CherylRNBSN

CherylRNBSN

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  1. Is Excelsior the right choice?;)

    CherylRNBSN replied to shawna19's topic in Excelsior College

    I did it many years ago, and then continued on to a public university for BSN. Excelsior was the perfect bridge for me... Good

  2. Not a nurse? Then, why does LPN stand for Licensed Practical Nurse?

    CherylRNBSN replied to tjmiller's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Those kind of comments are rude, annoying, and ignorant. I rec'd a few of them myself during my years as LPN. Finally found the best way to avioid them was by answering the question "What do you do?"...

  3. Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    CherylRNBSN replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    That link was hysterical! I have had 2 pts fake seizures in the past 6 months and they were equally hysterical and DETECTABLE! Keep 'em coming! So

  4. LPN with no experience, no one wants to hire.

    CherylRNBSN replied to Ivyblue's topic in Florida Nursing

    You cannot work agency without solid experience (a full year.) Nor should you want to, you need to be able to hit the ground running. Don't get discouraged, get persistent and creative. There are...

  5. Med Surg Nurses: How many patients do you care for?

    CherylRNBSN replied to cheez1285's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work med surg and six is standard. IT"S TOO MANY. PERIOD. We typically discharge and immediately readmit. It is not uncommon to "process" 9 pts. I have been chewed out twice by a urologist who...

  6. People think I am stupid

    CherylRNBSN replied to nikkole318's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To a great degree, you CAN control how you present yourself to others at work. Since you have just gotten off orientation, I would say you should focus on a couple of things: 1.) ALWAYS seek out...

  7. People think I am stupid

    CherylRNBSN replied to nikkole318's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Our institution has recently implemented this protocol, as it "works better"; rec'd note from pharmacy about mainainting blood levels...can't recall specifics, but it a more effective way to fight...

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

    CherylRNBSN replied to nurse20011's topic in General Nursing

    Annmariern, I have posted asking questions about unions and gotten little response. Where do you practice? My employer specifically states they are "non-union". I WANT TO LOOK INTO CHANGING THIS. I...

  9. Confessions of a Job hopper

    CherylRNBSN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Child, really? (I say this with love, as someone old enough to be your mother.) When I read your post, my only thought was "What a go-getter!" You have worked CONSISTENTLY from a very young age. I...

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

    CherylRNBSN replied to nurse20011's topic in General Nursing

    Here is what I like about BlueDevil's response: making them fire you, complete with a rebuttal response. It is SO EASY to "blame and shame" the nurse who is actually trying to do the work! I find that...

  11. Do you do assessments after a patient is discharged?

    CherylRNBSN replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    This. you really should do the assessment. Earlier this month, I was engaging in the drudgery of getting VS on a discharged pt who was still there, b/c HE WAS STILL THERE, and it was assessment time....

  12. Got an interview!!!

    CherylRNBSN replied to Maladroit's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Know their mission statement. Be able to discuss your strengths and weaknesses. (this requires introspection, and you get points for thinking about and giving examples of how you have addressed, or...

  13. Dear Nursing Students/Orientees: A Love Note from the Preceptor from Hell

    CherylRNBSN replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Students

    Um, this article seems a bit over the top to me. Medical professionals are predatory, smell blood, etc.? I've been a nurse for over twenty years. That is way over the top. As many other posters have...

  14. Giving the license up

    CherylRNBSN replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Dear Wish Me Luck, STOP! Don't do any such thing as surrender your license! You are clearly weary and depressed, and therefore not thinking with absolute clarity! I know, I've been there myself. Do...

  15. Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    CherylRNBSN replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am reading a great book about addiction. It's called In the Realm of the Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Mate'. It is an extremely smart and compassionate book about addiction. Good luck on your journey, it...

  16. Satisfaction Survey: Tell Us What You Think of allnurses.com

    CherylRNBSN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I cannot tell you how much I enjoy this site. It provided me with a way to relate to colleagues as I was searching for a job after being out of the field for 12 yrs. I am back at work, and AN helped...

  17. Tired of it all

    CherylRNBSN replied to DSkelton711's topic in General Nursing

    When you're right, you're right!!! OMG, "hypodilaudidism"! I cannot tell you the ridiculous amts of narcotics I spend the great majority of my day pushing.TO PEOPLE WHO CLEARLY sDO NOT NEED IT. Once...

  18. What is the nurse-patient ratio where you work?

    CherylRNBSN replied to kaliRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work on a very busy med-surg floor. Our ratio is 6:1. I punched out at 2040 tonight. And I know I have excellent time mgmt skills. The ratios are too high! They pile as much on us as they can get...

  19. LPN for many years to qualify to take RN boards

    CherylRNBSN replied to lpoore's topic in LPN to RN

    That is not

  20. New Grad, New Low

    CherylRNBSN replied to GFocker92's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Now that's just Big Ridic. FYI: I volunteered at a hospice while waiting for an acute care position to open up. They later encouraged me to apply. Maybe you could look into that? I enjoyed it. Good...

  21. New Customer Service Initiative

    CherylRNBSN replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    All so true!! In my institution, pts get what they want! Percoet 10, IV DIlaudid 30 min prior to discharge. I literally have to WAKE SOME PTS UP for their Dilaudid! They fall asleep before I can draw...

  22. Rate of sexual harassment occurrences at a hospital?

    CherylRNBSN replied to lis4b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wait!! I've seen it!! Sexually harassed by Orthopedist employer (when I was all of 15, and worked as his BABYSITTER). Had a surgeon (who was at least 15 yrs older than I) ask me out at work when he...

  23. Representing yourself to the public as a nurse when you are not a nurse

    CherylRNBSN replied to Penguin67's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Aargh, this reminds me a distant friend from the past, who would tell everyone, right in front of me, that she was a "teacher" when they asked what she did,where she was employed. This girl was a...

  24. What kind of money does a nurse REALLY make?

    CherylRNBSN replied to oldeddieboy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    BSN in southern state. Hired at $27.50/hr. I think that's about 53K/yr. Day shift. Pretty much in line with what you've gleaned. I have kids; no OT or nights for me. There you go. But if you are...

  25. Out of field for almost 15 years...

    CherylRNBSN replied to SacSunshine's topic in Retired Nurses

    I'm also from Texas. I worked twelve yrs., and was out for twelve. I took a refresher course. I have been hired three times! THis is in Louisina, tho. First two jobs didn't work out, third time is...