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  1. proud nurse

    Patients allowed to go outside and smoke???

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

    We have patients sign a waiver, and off they go. I find it extremely annoying, especially when they try to smoke in their room. They sit right there and lie to my face. I'm like "HELLO??? Do you think...
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    Being Nurse Ratched

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

    I was specifically speaking about family members only, not friends. I don't offer unsolicited medical/health advice, but if I'm asked for my opinion I'm going to give it. Whatever questions I've...
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    New Grad Interview Question - Med/Surg

    proud nurse replied to breezy7's topic in General Nursing

    I work in med surg, and don't necessarily see it as a specialty since we get everything on our floor, why I said "less specialized". But you are right. At the risk of offending someone, I am going...
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    Being Nurse Ratched

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

    I could've written this post. This is exactly how I feel about maintaining independence. I try to explain to family that I may be firm at times, but it's only because I
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    New Grad Interview Question - Med/Surg

    proud nurse replied to breezy7's topic in General Nursing

    I think this comment from your original post is a good reply if they should ask. You could tell them that your experience in mom/baby laid a foundation for future learning, but you desire a less...
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    Who teaches essential nursing skills?

    proud nurse replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    I learned a lot of my skills in LPN school, and even more hands-on. I learned a few more in the LPN-RN bridge program. Working in LTC made me pretty good at dressing changes, trach care, injections,...
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    How far do you drive to work?

    proud nurse replied to pittnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    I drove 5 minutes for 7 years to a job that I hated. It was convenient to my house, flexible while I was raising my family and going to RN school. Aside from that, staffing was horrible, coworkers...
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    Nursing care of ADN vs BSN

    proud nurse replied to AKarpi's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thank you!...(if that was meant for
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    Nursing care of ADN vs BSN

    proud nurse replied to AKarpi's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I remember feeling a bit insulted that the first paper I was assigned to write in my first RN-BSN class was to basically talk about why I, as an ADN, wasn't able to provide the same outcomes as a BSN....
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    Nursing care of ADN vs BSN

    proud nurse replied to AKarpi's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The response that an "ADN works in a nursing home and a BSN works in acute care" is a prime example why students should not expect to get correct responses to their homework questions on a message...
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    cell phones at work

    proud nurse replied to tuxedopenguino's topic in General Nursing

    I have a love/hate relationship with the phones. I love that I can get calls directly from docs, pharmacy, lab, etc.. when I want and need to talk to them. I love that I can call a nurse friend's...
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    Calling yourself an RN

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

    Great post, Commuter. Lol @ "faking and shaking". That's exactly what it
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    500 cc of Vanco/Ns over 2 hours via pump via picc line

    proud nurse replied to lumbarpain's topic in Patient Medications

    Same here. Vanco is a commonly administered antibiotic on my unit, and I'm pretty sure I've hung this dose at this
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    our sweet elders

    proud nurse replied to mvm2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree it can be upsetting to see our vulnerable populations being treated unkindly. No one really knows why this man spoke harshly to his mother. My parents are 80 yrs old. They both would...
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    Being Nurse Ratched

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

    Thank you for this. My family doesn't just push my buttons, they're on it like patients on the call
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    Being Nurse Ratched

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

    So, did I. But I decided to google it to make sure before I posted this. What makes it even more annoying is that they call me Nurse Kratchet. I think combining Nurse Ratched and Bob Crachit...
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    Calling a transgender patient an "it"

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

    We've had transgender patients on our floor. I've heard staff laughing during report about it. I don't engage in the snickering. I've asked my coworkers "what's so funny?" They can't seem to come up...
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    Being Nurse Ratched

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

    This is exactly what I'm talking about. I've seen Cuckoo's Nest, so have family members. I can see your argument that she could be viewed as honest, caring, compassionate, and depended on. Nurse...
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    About paying off student loans

    proud nurse replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    I did the LPN and RN program at the same technical school (years apart), paid cash, had some tuition reimbursement and small scholarships, and I left that school both times owing nothing. I wasn't...
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    I must vent...

    proud nurse replied to Lola7211's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I think you did well in handling the patient's condition, all things considered. People talk about having integrity, doing the right thing even when no one is watching. To change the subject when...
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    LPN-bridge-RN

    proud nurse replied to Butt3rfly's topic in LPN to RN

    I was an LPN for 11 years before I did the bridge program. Being out of school for such a long time is what made it hard for
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    I need to know the starting pay

    proud nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had an interview recently. The person interviewing me is the supervisor of the department. The interview went great, but she didn't discuss how much the position paid and I didn't bring it up....
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    I need to know the starting pay

    proud nurse replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    eroc, Thank you for your reply. I feel the same way about this. The few interviews I've had since becoming an RN, I've met with HR first (either a phone interview or in person). That is where the pay...
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    I need to know the starting pay

    proud nurse replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I sent the thank you email. I didn't ask about the salary. I never planned to...was just thinking out loud in my original post. I'll be shadowing, so I'll see how I feel about the whole situation very...
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    I want to get off a Committee

    proud nurse replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I think an email to the chairperson is sufficient. I chair a committee and I really do understand when people want off. Our committees ask for a two year commitment. At that time we realize some...