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    I must make a confession

    BSNbeauty replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in ALF and we often took grabs at some of the untouched left overs that never left the kitchen. I just hope that patient wasn't charged. I have a confession too: I have a vaccine and threw...
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    I'm getting terminated from my first nursing job

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

    I agree with GreenTea, this was not a mistake. However, I am not here to judge you. You had poor judgement, and had a moment of weakness. Everyone, has done something that they knew was not right. So...
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    I'm not an ED nurse :(

    BSNbeauty posted a topic in Emergency

    I always knew I wasn't an ED nurse, however I had no other job options at the time. I actually hate going to work sometimes. I've only been on the unit 2 weeks( nights) and sometimes it is a drag. I...
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    Got into a car accident after working a night shift

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I've done nights before, part time but stopped nights all together because I could not adjust. I've taken a full time nights because it is the only choice I have at this time. I don't try caffeine...
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    Dangerous patients

    BSNbeauty replied to dallet6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You are spot on!!! I'm an ER nurse and ex LTC nurse. I wasn't allowed to give Haldol IM in LTC but in the ED we can sedate and intubate if we have to.QUOTE=BrandonLPN;7139997]Yes, no matter how you...
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    Desensitization and detachement

    BSNbeauty replied to Rhi007's topic in Emergency

    I feel the same way. In the ED everything is an emergency to them and I find mysef shaking my head sometimes. I hate that I find myself becoming desensitzed. This is not who I am. I try hard to remain...
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    What are some personality traits needed to be a great nurse?

    BSNbeauty replied to KayyyT's topic in General Nursing

    You also have to be a little bipolar. You may have one patient who is actively dying and another patient how is about to be discharged after overcoming many health issues. For one patient you'll have...
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    How to start an IV

    BSNbeauty replied to LisaRN1105's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for this post. It is very helpful, as starting IVs is my weakness. Not good, being a new ED
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    Changing our colors again- rant.

    BSNbeauty replied to beeker's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    That is very fustrating. I have to wear white and blue and hate it. The white gets dirty so quickly. I find myself having to buy new scrubs all the
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    What would you change about nursing?

    BSNbeauty replied to aellisrn's topic in General Nursing

    Everything! No, just kidding. I would change the pay rate, politics, staffing, attitudes. Thats it in a
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    Do I sound like a terrible nursing assistant??

    BSNbeauty replied to blondy85's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you have to put up with some of these attitudes. The attitudes in nursing are almost unavoidable. There is always someone, somewhere who are going to give you attitude for one reason or...
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    Working nights and working out.

    BSNbeauty replied to elleroser's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the same predicament. I just starting nights and I'm having a hard time working out. Even on my days off, I don't have enough energy. I'm going to try to work out after work on my last...
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    What are some personality traits needed to be a great nurse?

    BSNbeauty replied to KayyyT's topic in General Nursing

    Tough skin, knowing when to ask questions, honesty, humility, common sense, good sense of humor, a bladder that can hold urine for 12 hours, strong legs and back, ability to go hours without food and...
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    Stay calm dad - possible future nurse :)

    BSNbeauty replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my gosh! She is so smart and so brave and ofcourse cute. Hopefully, dad is okay. My favorite part is "So far, so
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    No, I'm Not a Beauty Shop!

    BSNbeauty replied to mysixlittleones's topic in School

    If I wasn't busy or on my way to lunch I would have put it back in. I've done school nursing and know first hand how annoying some requests can be. However, they are in first grade and elementary...
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    walden RN to BSN

    BSNbeauty replied to labradorloverrn344's topic in School, College Programs

    Thanks for the feedback. I'm hoping to start in March, Lord willing. Glad to hear it isn't too hard. I hate writing papers so I'm sure I'll have to brush up on my APA format and
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    How did you know nursing was for you?

    BSNbeauty replied to aachavez's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is just who I am. I'm a nuturer at heart and love to serve people. I love the art and science of nursing. Sometimes I have really bad days at work, and I brainstorm to figure out what else can...
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    What's in your pocket - ER Style

    BSNbeauty replied to Frizbeeboy's topic in Emergency

    -Steth -Gum or mentos -Two pens -Scissors -My keys( no matter how bad my shift is, my keys remind me that I'll go home
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    If you were or had been terminated...

    BSNbeauty replied to Born_2BRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I was terminated, I showed up to work my sceduled day and was called into the office. I had to walk the hall of shame. It was totally unexpected. I've seen other nurses physically escorted out...
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    I don't know how long I'll be able to do nights...

    BSNbeauty replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    I like nights and hate nights at the same time. I love being able to wave goodbye to management in the morning. Night shift people seem more laid back in relaxed. I do feel that is hard to switch...
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    new allnurses logo - feedback wanted

    BSNbeauty replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with others. We should go big or go home. How about brand new colors, lettering, and graphic. Maybe we can make it into a contest and design our own and vote on
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    More ignorance. Any wonder the public is confused!

    BSNbeauty replied to TakeTwoAspirin's topic in General Nursing

    All forgiven. Thank you pudluv for being our
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    Complete surprise, in a good way, LTC experience so far

    BSNbeauty replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LTC will always hold a special place in my heart. I love my geri peeps. I've done acute care and currently work in the ED and each specialty has its own battles. However, I personally think it takes a...
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    What a great time to be an LPN

    BSNbeauty replied to libran1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You rock! Thanks for sharing your
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    More ignorance. Any wonder the public is confused!

    BSNbeauty replied to TakeTwoAspirin's topic in General Nursing

    She is misreprensenting herself. Someone needs to call her out on it. You cannot be a RN manager without having a RN license.