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  1. Severe anxiety

    foggnm replied to Socrates12358's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You work in healthcare so you know the answer to your problem: seek help. The only solution to your illness is regular on-going medical/psychiatric help. I hope you get the support and help you

  2. Verge of nervous breakdown

    foggnm replied to skydancer7's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Never choose money over mental health. Get yourself the medical help you need and find a job you can do without feeling overwhelmed. Med-surg is probably the best environment for burn-out so don't...

  3. getting hired in a hospital with an associates degree?

    foggnm replied to chrisRN180's topic in General Nursing

    It is still an RN license so shouldn't be a hang-up anywhere. An RN is an RN is an RN. I think some facilities 'like' to have BSNs, but it is not a requirement for

  4. Preventing call-ins

    foggnm replied to Brandi,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe instead of trying to prevent call-ins (controlling behavior), try to have alternate/per diem/float staff available to cover shortages. Where I worked for 5 years they offered you a chance to...

  5. What was the REAL reason you called off

    foggnm replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I need a reason to call off. Leave time is to be used at the discretion of the employee, unless abused then it becomes a management

  6. Morning Tylenol

    foggnm replied to WineRN's topic in School

    That is a lot of cases in a single school. Did you contact the local health department and/or notify parents about access to flu

  7. Crisis Pay

    foggnm replied to gemmi999's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I would think in a crisis minimum would be double time because overtime is typically time and a half. I don't think you should 'hold out' but make a decision to work extra based on what you think you...

  8. Not happy with bedside

    foggnm replied to mestiza90's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Unfortunately our vision of nursing is someone wearing scrubs hanging an IV bag next to a patient on a ventilator. But there are many many more options to doing nursing. Clinical experience always...

  9. Did I imagine IV compatibility, or is it a real thing?

    foggnm replied to Capp's topic in Patient Medications

    You are doing it correctly. Pharmacist should understand the concept pretty well. Physicians don't run IVs unless they are in anesthesia, so don't expect them to be concerned about it. You can always...

  10. Sometimes I feel not needed..

    foggnm replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    I'm quite pleased when teachers take it upon themselves to arrange a student to go home. For one thing, a school nurse is not a provider/clinic and so the decision ultimately rest with the parent. If...

  11. The Enemy... The Nurse Manager

    foggnm replied to I.Am.A.Nurse.'s topic in Nurse Management

    I definitely think it is true that nurses can target management for their discontent. However, 'good' managers might be criticized by gossiping nurses, but they aren't usually seen as the enemy if...

  12. Can I lose my license over this?

    foggnm replied to wafiyyah's topic in General Nursing

    No you can't lose your license over that. You might get in a little trouble at work if there's marijuana in your system. But it is not something that would be a license issue, like diverting...

  13. 8hr Shifts vs 12hr Shifts

    foggnm replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree. 12s are for the young. And I think most nurses really don't see how the 12s affect them over time. I know after being on 8s for a month my sleep returned to completely normal patterns...

  14. Fell asleep during clinical.

    foggnm replied to lolplayingnurse's topic in General Students

    It is school. You are PAYING them for your school. Let me repeat: YOU ARE PAYING THEM TO PROVIDE YOU AN EDUCATION. You should have no repercussions for being tired in CLASS (clinicals) one day. You...

  15. BSN with 2 minors

    foggnm replied to aczarnecki23's topic in General Students

    Get the 'minor' that is easiest and costs the less. Your minor in school is meaningless in the world of nursing or the job world. Minors provide no credentials for employment. Your nursing degree will...

  16. Falsifying documentation

    foggnm replied to jigi888's topic in General Nursing

    The issue isn't with the documentation, but with the fact that the patient pointed out a mistake and the nurse didn't correct it. Sure the documentation is false, but the nurse's actions are of more...

  17. Flight Nurse

    foggnm replied to MReg's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    You generally need to be a critical care nurse to do flight. Get a job in an ICU first. Learning advanced devices like the balloon pump is always a positive as

  18. Moving from MI to CA - need advice!

    foggnm replied to mobobo's topic in General Nursing

    If I was in your situation I'd try to get a travel assignment first so I could scope out the hospitals and spend more time looking for the critical care job, as well as researching where you're going...

  19. 8hr Shifts vs 12hr Shifts

    foggnm replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    There is tons of research that shows how 12 hour shifts aren't the best for your health. I have found most inpatient nurses I've worked with prefer 12s (especially those with small children)....

  20. I quit the PA rat race.

    foggnm replied to Non Sequitir's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't take 4-6 years to do an NP program. Two of my friends did theirs as full time RNs, then just had to take a little time/coordination at the end of their program for clinicals. Almost all the rest...

  21. E-mail for teachers!

    foggnm replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    We have times with a lot of small complaints where I have had thoughts like yours. However, I think it isn't the best idea to tell another professional "don't do xyz." Instead, if you're having a hard...

  22. If you are NOT allowed to dispense OTC meds

    foggnm replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    That's interesting that your school provides medicines to students without any pharmacy safeguards. We do OTC but only with parent permission and

  23. Toxic floor morale

    foggnm replied to IRN2011's topic in General Nursing

    You could probably search the forums here and find several versions of your story. They would talk about the issues nurses have when using sick leave, pto, vacation, unpaid leave, forced overtime,...

  24. Scabies!

    foggnm replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    You could always go do a spot check on the student's closest classmates/friends if possible (call them in to the office). Or even just tell the student's teacher to report any problems with student's...

  25. Please Advise! Interested in School Nursing

    foggnm replied to Ankh's topic in School

    You don't need a certification but can get one through school nurse association. There are opportunities for teaching and health education but most of school nursing is little stuff with maybe a few...