NotMyProblem MSN

NotMyProblem MSN ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN

Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health

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  1. PRN vs routine pain meds

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Cdnbscn's topic in Patient Medications

    I agree. However, when looking over the required nursing hours in LTC facilities, these places staff with the minimum amount of staff as required according to regulations. Barring any increase in...

  2. If you could pick up and go..

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Anywhere tropical! The closer to the ocean, the

  3. I got Initial Lisense Information letter from board

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to leonclai88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes. Why else would the BON be congratulating you? They surely don't care about accomplishments in your personal life and they don't issue letters like that for the thousands of students who graduate...

  4. I got Initial Lisense Information letter from board

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to leonclai88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    A congratulatory letter from the Board of Nursing is ​official notification. Check the website for your license

  5. PVT trick & NCLEX-PN...anyone in the same shoes?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to bananerz84's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You did not receive the "bad pop-up" as defined by members on this site. The "bad pop-up" is the screen that allows you to input up credit card information and pay for your exam again. Good luck to...

  6. PRN vs routine pain meds

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Cdnbscn's topic in Patient Medications

    I think the difference is in the documentation. Inside a skilled nursing facility, follow-up documentation is not required on routinely-scheduled pain medication like it is with PRN pain meds. There...

  7. single mom about to start BSN

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to LAD2015's topic in General Students

    You know, they do now sell the little kiddie books like mommy's big books. Just a thought... My kids are the only ones who did not abandon me during nursing school. One diploma plus 2 degrees equals 3...

  8. Can I be terminated for an injury?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to tired_panda's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt STD would apply since the OP stated that light duty has been offered by the employer and "signed off on" by the doctor. After any anticipated surgeries, maybe. But barring any surgical...

  9. Can I be terminated for an injury?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to tired_panda's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't see how anyone call fall behind on orientation. It is a period of learning and transitioning for the individual; it's not a group project. The patients are definitely not going...

  10. Is it hard to transition from OR?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to YouknowwhyImhere's topic in General Nursing

    Well lets see. I've never worked OR. But I have too many years in med/surg. Transitioning from OR, it is safe to assume that you will leaving one unconscious/sedated/non-verbal patient for 5-7 rude,...

  11. Best Text book for medical surgical nursing

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to miss_cy's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think any med-surg or fundamentals of nursing book will do. However, I think your best bet would be to apply for something similar to a nurse re-entry position....at the very least, explain to your...

  12. Beginning of my journey

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Seity's topic in Excelsior College

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!

  13. got fired/terminated

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to YesYesRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Especially if the previous job is the only evidence of anything even remotely resembling paid work

  14. NCLEX....how bad is it REALLY...

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Joanie49's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Select All That

  15. got fired/terminated

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to YesYesRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm afraid I'm with Calivianya on this one. I've witnessed this first hand. I worked a unit with this very demanding trach patient. He/She lived on that call light! The regular staff nurses were...

  16. Is charting coming before patient care these days?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to annonymouse's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^^^^!!!!!! And it shows in the decreasing patient satisfaction scores; yet they wonder what

  17. Commuting an hour to work

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to MiaLyse's topic in General Nursing

    I did 3 1/2 hours one way; stayed for the 3-day stretch, and drove 3 1/2 hours home at the end of my shift. Why? The money was awesome and the flexibility was to die for!!! I did that for 2...

  18. Problems with Excelsior

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to confusedinnj's topic in Excelsior College

    Questions to consider: Is it possible that with the instructors being told to 'now grade specifically according to the rubric', it revealed that you were only producing "low 90s" quality work? Did...

  19. Preceptorship

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to sweetsleep28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The preceptorship courses are generally provided by one's

  20. LPN business

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Maree87's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Anyone with a business license and the right amount of start-up capital can open a business. As far as the clinics and anything else involving healthcare, I've learned that each one carries its own...

  21. Care plans and Assessments At an ALF???

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Mscoleman78's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    First, you must understand the rules and regulations of healthcare facilities. At the bottom of the line are personal care homes in which non licensed staff assist with medications. There are no...

  22. Seeking advice from all you Introverted nurses out there...

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to jk2185's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was actually born in the local mental institution near here. I guess that not only makes me pure, but certifiable as

  23. Seeking advice from all you Introverted nurses out there...

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to jk2185's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My family calls me antisocial and they are just dumbfounded that I'm able to function in an environment where I must interact with people that I don't even know. I credit my game face to my portion of...

  24. Finally!! After 17 years.....

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to tlyte777's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations, neighbor!!! The doors are now opened for

  25. Clinicals

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Zooey72's topic in General Students

    I agree with TheCommuter. You mentioned that you are an 'A' student while in school. Since you wanted other perspectives of 'why' this could have possibly happened, I believe you may have answered...