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    Kudos to OR Nurses!

    BSNbeauty replied to Baubo516's topic in Operating Room

    MereSanity is the pay and benefits WORTH being happy, just a
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    Has anyone made a medication error and *not* get fired for it?

    BSNbeauty replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Thankfully, I have not been fired for a med error. I think it depends whether or not the patient has an adverse
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    Difficult orientee

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

    OP, you should discuss this with the orientee before going to your supervisor. I was taught in nursing school that it is always best to go up the chain of command. If you get no where after discussing...
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    Share your Job Fair experience...

    BSNbeauty replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Weemsp, WELL said. There is no such thing as "lower level employees". Everyone makes a
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    getting out of bed side

    BSNbeauty replied to goalienrse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    How about school nursing, substance abuse, home health, hospice? There are so many different options. I felt the same as you until I found a job in bedside that I really love. I now work in...
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    What is so special about working in postpartum???

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So I just finished week one on the floor and I LOVE IT. I actually look forward to going to work for the first time in my life. -Proud PP
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    Is it worth going to school for LPN (2014)?

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

    I became a LPN in 2009 and it served me well. I made great money, always had a job and it was a wonderful stepping stone to becoming a RN. Do what you need to do and don't worry about what others...
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    Not Excited About Becoming FNP

    BSNbeauty replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the same way. I'm 24 and been a nurse for 4 years. At first I wanted to become a CNM or FNP, however, I've found that I actually enjoy being a bedside nurse. I love working in a hospital, and...
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    New to Tele/ICU floor

    BSNbeauty replied to ev40901's topic in Cardiac

    When I did ICU I brought a good "brain" sheet. I used a pencil bag to store my pens, calibers, highlighters, mints/gum, hand cream and etc. Ofcourse you need your steth and pen light. I also bought a...
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    Im new, will they be mad if I go full to part time right away?

    BSNbeauty replied to lolakbolak's topic in General Nursing

    You will never know until you ask. Just be honest and upfront, that way you don't burn bridges. Good
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    April 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Nurse: Some patients act like this just to get attention, as long as he's breathing there are no worries. Student nurse: But I don't think he's
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    Am I right or wrong

    BSNbeauty replied to CNAEB's topic in General Nursing

    I'm surprised by some of these responses op. I feel the same as you and however I've learned to let mist things roll off my back. I do come to allnurses to vent about the things I can't vent about at...
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    Disappointed with my nurse last night

    BSNbeauty posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Long story short: I was having terrible side effects from a prescribed diet pill. My husband finally convinced me to go to the ER after having s/s for the past 2 weeks that has gotten progressively...
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    Do techs deliver babies in L and D???

    BSNbeauty posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    A girl I know keeps posting on Facebook saying how "delivers babies" at work.Then she receives all these comments like "you probably delivered my twins" or you're a great nurse. This girl is also a...
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    a bit in conflict...

    BSNbeauty replied to Care a lot's topic in General Nursing

    I would just wear the long sleeves. No need to get a tattoo. It is really no ones business. If they ask, just simply say you are cold in the AC. On another note: I hope all is well with you and your...
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    Disappointed with my nurse last night

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

    I just started a new job and didn't have
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    Disappointed with my nurse last night

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

    Net- you are right. I was in pain and wasn't in a Joking mood. Hubby got yelled at. He always breaks this rule
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    Managing a diabetic student with severe ADD

    BSNbeauty posted a topic in School

    I was substituting in a school last week and had a diabetic student with severe ADD. First, it two adults to assists with checking his blood sugar. When I arrived to his room he was jumping from table...
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    Maxim Nursing

    BSNbeauty replied to mountaintex's topic in Home Health

    When I did shift work in home health I felt the same way about not 'getting away' for lunch. I did peds with children that had pegs and trachs and couldn't be left alone. Even though the job was...
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    Recently passed boards....what do i bring to interviews?

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

    Congrats!!!!
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    comfort care?

    BSNbeauty replied to RN 033's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OP you are correct and I'm not sure why MDS is challenging you on this. When I worked in LTC and had actively dying patients, we would administer morphine, Ativan and an anti-cholinergic around the...
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    Unethical hiring practices

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

    OP, I'm so sorry to hear this. I started on the CVICU and after 7 months I was basically told I was not an "ICU nurse". This is the confirmation I needed to pursue something that will fit me. I...
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    learning to write essays!

    BSNbeauty replied to nurses care's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you
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    Extremely BAD night...

    BSNbeauty replied to SweetMelissaRN's topic in Emergency

    Oh my goodness! What a horrible night. This is the reason I didn't make it in the ER, it was too much for me. I agree with others, get in touch with your EAP. I have utilized EAP at my job and they...
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    I want a hospital job but I'm afraid I don't have the right kind of experience

    BSNbeauty replied to miksyrak3's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Update your resume with the skills you used in the OR. Any experience is better than nothing. Remember that "real" nursing isn't just for those who work in a hospital. Being a real nurse means you are...