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  1. Classmate Spilled Coffee On My Laptop - Broken

    oceanblue52 replied to waterdrifter's topic in General Students

    I understand where you are coming from, I certainly did not mean to come across as harsh, even with my tone being as such. I agree that we nurses are too hard on each other. OP most certainly has the...

  2. Classmate Spilled Coffee On My Laptop - Broken

    oceanblue52 replied to waterdrifter's topic in General Students

    Seriously? I cannot believe the number of people who actually think her friend should pay. Like the one commenter said, accidents are a risk you assume when you own nice items and use them. If you are...

  3. Can I be a nurse with a mental illness?

    oceanblue52 replied to Edt997's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Great advice here. It is certainly feasible! I would add that you should get established with a Psychiatrist and counselor if you do not have one in place already. Some BoN's will require testimony...

  4. Travel Rn interest, any experience in renting out residence while on assignment?

    oceanblue52 replied to HarmlessDonut's topic in Travel

    I know several people that do this. It can be viable, but another issue to consider is who will manage it while you are away. It needs to be cleaned in between guests, someone needs to be close by or...

  5. Pre-Employment Drug Screening

    oceanblue52 replied to Nursinggraduate134's topic in General Nursing

    It is highly unlikely that this would affect the test, alcohol metabolizes much faster than the timeframe you are given. Most employment drug screens do not screen for alcohol, but do a more...

  6. What have I gotten myself into?

    oceanblue52 replied to futureRN_'18's topic in General Students

    Nursing school can be very challenging. Even "A" students struggle with test scores. It is completely normal to feel like giving up. You are close to being done with the semester though! People can...

  7. Philly area jobs

    oceanblue52 replied to TeeRNMEDSURGBC's topic in General Nursing

    Have you expanded your search to the suburbs? Hospital jobs in the central Philly are definitely more competitive. Plan to apply for 2-3 jobs a day if possible, and tailor your resume and cover letter...

  8. Should I report the person who scheduled me to a patient I should not have been sitting?

    oceanblue52 replied to Rayrayma's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Was it specifically in your job contract to NOT take care of people with suicide precautions? This is a very common situation in acute care hospitals. CNAs, Patient Attendants, and Sitters, and even...

  9. possession of marijuana California state board of nursing?

    oceanblue52 replied to sadielazer's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I would think a lawyer would be best to talk to, as they can explain what plea in abeyance" is more fully and also help porifice the language in the BONs questions to determine if there is

  10. Looking for a School in Denver, ADN Program

    oceanblue52 replied to Agg0404's topic in School, College Programs

    Several community colleges here have ADN programs. Denver is a very tough market even with a BSN, FYI. Are you hoping to stay here after you

  11. What was your worst shift ever?

    oceanblue52 replied to Isakolistic's topic in General Nursing

    Edit: I missed the "as a nurse" caveat for this thread, but luckily I haven't had too many bad days in my first 8 months as a newish grad. The story below takes the cake for worst acute care...

  12. The test doesn't lie

    oceanblue52 replied to Kallie3006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Have you talked with an attorney? If I were you that would be my next step as they know the nuances of the law and how the various drug tests play into employee rights and whatnot. We cannot give...

  13. Switching jobs is it worth it?

    oceanblue52 replied to msward1987's topic in General Students

    Magnet designation is not a guarantee of it being a healthy working environment, at least in my

  14. Want to quit

    oceanblue52 replied to PaleomilesRN's topic in Emergency

    Have you mentioned specifically in your cover letter and resume that you are working towards your BSN? Some employers will look past you not having a BSN if you are actively seeking one, but it needs...

  15. I got fired while being on orientation at a hospital for just 1 week. Why did this happen?

    oceanblue52 replied to Strugaaa4eva's topic in General Nursing

    It is unfortunate that this happened, and it shows strength of character that you are looking for feedback about what happened. The best example I can think of to think through your question is this....

  16. Have to buy a new laptop?

    oceanblue52 replied to cobrit's topic in Home Health

    The issue of having to provide your own laptop is most concerning. Huge issue of liability and properly protecting data. Is this your first home health job? What type of experience do you

  17. Psych NP what kind of experience?

    oceanblue52 replied to kj954's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You will indeed find Psych patients everywhere, but managing a whole floor of them is very different from working a Med-Surg floor. If you pop over to the specialty Psych forum you will find a lot of...

  18. Should new graduates relocate? Advice and thoughts

    oceanblue52 replied to sazbsn's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree that this is a very individual basis situation. Have you traveled by yourself before? Do you have family close by that would be hard to move away from? Are you an adventurer that is...

  19. Handy tools

    oceanblue52 replied to OkieSunRN's topic in Home Health

    A notebook to keep track of mileage and also jot down notes if you receive a call while out in the field. I also kept a little flexible file folder to hold face sheets for each of my patients,...

  20. Starting in med surg after time away from bedside

    oceanblue52 replied to Flwrntgal's topic in Travel

    What does NTS stand for? What other jobs have you

  21. Deltoid injections in obese patients

    oceanblue52 replied to Psychrn6685's topic in General Nursing

    If you have your landmark right, you shouldn't hit bone. The glute is a relatively large, thick muscle. I've never hit bone and I always push all the way in...you would run the risk of the med not...

  22. Are nurses actually people too???

    oceanblue52 replied to FuturePN's topic in General Students

    I relate with this SO much, you basically just described my Saturday mornings lol. In response to the OP, enjoy this period of being a new nurse. Journal about it if you can, is fun to reflect later...

  23. Question regarding safe medical practice

    oceanblue52 replied to LPN wny's topic in Patient Medications

    But aren't you administering insulin multiple times a day? Checking a blood sugar before a scheduled medication should not count as a "PRN" accucheck. Have you talked to the doctor? I would just tell...

  24. Question regarding safe medical practice

    oceanblue52 replied to LPN wny's topic in Patient Medications

    I personally would never administer insulin without checking a blood sugar, that in and of itself should be reason enough to get the policy

  25. Shadow Health

    oceanblue52 replied to ACarter494's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Purdue University OWL is one of the "gold standard" websites for everything APA. Should have everything you