BSNbeauty BSN, RN

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    Would you choose nursing again or another health profession?

    BSNbeauty replied to Abbr's topic in Nursing Career

    Nope. Love being a
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    What's your side job?

    BSNbeauty replied to thejetsetnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I work part time as a PP nurse and will be a clinical instructor in the
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    I don't like pediatric patients, am I normal?

    BSNbeauty replied to Wonder RN's topic in General Nursing

    I love taking care of mommas and infants. No more
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    Is it possible to get the holidays off?

    BSNbeauty replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was only required to work nightshift Christmas eve. I'm a bedside nurse. This was awesome
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    Interview a Nurse (school project)

    BSNbeauty replied to sjarmistead's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hopefully someone will help. I highly doubt it though. Many will tell you to find an in person nurse on your own. Good
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    Hey RN's that used to be LPN's !

    BSNbeauty replied to Tieuana's topic in General Nursing

    I took a year or two off before returning for my RN. I needed to work and during that time I gained great experience that helped me in school. Do what is best for you your
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    Just a regular ole nurse

    BSNbeauty replied to NurseMikki's topic in General Nursing

    I hear ya!!! I'm 26. Been a nurse for 6 years. I have my B.S.N. I'm certified in my specialty. I give great care. Soon I will take students to clinical. I'm in debt with my B.S.N. I cannot afford a...
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    Completed my BSN

    BSNbeauty replied to Rhody34's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!!!!
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    New clinical instructor ~any tips for a new instructor?

    BSNbeauty replied to HappyWife77's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Bump. Any more tips or advice? I am a new clinical instructor
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    Accused of sleeping

    BSNbeauty replied to cdthorste's topic in General Nursing

    Number 1865 reason why I hate night shift. Sometimes I need to close my eyes because they are so freakin dry at 4am. If I get fired over that for "sleeping". Then oh well. Guess I'll get a new non...
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    I feel nursing is more of a calling than anything else

    BSNbeauty replied to Tarrus Eliuds's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I agree. Nursing is definitely my calling. For others it's a job. It doesn't make me a better of a nurse. I've been in nursing for 10 years. Have not burnt out yet and still look forward to going to...
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    Where did you start working right after getting your RN license?

    BSNbeauty replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    I started in ICU the ER then Postpartum after RN. Never stepped foot on a Medsurg
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    Help, pregnant, working nights and seriously depressed!

    BSNbeauty replied to JLB1215's topic in General Nursing

    I hated nights before pregnancy , during pregnancy and after pregnancy. Nights is not for everyone. Being pregnant and working nights was a nightmare for
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    Just can't do nights and I am finally accepting it.

    BSNbeauty posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been doing straight nights for 9 months now, ever since returning from maternity leave. I love the flow of nights and the pay. However, my body hates it and I feel awful ALL the time. My...
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    Why is EFM cert. a requirement for L an D

    BSNbeauty posted a topic in General Nursing

    L and D nurse's are being transferred to PP if they do not receive this certification. It breaks my heart that many seasoned nurse's are being told they can no longer work without it. I always thought...
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    Why is EFM cert. a requirement for L an D

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Librasun, many hospitals in my area does not required it. Perhaps it should be a standard in all
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    Why is EFM cert. a requirement for L an D

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Baglady those are my thoughts exactly. I believe if you have 20 plus years of exp. You should be grandfathered in and not pushed to the side like a rag doll. All Other nurse's should have this cert....
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    Why is EFM cert. a requirement for L an D

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for the replies. I now have a better understanding and agree that it should be a requirement. So why aren't most hospitals requiring this EFM if it's so
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    Why is EFM cert. a requirement for L an D

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Klone, Thank you for clarifying. I get it now. When I was a CVICU nurse we had to pass the CAT exam and demonstrate competency in reading strips. These nurse's have taken the exam but failed. I just...
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    Why is EFM cert. a requirement for L an D

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Bump
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    Gift basket for new L&D nurse

    BSNbeauty replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wine.
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    Encouragement needed - Frustrated and insulted by hourly rates

    BSNbeauty replied to kemansha1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well this is what you get for going into nursing just for the money. Time to find a new career because us nurse's will never be paid for what we are
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    How do you deal with being called a "snitch" by your co-workers?

    BSNbeauty replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's a tough spot to be in. I would suggest talking to the techs one by one and explaining the complaint you have about them taking long breaks. Maybe this will help. Time will pass and eventually...
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    Vital signs/Less interruptions for patients during night shift

    BSNbeauty posted a topic in General Nursing

    Patients always complain that they rarely get any rest due to constant interruptions of their rest at night. I always explain to them that it is hard to get adequate rest in the hospital but we will...
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    Vital signs/Less interruptions for patients during night shift

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Bump. Still looking for suggestions to decrease interruptions on night