Wise Woman RN

Wise Woman RN

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  1. Confused and scared...I need advice...

    Wise Woman RN replied to lssrd7's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Perhaps you could have them give you written instructions regarding every aspect of what is expected of you, a complete job description so you have it all in writing, rather than verbal instructions....

  2. feel like such a giant moron all the time

    Wise Woman RN replied to catechin's topic in General Students

    From the sound of it, you are doing a wonderful job... I would be glad to have you on my team. Hang in there, you will be a great nurse. Pat yourself on the back once in a while, and give yourself...

  3. As an experienced RN, do you like/dislike having a student nurse assigned to you?

    Wise Woman RN replied to jamie32764's topic in General Students

    I LOVED having students with me. I loved sharing my nursing stuff, encouraging them, laughing with them, and letting them learn from me... I used to be invited to come to post-conference for a little...

  4. How to explain being fired??

    Wise Woman RN replied to barbarake21's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am so sorry this happened to you.. thoughts and prayers for good things are coming your way. Best, Wise Woman

  5. Over 60, seasoned nurse, fired for not being a "Robot RN."

    Wise Woman RN replied to Wise Woman RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The comment about the HUC and CNA's being used to report the nurses: This was a large part of the scene. CNA's were enlisted, encouraged to report the RN's. Especially the RN's who expected the CNAs...

  6. Over 60, seasoned nurse, fired for not being a "Robot RN."

    Wise Woman RN replied to Wise Woman RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    6:53 am by [COLOR=#003366]NurseCard 6:53 am by [COLOR=#003366]NurseCard A member since Dec '03 - from 'Kentucky'. Posts: 1,873 Likes: 1,259 Age: 39 Awards: "What values?...

  7. Rehabilitation Nursing: A Specialty In Its Own Right

    Wise Woman RN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Rehabilitation

    The same thing is happening to the rehab unit I worked at for many years. The nurses and aides who float in don't want to be there, don't do the required charting, don't have the specialized...

  8. Please keep your opinions to yourself.

    Wise Woman RN replied to mom_coach_nurse's topic in General Students

    You won't lose all your skills in LTC... You will learn to use ALL of your nursing skills, and you will learn how to do that VERY quickly. The nurses that I know in LTC are truly amazing - they can...

  9. Describe a shift in LTC? Please??

    Wise Woman RN replied to Phoenix4's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You need more than 2 hours of orientation, really... I wish you the best, it's a difficult job... A handy hint - A nice new pair of pliers works great for crushing meds if you don't have a really nice...

  10. How to promote tolerance and support teamwork,

    Wise Woman RN replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You sound like a truly awesome manager...

  11. Am I the only one?!

    Wise Woman RN replied to RNitis's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sure there are many good places to work, I see posts on here from people who are really happy with their jobs. I think it depends on the hospital culture, or even the LTC culture. There are some...

  12. Happy cns week everyone!!

    Wise Woman RN replied to nicolein's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    CNS?? Central Nervous

  13. Am I the only one?!

    Wise Woman RN replied to RNitis's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I went to LTC as a very seasoned nurse. I was given 3 days orientation because I was a seasoned nurse. I had never worked LTC before. So, my three days were on 3 different wings, with 25 to 30...

  14. Being bullied at work...

    Wise Woman RN replied to jval's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Print out your story and take it with you. It will help when you are nervous to have everything written down, date, time, etc. Best

  15. Is it me? What happened to nursing?

    Wise Woman RN replied to Burlshoe114's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Exactly. You see things

  16. Stunned after a chance in favorite unit. this is a rant

    Wise Woman RN replied to kht124's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    People may have said those things, even if they were not true. People lie, they gossip... You keep your head up, and follow your heart.. There will be a place where you will be appreciated that will...

  17. Once upon a time, we were new to nursing.

    Wise Woman RN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    And 20 years later: The fear, the anxiety, the patients... You just get through it... learn all you can, and hold your head

  18. Do You judge and treat patients differently depending on who they are ?

    Wise Woman RN replied to star.crush's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We are "scripted." Judgement or prejudice doesn't come into the phrase, "is there anything else I can do for you? I have the time..." LOL Seriously, there have been one or two patients over 20 years...

  19. The Unwritten Laws Nurse Managers Live By

    Wise Woman RN replied to rntj's topic in Nurse Management

    Exactly. Living this dream (nightmare)

  20. Is it me? What happened to nursing?

    Wise Woman RN replied to Burlshoe114's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Press Gainey, Studer Group, the roboticization of nurses: " Is there anything else you need? I have the time..." More and more directors of stuff, less and less direct care for the patient, and the...

  21. When Do I Tell My Boss . . . . ?

    Wise Woman RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Heartfelt wishes for the best for you, Ruby... your posts are always wise and

  22. Awesome feeling when you completed your last shift in a hell hole

    Wise Woman RN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm hanging on by my fingernails... one more year... hope I live that long, the job is killing me, but, at 61, I'm pretty well stuck.. I am so looking forward to the goodbye on this... Wish you well...

  23. leaving my first job after 3 months due to bullying

    Wise Woman RN replied to tinker.72's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm right there with ya. I am not a new nurse, by any means, but thought maybe I could try LTC again. So, I get 3 days orientation. Then, I am on 3 different units. Don't know where anything is... the...

  24. Vent. Should I feel bad about not picking up shifts?

    Wise Woman RN replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    Heck, no, don't feel guilty... staffing isn't your job or responsibility. and if guilt works, why hire more nurses?? Enjoy your days off... jmho.. best, Wise

  25. I love my job, but...

    Wise Woman RN replied to sbostonRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You say you love your job. I work in a hospital, and the pay is good. However, every single day I come home stressed out and depressed. I used to love my job, but when the pay is increased to market,...