OnlybyHisgraceRN

OnlybyHisgraceRN ASN, RN

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  1. Can I sit for Boards? 7 days from graduation, dropped

    Can you work as a CNA? Call your BON and school to figure out what you can do. I pray all works
  2. RN vs LPN

    That nurses' behavior have NOTHING to do with LPNS. Got
  3. RN job in LTC/rehab

    This is really dumb, that LPNs cannot measure wounds. As RN who was previous a LPN I've had trouble measuring some wounds and needed a LPNs assistance. I can do L W D but when it comes to staging,...
  4. Internship Interview

    I started classes on
  5. What I have learned to HATE about Nursing

    so you have never complained about nursing, wow. i find that hard to believe. yet, you complain about others
  6. Where are all the young nurses?

    Youngest on my floor. I'm
  7. Internship Interview

    I'm in the same boat at you. I'm starting my 6 month internship tomorrow ( Lord willing) and signed a 2 year contract. We will have to keep eachother posted. I'm very, very excited for this...
  8. LVN to RN...finally.

    Congrats on going back to school. This is NOT an easy thing to do. I transitioned from a CNA to LPN to RN. I feel that it will make you more rounded ( even though some nurses forget when they were a...
  9. suspension/possible termination

    You should look for another job ASAP. Better to resign than to be
  10. Things You Need To Know To Be A Nurse...

    Never chart an abnormal assessment without following and proper documenting.
  11. What I have learned to HATE about Nursing

    Sorry OP for me and others hijacking the thread. I truly know how you feel and feel it is okay to vent. OAN: I didn't know AN, has an ignore list, thank you poet for bring this to my
  12. False documentation... more common than you think.

    I'm not perfect, no nurse it. I don't willingly admit fraud either.... or atleast I hope that is not how my OP seemed. Maybe you should go back and re-read
  13. False documentation... more common than you think.

    Didn't mean to apply that and that is not what I meant. I'm speaking of holier than thou nurses, that berate other nurses for making mistakes ( not falsifying records) or admitting imperfections. AN...
  14. New grad not ready for new grad program - where to go from here?

    Thanks so much Esme. I'm going to print those out, this will work for
  15. Upcoming interview, should I mention...

    Do yourself a huge favor and don't bring this up. You can't predict when you will be
  16. 4th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    I knew playing dead on the side walk was a bad idea... but stealing that kiss was totally worth
  17. What I have learned to HATE about Nursing

    I wish I could give you a one million kudos! My thoughts exactly. I can appreciate any member of the C.O.B. society, but this member is constantly rude. I often post threads where people disagree with...
  18. What I have learned to HATE about Nursing

    I used to have your mindset, until I realized it is easier said than done. If most nurses did not have to work, most wouldn't! Feed my family or make a decent income as a nurse? See now
  19. What I have learned to HATE about Nursing

    Amen, sister or brother
  20. False documentation... more common than you think.

    Definitely don't agree with this. I don't judge you either, as I'm not perfect like some of the nurses on this board. I would suggest, not doing
  21. False documentation... more common than you think.

    Don't be sorry, that is wonderful! I'm sure you've made mistakes in your career and thank goodness you never had to do this.
  22. False documentation... more common than you think.

    I agree that late entries are not "creative charting or falsifying records" What I meant in my OP is not every assessment ( i.e. q 15 hr neuro check) is Completed at that interval, thus nurses will...
  23. False documentation... more common than you think.

    It means doing your assessment or giving a med, etc. outside the window and charting as if it was done "on time" . Never happened to you, that's
  24. False documentation... more common than you think.

    I guess I was misunderstood. What I meant was, there was many times when neurochecks q15 min cannot be done EXACTLY q15 min and is still documented as if it was done "on
  25. Why are ICU nurses so rude?

    I will be a ICU nurse soon and I honestly can't imagine having this " I'm smarter and better than you " attitude. Respect goes both