chwcbesteph RN

chwcbesteph has 9 years experience as a RN and specializes in Childbirth Educator, Birth Doula.

Latest Activity

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   First APN Job: Not Getting Paid For Hospital New Hire Orientation

   chwcbesteph replied to keepitsimplesilly's topic in Advanced Practice

   I've always been paid for the time I spend on this type of training or education. I simply submit my hours to my direct supervisor as if they were expecting them. Never been an
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   New Grad Dilemma - Help

   chwcbesteph replied to Anonymous877's topic in General Nursing

   What's worse on your resume? An unemployed gap, or working a unit for six months? Nobody knows. Are you willing to bet your lost wages on it? How do you know what kind of nursing you'd hate if you...
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   Friend is sending FB requests to all ICU/ER nurses

   chwcbesteph replied to NurseSince2014's topic in General Nursing

   Unfortunately, many nurses do not have the art of professionalism down and have to learn the hard way. If you've said your piece, let it be. I wouldn't touch this person's career with a ten foot
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   Work life balance... going to the gym

   chwcbesteph posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

   For those of you who work out or have a gym membership... when do you fit it in? I found that I could easily fit in 4-5 workouts/week when I was working in the clinic 8-6, but now that I'm back on the...
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   ED or ICU

   chwcbesteph replied to spence41's topic in Emergency

   OMG I love this. I'm orienting to the ED soon and this is...
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   Fainting as a pre-nursing student

   chwcbesteph replied to celouk's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Have you tried taking meds before entering situations where you might be sensitive?? I almost passed out observing my first surgery (a c-section) and had to excuse myself. I laughed about it later and...
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   What are you doing with your BSN?

   chwcbesteph posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey all! I'm in the process of applying for an RN-BSN program and out of curiosity, would love to hear what kind of position those of you with BSNs currently hold (please don't respond if you have...
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   I miss floor nursing...I think?

   chwcbesteph replied to tshunni's topic in General Nursing

   Oooo... LORDY. I am literally right on the other side of this right now. Took a clinic job in the facility I'm in to get off the floor and night shift and it was NOT a good fit. I was not challenged...
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   Orienting to ER... getting ready?

   chwcbesteph replied to chwcbesteph's topic in Emergency

   Yes!! Perfect responses. I'm so grateful to be transitioning to a team of people who I know and work well with already, and can't wait to learn, learn, learn. Thank you all so much!
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    Orienting to ER... getting ready?

    chwcbesteph posted a topic in Emergency

    Hey all! I'm getting ready to orient in the ER at the critical access facility I've been working as a floor nurse in for the last 18 months (my first job as a new grad...) and my team and I are pretty...
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    Would you let a relationship affect your job advancement?

    chwcbesteph replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Did you really expect to come here and get people telling you to hold your career back for a relationship you're staying in because you're worried about what other people will
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    Chewed out from family

    chwcbesteph replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    Roll your eyes in the break room. Be a duck... and let it roll off your back. Our first responsibility is to the patient. If the patient is apologizing for their family, you can bet there are other...
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    Advice on getting my ADN to BSN

    chwcbesteph replied to chillinlikeavillain's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Everything that @Rose_Queen said holds water. I just want to add that where I am located (western South Dakota), it's almost pointless to get a BSN as a floor nurse. It's not even a prerequisite for...
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    Why are LPNS so underpaid and disrespected

    chwcbesteph replied to Brnd-RN-1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    On the other hand, there are LPNs in the field who have a big chip on their shoulder and feel like they shouldn't have to do anything extra when there's an RN around, like call the provider, hang IV...
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    How to get involved in community as new grad RN??

    chwcbesteph replied to LuRN11's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I second looking into your local NA chapter to get involved with lobbying efforts on the state level and attending committee hearings on nursing sponsored issues. LOTS of policy affects nursing...