CherylRNBSN

CherylRNBSN

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  1. Do nurses have a responsibility to keep their Facebook professional?

    CherylRNBSN replied to Bortaz's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thank you. I think we actually understand and agree with one another. I think this is a perfect example of WHY we need to be careful of what and how we say things, and what we post. And also why we...

  2. Do nurses have a responsibility to keep their Facebook professional?

    CherylRNBSN replied to Bortaz's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Here is the post that concerned me. It implied "getting drunk" by saying "Uhhhh, UNLESS i DRIVE for my job, why is this my employer's concern?" by asking "As long as I can scrape myself out of bed"....

  3. Do nurses have a responsibility to keep their Facebook professional?

    CherylRNBSN replied to Bortaz's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I was not speaking to you specifically, but rather in general terms. Sorry if you were offended (or defensive.) And yes, I had a couple of thoughts a few minutes apart. Which I posted as they came to...

  4. Do nurses have a responsibility to keep their Facebook professional?

    CherylRNBSN replied to Bortaz's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Tried to, but was unable to edit my post. Should have read "I see NOTHING wrong with having fun and imbibing on one's own

  5. New RN, 3 weeks into orientation, total screw up.

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

    Stop beating yourself up. (Tho I agree w others this is a very good sign!) Was the pt harmed? NO. Are you learning SO MUCH about how to handle yourself? YES. And just to make you feel better: I am on...

  6. Do nurses have a responsibility to keep their Facebook professional?

    CherylRNBSN replied to Bortaz's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Uhhh, STATISCALLY it DOES. Research "loss of manpower" annually d/t ETOH. This is what employers are concerned with. Statistics, and predicting

  7. Do nurses have a responsibility to keep their Facebook professional?

    CherylRNBSN replied to Bortaz's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The very act of getting drunk every weekend indicates a loss of control. ANY nurse should realize that as a physiological truth. Your judgement is affected. Period. That is the very nature of...

  8. Do nurses have a responsibility to keep their Facebook professional?

    CherylRNBSN replied to Bortaz's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    While I understand your sentiment, I think it is naieve. If a potential employer had a way to KNOW you were getting drunk every weekend, do you think they would hire you?? It is well documented that...

  9. Do nurses have a responsibility to keep their Facebook professional?

    CherylRNBSN replied to Bortaz's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Unfortunately, Big Brother is watching. And in this age, eyes and ears are everywhere! I respectfully disagree with your statement that nurses are self-righteous. (that very statement is...

  10. The fear just hit me - help :(

    CherylRNBSN replied to RainbowDash's topic in General Students

    We all struggle in some way. I have worked in hospitals all my life, with nurses who ranged from obese to scary anorexic. And I can tell you this issue is way bigger in your own head than in anyone...

  11. New-'ish' nurses on the job hunt: Having to advocate for training?

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

    While I am most definitely a seasoned nurse (12 yrs exp), I just recently went back after being out for twelve yrs. This was a question I asked at the end of my interview; "How long will my...

  12. Coprophagia And Scatolia In Demented Elderly Residents

    CherylRNBSN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Eeeeew. I had a 13 yr old Scottish Terrier that began to poop on my courtyard (slate) instead of grass. ANd I would look out my window EVERY DAY and see her eating her feces. I could not stand it. I...

  13. Did I help or hurt him???? :(

    CherylRNBSN replied to Misslady113's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yeah, but if they are chocking on their own blood or not breathing, you need to address Airway Breathing, right? So support head/neck/spine and roll them to side as a log to clear

  14. got fired after only worked three and half weeks

    CherylRNBSN replied to newRN2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    newRN2012, It does not sound like you were mentored appropriately. You have learned a big lesson. DO NOT render care until you have rec'd report! That is C.R.A.Z.Y. Do not allow yourself to be put in...

  15. Applying to multiple positions at one hospital system

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

    To address this issue, I tailored my resume objective and cover letter to specific positions. I strongly suggest you do the

  16. What supplies do I need for med-surg?

    CherylRNBSN replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am in very similar position. I have been away from the bedside for 15 yrs, and have my first shift Sunday. (Med-Surg). All these posts are helpful. (thanks everyone). I read your post saying you'd...

  17. Is this common now?

    CherylRNBSN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have been on the interviewing treadmill. What a nightmare! I had a phone interview scheduled. They finally called 1.5 hrs after scheduled time. Went in for interview. Shadowed next day. Sent thank...

  18. Applying to multiple positions at one hospital system

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

    I was just hired at the ONE hospital I really wanted to work at. THey had a max of 5 positions to apply for. So I applied for five. As my status changed to "no longer under consideration", I simply...

  19. HELP!!!"How do I make Lemonade out of this Nursing Profession?"

    CherylRNBSN replied to lweave2's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I sort of fell into managing a medical practice. I loved it. Hours were 8-5ish, M-F. I started out doing the billing (easy b/c I had background in that particular specialty, so I knew the...

  20. Old nurse required to get BSN

    CherylRNBSN replied to Bellona's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Check out Excelsior in New

  21. Hospitals only hiring BSN's?

    CherylRNBSN replied to txhopeful13's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I was ADN, now BSN. I don't understand your answer. Why would an ADN have a shorter training period than BSN??? I am not a good person to comment on that, as I have climbed the ladder...PCT, LPN,...

  22. Will EMT experience help?

    CherylRNBSN replied to Mrs.Hyder's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I actually DO think ANY previous medical experience WILL help. Please look at websites of larger, academic hospitals. They spell out criteria for nurse internships in ICU for new grads. (I...

  23. A nurse called me a "little pretend nurse!"

    CherylRNBSN replied to Amber628's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Even if any of the above were true, "little pretend Nurse" was still highly inappropriate, ineffectual, and insulting. Most especially coming from a charge nurse or

  24. Skills Survey, final interview step

    CherylRNBSN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Okay, I have been offered a job apparently, pending third and final step. A skills survey. Has anyone taken one of these? If anybody can give me any insight as to what they are like or what they will...

  25. Skills Survey, final interview step

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

    Thanks! I spoke w someone in HR, and the Skills Survey was something I had ALREADY completed. It was an online assessment of your judgement, basically questions asking what would you do in this...