OnlybyHisgraceRN

OnlybyHisgraceRN ASN, RN

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  1. Changing Job less than 1 yr after graduation

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to videoguru27's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I left my first RN nursing job after 7 months. It is NOT the end of the world if you leave. I have had five interviews and 2 offers after leaving. When I'm asked while I left, I am 100 percent honest...

  2. Cant believe the nurse did.....

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    I know I'm beating a dead horse, so I apologize in advance. I've done both LTC and hospital nursing. I don't agree with telling a resident to go in bed. However, if they were too unstable to get oob...

  3. First Nursing Pay

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to nurse_student1's topic in General Nursing

    Groceries, clothes, shoes, expensive make up, bills, Tithes..... but wait, I do that every

  4. Was reprimanded and told to resign. Advice or thoughts would be appreciated.

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to nurse20011's topic in General Nursing

    I know exactly how you feel. It is not a good feeling at all but you can and will get through it. It will take time, tears, and heartache but eventually you will see that it is there loss and you'll...

  5. this is a true story ..vent .. wowzers .. crazy

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would have assisted with the admission.However, he was totally out of order. He needs a write

  6. Sign on bonuses

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Yuvonne's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen a few in my area, but there is a contract for a year

  7. FT night shifters what is schedule?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. This is what I was looking for. That sounds like a good schedule. I'll probably do something

  8. Going to ER from ICU. Help!

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Emergency

    Thanks.

  9. New Grad Needs Resume and Cover Letter Critique

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I also think that license and education and certs should be listed first. That is one of the first things recruiters look for is if the person is educated and

  10. New Grad Needs Resume and Cover Letter Critique

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Instead of having an objective, maybe you should have a profile. The profile is a summary of your nursing skills and personality. Here is an example: Motivated and compassionate nursing candidate...

  11. Going to ER from ICU. Help!

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Emergency

    I was able to do a share day and you are 100 percent correct. I guess, I'll found out soon. I know in my heart that for me working in the ED is a huge risk. I already know myself and personality type....

  12. need help filling out LTC admission forms!

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Grannyof6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't know if you've ever worked in LTC, if you have you will find that the LPN does do the initial assessment. I'm not debating whether it is right, wrong , or legal but it does happen. However,...

  13. How to deal with the old/experienced nurses?!

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Anna-s's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My thoughts EXACTLY. OP, my advice is to get this thread closed before the older nurses come here for a snack. Seriously, my only advice is to keep your head low and do the best you can. Ask the...

  14. Mouth crud

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to liveyourlife747's topic in General Nursing

    I come from ICU and most of our patients had beautiful mouths. We had to use cholrexidine swabs every 4 hours for intubated patients and q8h for non-intubated patients. It worked

  15. Doctor vs Nurse

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to anne919's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree with the other posters. Anne, there is no need to post any more information. This thread has run its' course. I hope you found some valuable information and advice from some of the nurses....

  16. How far is your commute and how offten do you work?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to pnkgirl25's topic in General Nursing

    My commute is 60 min. 25 miles away. Traffic is TERRIBLE going in for night shift and leaving the hospital during AM rush hour. And its 3x a

  17. I cannot believe a nurse did this......

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to shellybsn's topic in General Nursing

    I can see if she gave him a pill or something as if it were candy. It really isn't that serious. It makes me wonder what other "little" things you

  18. Going to ER from ICU. Help!

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Emergency

    Thank you both for the advice. Grntea, I've been in nursing for 6 years and I always fear the day when I'm on the beach in the bahamas and get the dreaded phone call from a lawyer regarding a nursing...

  19. Doctor vs Nurse

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to anne919's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If the doctor doesn't want to treat hypo/hyperglycemia then he/she needs to D/C the finger sticks. There is no point in checking BGL if its' not going to be treated. Most of the hospice patients I've...

  20. Doctor vs Nurse

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to anne919's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I was okay with this thread( assuming the OP is a new nurse that just needs to learn) until the OP admitted that they lied about their assessment. Lying is NEVER okay. It seems like you have good...

  21. Giving alcohol to a resident

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to fournee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree. Check the Policy and make sure you have an order. It is their home so there shouldn't be a problem with it unless it is against your belief

  22. What are you good at?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to proudnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am good at diffusing hostile patients. I am te calm in the storm. I am also a great cheeleader for the patients and the staff. I love when i able to motivate someone to do their

  23. How do you introduce yourself to patients? First name? Mr/Ms/Mrs X?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to LillyFish's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I say hi and my first

  24. How do I protect myself from mean nurses?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to NursingBro's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can take her! I'll lay down a twinkie and as soon as she reaches for it, hit her in the

  25. Really starting to enjoy this job

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

    School nursing is the best! I did school nursing full time then went PRN to get the overrated "hospital" experience. I miss the weekend, holiday, and snowdays off. I didn't mind working five days a...