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    Night Shift Question/Advice/Tips

    BSNbeauty replied to EMEddie's topic in General Nursing

    1. I did ft nights for a month and hated it. I couldn't adjust. 2. My sleep schedule sucked. No matter how much I slept I always felt groggy and In a fog. I gained weight became depressed. After I got...
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    Clinical Nursing Student Needs Advice 5 patients

    BSNbeauty replied to Lynn52's topic in General Students

    Welcome to the real world of nursing my dear, except you have less work than clinical. More nursing schools need to be like this instead of painting the picture of roses and rainbows. If you feel...
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    Are you in it for the money?

    BSNbeauty replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Not in it for the money. For those who are its Mind boggling.... No amount of money is worth the crap we but up with.... I'm a nurse because I'm a glutton for punishment. No, I really do enjoy being a...
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    What is taking so long!?!?!

    BSNbeauty replied to Joy06's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Aw, the wait is the hardest thing. I would follow up. The worse thing they can say is no. Keep applying other
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    What is so special about working in postpartum???

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I need to be bored at times. I crack under high acuity, which is why I left the Ed and
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    Is it appropriate to e-mail/contact a manager before applying for a position?

    BSNbeauty replied to born2circulateRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would bring it up closer to your transer eliglibility date. I've contacted managers many times prior to applying to show interest and to see if they'd actually be intersted in my application. It has...
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    Forced to wear nurses' hat

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Parish

    Great idea! Although, I doubt the director will go for
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    Forced to wear nurses' hat

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Parish

    I'm not being forced to serve but I am being forced to wear the cap. Not serving is not an option for me at this time as I know this is what God wants me to do ( even though, my flesh doesnt want to...
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    What is so special about working in postpartum???

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It nice to everyone's
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    Forced to wear nurses' hat

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Parish

    So the nurses ministry at my church consist of anyone who works in the health care field or have the desire. 3 of us serve on Sunday, we sit on the pulpit at church. If there is an emergency we...
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    Decided to follow my gut....

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thanks. It is nice to know I'm not the only one who have not found their home yet. I did omit the ED job from my resume. I really wanted to keep up with hospital experience however, I know myself and...
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    Seriously?!?!

    BSNbeauty replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    Pt. holds arm out and states: "I want ativan right now, the other hospital gives it to me. You guys never do anything. You haven't even took my blood pressure yet"/ Me: " Sir, I'm sorry but the doctor...
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    Short interview for parish nurses. Please help!

    BSNbeauty replied to jaand's topic in Parish

    1. What is your name? If you do not want to give your name, please note “Anonymous.” 2. Where do you work?-School nursing PRN, I do parish nursing at church as a volunteer, 3. What is your...
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    Do you give OTC meds at Church?

    BSNbeauty posted a topic in Parish

    I work on the nurse ministry at church. Our lead nurse said we are allowed to give OTC medicine from our medicine cabinet to members 18 and over. I asked if this is okay since nurses are not allowed...
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    Do you give OTC meds at Church?

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Parish

    This is what I usually do. I know handing out OTC meds may seem so minute but I just don't want to take any
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    What would you do (with high yuck factor).

    BSNbeauty replied to Gampopa's topic in School

    I do school nursing,PRN and the county I work in have a policy for possible blood exposure. Usually the parents are notified and a letter is sent home. It is always recommended to follow up with PCP,...
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    What is so special about working in postpartum???

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I worked at a facility that was just as you described, minus the smoking. I think the nuns caught on, and decided not to staff that unit anymore with
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    Missed call for a interview

    BSNbeauty replied to Dragonstrike's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm sorry to hear this
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    Seriously?!?!

    BSNbeauty replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    I don't get it. I'm a little slow...
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    my patient forgot their prescription at discharge....

    BSNbeauty replied to paperheart's topic in General Nursing

    I can imagine how you feel. I've had patients leave abrutly without their prescriptions and paper work. I often had to chase them down. You did all you could. No
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    Do you give OTC meds at Church?

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Parish

    The BON states RNS can suggest an OTC medicine. However, it is not clear on whether we can administer. It saysRecommendations of an over-the-counter product does not encompass administration of the...
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    Incident Reports...aarrggghhh!!!

    BSNbeauty replied to MessyMomma's topic in General Nursing

    OP,never get tired of doing the right thing. I know that you are not, but just in case you think about it. It seems as though you really are trying to make things better and not trying to throw people...
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    Just let me be...

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

    First,your first two paragraphs are just unbelievable. I find it hard to believe that ALL the LPNs you worked with was like this. Second, you taught 16 LPNs in a bridge program who whined and...
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    I would like to hear form those that have refused the mandatory Flu Shot.

    BSNbeauty replied to Anniehow's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I don't agree with your reason for not getting the flu shot. It seems as though you feel you don't have control over anything so you decide to refuse the flu vaccine to give you some sense of control....
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    Seriously?!?!

    BSNbeauty replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    That is the beauty of nursing, we all have our place. Not everyone is cut out for every specialty. I'm sure some ED nurses would never do ICU,medsurg,OR,OB and