ClaraRedheart BSN, RN

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    BSN does NOT open the door for better opportunies

    ClaraRedheart replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't know... I wouldn't have my job (Med-Surg RN in hospital that's trying to go magnet) If I did not have my BSN. We let a lot of really GREAT techs go when they became nurses because they were...
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    Personal Guidance

    ClaraRedheart replied to anonymous2626's topic in General Nursing

    I grew up an Penticostal, Assemblies of God skirt girl... So as far as objections to looking at the personal atanatomy of the opposite sex... I have been there. Religiously, I don't think that my...
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    Have you met your husband at nursing? Is nursing a good career to meet men?

    ClaraRedheart replied to Upward_Bound's topic in General Nursing

    If you are looking for good looking men... become a psych nurse :) We used to call them bouncers in nursing school. They're all so tall... and the muscles No. I did not get into nursing for "the...
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    What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

    ClaraRedheart replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I know that this is not ridiculous... but still. When our manager is pushing for us to be out by 8PM I had a back patient that HAD to walk RIGHT at shift change when the techs are supposed to be...
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    Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    ClaraRedheart posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been a lurker for awhile, and I know that this post has been brought up 1-2 times in the last 2 years that I've been an RN. So... you grouchy old farts that would rather I'd revive an old post...
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    What's your side job?

    ClaraRedheart replied to thejetsetnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've done photography professionally before becoming a nurse, but it's an expensive hobby (er... profession). I've jokingly said that I had decided to be a nurse to fund my photography habit. While I...
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    12 hr shift makeup routine

    ClaraRedheart replied to RN_srs's topic in General Nursing

    I like Loreal's true blend, or color match. Can't remember what it's called because somehow, I managed to lose mine I guess I'll have to go try and match my shade all over again. I like Elf (dollar...
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    Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    ClaraRedheart replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    I would like for you to look up a Texas police officer who gave 2 head shots on weapon carrying, body armor wearing civilians when they were trying to instigate a mass shooting event. We take our...
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    Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    ClaraRedheart replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    I love nursing more than my safety. As I have said, I will NEVER cc at work unless it becomes legal.I do think that it would be a good idea for our hospitals to consider. They could vet a few...
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    Need reasons why becoming a nurse first, then becoming a doctor, is a bad idea

    ClaraRedheart replied to jeaux's topic in General Nursing

    If they're paying for it, I'd say stick it out. Most hospitals will pay for an advanced degree (including Med School) if you're sure that you want to do that. Working as a nurse for 2 years, I have...
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    Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    ClaraRedheart replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    Where did you find this comment? I made a similar comment on facebook or perhaps a news app a few days ago. NOTHING that should have been connected to allnurses. That is just creepy. I see your point...
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    Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    ClaraRedheart replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    Body armour is great, but they have heads that were likely not covered. A CC with a decent aim could have stopped the
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    Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    ClaraRedheart replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Texas and work for a major health system here. I'm considering drafting a letter to bring up to our leadership. We've had situations on our floor that took our security 10 minutes to arrive....
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    Should Healthcare Professionals Ask About Guns in the Home?

    ClaraRedheart replied to P-RN's topic in General Nursing

    We have guns in out house. I just bought a handgun and am getting my CC in January of this year. I will NOT be a sitting duck in a massacre. I've already practiced loading and shooting and I am...
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    Compassionate Connected Care (C3)

    ClaraRedheart replied to calivianya's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I was taught all of this in nursing school. My husbands grandfather (the last of his family that he actually talked to or cared for) died last week. He was a champ in public and was polite and...
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    Today's cringeworthy event..

    ClaraRedheart replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    Not that I am excusing her actions, but panic can make you act rashly. Who is responsible for disposing and replacing your sharps containers? That is what I am most concerned about. Where I work,...
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    Accidently took home a patients' insulin!

    ClaraRedheart replied to iliket0fuu's topic in Patient Medications

    I used to empty my pockets into a bowl in my locker. Apparently, a Lyrica was among the paraphernalia. When I came back to work after a few days off, I found it. I also found that I was written up for...
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    Low back pain. Help!

    ClaraRedheart replied to juana15's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I live in Asics :) I had weird back pain once after work... turns out it was a kidney infection. I had developed a UTI from refraining to use the bathroom for an extended period of time (Didn't have...
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    Hostage situation

    ClaraRedheart posted a topic in General Nursing

    The affordable health care act has brought a lot of changes into our profession. Some good, some.. still questionable. I'm kind of wondering about the rating system. If a patient rates a hospital as...
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    Many of my colleagues are raising their grandkids

    ClaraRedheart replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I remember a conversation with a co-worker which he mentioned his retirement plan was "to be able to raise his grandkids". His daughter was only 2 at the time. I asked why on earth he would need to...
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    Found myself in quite the pickle.. (Poll)

    ClaraRedheart replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Can't you reschedule the interview? I'd think any hiring floor would realize the importance of a pre-NCLEX review and the peace of mind that it would bring. You'd most likely pass the NCLEX without...
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    Drug seekers

    ClaraRedheart replied to russianbear's topic in General Nursing

    Glad to see I'm not the only one who feels this way. I have patient's who have developed a genuine dependency to opioids due to long term use for legitimate cause. I work 4 days, 5 patients per day,...
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    I Am Struggling to Find My Purpose in Nursing

    ClaraRedheart replied to SteelyJones's topic in General Nursing

    It is going to be scary and horrible for the first year. It is not for everyone, but it is for many. I'm going to be painfully honest. I remember looking at a concrete bridge on the way to work...
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    Hostage situation

    ClaraRedheart replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    i never claimed to have multiple munchausens patients. I've had one very early on in my nursing career and one fairly recently. I've also had many patients who have developed an opioid dependency for...
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    missing pinning ceremony for dying father's birthday

    ClaraRedheart replied to ichiro12's topic in General Students

    I REALLY love this idea! We nurses are a sappy bunch. I bet they'll let you. I am sorry that you're going through that. My mother (also a nurse) pinned me. The fact that my family was there is what...