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    Respect for New Nurses

    BloomNurseRN replied to Taylorgrn15's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you basically have two options. You have to either put a stop to it with the DON and take control or you have to leave and find a facility that won't view you as a CNA any longer. It won't...
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    Full time school nurse or part time rn

    BloomNurseRN replied to sippee's topic in School

    I can honestly say if I was able to swing the pay, I would do the 5 day work week to have summers off. I would love not having to worry about child care on snow days or through the summer....
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    Made a mistake. Cna

    BloomNurseRN replied to Lalalove1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is SMALL in comparison to many other mistakes that could be made. It happens to most healthcare workers at some point or another. You clean it up and move on. I actually would recommend you...
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    RN impaired at work

    BloomNurseRN replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I can't imagine being in so deep that it would become that blatant. That blows my mind.
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    Late arriving Nurses

    BloomNurseRN replied to Goal_NP's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't see this a lot where I work because we do have a tardy/absence policy. There is a small grace period (6 minutes) but most people are there 5-10 minute early to get their assignment and are...
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    A Public Thank You

    BloomNurseRN replied to WellThatsOod's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. There's nothing wrong with showing a little emotion and being overcome when someone does something exceptionally nice. I might tear up at a gesture like that and am still able to hold my...
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    Dilaudid for self-driving patient.

    BloomNurseRN replied to thecode's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I understand that, that's why I qualified it by saying I couldn't offer law. I was also specific to state that it was not a policy but that the physicians and NPs I worked with chose to have a higher...
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    Well I blew it; tips for others

    BloomNurseRN replied to kabooski's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sorry. Give yourself time to "mourn" and get back in the saddle. Also, will your position not be held for a second attempt? I hope it will be but if not, there will be another one out there...
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    Dilaudid for self-driving patient.

    BloomNurseRN replied to thecode's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't have a policy I can point to but I know at the clinic I used to work at, we had to confirm a driver for Dilaudid or Phenergan before administering. Our docs and NPs all followed that even...
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    Do I give up? Regret the day I chose nursing as second career

    BloomNurseRN replied to DigThis1999's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree with this!! I work HHC PRN and I think it would be much more in line with what you are looking for. I know my agency is M-F 8:00-5:00 and one week a month of "on call". No night...
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    Are people getting meaner, or am I just going soft?

    BloomNurseRN replied to TakeTwoAspirin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There aren't enough "likes" in the world for this post. Thank
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    Order of events (quitting your job) from ICU RN to SRNA?

    BloomNurseRN replied to Guest650603's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I can't say that I've been in this situation but speaking from other experience, I would NOT mention this goal in your interview. If they ask about further education, you definitely want to state...
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    Could I get in trouble for this? (private loans)

    BloomNurseRN replied to KAThftf's topic in General Nursing

    As long as your tuition/fees have been paid, you can use any remaining balance on anything you want. Many people that take out student loans do so not for the tuition/fees, as those might be covered...
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    Melanoma

    BloomNurseRN replied to pedspnp's topic in Advanced Practice

    I honestly can't imagine a person/persons with any compassion and understanding would consider this a favor. I think this would be a very reasonable accommodation given what's going on with your...
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    Apologizing to coworkers for diversion..

    BloomNurseRN replied to odaat's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I honestly am not at all sure of the best way to go about this but I love the idea. I'm sure if you were like family they would appreciate hearing how you're doing and how things are working out....
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    Lucky he was constipated, or he'd be dead

    BloomNurseRN replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Recently had a patient who coded in the doctor's office attached to our hospital. She was in for a preventative work up and went into V-Fib from non-STEMI. Thankfully we were able to get her back...
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    Lucky he was constipated, or he'd be dead

    BloomNurseRN replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    This story is ridiculously similar to how my pastor was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer as well. RUQ pain and gallbladder scan only to show spots on liver and spot on pancreas. One week...
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    Nursing student in need of advice.

    BloomNurseRN replied to MikeeV's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard of an Associate's in Pre-Nursing. I have my ASN, which qualifies me to move on to a BSN (and then I should be able to complete that in only 3 semesters). If you're going to get an...
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    What's your view?

    BloomNurseRN replied to Happynurse12's topic in General Nursing

    There are a ton of different jobs you can pursue as a nurse that would not be bedside nursing on a floor. You can go into informatics, education, case management in the acute care setting, HHC clinic...
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    Am I allowed to acknowledge I know a friends family member because I've taken care of him?

    BloomNurseRN replied to adls29's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Short answer - nope. Long answer - you cannot acknowledge that you knew him if you never met him through your friend. You would be violating HIPAA. You are welcome to state "I am so sorry for your...
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    Are med-surg jobs extremely competitive?

    BloomNurseRN replied to tenderfootjoe's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just start applying and get yourself out there. I worked in an outpatient clinical setting for my first year out of nursing school. When I started putting out applications for other areas I had...
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    Me... Me... Me: A Sense of Entitlement

    BloomNurseRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    I always love it when I get report from ED about the patient who is SICK and being admitted and NEEDS to be in the hospital who is also complaining about being hungry and asking when they will get to...
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    Noncompliant diabetic patients

    BloomNurseRN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    That's a bit judgmental and taking it a bit far. Yes, it is simple but it's not meant to be a replacement or to be eaten all the time. It would be much more of a problem/more expense to keep fruit...
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    making mistakes

    BloomNurseRN replied to medsurg4ever's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Mistakes suck but yes, we all make them. I hate how that order was written. It seems like it could have been written more clearly with something like "start tube feeding 20 ml/hr. Increase by 10...
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    Would this be considered a med error?

    BloomNurseRN replied to Theone40's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ha! That was so similar to my first thought!! 😂 I immediately wondered why that would even be a question and if one of the answers was "call the doctor about the dose, given that it's...