CharleeFoxtrot BSN, RN

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    Do not return list

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^ This, I absolutely remember this poster's past threads and was going to post up almost the same thing but you beat me to it. Good advice about self reflection
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    Job Hopping? Unhappy New Nurse

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to styles0731's topic in General Nursing

    All of the above is good advice. OP you might consider asking a Mod to change you name to something not so identifying and swap out your picture as well. The internet is forever, and employers do...
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    Is asking to switch my preceptor in this scenario rude/wrong?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to brandnewicu's topic in General Nursing

    This is really good advice, and honestly something you will need to learn to be a success as a nurse no matter where you are working. Throughout your career you will have to work with people you...
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    Clean Needlestick

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to meggRN's topic in General Nursing

    I cringed just reading that
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    Paying for your own certifications

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to mermer_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I would appeal that. I suggest when you do appeal, submit a list of the days when you acted as charge at the same
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    New Grad Bad Interview Experience...But Maybe I Still Have A Chance?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to AnaBanana.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Interviewing skills get better over time, so don't be too hard on yourself. From what I read you did stumble but picked yourself right back up ? keeping my fingers crossed for
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    Advice for preceptee

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Newnurse23's topic in General Nursing

    My go to advice is to approach everyday with ears and mind open, mouth shut
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    Random drug testing

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Adina bat Reuven's topic in General Nursing

    OP if your screen name is anything like your for-real name please ask an admin to change it for you. Employers go Google searches and the internet is forever. I haven't anything else to add except my...
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    Blacklisted from HCA

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to nursingsprettycool17's topic in General Nursing

    Here, have one of mine I have enough extras to spare
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    Blacklisted from HCA

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to nursingsprettycool17's topic in General Nursing

    I more think it's someone who is tasked to Google snoop for this type of stuff with a few key search
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    Missed call from potential employer, no voice message, would you call back?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Peachpit's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you, hope you get the
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    Old patients unsuccessfully clinging to independent living

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Contribute how? Trolling and race
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    What should I bring to the first day of work

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to SoNan's topic in General Nursing

    I used to have 2 pair of shoes with me if I worked 12s, changing them half way through helped with the foot aches until I got used to those longer
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    Not sure what to do

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to love_of_sunflowers's topic in General Nursing

    Also Google the facility, look for State level violations and/or lawsuits -and no I'm not
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    Old patients unsuccessfully clinging to independent living

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    oh yes
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    Hypertension and Hypotension

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to moomin's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^what she said LOL. The only thing I would add just to clarify would be to not just look at the numbers hypo/hyper while assessing. Look-and I mean really look at your patient, do they seem unwell?...
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    Meth induced abuse? =(

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    This should be printed on the back of every nurse's diploma. Absolutely true. I once worked an extremely difficult job at an LTAC, and always looked forward to certain days when the "dream team"...
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    Old patients unsuccessfully clinging to independent living

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Around here it is a 4 hour minimum for private duty/private paid agency in home help. They won't come out for just an hour to say get someone up and
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    Old patients unsuccessfully clinging to independent living

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Those services are expensive as well, with a minimum 4 hours/day
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    Old patients unsuccessfully clinging to independent living

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Drama much? That's not what people are saying here. Working in primary care, we see this alot, elder folks that live in a way that could be detrimental to their health. Elders living alone way past...
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    Should I mention this in an interview?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to AnaBanana.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Only thing to add would be to request a name change from Admins as the internet is
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    HELP be a nurse or another career opportunity?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to xlightx's topic in General Nursing

    Agree, poster should take the NCLEX sooner rather than later if they are going to do it. Plenty of threads here on how hard it is to pass after waiting for whatever reason. Oh, and yes I think it's a...
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    Is malpractice insurance worth it?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to MountainGoatRN's topic in General Nursing

    (around) $100/year is cheap for peace of mind and covering your own boot-ay. So, yes it is totally worth
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    What did you do with your old nursing school textbooks?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to coopman712's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly? I had a lovely bonfire with most of mine when I found out the college quit buying them back ? I'm in a BSN program as well and the ones I kept aren't really
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    What rhythm is this?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to j0yegan's topic in General Nursing

    ^This. Not being snotty or anything but ACLS must be learned by analyzing strips using the step process each and every time. Because IRL strips are not always neat and seldom look exactly like the...