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  1. Considering leaving hospital after new grad internship

    sauconyrunner replied to GypseyGirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    3 weeks is too soon. You actually sound like most of the new graduate nurses here. It really is just too soon. You are supposed to feel overwhelmed, and stressed out. If you didn't you would be...

  2. Why is it always the patient with the worst situation? geez

    sauconyrunner replied to gloryfied's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, not going to win me over on this one. So this homeless patient, because e has a history of criminal behavior, drug use, prejudice, no job, somehow should behave differently because of this? He...

  3. Rejection Galore

    sauconyrunner replied to CP1983's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    this is more in response to kcmylorn. kc, I actually do not think these certificates are all that needed. If I was looking hire someone, the fact that they passed a class which everyone passes...

  4. Narcotics administration

    sauconyrunner replied to schoolmack's topic in Patient Medications

    your point was not lost. You struggle with this because you are putting a value judgement on this, and you are also probably feeling a bit used by the pt as they wait until they can get the next bit...

  5. Rejection Galore

    sauconyrunner replied to CP1983's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    When I said rural, I kind of meant rural NY, more towards the Western Fingerlakes region...than South Carolina. But I suppose SC is an option. THere are some very rural areas in the south true that...

  6. Floating?

    sauconyrunner replied to Morganalefey's topic in General Nursing

    I think, given that they were floating you to a lower acuity floor...this is not a very big problem. I actually think it would not be a big deal to go and do it. I think I'd tell your manager that...

  7. Visually impaired nurses

    sauconyrunner replied to lightspirit's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    We have a few nurses working as Data abstractors for Core Measures and quality. The title they have is "QUality analyst" or something like that. If you are able to use the computer with the adaptive...

  8. I think I'm getting FIRED on Monday...

    sauconyrunner replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    If she was going to fire you on Monday, why would she have not done it on Friday? It's hard to tell...but I would agree that she is looking for a way to help you succeed. We had a new grad who...

  9. Being an ugly nurse

    sauconyrunner replied to mofomeat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    But nobody goes to a hospital to see ugly people, right? Should I just pack it in and join the circus instead? People go to the hospital to get help they need. Not to see ugly or pretty people....

  10. Just started new job and then finds out it's downsizing????

    sauconyrunner replied to jodyangel's topic in Nursing Career

    Keep looking, maybe even for a second part time job. One of the things with these call offs is that they MAY be cyclical. Depending on where you live. Currently our hospital has an entire unit...

  11. I got the job!

    sauconyrunner replied to pockunit's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulations and good luck!!!! If nothing else, this will be a nice build for the

  12. Rejection Galore

    sauconyrunner replied to CP1983's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think much of the issue for you is that you are looking in NYC, which is a very tough job market. As far as the pharma exam, that is pretty standard. For every job I have applied for in my life...

  13. Worried about my nursing supplies!?

    sauconyrunner replied to Randi156's topic in General Students

    OK, so you arent worried about your supplies, you are worried about your classmates and instructors. I think within a few days people will forget about it. just use it and if anyone brings it up,...

  14. Wet Hair Don't Care?

    sauconyrunner replied to 2BRN123's topic in General Students

    I have definite hair issues. While I am not supposedly of mixed ethnicity, my hair seems to have not gotten the message... Always went to work with it wet. Still do some days. But I probably should...

  15. Is 1 year exp. enough to start applying again?

    sauconyrunner replied to gloryfied's topic in General Nursing

    There is nothing wrong with applying. What is the worst that can happen? You won't get hired? well...you already have a job! so start applying. I am sure if you apply near your family that all...

  16. Out of these 4 drug handbooks, which one should I get?

    sauconyrunner replied to CCMNursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    I also suggest getting the spiral bound Guide to IV medications. A teacher handed it to me (She had gotten it free). and Iw as like, oh thanks....then after graduation, I realised what a valuable...

  17. My TCU CPR policy

    sauconyrunner replied to unsaint77's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm curious if it ever got clarified

  18. Did I REALLY get the job?

    sauconyrunner replied to HopingICU's topic in General Nursing

    I would think you will find out either way by then end of the week. I'd definitley be calling the recruiter again. OH Wow, this would give me a real panic attack. It sounds as if you did get it,...

  19. Need advice- 9 month temp position

    sauconyrunner replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I did a 6 month contract as a travel nurse, right when the economy really went south. Because of how I had been, they hired me full time. If you are someone they like, and OF COURSE you will be......

  20. Need advice- 9 month temp position

    sauconyrunner replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    The only thing you can do in this situation is to be excellent each day you work. Every day. Don't ever say anything snarky or rude to anyone. Be pleasant, work well with everyone, and possibly...

  21. nursing structure????

    sauconyrunner replied to joslina's topic in General Nursing

    that is extremely good staffing, to have 2 people who are not taking any assignments. I've only worked where they had one person not taking an assignment, and then sometimes everyone has an...

  22. Calling the Nurse Manager...what are your opinions?

    sauconyrunner replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    I would NOT do this. it is too unpredictable. You show up, unannounced, knock on the door, and you have no idea what's going on it this persons day. People do not like surprises and I can tell you...

  23. Help! I really messed up and don't know what to do

    sauconyrunner replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Actually to me this is a biggie. I def will be limiting my posting here based on learning this. I just learned a valuable lesson. Nothing is safe from

  24. Lazy nurse or what

    sauconyrunner replied to Theguest2012's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes. it is that hard. really. I mean there is not much to say on

  25. afraid I may have spread mrsa

    sauconyrunner replied to luellamae's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would have hated to be the spray and wipe nurse!!! Gowns are a huge expense at our hospital, so if they really were not needed, you betcha, we'd get rid of