BSNbeauty BSN, RN

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    Nurses Med error..How can we help?

    Only by the Grace of God I go..... I'm praying for that nurse. So sad that the hospital is so quick to throw nurses under the
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    What is bullying then?

    And this is why bullying is SUBJECTIVE. What you don't think is bullying is what somebody else thinks it is. All based on
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    how to get a "A" every time

    I succeeded in my ADN program, with A's, B's and a couple of C's. I studied my butt off and put in work. No way around
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    Your Specialty & Why

    Mother baby nurse here ! I love being apart of the most happiest times in a persons life. Mother baby isn't all roses and sunshine however my patients know I am available to them in any way they need...
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    I got the job!

    Congrats !!!!! I love love love working on mother baby. Best job I've ever had. Good luck to you
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    My poor husband

    It is 4am and of course I'm wide awake and hubby is sound asleep. This is due to me working night shift the past 2 nights so my circadian rhythm is a little jacked up. So palpated a pea sized lump in...
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    Finding your place in nursing

    I always knew I wanted to be a post partum nurse. How ever it took me a few years to finally land my dream job. I've done everything from Ltc, icu, er, home health , school nursing. Sometimes it...
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    Why is Med-Surg so hated?

    I disagree. There are areas for example, like postpartum that is totally different and an enjoyable place to work. Not all bedside nursing sucks. I love being a bedside nurse, especially in...
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    So Frustrated I Could Cry..

    You have to decide if you can live with the consequences of calling in to attend your family gathering. If you can, then I say go for it. Personally, I could not afford to get fired from my current...
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    Dealing with your feet

    I wear teds, and I love the way they make my legs and feet feel. They really help with my aching legs and
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    RN to BSN full time + working full time

    I work full time and go to school part time and so far so good. However, I'm about to double up on my courses, so I'll let you know how that works out. 12 credits in six weeks,
  12. I'm 23 and a half years old with no kids or spouse, am I TOO old to start nursing school? Uh, heck yeah you
  13. This literally hits the nail on the head !!!!! I'm crying over
  14. My favorites are: I'm 28 weeks pregnant and have some spotting and cramping. I want to know how you guys would take care of a patient with these symptoms. By the way, I'm NOT asking for any medical...
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    Abdominal binder question

    Some of our lady partsl moms like the binder. Keeps everything secure and tucked
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    Possible 36 week delivery, hospital has no NICU

    I agree with Klone, I've had 36 weekers who behaved and some that did not and bought themselves a stay in the
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    Failing out of a nursing program twice?

    I agree with the previous poster, this totally depends on the school. For example, at my community college if you fail the RN program twice, you have to do the LPN program ( successfully passed and...
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    Doing the "Right" thing...

    What a jerk! I've worked with doctors like this and you did the right thing. Never get tired of doing the right thing and being a patient
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    Saying No!

    When I was a new grad I always had trouble saying no. No I can say no without thinking twice about
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    When you save a life

    When I worked in the ER and ICU I got a rush during every code and rapid response. With that being said, I didn't like high acuity and stress of both specialities. Now I work in Post partum and do...
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    What to do....quit?

    Have your tried venturing outside of bedside nursing. How about home health, school nursing, telephone triage, clinics and etc. Yes, it may be less pay but maybe you'll find an area of nursing that...
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    Best Way to Resign

    Do you want/need a PRN job? If so, you'd be better off asking for the PRN medsurg position. I agree that most likely they wouldn't keep you on board as PRN with 5 months of exp. unless they are...
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    Taking 10-12 credits in 6 weeks possible?

    Thank you both for your responses !!!! So far the workload of just one 5 credit course has been manageable. I'm able to complete the work within 3-4 weeks and get A's. However, the courses are getting...
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    I really want to quit my job....

    I've felt that way after a year in CVICU. I ended up quitting. I've found a job in postpartum that suits me much better. I've been in PP for over a year now and love it !!! Best decision I've ever...
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    Various licenses/certs that nurses hold

    There is also