CharleeFoxtrot BSN, RN

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    LPN Supervisor Would Not Let Me Call Doctor

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to the real world, patients in the SNF/LTC are sicker than ever before due to how our health care system
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    Guilt About A Med Error

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Katie Hill's topic in General Nursing

    Good advice above. OP if you are posting under your real name you may consider asking our lovely admins to help you change to a pseudonym. The internet is forever, just my 2 cents
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    How do I fix my attitude?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to frustratedoldnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Perfect advice. I would also add if the OP has not had a good physical workup, blood work etc in a while it might might be a good idea to do that just to make sure nothing is out of whack. I had...
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    LPN Supervisor Would Not Let Me Call Doctor

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I once worked in a SNF, and had LPNs as supervisors on occasion. I never said it out loud but, as an RN I decided should their judgement ever conflict with mine I would politely go with my own...
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    Blue Cross Blue Shield

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to integrativenurse's topic in Case Management

    I've not been on here lately as well. It went great, I did turn the position down though as there was no guarantee the job would stay remote. If the job went back into the office it would have been 3...
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    Radonda Vaught Was A Guest On A Good Nurse / Bad Nurse Podcast

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Anonymous865's topic in General Nursing

    This, absolutely. The rest is just bullpucky smoke and
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    Blue Cross Blue Shield

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to integrativenurse's topic in Case Management

    Bump to the top, I am interviewing with BCBS today for a remote position and any input would be
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    Does Joint Commission have any credibility left in 2022?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    (Mic drop enough
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    I’m Disgusted and Disturbed

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to angeloublue22's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have the words. ((hugs to the
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    What to expect as a Primary Care RN?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to KatRN2's topic in General Nursing

    We see everything from stage 4 cancer to hand foot and mouth in family care. Literally we take care of patients from cradle to grave. As far as common complaints, Covid-19 or Covid-19 like...
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    Has anyone ever taken PTO to go on job interviews?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely. I've also called off to go on a last minute job interview. (waits for the flaming to start over that one
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    If you didn't have to bite your tongue?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Decades ago one of my mentors told me this gem, "If it feels really good to say something to (patient, family, boss, civilian), then 100% chance it was the wrong thing to
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    New Grad in the E.R. During COVID-19

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Drewseph's topic in General Nursing

    Develop healthy coping mechanisms and USE
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    Anyone taken a pay cut for sanity?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, I did. Took a 11% cut for a shorter commute and a "step down" in responsibility. I've not regretted the
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    9/11 20th Anniversary- Where Were You When Our Country was Attacked, the Twin Towers Fell and America was Changed Forever?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    At the time I was in law enforcement. Was off that day, had the TV on for noise and watched the whole thing. Cell service was down, couldn't get through to my department. Got kitted up and went into...
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    Advice please

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to NicKi0410's topic in General Nursing

    Come back / be promoted/ be appreciated! It'll be different this time I guarantee it! Been there, done
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    Feeling lost

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say interview wherever it is offered. Stretch your comfort zone as far as looking a different aspects of nursing. Never know what might resonate with you! Best of
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    I Think I'm Done With Nursing

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Me too, I will be a wage slave for awhile
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    Calling in sick on last day?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to amz93's topic in General Nursing

    Adulting is hard but that's what adults do
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    Questions about getting fired?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to pecantreechipmunk's topic in General Nursing

    ^^ this. Oh, and I never ever mention it at any of the places I've worked that I have insurance. Not that I'm paranoid but yeah I'm
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    Is the Grass greener on the other side?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to HotMessRN's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly this! (makes a shooing gesture with both hands) Get out of there and don't look back.
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    Questions about getting fired?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to pecantreechipmunk's topic in General Nursing

    Well worth repeating. Best $100 (or so) you'll ever spend for the peace of mind it
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    I Think I'm Done With Nursing

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    The profession will be lessened by your leaving, but I am so glad you are taking time for
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    Mandated to work Saturday?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Bella1988's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. I don't get why this was made into such an ordeal. Three open shifts that need coverage, three nurses. The fair thing would have been to assign one to each of the nurses, with the option to...
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    Do hospitals allow nurses to wear their own respirators of choice?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Kara638's topic in General Nursing

    Winner winner chicken dinner! I admit I stopped reading at that