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  1. What makes a nursing contract binding & official?

    enuf_already replied to Kit.Kat's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I didn't find anywhere that you mentioned whether or not you clocked in and out or charted anything on a patient during the weeks before they said you actually started and they paid you for the 5...

  2. Threatened by patient

    enuf_already replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Since I don't have any details of why the patient was there (and don't need any either), I'll play devil's advocate. Maybe the thought process of the charge nurse was that the patient was...

  3. Scientific or paranormal explanation?

    enuf_already replied to Mavrick's topic in General Nursing

    This common phenomenon has to do with the space-time continuum. You can take my word for it or watch the first episode of Back to the Future, backwards in slow motion to understand. Would two sided...

  4. Assesing damaged knee (on self)

    enuf_already replied to LiatrisAspera's topic in General Students

    I'd likely wait 135 3/4 days, but that's just me. 😉. Only kidding. Since we can't give medical advice, if you are in pain, you know what to do. Now do

  5. Nursing School Vs Med School, no comparison

    enuf_already replied to MedStudentNotRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There is no other viewpoint oh great and mighty med school grad! We throw ourselves at your feet and will only do what the doctor tells us to. You made the comment that nurses try to compare...

  6. Thinking of switching from nurse to elementary teacher. Bad idea?

    enuf_already replied to Skips's topic in Nursing Career

    Consider signing up with your local school board to be a sub. See if you even like the environment before you fork out the money to go back to school. I have many teacher friends and teaching, much...

  7. I failed my preemployment drug test :/ what now...?

    enuf_already replied to Juankiters08's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Be aware that many nursing programs will drug test

  8. Breaking the Ice with Patients

    enuf_already replied to Pumpkinn's topic in General Nursing

    You will soon learn in this business that the offering of self and time is invaluable. You have a lot to offer patients so don't sell yourself short. Do not be discouraged the first time you are...

  9. Feeling Concerned for my safety.

    enuf_already replied to amillion3147's topic in Home Health

    Are these mandatory visits (as in required by insurance or another governing body) or did the family sign up for these? If mandatory, I'd say you have 2 options. 1) Call for a police escort. 2) Call...

  10. The Official I Hate School Thread

    enuf_already replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Klone, I had to Google Thundershirts. I have no pets, but these are like a weighted vest that we use for kids with autism. (Before anyone gets their panties in a wad, I'm not comparing kids with...

  11. Failed, nclex rn 5 times! Help?!?!

    enuf_already replied to lystacy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ToyaB..your argument is actually insulting to the OP. Passing the NCLEX means you have met the minimum standard (test score) required to be a nurse. Minimum is the key. A nurse can be brilliant or...

  12. Valedictorian caught cheating

    enuf_already replied to pinknursepower's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Her cover letter for her first job will likely include how she 'overcame adversity' (cheating and getting caught) and still managed to graduate class valedictorian. OP, agree that this is wrong on so...

  13. What makes a nursing contract binding & official?

    enuf_already replied to Kit.Kat's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard of new grads signing contracts to stay at a facility for x amount of time to help offset the cost of orientation and training. Everyone I know who signed such a contract knew exactly what...

  14. Another feeling stupid thread... Need encouragement

    enuf_already replied to tsm007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I second the deep breath! It's too early to panic. First, you recognize your weaknesses and are doing something about it. Good for you. Stupid people don't realize what they don't know so you can...

  15. Need help with graduation gift idea for new RN grad

    enuf_already replied to Windynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Tervis has nice tumblers or water bottles with nurse designs that can be personalized with her name. They have a lifetime guarantee and can be used for hot or cold liquids. They are very popular at my...

  16. can your DON tell you to completly change how you chart?

    enuf_already replied to Animal House R.N.'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So you are supposed to write that the patient is having a bowel movement and give a narrative as if you are watching it happen in the present tense? That would mean you could not chart that the...

  17. Physical exam on women

    enuf_already replied to OwlieO.O's topic in General Students

    Female nurses do not make it part of their routine to examine the genitalia or breasts of any patient in their care (opposite sex or same) unless it directly involves the reason the patient is...

  18. If your hospital changes names...

    enuf_already replied to KelRN215's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't know the official answer from a human resources standpoint but I've worked at several places who've changed names, been bought out by another organization, or have closed. Even my nursing...

  19. GN job offer email?

    enuf_already replied to badwolf10's topic in Nursing Career

    It sounds to me as if the offer is contingent on you passing school. There are students who, at the final hour, don't make the cut and pass. I would respond if you are vaguely interested and let them...

  20. leadership question

    enuf_already replied to Badriah.KSA's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hide in their office with the door shut, lights off and phone going straight to voice mail or take the day off, turn off his or her phone and delegate someone else to deal with the problems! (Only...

  21. Tylenol ordered for pain.

    enuf_already replied to gouranga's topic in Patient Medications

    You are correct. The order for Tylenol you had was for pain. Of course you know Tylenol can be effective for a fever, but the doctor did not order it that way. If I recall, The Joint Commission is...

  22. Elderly Neglect

    enuf_already replied to sarahd22's topic in General Nursing

    If it is violating a facility policy of not changing a resident, then likely the facility policies would apply. If the facility reported this as elder neglect/abuse (a crime, at least in my state),...

  23. Too Young..Rejected from Graduate School

    enuf_already replied to MyPrnPleaseBSN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    There is a difference in someone saying you are "too young" to do something and you are still young in your career. At 14, you would be too young to be a nurse. At 25, you would likely already be a...

  24. SHORTAGE OF NURSES

    enuf_already replied to shermainenevels's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    And that expectation, in my opinion, will not take place. Baby boomers who had a retirement nest egg saw much of it depleted with the market crash. Retirement was put on hold for many or in some...

  25. Verbally, mentally & emotionally abused by patient where do I turn.

    enuf_already replied to nowdistracted's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Do you work in LTC? Is this resident mentally ill or just mean? I hope you filled out an incident report and each person who encounters any unusual incidents also fills out a report. A paper trail...