CharleeFoxtrot ADN, RN

CharleeFoxtrot has 7 years experience as a ADN, RN.

CharleeFoxtrot's Latest Activity

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   PTO not in the budget for remainder of year

   CharleeFoxtrot replied to galaxygirl17's topic in Nurses

   OP, did you ever get an answer from HR?

   • Saturday
   • 53 replies
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   Millennial Nurses Have Issues

   CharleeFoxtrot replied to Nurse Yoni's topic in Nurses

   I gotta say this, all kidding aside I love my millennial coworkers. The are so at ease with tech. My generation "adopted" technology as it was developed, like learning a second language. I remember when having a pager was the Schizz, it went off with the number of someone who wanted to talk to you and all you had to do was find a pay phone and BAM almost instant communication . Millennials were born into technology like it's their natal language. I learn new things all the time about my smarter-than-me-phone from my cube mates.

   • Thursday
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   Nursing Student balance Preventing NCLEX-RN attempt

   CharleeFoxtrot replied to Nursinglife090's topic in Nurses

   I wont pile on here, you've enough posts telling you this (looking for grants or sign on bonus) isn't a viable option. How much time is the college giving you?

   • Dec 2
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   Starting in Home Health - Is the Experience Viable?

   CharleeFoxtrot replied to HappierTimesAreComing's topic in Nurses

   At least in my state, LPNs in home care must be supervised by an RN, so that offers a bit more in the way of support. I totally agree that Home Health Care is not the place to start as a new nurse and would be very leery of any company that hires new nurses. Those that think Home Health Care is easy or doesn't need experience probably haven't done the job.

   • Dec 1
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   RN-BSN @ UTA - Health Promotion Course

   CharleeFoxtrot replied to CardiacDork's topic in Texas (UTA)

   In my career in case management we use S.M.A.R.T. goals quite a bit to help our patients improve their health. You might find this weblink helpful. https://www.ucop.edu/local-human-resources/_files/performance-appraisal/How to write SMART Goals v2.pdf There are a quite a few other references on the web as well if you google the term. Hope this helps!

   • Nov 23
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6. 

   You Can Smoke in the Operating Room! Surgical Smoke in the News.

   CharleeFoxtrot replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Nurses

   Thank you for bringing to light an issue that is all but unknown to those of us that don't work in that environment.

   • Nov 20
   • 4 replies
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7. 

   I failed nursing school!

   CharleeFoxtrot replied to ibree's topic in Nurses

   I flunked out of my nursing program by not taking the minimum pass rate for med math seriously enough and had to sit out a term. Once I got past the embarrassment of having failed I realized I had to make a choice. I thought a lot about whether or not nursing was "for me". I did go back much more focused, passed and got my license. OP, do a lot of thinking, honest self-assessment and look into alternatives before making any decisions. Best of luck to you!

   • Nov 18
   • 3 replies
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   Pink Tolerance

   CharleeFoxtrot replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nurses

   I say this with every ounce of sincerity I can push through my keyboard, get help from a professional who specializes in coping with life-changing illnesses.

   • Nov 16
   • 32 replies
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9. 

   You should never ask a nurse this question.

   CharleeFoxtrot replied to Nurse Yoni's topic in Nurses

   Trolls are physiologically incapable of detecting sarcasm, it's a survival mechanism.

   • Nov 16
   • 27 replies
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10. 

    Millennial Nurses Have Issues

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Nurse Yoni's topic in Nurses

    Us Gen X-ers just sit back and watch the fireworks, as always we are between the Boomers and the Millenniums

    • Nov 16
    • 46 replies
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11. 

    Why Nurses Should Join the Gig Economy Right Now

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Nurses

    Nods in agreement. Remember always that work is selling hours out of your life- so make it count for what is most important to you.

    • Nov 12
    • 41 replies
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12. 

    What's the most dangerous thing that's happened to you while working?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Aly529's topic in Nurses

    I wasn't going to mention that, it would have detracted from the drama of the thing

    • Nov 11
    • 45 replies
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    Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures versus pseudoseizure

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to amethystJsmn's topic in Nurses

    This is good reading on the subject. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441871/

    • Nov 10
    • 3 replies
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14. 

    Immunocompromised Loved One

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to lillianbenders's topic in Nurses

    ^This.

    • Nov 10
    • 16 replies
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15. 

    Preceptor is SO BAD!

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Guest606's topic in Nurses

    ...or spotlight the fact they are like me and horrible with names I can't tell you how many times over the decades I've fumbled over introducing new people. Now I just fess up and call it a senior moment when I ask my orientees to introduce themselves.

    • Nov 3
    • 94 replies
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    Should I let my nursing license expire in medical school

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to RNthenDoc's topic in Nurses

    My mind says "renew it, what's the harm?" but since I have no knowledge to base that on, I would ask your academic adviser about that.

    • Nov 1
    • 16 replies
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