Frankie Slade

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1. How has becoming a nurse changed your life?

   Frankie Slade replied to Kylie53189's topic in General Nursing

   I have learned that the world is full of lies, and that health care is one big

2. Setting myself up for success as a new grad-days or nights?

   Frankie Slade replied to ac3070's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Stick with the days. You will always have more staff, because, the nurse manager will not want get off her seat and help. If you have a family, nights will mess you up. It will take at least one day...

3. Reapply a Fentanyl Patch?

   Frankie Slade replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in Patient Medications

   Don't let this nurse drag you down. You did what you thought was best for the patient. This nurse should have more patients with you because you are a new grad. Never forget this experience, because,...

4. My First Medication Error

   Frankie Slade replied to miss_sabrina45`'s topic in Patient Medications

   It's okay, nobody died. You did the right thing by being honest and reporting it as soon as possible. We have all made med errors. Nursing is a tough gig, especially when they understaff the floor,...

5. new nurse medication errors

   Frankie Slade replied to radgey's topic in First Year After Licensure

   They are lying through their teeth, heck they probably don't even give half they're meds there suppose too. I've heard of nurses throwing meds in the trash because they were afraid the patient would...

6. Failed NCLEX 5 Times! Am I The Only One Who . . .

   Frankie Slade replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   I know plenty of nurses with a 4.0 that are terrible at their jobs. They spend more time charting than actually taking care of their patients. I would give this person a chance, and try not eat her,...

7. Question for nurses...only hospital jobs?

   Frankie Slade replied to extra45's topic in General Nursing

   All hospital jobs are pretty much crappy. I've been doing it for 10 plus years. As a new grad, you will be offered the tele step down and also known as Progressive care unit. These jobs are dangerous,...

8. MAs call themselves Nurses at my office..opinions please?

   Frankie Slade replied to lisaannjamRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   It's not about you, it's always about the patient. Everyone should check their Ego at the door, and just focus on the patient. Just focus on providing quality patient care. Who care if techs are...

9. Shocked...Confused...& Terminated=SAD "(

   Frankie Slade replied to NrsLucky's topic in General Nursing

   You did the right thing. It sounds like a set up to me, classic good cop, bad cop. Someone wanted you gone, so, they made it happen. Always follow your gut when it comes to doctors orders. I think the...

10. have you been hired on the spot?

    Frankie Slade replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    Always follow your gut. If it's too good to be true, well you know the rest. They are probably short staffed and need a warm body, you, are that warm body. I would suggest visiting a facility before...

11. Job offer, no start date?

    Frankie Slade replied to witc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    HR are making plans, beware, and keep your story straight. HR are not your friend, they are bullies and will hurt you if you let them. Never, and I mean never trust or confide in HR aka RD (Ridicule...