FallingInPlace

FallingInPlace ADN, BSN, RN

Med Surg, Hospice, Wound Care

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  1. Will Protests Lead to More COVID Surges?

    FallingInPlace replied to adventure_rn's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My hospital (in a city where there have been many protests) is preparing for a surge by making all of the single occupancy covid rooms double occupancy. This is just a plan at this stage, but we're...

  2. Co worker

    FallingInPlace replied to RNewbieMA's topic in General Nursing

    Realistically, you know what you need to know. Management is aware of the problem, and has decided not to act on it, so they're not going to respond to your comments unless you have a much more...

  3. My Ultimate Warning based on personal Experience with COVID+ patients and co-workers.

    FallingInPlace replied to theoneandonly's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I've been working on a COVID+-only unit for a month. In that time, we've transferred a handful to ICU, many of whom have survived, and had a couple of comfort care patients die. Not one of my...

  4. Hospice as first RN job?

    FallingInPlace replied to brume's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    To answer your question, yes, some hospices will hire new grads, but I personally recommend some acute care experience before going to hospice. My med surg experience was invaluable in assessing what...

  5. Struggling new nurse

    FallingInPlace replied to Jen0918's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I found that picking one area of improvement for myself each day before I started was helpful. For example, if I needed to pick up speed in charting, I set that as a goal. At the end of the day it...

  6. Is this nursing burnout?

    FallingInPlace replied to jpicurn's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have enough PTO accumulated to take a couple of weeks off? Sometimes that amount of time will let you reflect on your most important priorities. I think you need another opinion than your...

  7. Can good nurses work in bad facility

    FallingInPlace replied to Mqnurse13's topic in General Nursing

    I go into "bad" facilities all the time in my current position, and find they all have a few hidden gems. Usually it's management that's the problem, not the staff. Be a gem, and you'll be

  8. Resign first or wait until I find out if I'm fired?

    FallingInPlace posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been told I have a meeting with my supervisor and HR tomorrow, so I'm anticipating the worst, but not 100% positive I'll get fired. My supervisor could not really give me a lot of information,...

  9. Is 63 to old to start nursing school?

    FallingInPlace replied to Mallory Sunset's topic in General Students

    I had a classmate who started at 63, and graduated on time! She had some experience earlier in life as a Rad Tech, so she knew what she was getting into. After graduating, she had a tough time...

  10. Resign first or wait until I find out if I'm fired?

    FallingInPlace replied to FallingInPlace's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, very stressful. Verbal reprimand, they don't think I'm a good fit for my current position, but have made no effort to assist in any way, and the criticisms have been vague; I've decided to move...

  11. Resign first or wait until I find out if I'm fired?

    FallingInPlace replied to FallingInPlace's topic in General Nursing

    Not terminated, just a spanking. I think my best course of action is to start looking for another job, pronto. Thanks everyone, for your

  12. Resign first or wait until I find out if I'm fired?

    FallingInPlace replied to FallingInPlace's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, Daveydo, plan for the worst and hope for the best!

  13. Resign first or wait until I find out if I'm fired?

    FallingInPlace replied to FallingInPlace's topic in General Nursing

    Kakamegamma, tone of voice didn't match, and it's not a random UDS. Thanks for the good

  14. Resign first or wait until I find out if I'm fired?

    FallingInPlace replied to FallingInPlace's topic in General Nursing

    Klone, I have be counseled on one issue, but that was 7 months ago, and I have had great feedback since then. I am being deliberately vague, I realize, but this is a public forum. Certain things...

  15. Experienced nurse turned down several times..

    FallingInPlace replied to kmek30's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!

  16. Breaking New Grad Contract

    FallingInPlace replied to Nursenursexoxo's topic in General Nursing

    Life is short, do want you want. I don't think allegiance to any employer should be your priority if you're miserable. Best of luck on your

  17. Skin/Wound rounds

    FallingInPlace replied to JamiePedsRN's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I'm wondering if you could explain why it's been rough. I think it's a fabulous idea. Our SICU did it for a while, and it was rough at first because of push back from nurses, but once they bought...

  18. Skin/Wound rounds

    FallingInPlace replied to JamiePedsRN's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I'm wondering if you could explain why it's been rough. I think it's a fabulous idea. Our SICU did it for a while, and it was rough at first because of push back from nurses, but once they bought...

  19. Repositioning end stage of life hospice pts

    FallingInPlace replied to Sheyi1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    At the very end of life, pressure injuries do not heal. It's an expected part of the dying process--poor nutrition and poor circulation, thus, no healing. Repositioning is for comfort only, and I do...

  20. Resume Feedback PLEASE

    FallingInPlace replied to blessedNhopeful's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Because you are not licensed yet, I think you should remove the section on "Clinical Practice." All nursing students do clinical rotations, so that's expected as part of your education, but it is not...

  21. New nurses without clear career goals

    FallingInPlace replied to tara07733's topic in General Nursing

    The first year of nursing is tough no matter where you land, and the skills you learn in that first year will help you no matter where your career path takes you. Take the best offer you get, and...

  22. How do you handle rude comments?

    FallingInPlace replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry that you've been subjected to such insensitive comments, though I've learned from a close friend who had breast cancer that comments like that are not unusual. Many people "blame the...

  23. What HARD truth have you learned once you became a nurse and/or CNA?

    FallingInPlace replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    That working with women can present challenges I never expected. Think "mean

  24. Seeking expert advice on macerated area RLE

    FallingInPlace replied to PANYNP's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    With weeping venous ulcers, you do need an absorbent layer over the Aquacel Ag, such as an ABD pad (which she was using). Some people find maxi pads work as well and are a bit cheaper. If she can...

  25. Removing Triad from wound

    FallingInPlace replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I have never used Triad on a skin tear, but think it would be a good choice. As far as removing it, have you tried mineral oil? It should make removing the Triad much less traumatic, although...