lmccrn62 MSN, RN

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    New Grad / Difficult time

    lmccrn62 replied to Puckerup78's topic in Nursing Career

    In certain areas of the country there are not many jobs. Many new grads are still looking 1-2 yrs post graduation. Many facilities especially Magnet organizations want BSNs. You might need to relocate...
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    Tragedy during program

    lmccrn62 replied to nuse2b's topic in General Students

    I am sorry for your loss. There are no words that can help with the pain you feel. Your nephew I am sure knew about you returning to school and he was probably very proud of you. In his honor you...
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    Elderly coworkers becoming a burden.

    lmccrn62 replied to o3lissao's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't quite know how to respond to this post. Many opposing views as to whether this is bullying. Take out the age, color if hair and makeup. What is the real issue? Is this nurse incompetent ? Does...
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    What is the problem?

    lmccrn62 posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    I graduated August 2012 from Fairleigh Dickinson with a post masters certificate as a APN. I have done nothing but battle with this school to provide the proper documents for taking the certification...
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    Do you get paid for clinical hours??

    lmccrn62 replied to Melissa0181's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    No you don't get paid. It's no different then your clinical a for nursing school. Why would you think you would be
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    Being a professional with tattoos?

    lmccrn62 replied to mandaay0313's topic in Nursing Career

    I interviewed a nurse for a med surg position. She comes to the interview in scrubs and she has a tattoo on her chest. Thank you but no thank you. It's the price you pay when you get tattoos in places...
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    how do you balance work and school?

    lmccrn62 replied to LookForward's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I worked full time 5 day work week and took 1-2 classes a semester. It was hard balancing but had to decide what I wanted. If i had a lot going on i would take a semester off. the down side to that is...
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    AANP testing in August

    lmccrn62 replied to graduateFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Good luck on your test! I focused only on my weak areas. I studied mnemonics for things that just aren't sticking to the brain. Day if test. Got plenty if rest. Wrote down all my tips I memorized-...
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    INSULIN DRIPS

    lmccrn62 replied to mombuxx's topic in Critical Care

    I work in Pennsylvania and on med-surg floor 1:5 or 1:6. High mark of Pennsylvania gives money to hospitals and insulin drips, crazy insulin coverages are all too common. I think it's unsafe and...
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    Has anyone else quit nursing for these reasons?

    lmccrn62 replied to CynthiaG's topic in Retired Nurses

    Sorry all the negativity you faced. Not everything in nursing us easy or for everyone. With time you will find your niche just give it time. There are areas of nursing that you might like. Perhaps...
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    I am very disappointed

    lmccrn62 replied to ChooSoul's topic in General Students

    Don't worry what anyone says. Pick yourself up and brush yourself off. So it takes a while longer you will get there if it is what you really want it bad enough. Perseverance always pays
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    Termination, reflection, and moving forward

    lmccrn62 replied to TrixieRN1's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry, we all make mistakes. I am not sure anything you did required written warning or termination other than the medication error. All I can say is move on its not worth your time or energy. It...
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    New Grad: feeling defeated

    lmccrn62 replied to maine28's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am a director at a large hospital on the east coast. It is very tough right now with slim pickings for new graduates. Hospitals are in a hiring freeze and if not they want BSN. Healthcare is in such...
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    HELP! False Accusations at work!

    lmccrn62 replied to mamaRNof3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was a manager of a dysfunctional unit. I had problems with the staff and the physicians. One day I got called into the CNOs office accused of screaming the "f" word in the unit. I have never used...
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    Thank you, thank you ,certification done!

    lmccrn62 replied to bjstru's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I took my AANP Boards for adult health in March 2013 and passed. I was very lazy doing quite a bit if procrastinating. About 3 weeks before I did tons of questions and then reviewed the ones I got...
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    Cursed at a patient-fired

    lmccrn62 replied to sle9403RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As for cursing, angry or not it is highly professional. As a director I have no tolerance for cursing. You need to find another outlet when you are frustrated other than cursing. Good
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    Bad Job Market? Be a NURSE! (Insert eye roll here)

    lmccrn62 replied to BloomNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    The market is bad all over and many factors. One is higher deductible insurance plans. Many plans have 5,000-10,000 deductibles. Patients are just not seeking the elective stuff. So volume decreases...
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    Rough night in clinical, feeling discouraged.

    lmccrn62 replied to Superdude87's topic in General Students

    We all get those days regardless of how long you have been a nurse. I've had days where I wondered where I placed my brain. Brush yourself off overall it sounds like your doing well. Learn to laugh at...
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    Pain control in narcotic addicted pt

    lmccrn62 replied to dankimal's topic in General Nursing

    Your comments scare me! Since when are you so empowered to know who is drug seeking and who isn't and who is in pain and who isn't. Perhaps you could share with us your keen insight. I am glad I am...
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    Hospital nurses - is it really that bad?

    lmccrn62 replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    So here I am a manager and no coward. If anyone would like to walk in my shoes on a daily basis please feel free. Much of what is stated here is what I hear on a daily basis. I find that more complain...
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    Everything is our responsibility. Rant.

    lmccrn62 replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As nurses we are everyone's keeper. Not fair but reality. In our facility the one thing that irritates me the most is that the lab enjoys taking pictures of lab specimens and writing up nursing for no...
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    Performance Review Gone Wrong!

    lmccrn62 replied to dorselm's topic in General Nursing

    Everything is in the delivery. Obviously your manager doesn't write in a way to show it as growth potential. Her comments are in conflict with her scoring. The rule to a performance evaluation is...
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    How much poop/puke/cleaning of bodily fluids is there in nursing school?

    lmccrn62 replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    To priorities, I think that your responses to answers you don't like are not professional. After all you are the one asking us the question. It's like saying I want to be a mechanic but want to know...
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    Major med error

    lmccrn62 replied to mhospRN's topic in Patient Medications

    We have all made mistakes unfortunately some are worse than others. It doesn't change how we feel when we make a mistake. I am sure you learned a valuable lesson and those are the best if we can learn...
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    Do not rehire

    lmccrn62 replied to babyrn1996's topic in Nursing Career

    Means just that they will not hire you back and that will follow you where ever you go including back ground check of previous appointments. It's not a good lesson to learn. Never burn your britches...