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  1. Vent about scrubs

    Nurse_ replied to NellieRN10's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    When scrub pants perfectly fits to a nurse's butt, is that considered unprofessional too? I have breasts, my scrubs are snug on my breasts and nowhere else. I do wear Grey's and probably am one of...

  2. SICK of BSN Pedestal

    Nurse_ replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Personally, I think it's still about experience. I have a BSN. But I respect those with ADNs even CNAs with decades of experience. I think the big difference is PATIENT EDUCATION. We do it multiple...

  3. Is it legal for a a nursing assistant to do vitals/outputs in an ICU?

    Nurse_ replied to meghan91's topic in Critical Care

    Can a CNA input/take the vitals and I/O? YES. Those are raw data. It's the nurse's responsibility to assess the patient, to see if those data means anything. If I'm on a regular floor and have a CNA,...

  4. question: can you chart on a pt. being rude?

    Nurse_ replied to aligar89's topic in General Nursing

    If the patient is rude, I'd chart the specifics of his behavior. 0800 "Patient states, "I don't want to see your face, get the **** out of my room." Pt. refused vital signs, slammed the door to...

  5. Difficulty with coworkers

    Nurse_ replied to MiriamRn's topic in Emergency

    It's not uncommon. That's nursing. It's a predominantly female field and it can get catty. Do your job, brush it off and don't let them get you down. I know it's easier said than done, believe me when...

  6. HESI/ Saunders/NCSBN

    Nurse_ replied to Hawkhead's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't give up and push through it. Read the rationales, if you feel like you got the answer correctly, read it again. Make sure to note the subjects you are weak on and focus on it one by one....

  7. Job Satisfaction: Can it be real in this field?

    Nurse_ replied to thelittledoe's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I love being a nurse. I do. But nursing isn't just about being a nurse. It's being in a team and sometimes you just don't like the teammates you're with. As a nurse, we are the advocates for our...

  8. Med error or not? Please advise

    Nurse_ replied to ljclauson's topic in Patient Medications

    You should never transcribe an order you didn't receive personally. It's your license on the line. However, I disagree that not putting it on the MAR is part of your mistake. How do people know the...

  9. Is there really a "nursing shortage"

    Nurse_ replied to laylasmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is a nursing shortage of Experienced

  10. Where to put "beginning BSN soon" on resume?

    Nurse_ replied to Clovery's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    ON your education: UNIVERSITY NAME, city/state and

  11. How to prepare for new job on tele unit

    Nurse_ replied to amzyRN's topic in Cardiac

    Six patients is too much for a busy tele unit. I started my nursing career (8+ years ago) in a tele unit. Here's the essentials: - Learn your basic dysrhythmias - Know your cardiac enzymes (troponin,...

  12. New Grad RN ...Will you critique my resume?

    Nurse_ replied to chibiRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Don't just stick with clinical-related skills. You have to highlight what sets you apart from the rest and that's your serving job. You have dealt with customers, happy and unhappy, and how you...

  13. GI Bleed/BiPap

    Nurse_ replied to sleepy17's topic in MICU, SICU

    I don't see why NOT. How old is this person? Why didn't they band the varices? Did they put an esophageal balloon? Oxygenation is important which is why she was placed on Bipap (I assume) and later...

  14. 4 weeks notice?

    Nurse_ replied to eileeny21's topic in General Nursing

    You are an at-will employee. You can resign on the spot and they can fire you on the spot. Resignation notice is a courtesy. Unless you signed a contract saying that you ARE required to submit a...

  15. I got fired today, how will that affect my chances?

    Nurse_ replied to Nurseadam's topic in General Nursing

    Most applications asks if you have been let go or fired, so I'd say this affects you very much. The company can say whatever they want to say about you. There's nothing legally stopping them on...

  16. New Grad RN ...Will you critique my resume?

    Nurse_ replied to chibiRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    First of all, congratulations! I'm not going to sugarcoat my critique because that's not what you need. It's hard to find a job right now and I won't be helping you by sugarcoating anything. - You...

  17. Need job advice

    Nurse_ replied to rummy2's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You can teach LVNs. You can also enroll to some refresher courses to brush up with your skills. Unfortunately, nursing has evolved so much within the last five years and continually evolving. With...

  18. Do you tattle on your co-workers when you find something missed?

    Nurse_ replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I learned after being in this profession for a while that it's best to keep unpleasantries to myself. If a certain opinion, stand or whatever has a potential to hunt me back and affect my job, then...

  19. Need job advice

    Nurse_ replied to rummy2's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Since you have experience, I suggest you try being a teacher. Many nursing schools are looking for teachers with experience and they work flexible

  20. I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    Nurse_ replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    - If you've applied online (to any hospital), the hospital retains your electronic application for more than 10 years. Be careful about in consistencies.It is easily browsed by the hiring...

  21. Patient change of condition and bickering on coming nurse

    Nurse_ replied to aligar89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How was his bowel sounds? Did he had any diarrhea or constipation before hand? Is the blood pressure normal for him? Did you call the doctor to inform him about his situation? If so, what did he say?...

  22. Nursing Recommendations

    Nurse_ replied to fitore's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    All discharge planning depends on your assessment: Does the patient have residual weakness from the stroke? If so, what is the plan for him to be rehabilitated outside the hospital? Does the patient...

  23. How would you document this?

    Nurse_ replied to 100kids's topic in School

    I would chart for today. For example: Spoken with (Student's Mother). Mother states, "my child is sick, can't come to school". Informed mother regarding child's health visit last (Jan. 2013 - Friday)...

  24. What exactly is lab sims?

    Nurse_ replied to jlogan's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Simulation lab is a real-life scenario done in a controlled environment with simulation dolls, computer-aided materials or just by student/teacher. It could be a patient/nurse scenario or just to...

  25. Does this job offer sound good?

    Nurse_ replied to ThinkAgain's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    From where you are located, it sounds like a good