proud nurse BSN, RN

proud nurse has 15 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Medical Oncology, Alzheimer/dementia.

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   Nurse Resigns by Sending 'I Quit' Cake to Her Employer

   proud nurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

   Lol. This is so tacky, yet hilarious to
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   Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

   proud nurse replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

   I can admit I'm a sucker for a certain brand of candles and quilted bags. To me, those are my luxury
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   People who don't look before flushing (#2)

   proud nurse replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   I love the story about the beets! Reminds me of the time my sister ate the whole damn red velvet cake and went to her doctor in a panic. I'll admit I take a gander. It's mine, after
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   colleague does not want to take day off

   proud nurse replied to bellefleur's topic in General Nursing

   I'd say this nurse has a great work ethic that many people don't have these days. I only wish I worked with at least 2 people like her. Unless this nurse is coming to work ill and spreading germs...
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   Shadow People/ghosts at work

   proud nurse replied to name goes here's topic in General Nursing

   I worked in LTC for many years, and would see white images floating through the hallways on the colored monitors all the time. Never saw dark
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   What is your dream unit?

   proud nurse replied to guest769224's topic in General Nursing

   I would like to work in a clinic with a pediatrician. My ideal job would be to work in day surgery. The problem with both of those jobs is they are day shift, and I absolutely despise working days....
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   He/She Said What!?

   proud nurse replied to BritBSNRN's topic in General Nursing

   The unit clerk at the nursing home I used to work at referred to LPNs and "little peon nurse" and she needed to talk with the RNs (real nurse). I was an LPN at the time and was floored by that, since...
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   Time Paradox of 12 hour shifts

   proud nurse replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

   My friend (coworker) also works nights, but mostly on my off nights. We still manage to get together once or twice a week. Sometimes it's after a shift, or we'll meet for breakfast if one has worked...
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   This week, I have learned... (8/8)

   proud nurse replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   This week I learned: 1. Just how awesome it is to have a friend/coworker who also enjoys a cocktail after working the night shift. Long islands at 0800!! 2. Having a severely depressed friend who...
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    COB rollcall

    proud nurse replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    I think I might be a COB in years, but definitely in my state of mind. Graduated from LPN in 2001. Got nice and crusty for 11years. ASN in 2012. BSN in
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    7:30 meds? Who is responsible for giving?

    proud nurse replied to Manda92's topic in Patient Medications

    Our PCA's on night shift take the morning blood sugars. I'd only give the insulin if the breakfast tray is at the bedside. There aren't many meds scheduled for 0730 for this to be that big of an...
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    7:30 meds? Who is responsible for giving?

    proud nurse replied to Manda92's topic in Patient Medications

    No I don't. And the 0700-1930 nurse that I follow does not give 2000
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    7:30 meds? Who is responsible for giving?

    proud nurse replied to Manda92's topic in Patient Medications

    My shift is 1900-0730. I give 0730 meds. I pick up a few more patients from pm shift at 2300. They will give any 2330 meds before they clock
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    Patients wants a back rub

    proud nurse replied to Oceanpacific's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It was taught in my LPN program. We even had to place the bottle of lotion in warm water. That was years ago. I'll do it if I have time. And it has been my experience that the patients asking were...
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    Patient to nurse ratios

    proud nurse replied to kgirl1872's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a busy medical oncology floor and our ratios are 7:1 on nights. I live in the