bugya90

bugya90 ASN, BSN, LVN, RN

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  1. New grad first job as Clinic RN?

    bugya90 replied to GOAL2BRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a clinic charge nurse. I second what others have said about hospital care not being the end all be all of nursing. I have some inpatient experience but the vast majority of my career has been in...

  2. Spanish speaking patient phone calls

    bugya90 replied to JRT1's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    You should be able to contact your translator service and have them translate the message for you. You can also use Google translate. We use this occasionally for generic patient e-mails. I wouldn't...

  3. MA for a boss?

    bugya90 replied to guest464345's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I am a RN. I am the Charge Nurse in my clinic with 6 LVNs and 3 CMAs. However on paper our clinic manager (who is not a nurse) is the direct supervisor for all of us. Everyone "reports" to the Clinic...

  4. How do I find a clinic/primary care job?

    bugya90 replied to Mich888's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    There aren't many so you will have to really hunt for them. I am the only RN in my clinic and was 1 of 2 RNs at my previous clinic (the other RN had been there for 20 years). Keep in mind that because...

  5. To kill or not to kill... another person dream?

    bugya90 replied to KatieMI's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    KatieMI, I am so sorry for what you have experienced. As others have said, please get a lawyer and contact any programs she has applied to. She knowingly and intentionally exposed you to something you...

  6. Another lost new grad

    bugya90 replied to LostNewGrad23's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't have children or other obligations holding you in your current area, I see make the move. It is terrifying to move away from your parents and the support system that you grew up with,...

  7. Leaving before 1 year? Don't know what to do..

    bugya90 replied to Birdsofprey's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on your long term career goals. Since you say you want to do ER or ICU in the future, I would recommend you stay or try to find another inpatient job. Though other inpatient units may...

  8. LPN to RN woes

    bugya90 replied to Lynker's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in your shoes. I took the scenic route to my BSN. Graduated with LVN in 2011, RN in 2017, and BSN earlier this year. My advice: Get it over with! I regret waiting so long to finish up. It...

  9. Quit my CNA Job ???!

    bugya90 replied to Togglina Tugi's topic in General Nursing

    I second the scribe in ER if you are able. It will help expose you to more of the provider side of healthcare and show you more of the duties you will be performing as a PA. Depending on the ER...

  10. Would you do that? New grad dilemma

    bugya90 replied to Twinkle007's topic in General Nursing

    I would be vary cautious of working as a LVN with a RN license. I was a LVN for several years before I went back to school for my RN so I understand the draw for it. However, many Boards of Nursing...

  11. R.N. debating to pursue BSN

    bugya90 replied to Martinezrn84's topic in General Nursing

    You are still young and hopefully will have a long career ahead of you. the current trend is pushing for more BSNs (rather it is warranted or not). With that said, it may be mandatory for you in 10...

  12. Nurse Managers: Showing initiative, or being creepy?

    bugya90 replied to Corpsman2OncRN's topic in Nurse Management

    As a manager I never used Linked In or any other social media/networking platform. Our recruiters would sometimes look up a person's social profiles as part of the vetting process but I personally...

  13. Mon-Fri Rn Jobs no weekends or holidays

    bugya90 replied to Camizzle222's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a Family Medicine clinic as a Wellness Nurse. Mon-Fri, no weekends or holidays. Occasionally I have to stay late if it has just been one of "those days." However the majority of the time I...

  14. RN in Medical School -Should I keep this to myself?

    bugya90 replied to RNthenDoc's topic in General Nursing

    Personally it would not bother me one bit as a nurse. However, I would not flaunt it with your fellow med students. You don't want to put an unintended target on your back. Med school is tough enough...

  15. Question About Sterility Related To Giving Injections

    bugya90 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Any unused pre-drawn vaccine should be tossed at the end of the work day per CDC policy. Also if you read the vaccine insert that come with the shipments the manufacturers have specific guidelines in...

  16. Large numbers of prescriptions are being lost!

    bugya90 replied to Lemon Bars's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    This happened frequently with our old EHR system. Is still happens occasionally now with the new one (Epic) but no where near as often. Majority of the time it is a computer or internet problem,...

  17. Any advice if your boss (an RN manager) isn't willing to work with your school schedule?

    bugya90 replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    Speaking from manager experience, no your manager does not have to work around your school schedule just because Suzie from the next unit did so for her employee. Every unit and every manager is...

  18. Seeking advice for possible position change

    bugya90 replied to TokenMurse's topic in General Nursing

    RUN! I worked on a M/S Renal and Cardiac overflow unit for a while. We maxed out at 6 and our Charge usually did not take patients but on the rare occasion she did she was maxed at 2. It was tough but...

  19. Diabetes Care Standards

    bugya90 replied to Kalista Pierce's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    We have a protocol for lab order for DM. A1c every 3-6 months depending on previous result (if above 8 then 3 months, if below 8 then 6 months), Micro albumin yearly, BMP/CMP and Lipid screening every...

  20. Stethoscope

    bugya90 replied to araew2129's topic in General Students

    I started out with the classic III. I used it through nursing school and my first 6 years of practice. The tubing finally wore out 2 years ago and I had to get a new one and opted for a lightweight...

  21. Medical Assistant

    bugya90 replied to Compaq223's topic in General Nursing

    Yes they can. It depends on how your employer is set up. Medical Assistants at my clinic report to the charge nurse (RN) who hires and fires all nursing staff for the clinic (RN, LVN, CNA, and medical...

  22. Should I be asked to get consent without the doctor?

    bugya90 replied to guest940422's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in Texas. The spot where you sign on the form is just you witnessing that the patient or legal guardian is in fact the person signing the form. Obtaining informed consent is the providers...

  23. Interview Process & Etiquette

    bugya90 replied to heythatsmybike's topic in General Nursing

    Don't ask about pay at the interview. With all of my managers that has been a big negative. If/when they decide to offer you a position the HR person or manager who contacts you will offer the...

  24. Nursing Admission Dilemma

    bugya90 replied to Romh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Great! I'm happy it all worked

  25. Understanding the Risk of Firearms: Suicide vs. Homicide

    bugya90 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I grew up around firearms and own multiple firearms myself as an adult. I knew growing up not to touch the gun safe or play with any of my parents guns or ammo. I don't remember my parents ever having...