Yep, Me

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  1. Thoughts On Eliminating Nurse Report

    Yep, Me replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    In the real world, there is verbal info that needs to be passed on, that one would not necessarily want to put in writing, for liability sake. if floor is avoiding ER transfers, that is an issue...

  2. Hired on the spot? Take it or look elsewhere?

    Yep, Me replied to Dani_Mila's topic in General Nursing

    This facility is desperate for a warm body! If you go there, they will change everything they told you. They will _not_ increase your pay. They will set your schedule to suit them. They probably even...

  3. While we were arguing; We disappeared

    Yep, Me posted a topic in General Nursing

    Remember in the 70’s when we were arguing among ourselves about: ADN vs BSN entry to practice? Caps or not? Whites: skirts or pants? White dresses? White polo shirts? Any color tops? White scrubs?...

  4. While we were arguing; We disappeared

    Yep, Me replied to Yep, Me's topic in General Nursing

    What I am saying is this: _anyone_ used to be able to walk onto the floor & immediately recognize who the nurses were, without reading a badge or seeing “RN” in big letters. if you were to...

  5. RN, ADN being obsolete

    Yep, Me replied to lovewaves's topic in General Students

    Nope, not a bit! I've worked transplant icu, Worked with the first artificial heart, home health, admin, neuroticisms, IV team, ER, med surf, OB (1 shift: it ain't for me)! On State Board to license...

  6. RN, ADN being obsolete

    Yep, Me replied to lovewaves's topic in General Students

    I was hearing this same tripe when _I_ graduated in 1978!

  7. Are Home Health RNs really paid what they are worth??

    Yep, Me replied to Scorpiostngrn's topic in Home Health

    I work HH in the 90's: RN admission paid $100 & then

  8. My DON accused me of patient abandonment during a snowstorm

    Yep, Me replied to NurseScorpio88's topic in General Nursing

    I would pay the $60 to have a lawyer write this letter for me.

  9. People are out to get me

    Yep, Me replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Is there something from your past that makes you still afraid? I know that people who have a combination of narcissist/enabling parents can lay their trip on their children. BTW: I've been a nurse...

  10. New Grad Miserable Because of Management

    Yep, Me replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Learn "gray rock" technique with that manager. Buy the biggest button you can find & keep it in your pocket every minute you are at work, to reminder yourself to "button your lip". Don't tell...

  11. Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

    Yep, Me replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

    Having owned an assisted living business & hiring employees, & having been an RN for nearly 40 years, here's my reply to your questions/post: 1.) everyone I ever hired & every place I ever...

  12. OCNRN63

    Yep, Me replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry to hear this! Prayers for her passing & strength & comfort to her family, please,

  13. Mother of 6 Lost Nursing License X 2 and Job

    Yep, Me replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    No matter what you pay for, go hungry rather than skip on buying malpractice insurance! That being said: I had a similar situation: pt coded & DON asked me to "rewrite the code documents because...

  14. Male Nurse Disgusted by Female Nurses

    Yep, Me replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with a lot of what this male RN has states. However, the statement "total lack of unity" I do take exception with. Yes, I have worked with Nuraes of both (& varied) genders. I do not see...

  15. advice on failing a class

    Yep, Me replied to SN2432's topic in General Students

    As a seasoned RN, (yes, grilled & fried after some shifts, LOL), please allow me to make a few points: 1.) Raise your standards & your goals. Don't be upset that you barely failed. Set your...

  16. Fired from my first RN job after only 2 weeks.

    Yep, Me replied to Mountainrnbsn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There's lots of places where the Charge or DON exercise "displacement". Seriously, thank your lucky stars, say a prayer, take a deep breath, & apply for somewhere that cares about their nurses. Do...

  17. Fired from my first RN job after only 2 weeks.

    Yep, Me replied to Mountainrnbsn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can

  18. Nurse tech working as RN

    Yep, Me replied to esrun77's topic in General Nursing

    This is EXCELLENT information. WHEN something bad happens, this facility will throw you under the bus, I repeat: WHEN something happens. WHEN a family sues this facility, you will not have a leg to...

  19. Nurse tech working as RN

    Yep, Me replied to esrun77's topic in General Nursing

    No. You will NEVER be a nurse if you are found to be "doing RN duties under her guidance". It is illegal for you to do RN duties if you do not have an RN license. There is NO "internship" in a...

  20. What should I do - Abusive Instructor

    Yep, Me replied to neuron's topic in General Students

    Abusive, intolerant nursing instructors were the norm when I went to school years ago. Yes, a long time, since I'm nearly ready to retire. A few of the instructors were openly hostile to us. Some...

  21. Legal Ramifications of Joining a Formal Church "Emergency Response Team"

    Yep, Me posted a topic in General Nursing

    A church is starting a designated "Emergency Response Team" for each service, & of course, they are asking all the nurses, doctors, EMTs etc to join. My questions are: the legal ramifications for...

  22. Legal Ramifications of Joining a Formal Church "Emergency Response Team"

    Yep, Me replied to Yep, Me's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so very much. I certainly want to respond "as a decent human being". However, my license goes wherever I go, so it is always involved. & I've worked too long to put it in jeopardy by...

  23. Legal Ramifications of Joining a Formal Church "Emergency Response Team"

    Yep, Me replied to Yep, Me's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, that was one of my most pressing questions: Who is designated to do what? Who documents qualifications? Who outlines processes? How does the ERT leadership management verify qualifications,...

  24. Legal Ramifications of Joining a Formal Church "Emergency Response Team"

    Yep, Me replied to Yep, Me's topic in General Nursing

    This is a ERT for the within the church & only for services. This is not for community disaster

  25. Legal Ramifications of Joining a Formal Church "Emergency Response Team"

    Yep, Me replied to Yep, Me's topic in General Nursing

    This is not disaster response. This is emergency response within the church during service & activities