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    Great Apps for Great Nurses

    BSNbeauty replied to Brian's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Thanks for the info. I just downloaded a few of the suggested
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    Nodding off...

    BSNbeauty replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    I once nodded off when I was a sitter on night shift. I was fired on the spot. I take complete responsibility and it has never happened again. Perhaps night shift is not for you. You were lucky they...
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    Are you good at charting in "real time?"

    BSNbeauty replied to Ativan's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a busy post-partum floor. I usually try to chart my assessments as I go along. I've found that charting on 6-10 patients at once can be a bit overwhelming and things tend to get missed. When...
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    March 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    BSNbeauty replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    " Do you think I have enough alarm clocks on my wall to wake me up for the NCLEX tomorrow
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    Mistakes Are Inevitable: No One Is Perfect.

    BSNbeauty replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Great Article Ruby! Powerful and informative. This article will be in my mind when I make mistakes along the
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    Career in the ICU

    BSNbeauty replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Critical Care

    Why don't you first get your feet wet in the ICU then consider certs/career advancement. Besides, it takes 2 years in the ICU before you can get your
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    I don't want to work in LTC... Will someone change my attitude?

    BSNbeauty replied to firefly101's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've done LTC and it can be a very stressful job at times. However, not all LTC facilities are bad. You have 2 options: apply at a LTC and stay for a little while until a hospital job opens out or...
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    Dear Student Nurse,

    BSNbeauty posted a topic in General Students

    Believe it or not, I'm glad you are here. I love helping to teach nursing students and want to be apart of your learning process. The purpose of this letter is to inform you of ways you can make your...
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    Would you take this job?

    BSNbeauty replied to Lucky724's topic in Nursing Career

    I would hate the commute but 2 days a week sound AMAZING!!!!! I would take it in a heart beat
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    Show Me the Money

    BSNbeauty replied to KeepItRealRN's topic in General Nursing

    I always tell people that if I was in nursing for the money then I would have been left. No amount of money can pay me what I'm worth as a nurse. I do it because it actually is my calling. I could...
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    Hired on days, manager request to switch to night

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

    Yes it is Ethical for her to want you to go to nights. She has to do what is best for the unit. Yes it sucks but you have 3 options. 1) State your concerns about night shift and pray that she lets you...
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    Rotating Shifts: Surviving and Thriving

    BSNbeauty replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I actually enjoy being a rotater myself. The worse part of night shift for me is the drive home. I also appreciate day shift and night shift for the same as you do and it is nice to have a variety....
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    What time do you leave work?

    BSNbeauty replied to j0yegan's topic in General Nursing

    Our shift ends at 730pm or AM. I rarely stay past
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    Do you like your job?

    BSNbeauty replied to Toomanyhatsforme's topic in General Nursing

    I work in Post partum and I like my job Most of the time
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    Top 10 reasons we get fired!-Poor Performance

    BSNbeauty replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I've realized that if my EMAR is not allowing me to scan a medication for a patient then something is wrong. Instead of overriding it, I investigate by going through the five rights. I've prevented...
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    What age did you complete your BSN or ASN?

    BSNbeauty replied to mee9mee9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    CNA- age 16 LPN- age 20 ASN- age 23 and I'll be done with my BSN at
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    Too much snow! Getting to work late again.

    BSNbeauty replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've been in nursing for a 8 years at the bedside, so obviously getting to work in the snow is not new to me. I've got to work plenty of times in storms, and there were times when I just couldn't make...
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    Too much snow! Getting to work late again.

    BSNbeauty replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    I do have sympathy for people who have to drive in the snow. #1 If I get into an accident and harm myself or others what good would I be to my patients? I have been in an accident while driving to...
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    3rd Day of Orientation and I hate it

    BSNbeauty replied to NursingIsWithinMe's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Being new in LTC is HARD. But you will get through it. Your orientation sounds like mine when I used to work in LTC. I agree with another poster, focus on learning the job and your role and don't...
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    Student Nurse "Help me!" Threads

    BSNbeauty replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Time to grab the popcorn. I knew ^^^ This ^^^ would be happen with this thread.
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    Student Nurse "Help me!" Threads

    BSNbeauty replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    This is random, but I so miss Daytonite. She was so helpful to students such as many other nurses on this site. She was just really a gem. Perhaps we could have a Daytonite section with all of her...
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    Tomorrow is the big day

    BSNbeauty replied to tebrown's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You will do fine. Make sure to study, ask your instructor for clarification when needed ( that is what they are there for), and maintain a healthy social life. Having a social life is important and...
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    February 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    BSNbeauty replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "I'm way too tired to look for the hoyer lift, so I'll lift you myself, it'll only take a
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    Don't People Have Bills To Pay?

    BSNbeauty replied to Ruby Vee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have you ever received one? Just
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    Work in pajamas!

    BSNbeauty replied to Indyrn00's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, love the