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    How Can I Get Acclimated to the Midnight Shift?

    Super_RN replied to iluvdetroit's topic in General Nursing

    I would drink a 5 hour energy before I started and those were wonderful!! For what it's worth, apply for the 3-11 shift. Most employers promote from within first and if no one else applies, you may...
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    Calling to check on employment status?

    Super_RN replied to Super_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to update and say that I got the position! I'm so
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    Calling to check on employment status?

    Super_RN replied to Super_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I did call and left a voicemail. Fingers
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    Calling to check on employment status?

    Super_RN replied to Super_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I told them because they asked me, I didn't want to lie. It wasn't meant to come off as arrogant--they asked, I answered that yes, I had accepted a position at another place, but it was a month...
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    Calling to check on employment status?

    Super_RN replied to Super_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've never been in this position before and I really don't know how to pose my question when I call. Should I call HR or the director of the unit? What in the world do I
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    Calling to check on employment status?

    Super_RN replied to Super_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to be honest with them. They knew the hospital I was at was downsizing and I was losing my job there. They asked if I was working anywhere else so I told them. But I made it clear I was at...
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    Do you wear your engagement rings at work?

    Super_RN replied to SarahBerah's topic in General Nursing

    I've always worn my engagement and wedding band. My wedding band is just plain platinum and my engagement ring has a center 1/2 carat princess cut and 2 pear shaped diamonds (1/4 carat) on each side....
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    How would you have handled this?

    Super_RN replied to ProBeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely appropriate. I probably would have called 911 first because I would not be able to dial 7 numnbers, LOL! you'll second guess yourself many times over, but it doesn't mean you made the...
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    Was so impressed with my patient yesterday and not so impressed with the family

    Super_RN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well heck, I would think if the patient was in her right mind she could make that decision herself. Unless, of course, it was one of those "I dont' want to upset my family" ordeals. You'll...
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    Starting out in ICU

    Super_RN replied to seniorstudent123's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! It's ok--I haven't seen anything yet (trouble wise), but I'm not the one with the Brain Sheet
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    Starting out in ICU

    Super_RN replied to seniorstudent123's topic in General Nursing

    I started in ICU 7 years ago and am so thankful I did! Not only did I get to practice every imaginable skill, I learned time management and organization like a mad woman! Good luck to
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    What does "contingent" mean?

    Super_RN replied to MsPebbles's topic in General Nursing

    No problem. Good
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    What does "contingent" mean?

    Super_RN replied to MsPebbles's topic in General Nursing

    Contingent generally means PRN--meaning you are not guaranteed hours and there are no benefits
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    child care w/ crazy hours?

    Super_RN replied to httamli's topic in General Nursing

    I am very blessed in the fact that I work 2nd shift right now, so I'm able to stay home while my husband is at work, and vice versa. On days when he isn't able to be home in time, my mom comes over...
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    wound that won't heal!

    Super_RN replied to libbyjo5's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried the wound vac WITH the silver dsg in the wound? I've had some really good results with
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    Blood pressures

    Super_RN replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm not much help then, LOL! Working as an aide 8 1/2 years ago, we had to do VS on every resident Q shift (and this was LTC). I have no idea what meds they were on as I was only an aide and it was...
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    Blood pressures

    Super_RN replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't work in LTC, but we do have swing bed patients on my floor. Sometimes vitals are ordered once daily, some once per shift. I usually check their BP before I give them though. If the patients...
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    Missed a call for an on-call shift

    Super_RN replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    I have already secured another job, but I have 7 years experience. I feel really bad for the newer RN's who can't find a job d/t lack of experience. Crazy
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    Missed a call for an on-call shift

    Super_RN replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    And my hospital is laying
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    Missed a call for an on-call shift

    Super_RN replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    Since you work nights, couldn't you just give the supervisor's your home number? That's what I've done in the past to avoid those unnecessary calls about paperwork and
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    Missed a call for an on-call shift

    Super_RN replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    Food stamps and free lunches only come if you meet the financial guidelines, so if you're above it $5, sorry about your luck. No food stamps for
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    Missed a call for an on-call shift

    Super_RN replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    When it comes to putting food on the table vs. paynig $200 for a phone, food is priority. It depends on where you work and what they pay--I've worked in 3 different states and pay was drastically...
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    Missed a call for an on-call shift

    Super_RN replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    I don't find it shocking. A single mom as a nurse does not mean she rolls in the dough. My husband was unemployed for a while and it was up to me to pay both our car payments, mortgage, iinsurances,...
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    Missed a call for an on-call shift

    Super_RN replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    Holy cow! We get paid 1 hour for every 4 we are on call, and if we get called in we get time and a half for the remaining time we
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    anyone else?

    Super_RN replied to chillchick's topic in General Nursing

    I'd much rather be called "honey" or "sweetie" 'than having some creepo say, "You've got a booty and I like that". And that's not the worst that has been said to me. So yeah, little old men calling...