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  1. Preceptor From Hell-Need Advice

    foggnm replied to Breycn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I didn't read through your whole post, but if you're discontent with your preceptor, ask for a different one. You are right that orientation in ICUs and ERs is generally not pleasant or enjoyable, but...

  2. Should Obama care be repealed?

    foggnm replied to luv2's topic in General Nursing

    While I always thought it would be nice to have a gov't system like Canada or England, my experience in working in 2 different government funded healthcare agencies has made me suspicious of the...

  3. Where are all the "older" nurses?

    foggnm replied to tjcnurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I started my RN career at 34, but even then knew that hospital nursing was not what I'd want to be doing when I was 50. Sure plenty of people do it, but they usually have back problems and other...

  4. Orthopedic salary for new grad FNP

    foggnm replied to jelana87's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Go to indeed.com and type in nurse practitioner and your locality. It will give you the average salary. Or type in ortho NP and don't put a locality and it will give you some national figures. I...

  5. Acetaminophen use, liver damage, and ICU

    foggnm replied to FerrousVirago's topic in Critical Care

    Most places I've worked used 33. However, that research is now being acknowledged and protocols are changing and ICU attendings are on board with the new research showing that such extensive cooling...

  6. Best Specialty for an RN before becoming an FNP?

    foggnm replied to Nimrodel's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There is a huge demand for mid-level psych providers. You could probably get your school paid for if you go in to that specialty. If you goal is to be a provider, I'd say get nursing experience in...

  7. "Is it OK if I" vs "I just need to" vs "Could you please"

    foggnm replied to Philly85's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Asking is probably a good idea. I usually even ask people "is it ok if I press on your belly?" As nurses we listen to heart sounds way too much. Unless you're working in a cardiac ICU or trauma, heart...

  8. Take a pay cut to go to office

    foggnm replied to AJ1980's topic in General Nursing

    This is my take as someone who did 7 years in the hospital.....You'll always get better pay in hospital jobs with call/overtime/irregular hours. If you can do without the extra $20K or whatever per...

  9. I need help supervising!

    foggnm replied to bwilsonrn's topic in General Nursing

    Learn how to engage in honest, direct communications and be fair in any discipline you have to hand out. Learn your facility's policies and current priorities. Lead by example. Don't play favorites....

  10. Nurse Coaching - How do I get started?

    foggnm replied to Kimhaehn's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I would consider getting a certified educator certificate in the area of health that you're interested. Like a Certified Diabetic

  11. ADN or RN

    foggnm replied to Jamie, CMA's topic in Texas Nursing

    I think you're asking ADN vs BSN. If you're getting your ADN from an affordable community college then it is a great way to do it. Then you can get a job where they pay for you to do your RN to BSN....

  12. Hourly charting

    foggnm replied to russianbear's topic in Emergency

    "No change from initial assessment" or "No change

  13. Middle School Clinic

    foggnm replied to MWOOD,LPN's topic in School

    How big of a middle school is it? That's a lot. If you're seeing a lot of the same kids every day then you can cut down on their visits by speaking with their parents ("Suzy has been in the nurses...

  14. How to Leave My New Job for Another

    foggnm replied to Stkrepp's topic in General Nursing

    The letter is very nice and professional of you. But I would just go to your supervisor and give your 2 week notice and present the letter at that time (as they sometimes need it in writing). Don't...

  15. Favorite RN Position

    foggnm replied to KT_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I also like that my current job (in the school) involves no adrenaline. The running to the next crisis and getting your heart rate up and coming off that adrenaline high gets old really

  16. Injecting into a cannula; does syringe size matter?

    foggnm replied to Thankgodforativan's topic in General Nursing

    Next time ask your charge to cite the evidenced based practice he/she is using for that guideline (and/or hospital policy). It is OK if you challenge other's in your profession, it will advance your...

  17. Should Obama care be repealed?

    foggnm replied to luv2's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely think the affordable care act has created some unnecessary expenses and bureaucracy. But the bigger problem to me is just how fragmented and confusing our medical systems are. All the...

  18. Should I self report?

    foggnm replied to Sunnywd's topic in General Nursing

    That's not really a nursing board issue since it doesn't involve narcotics or patient harm. Don't beat yourself up over it, just be careful when you pull meds in the

  19. Favorite RN Position

    foggnm replied to KT_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I could never see myself doing the same nursing job for more than a couple years. I find they are almost all very repetitive and tedious as you do the same thing over and over every day. I've...

  20. How do you deal with workplace drama?

    foggnm replied to laurennnxo26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Play it like a dude. Because we just do our jobs and stay out of the b.s. Though sometimes if you're surrounded by drama/negativity it can get old. If the b.s. is likely to be a permanent fixture in...

  21. Can I vent please??!

    foggnm replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    Maybe turn the suction down on your pump. Seriously though, I find in the school system that people are frequently passing the buck to others. For teachers I get it because ultimately all the crap...

  22. Thought I had been punked. I. Can't. Make. This. Stuff. Up.

    foggnm replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Does your school health policy support you telling parents what medicines to give their children before school? Parents should be able to give their kids medicines for pain/fever. I think the...

  23. Unsolicited Advice..do you get this, too?

    foggnm replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    God grant me the serenity To accept the things I cannot change; Courage to change the things I can; And wisdom to know the

  24. Nurses pulling rank on assignments

    foggnm replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    Some people like getting their assignments back and some people like mixing it up. Generally seniority is not used as a decision point for assignment making, but experience might be if a patient had...

  25. Start first job saturday. Tips??

    foggnm replied to yaripr1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You will adapt to your environment and learn, like any new job. LTC is a tough environment and you will be very busy. Maybe you will find you love that work and never want to do anything else. Maybe...