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    Taking the Job

    BloomNurseRN replied to pilatesgal's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not that it's not a good thing to consider your co-worker's feelings, but you just can't in this instance. If this is a job you want and are qualified for, you should go for it with no worries. I...
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    Hospital email addresses

    BloomNurseRN replied to CamillusRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Honestly my first thought was "that is nuts". I've worked for two hospitals and in a large clinic setting, as well as for a national home healthcare company and all have had individual email accounts....
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    Working full time + clinicals

    BloomNurseRN replied to HOPEforRNs's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Not in an advanced degree program but I used to work in a Walk-In Clinic where our providers would bring students in on the weekends. We had APN students and MD students that were completing...
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    Lady keeps "losing her pain patches"

    BloomNurseRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Addictions

    Yeah, with those details it definitely seems like something else is going on. If she is oriented, then she could tell you if someone else was taking it. Definitely something to make sure her doctor...
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    Restrictions on using PTO

    BloomNurseRN replied to kidzcare's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely hate policies in which you have to find your own coverage. I think that if you ask off weeks in advance, that should be more than enough time for management to work it in to the schedule...
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    Lady keeps "losing her pain patches"

    BloomNurseRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Addictions

    Is she A&Ox3? Is it possible she's taking them off and forgetting? I usually put them on the shoulder blade area to prevent patients from pulling them off if they are not oriented. I also use a...
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    New Grad RN can't find a job

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

    I know how frustrating the job search can be but please don't get discouraged! I graduated in May 2013 and passed NCLEX in June 2013. I applied to more places than I can even begin to remember. I...
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    New Grad RN can't find a job

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

    These are almost never worth the money. It's much better to have people you respect, potentially nurses on floors where you want to work or your former nursing instructors, take a look at your resume...
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    New Grad RN can't find a job

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

    To say that is low is to assume all markets are the same. New nurses in my area are hired in around $21-22/hr in acute care and less in offices. $23 for a new nurse in my area wouldn't be offensive...
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    What's your one thing you can't live without in your clinical bag?

    BloomNurseRN replied to theivleague's topic in General Students

    When I was in school, my clinical instructor always had a huge bag of Twizzlers, which was amazing. :-) Now on shift, I always have my clipboard, stethoscope, scissors, pens, whiteboard markers, and...
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    IU RN to BSN

    BloomNurseRN posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hello all! I'm an ASN-RN here in Indiana and am getting ready to look to furthering my education. I completed my ASN in May 2013 and passed NCLEX in June 2013. I have made contact with IU to have...
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    Reasonable RN Pay in Pediatrician's Office

    BloomNurseRN replied to irish_rn's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Excellent summary of
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    Reasonable RN Pay in Pediatrician's Office

    BloomNurseRN replied to irish_rn's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I agree with this normally. My response really wasn't a negotiation though. I knew right away when offered $16/hr there was no way we would get up to $20/hr (or even $18/hr). The "I'm sorry" was...
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    Hourly rounding. Are you kidding me?

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

    I think I threw up in my mouth a little.
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    question about personal boundaries

    BloomNurseRN replied to sghanem1's topic in Home Health

    I can't imagine how it was a breach as long as you weren't pressuring them to do so. If it came up in normal conversation and they approached you outside of your working hours, it would be a separate...
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    Reasonable RN Pay in Pediatrician's Office

    BloomNurseRN replied to irish_rn's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    My response was along the lines of "I'm sorry but given my scope of practice and the responsibilities you have stated for your nurse, I would not be able to accept less than $20/hr". The doctor...
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    Reasonable RN Pay in Pediatrician's Office

    BloomNurseRN replied to irish_rn's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    In my area, $20/hr in an office setting is a pretty good rate. I know the thinking is that you're not doing as much with acute needs and your non-tangible benefits can really make the pay cut worth...
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    Denial of financial aid for previous associates degree

    BloomNurseRN replied to Tracyprice1's topic in General Students

    Hi TiffiniNicole! You might want to read this article from allnurses regarding your avatar. https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/about-that-avatar-900567.html It's a great read. (and...
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    IM inj hitting humerus

    BloomNurseRN replied to hybr1d's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hit the bone on my very first IM injection when in nursing school but had been warned it can happen with super thin (especially older) people. My patient didn't flinch and didn't notice at
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    Uniform Inspection

    BloomNurseRN replied to saraCOS's topic in General Students

    This is NOT the hill to die on. You have been accepted in to nursing school and you need to do everything you can to excel there. My school did have a line up prior to starting our first clinical...
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    Need Advice/Help.. LOST :(

    BloomNurseRN replied to arodgz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Excellent point! Many people drop in the first two weeks. That is ridiculously common in pre-req
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    Need Advice/Help.. LOST :(

    BloomNurseRN replied to arodgz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Stay on the waiting list. It is not uncommon to have 5-10 students move from the waiting list to having a spot in classes, as people's schedules change or they don't pay or whatever the case may be....
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    What jobs for LPN besides Nursing homes?

    BloomNurseRN replied to Lmomma's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Clinic, such as urgent care or primary care, and home health care are both options for LPNs. Good
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    Is the NP schedule flexible enough to be a mother?

    BloomNurseRN replied to ramseyer's topic in Nursing Career

    Actually I didn't miss that part at all. I made it clear that I understand that's what she wants to do NOW. After getting through school and getting some experience, her perspective could change....
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    Is the NP schedule flexible enough to be a mother?

    BloomNurseRN replied to ramseyer's topic in Nursing Career

    I work in a primary care/clinic setting and we have many NPs. I thought I wanted to be a CNM until I learned the malpractice rates and have seen the set hours of the NPs in our office. Made me...