chacha82

chacha82 ADN, BSN

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  1. I am a new grad and can't wait to get out of orientation!

    chacha82 replied to CRC12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think a lot of new grads feel this way. You need your preceptor. At least twice mine caught orders that were flat-out wrong, whereas I would have probably just given the med. It's great that you are...

  2. How hard is it to find a Mon-Friday day time job as an RN out of school? In Seattle, WA

    chacha82 replied to Cruisin1313's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Can't speak for Washington...but...when my class graduated in 2015, we were told by the hospital they would hire us for night shifts. We didn't have BSNs so we happily took the position. M-F positions...

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

    chacha82 replied to Strugaaa4eva's topic in General Nursing

    Just for some context: I have never, ever disappeared for 30 minutes at a time (at all) but not for a break without getting permission from the charge to set foot off the floor. Even on some nights...

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

    chacha82 replied to Strugaaa4eva's topic in General Nursing

    My understanding is that per diem and wage staff can be let go "easier" than full-time staff. I am sorry this happened to you - I agree with the other posters. Ask for an exit interview, other than...

  5. Does "BSN preferred" mean "ADNs need not apply"?

    chacha82 replied to nursewall-e's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you want the job, apply and be prepared to enroll in a BSN program. You have a 100% of not getting it if you don't

  6. Being friends with residents on Facebook

    chacha82 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  7. Go Fund Me for Co-workers?

    chacha82 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    At my last job, I almost always switched shifts with others, at first genuinely OK with it, then I did it hoping that others would one day reciprocate. When I REALLY needed a switch, not one person...

  8. Going out with your co-workers (Mixing Business with pleasure)

    chacha82 replied to Plumrose15153's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It depends. At most of my jobs, I have connected with at least one person and gone to lunch, attended events, etc. after awhile. The older I get, the less interested I am. I enjoy keeping the two...

  9. Call in sick???

    chacha82 replied to Larry2016's topic in General Nursing

    Call out sick. You have a 101 degree fever, that's reason enough. As your coworker, I don't want this bug, neither do your patients. Feel better soon

  10. I told you so!

    chacha82 replied to tch1920's topic in School

    Full stop. This teacher is 100% out of line. You did not allow the child to throw up any more than she would allow her students to fail a test. Can you imagine how she would react if you said that?...

  11. If you go to a hospital get ready to YELL

    chacha82 replied to BSN16's topic in General Nursing

    I was yelled at by a doctor when I worked stepdown. It made the other doctors uncomfortable, they mentioned it and asked if I was OK. I think yelling is rarely warranted, especially in a busy ED. I've...

  12. I'm so mad!

    chacha82 replied to Skips's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I understand your frustrations. Once I applied to a job, interview and a shadow, etc. Never heard ANYTHING back, not even a rejection. I took that as a rejection but I had to hound them to get an...

  13. Why are nurse managers jerks?

    chacha82 replied to Cola89's topic in Nurse Management

    No. The last thing I want is the MBA telling me to "work smarter, not harder" and leading seminars in "the captivity of negativity" etc etc. When they haven't been nurses, it's easy for them to go "Oh...

  14. I can't get "poop" taste out of my mouth?

    chacha82 replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    That escalated quickly. Next time, ask for a face shield whenever doing direct patient care at the bedside. If you wanted to slap the nurse, that's not an appropriate reaction to the situation. In...

  15. Got fired for a medication error

    chacha82 replied to Sonyab's topic in Patient Medications

    You've been given great advice from all the posters here. Count your lucky stars (in this case they are profoundly lucky) that nothing bad happened to the patient. I am sorry they let you go, but they...

  16. Not happy with area

    chacha82 replied to xmarXDspot's topic in General Nursing

    Try to get your year of acute care experience. Two is even better, but if you can only make it to one, get there and then apply for something else. Maybe something like clinic or

  17. We are not slaves someone please tell the doctors !!

    chacha82 replied to Samah1992's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You've gotten excellent advice here from everyone, not much to add. If you are truly engaged in fighting with the physicians, expect a meeting with your supervisor or HR. Where I work, I would be put...

  18. Is it appropriate to ask for time off during an interview?

    chacha82 replied to lola8penny's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just tell them you can start at the end of June, beginning of July, whatever. The previous posters are correct - you cannot ask for that much time off during orientation or nurse residency....

  19. Is the Baby Boomer Generation not going to get good care?

    chacha82 replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am sorry for your loss

  20. Tired of job hunting & getting no where!!!!!

    chacha82 replied to RN-Que's topic in General Nursing

    I started at $22 or $23 as a new grad. I took the first job I was offered as a floor nurse because I have my RN from a hospital, not even a community college. It's bleak out there for ADNs if you want...

  21. The Perfect Work Day

    chacha82 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Staffed so that we are all 1:4 or 1:5. 2 or 3 CNAs working. Admission is a walkie-talkie, and it's given to me at 14:00 so I have time to do that and everything else. Coworkers don't gripe about...

  22. Slow nursing jobs? So I can go back to school.

    chacha82 replied to countrygirl1234's topic in General Nursing

    Are you able to get a float pool position where you can make your own schedule? Or a 9 - 5 where you have enough energy at the end of the day to study. I agree with other posters here, most facilities...

  23. Preventing call-ins

    chacha82 replied to Brandi,RN's topic in General Nursing

    One time I was next to someone going on and on about how "I've never been this sick!" Cough cough cough...two days later I came down with it, it was awful, spread to my ears, etc etc...please just...

  24. Night shift alterative hours poll

    chacha82 replied to Wolf at the Door's topic in General Nursing

    When I went to another area of the hospital, I left the 3 12's schedule for 4 days a week, a mix of 8 and 12s. I miss some things about nights - days are very hectic, keeping track of all the meals...

  25. Preceptor From Hell-Need Advice

    chacha82 replied to Breycn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Honestly I would just keep my head down and move it forward. How often do you have to work with this preceptor? Just try to get through it. If all of your other preceptor experiences have been...