic?

    buytheshoes11 replied to Nurse Joey's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I am definitely my own worst critic. I always have been and probably always will be. As hard as it may be though, it is important to cut yourself some slack! I have to tell myself this every day...
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    Tips for nursing school success

    buytheshoes11 replied to Joe N635DC's topic in General Students

    Great tips! I stupidly thought I could fly through nursing school with no issue like I did in my first two years of college. My first fundamentals test proved me wrong,
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    When calling in are you asked "what's wrong with you"

    buytheshoes11 replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    They don't ask us when we call in...previously, staff would get burned when calling in, so the union was notified and mgmt has left us alone since
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    Flushing PICC lines

    buytheshoes11 replied to jaltwerger's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work we do 10 cc NS before and after the ABX. We don't use
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    Favorite things you bought during RN school to help your studies?

    buytheshoes11 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    Laptop, stethoscope, then an NCLEX questions/answers book I bought my final
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    Would you like some cheese with that whine.

    buytheshoes11 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I would die of happiness if that's what my shift assignment looked
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    New grad rn :( I wanna cry

    buytheshoes11 replied to srn789's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Don't give up, OP! I graduated last May and didn't find a job until October. I had applied for hundreds of jobs and had several interviews before I landed my current position. The job I found was...
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    A&P....love it or hate it?

    buytheshoes11 replied to snow_bear's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I loved A&P! I had a lot of fun with those classes - especially the labs (dissections!). Patho is a really neat class too. I bought a healthcare professional patho book so I can continue to...