TheCommuter BSN, RN

Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych

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    Seeking answers

    TheCommuter replied to Dannygirl34253's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Are you referring to the pre-entrance exams to secure admission into LPN programs? If so, different programs utilize different entrance exams. Some use the TEAS, others use the HESI, others use the...
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    Going to the ER from floor nursing -telemtry!

    TheCommuter replied to cholmes1223's topic in Emergency

    Moved to the Emergency Nursing forum for more responses. Good luck to
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    I failed my Nclex. Where do I go from here?

    TheCommuter replied to maripereanaz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moved to the NCLEX forum for more
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    LPN - I really think I hate being a nurse

    TheCommuter replied to beejay0829's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think six whopping months of experience is too soon to declare that you hate nursing. I suspect the real issue is that you hate long term care nursing. Therefore, you may enjoy nursing once you are...
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    Failed with 75, Passed with 75.

    TheCommuter replied to schndler's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Welcome, and congratulations.
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    Terminating employment - advice needed!

    TheCommuter replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    Reasons I have provided for separating from former employers include... 1. I have decided to pursue other opportunities. 2. I have decided to return to school full-time. 3. I have decided to...
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    Do males ever get to work in hospice?

    TheCommuter replied to northmississippi's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have crossed paths with multiple male hospice nurses over my decade-long career in nursing. They have all been seemingly competent in their hospice nursing roles. I should mention that I've only met...
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    Travel Nursing tax right offs

    TheCommuter replied to Melyegomez's topic in Travel

    Moved to the Travel Nursing forum for greater response
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    How to decline a job offer?

    TheCommuter replied to Purplecat4's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the update, and good luck with the start of your career.
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    Stethoscope help!

    TheCommuter replied to awellman33's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    In addition to the Littmann, I also suggest you look into the Ultrascope or its more affordably-priced spawn called the Maxiscope. Both produce excellent
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    I don't feel smart enough for nursing school??

    TheCommuter replied to mzsuccess's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would conjecture that the vast majority of nurses and nursing students have very average intelligence levels. Based on the odds, you are 'smart' enough for nursing school. In fact, most people are....
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    Newly Hired in Management, Sad and Afraid.

    TheCommuter replied to nette1022's topic in Nurse Management

    Moved to the Nurse Management forum for more
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    Difficulty Re-entering nursing field

    TheCommuter replied to Karen3500's topic in General Nursing

    Some people love hospital nursing, believe it or not...Meanwhile, I plan to ride the wave away from direct patient care as long as possible to see where it takes me. I am glad there are nurses who...
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    Not paying license renewal fees on time (random thoughts)

    TheCommuter replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    We must keep in mind that the poster who pays $590 in renewal fees is located in
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    WILT 11/5: No Fast Track for YOU...

    TheCommuter replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that some physicians engage in blatant, unapologetic, public fat-shaming of overweight colleagues. Weightism is one of the last socially acceptable biases against people, and this needs to...
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    High BP but Low HR... Which med will you give/hold?

    TheCommuter replied to gelman's topic in Patient Medications

    Moved to the Nursing & Patient Medications
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    Just wanted to say I hate nursing soooo much

    TheCommuter replied to NursingBro's topic in General Nursing

    It takes a smart, introspective person to acknowledge that he hates his current career and initiate timely changes. Good luck with your future business
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    Possible alleged neglect complaint... I hate snfs

    TheCommuter replied to idreamofnursing17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Threads have been merged and moved to the Geriatric / LTC
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    Nurses in many cases bullies who love clicks at any age

    TheCommuter replied to RNLASVEGAS's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Moved to the Nurse Colleague / Patient Relations
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    Not paying license renewal fees on time (random thoughts)

    TheCommuter replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    You have a good, salient point. Nonetheless, this move can backfire.About eight years ago, one of my former managers actually hired a nurse to replace one whose license was lapsed for three weeks....
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    How to handle being belittled by superior?

    TheCommuter replied to 2bNurse-88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I believe in addressing incidents as they are happening, not a day or two later. It is more effective to tactfully interrupt the person at the very moment they are scolding you to tell him/her, "I...
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    If you are an LPN are you married or in a relationship?

    TheCommuter replied to Neezy84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Moved to the LPN / LVN Corner
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    Difficulty Re-entering nursing field

    TheCommuter replied to Karen3500's topic in General Nursing

    I am also in the D/FW area...there's absolutely no shortage here. Nurses have relocated here from basically every other state in recent years. In addition, the nursing schools are churning thousands...
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    Can there be labored resparations (not agonal) with a pulse??

    TheCommuter replied to 1CAnursepain's topic in General Nursing

    Yep...all of the LTC facilities where I worked had no AEDs, yet WalMart and all of the local McDonald's locations had them...It is one of those things that make you go,
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    Can there be labored resparations (not agonal) with a pulse??

    TheCommuter replied to 1CAnursepain's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in the LTC industry as a floor nurse for six years (2006 to 2012) in Texas, and not a single facility where I worked had an AED on the premises. I realize it may be immensely difficult for...