Swellz

oncology, MS/tele/stepdown

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    Night Shift & Relationships

    Swellz replied to nurse2592's topic in General Nursing

    I find it's hard on a relationship to work opposing schedules, but my husband still married me so I guess it wasn't that bad. I proposed doing a nightshift contract for extra money this summer and he...
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    NOT an ICU nurse but assigned by SUP

    Swellz replied to darren_callcareer18's topic in General Nursing

    I've taken patients in ICU but only those who were downgraded and waiting on a MS or tele bed. If the patient was a true ICU patient, that was inappropriate. If the patient was a tele patient, it was...
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    Permanently Kicked out of Practicum

    Swellz replied to FrustratedExStudent's topic in General Students

    This just sounds cray cray. I'm sure you're so incredibly frustrated, but you retaking and graduating a semester late is not the worst case scenario. Keep your nose clean and your chin up. Best of...
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    Resigning

    Swellz replied to Buddy24's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    "Back before I was hired, I had applied to another position and it just came through. It's a really great opportunity for me and I've decided to take it. I'm really sorry, I had planned to commit to...
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    Considering Quitting PRN Job So Soon?

    Swellz replied to J89Mike's topic in General Nursing

    Is the problem fear or repercussions for quitting, or you personally don't want to quit? If it's no longer the job you were hired for, you aren't fond of the management change, you just aren't happy,...
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    What causes you to almost scream (internally of course) during your day?

    Swellz replied to KonichiwaRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's the non-mandatory mandatory paperwork that gets me. To me, if it doesn't go in the chart, it's not mandatory. But nowadays, everyone has a handoff sheet we "have" to fill out for the next...
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    What causes you to almost scream (internally of course) during your day?

    Swellz replied to KonichiwaRN's topic in General Nursing

    You get report from the ED? Must be nice! [SCREAMS
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    Resigning

    Swellz replied to Buddy24's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The question is if you will feel worse about quitting or worse about losing this opportunity. Put yourself in the CNM's shoes, think about how you'd react, and expect that in return. If you quit, be...
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    Traveling to Kaiser in Sacramento

    Swellz replied to Kiwhipple RN, BSN's topic in Travel

    Can't speak to working with Kaiser, but I changed travel companies with every contract, so I understand the insurance concern. I started out changing insurance with every contract (and crossing my...
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    Quitting job after only 8 months

    Swellz replied to Alexxoxox's topic in General Nursing

    You also previously posted that you were bullied there. This is a bad relationship - stop worrying about what they think and take care of you. You have a new job to look forward to! That is where you...
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    Quitting job after only 8 months

    Swellz replied to Alexxoxox's topic in General Nursing

    "Sorry, my circumstances did not allow me to move. I had to find a job closer to where I live. I would have loved to stay, but it just wasn't feasible. My last day will be
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    Quitting job after only 8 months

    Swellz replied to Alexxoxox's topic in General Nursing

    Leaving to reduce your commute is highly understandable, and you are under no obligation to explain yourself. I would verify that you are only required to give two weeks notice though; last job I...
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    Does ANYONE like the hospital?

    Swellz replied to RatherBHiking's topic in General Nursing

    I like some hospitals lol. My background is primarily in oncology, which I really do love, but as a traveler I've worked in a variety of med-surg/tele/stepdown floors. I currently work as an in-house...
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    How many Secretaries/Monitor Techs are staffed on your unit?

    Swellz replied to X620's topic in General Nursing

    Where is your charge
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    Radiation Oncology

    Swellz replied to Swellz's topic in Oncology

    One is at a hospital, so presumably in and outpatient, and one is in a freestanding oncology clinic (part of a large group of outpatient clinics), so strictly outpatient. They are RN positions, but...
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    Cry me a river...?

    Swellz replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    When are you comparing it to? Before social media was a thing? Because it is very possible people felt this way before, but the platform for sharing it constantly didn't exist, so you just weren't...
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    I should continue with the nursing program or change my degree?

    Swellz replied to Joanna369's topic in General Students

    I'm not a "nursing is a calling" type, but I am a "why work at a job that makes me miserable" type. If you are unhappy learning about it, especially in clinicals, you probably won't like it. No shame...
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    Travel after working in float pool?

    Swellz replied to Steve627's topic in Travel

    A traveler, at least one in med-surg/tele, can essentially be a float nurse, depending on the hospital/floor you contract to. I've worked contracts where I've been floated 50% of my shifts, but most...
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    One Year BSN program, any advice?

    Swellz replied to JMR85112's topic in General Specialties

    I didn't mean to say that I think you need X years clinical experience, just that I've only seen nurses get hired in informatics who had many years experience. But, that was also in a highly...
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    Masks and blood cultures

    Swellz replied to jmich's topic in General Nursing

    No from me, but I've never considered doing it so now I'm very interested in hearing everyone's responses and the reasoning behind a
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    New grad on leave with 3 kids under 3...HELP

    Swellz replied to nursemom24's topic in General Nursing

    Will you be my life coach??? OP is not the only one who needed to hear this today
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    Don’t know what to do !

    Swellz replied to RNewbieMA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    If she can't give you specific examples, she probably doesn't have them. I'm not saying don't do some self-reflection and look at the way your attitude and what you say can be perceived, but I think...
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    New grad on leave with 3 kids under 3...HELP

    Swellz replied to nursemom24's topic in General Nursing

    You need to cut yourself some slack! You made a choice for you and your family, and you managed to get a nursing job that worked with your schedule on top of it. You may not be able to get right back...
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    Cerner or Epic - Which do you prefer?

    Swellz replied to LewisDanielUSA's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer Epic, but have seen it so heavily customized that it's not as useful at some health systems than others. Cerner is good too; I've only used it in one health system, and it really wants to be...
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    One Year BSN program, any advice?

    Swellz replied to JMR85112's topic in General Specialties

    I had applied to a 12 month program at Jeff in Philadelphia, but they only accepted me to their two year program. The one-year program students weren't allowed to have a job while in the program, as...