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    Night shift help

    BSNbeauty replied to bargraphix's topic in General Nursing

    Some people do know after a week that they will not be able to adjust working nights. I am one of them and know several nurses who couldn't do nights after working just one night shift. Someone does...
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    Can nurses have artifical nails?

    BSNbeauty replied to MissMiniPink's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You're right I don't know anything for sure, however I'm willing to bet my whole pay check that my job does not strictly enforce the artificial nail policy. They'd be writing people up all day if they...
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    Memories & Insights of a 1974 Diploma RN Grad

    BSNbeauty replied to jewel53's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoyed reading this and would love to read the rest of your story. I love love love seasoned nurses. You all always have something to interesting to share and I learn so much. From a nurse with...
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    Night shift help

    BSNbeauty replied to bargraphix's topic in General Nursing

    Night shift is not for everyone and it may not be for you. And that is OK. If you cannot adjust ask to go Part time or switch to first or second
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    What is your quote or mantra when it gets tough?

    BSNbeauty replied to Lola Lou's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've put the nursing prayer on my clipboard ( just google one). I also always pray before work and that really helps me through. I have great co-workers so we normally use humor to get us through 12...
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    I can't get a job!!!!

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

    You have excluded nursing homes so that is probably one of the reasons you don't have a job. Sometimes you have to start from somewhere. However, I hope that you do get exactly what you are looking...
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    burned out

    BSNbeauty replied to NrsAmanda's topic in General Nursing

    OP I know exactly how you feel. I'm all about taking breaks to avoid mental and financial burnout. After I got my ADN I waited a year until I started a BSN program. Thankfully, I got hired at a...
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    Can nurses have artifical nails?

    BSNbeauty replied to MissMiniPink's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Can nurses have fake nails? The answer is No. Do they wear fake nails anyway? The answer is yes. Most of the nurses and physicians I work with wear fake nails. None of them have been fired on written...
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    Top 10 Reasons We Get Fired: Sleeping on duty

    BSNbeauty replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Agree. However, I know people that have gone out of their way to report 'nodding' off , in fact one time I was fired from an overnight sitting job for literally closing my eyes for 30 seconds. The air...
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    Nurses Notes: Guidelines On What Not To Chart

    BSNbeauty replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thanks for the reminder
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    Why did you become nurses?

    BSNbeauty replied to rupertmichaes's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for 5 years ( LPN/RN combined) and I became a nurse because I simply enjoy taking care of people and could not imagine doing anything else. I believe God put me on this earth to be a...
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    New grad in L&D with severe anxiety and stress

    BSNbeauty replied to Neohippy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm so sorry you are going through this and being treated this way. Being a new nurse on any unit is tough, and L/D can be really stressful. You are taking care of 2 patient, one you can see and one...
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    Why am I staying so late after shift ends while others leave on time?

    BSNbeauty replied to RescueNinja2013's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Don't worry. Time management will come with time. Learn to prioritize. You don't have to leap out of seat every time a patient or family member call. Learn how to delegate. And nursing is 24/7 don't...
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    Sitter breaks

    BSNbeauty replied to permanentnights's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Who would want to eat lunch in a patients' room? Even though sitters are "just" sitting, they still need an uninterrupted
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    Is nursing worth it?

    BSNbeauty replied to 2016New's topic in General Students

    You really need to do some soul searching and decide if nursing is really what YOU want. Not every body is meant to be a nurse. And that is OK. Do what is best for you. Some people may think that it...
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    Stick a fork in me, I'm done

    BSNbeauty replied to nursej22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You have paid your dues and paved the way for new nurses. Job well done, now it is time to move on and enjoy your new journey. I hope to be half the nurse you are and other wonderful seasoned nurses...
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    Do you enjoy being a nurse?

    BSNbeauty replied to LPNalltheway's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing has its pros/cons. For me the pros outweigh the cons. The fact that I work on my dream unit ( Postpartum) definitely helps. I actually look forward going to work, most
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    Hello! I have a question?

    BSNbeauty replied to wannabenurse88's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    None of us have a crystal ball, so we really can't tell you for sure. My guess is that ADN programs will stick around, just like LPN programs are still
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    Mice on unit

    BSNbeauty replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    I'm petrified of mice. A nursing home I once worked at was infested them. They would be in patients rooms, the kitchen, and I even saw one running down the wall in the dinning room. I have always...
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    Interviewing on PP, Finally!

    BSNbeauty replied to iPink's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Having a ICU background will only enhance you on PP. If my mom is C/O of chest pain, I automatically get an EKG instead of waiting for an order. Yes, it could be gas pain but an EKG should always be...
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    Interviewing on PP, Finally!

    BSNbeauty replied to iPink's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My transition from ICU to PP was pretty smooth. The hardest part was learning how to take care of babies. Babies show very subtle signs of distress so honing your assessment on babies is...
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    Help with nursing specialty direction!

    BSNbeauty replied to brownladyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    School Nursing, Methadone nursing, Private Duty nursing. If you want 3 days a week, you can try post partum. Sometimes PP can be stressful but nothing like Medsurg. It a different kind of stress. I...
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    The First Time I Had to Tell a Family That Their Loved One Passed Away

    BSNbeauty replied to november17's topic in General Nursing

    I've had to notify several family members of when their loved one died and there is no easy way to tell them. I always refrain from using the word expired. I have used, "died or
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    Interviewing on PP, Finally!

    BSNbeauty replied to iPink's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yay congrats!! I went from ICU to PP and so glad I made the change.I love love love my
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    Please tell me they are not all like this...

    BSNbeauty replied to SwampCat's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well said babyktchr. To the Op I suggest you working at a birth center. Plenty of rainbows and skittles