fawnmarie

fawnmarie ASN

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  1. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

    fawnmarie posted a topic in Correctional

    Hello, nurses! I would like to know if anyone has worked as an RN in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detention Center. Please share your

  2. Wanting to Quit my Covid-19 job

    fawnmarie replied to Bbang's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you for doing what you do! I hope it gets better. I wish I had something more valuable to add. I'm a psych RN and I think you're amazing to do the job that you do, with only 1 tech for 32...

  3. New Grad Psych RN- CA vs PA Jobs?

    fawnmarie replied to outsidegirl's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi! I'm an experienced psych nurse and I thought I'd put my 2 cents in! I think you have good options in both states. Concerning the hospital in California with bad ratings....I spent 12 years working...

  4. Can I wear long press on nails if I wear gloves during my whole shift?

    fawnmarie replied to Cxrleen's topic in General Students

    No. Artificial nails are prohibited in almost every facility. It is difficult to maintain pretty hands and nails in general, as a nurse. Frequent handwashing dries our skin and nails. I've learned to...

  5. Unruly CNAs

    fawnmarie replied to penlite28's topic in Travel

    I received the same response at my facility when I complained about lazy CNAs. "That's the culture of this place" or "You know that's just the way it is around here" or "They don't have to do...

  6. Unruly CNAs

    fawnmarie replied to penlite28's topic in Travel

    Yes, OP, I have worked with many rude and/or lazy CNAs in my time. They are in every facility, and the "career CNAs," which KelRN spoke of, are the worst. Rude, lazy CNAs and mental health technicians...

  7. Confidence (Getting Feisty!)

    fawnmarie posted a topic in School

    I turned in my notice two weeks ago that I will not be returning to work as a school nurse in the fall. I have been presented with a great opportunity to return to mental health nursing, my absolute...

  8. Favorite Motivational Quote

    fawnmarie replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    "There's something good...waiting down this road...and I'm picking up whatever's mine!"....Tom

  9. Favorite Motivational Quote

    fawnmarie replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."....Eleanor

  10. Last day?

    fawnmarie replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    Last day of school is May 25, with report card and medication pick-up on May 26. I agree that it can't get here soon enough! School nursing is not for me...I'm glad I finally admitted it to myself. I...

  11. New nurse.. Just want to quit everything..

    fawnmarie replied to nohseungjin's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely! Quit now! Turn in your notice

  12. Overtime d/t short staffed

    fawnmarie replied to nursing4321's topic in General Nursing

    Joint Commission put the facility in "Preliminary Denial of Accrediation" status. Our CEO and Nurse Executive had to present a "plan of correction" at Joint Commission headquarters in

  13. Allnurses needs nurses

    fawnmarie replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    One thing that I do like about the current mix of members is that there are fewer pot-stirrers and feather-rufflers right now. 3 years ago, there were a couple of members who felt the need (or so it...

  14. Overtime d/t short staffed

    fawnmarie replied to nursing4321's topic in General Nursing

    I once worked in a facility that was chronically understaffed for years. This was a psychiatric facility where many of the patients had the potential to become violent. Periodically, an e-mail would...

  15. Change Careers or Treat Depression?

    fawnmarie replied to RehabRN5's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Apply for the job in the city planning department! Sometimes, we have to do a little bit of moving and shaking until we find what is really a good fit for us. I thought I would love school nursing,...

  16. Blindsided by a colleague.

    fawnmarie replied to tch1920's topic in School

    Does this other school nurse feel threatened by you for some reason? Are you more experienced? More attractive? I have known nurses who tried to make themselves look better by picking on other nurses....

  17. Orders from hell...

    fawnmarie replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    Written by a psychiatrist on a long-term geri-psych unit, "Can she get a haircut? It's a mess!" The patient's conservator wouldn't agree to

  18. How many kids do you see in a day?

    fawnmarie replied to RNLisaC's topic in School

    I am in a K-5 elementary school and usually see 20-25 students each day. I rarely have more than 25 visits in one day, although it does happen occasionally. I have one student who gets a bolus feeding...

  19. I have a real problem with ancillary staff and am at my wits end. I need help.

    fawnmarie replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to say that I'm sorry you have to put up with such unprofessional behavior. Are these unit clerks related to someone in a high position? A nurse manager at one dysfunctional facility where...

  20. Really not sure how to handle this one...

    fawnmarie replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    I absolutely, 100% agree with Blue Moon here. OP, your health aide does not have the education, nor the experience or insight to suggest that the child may be diabetic. I would firmly tell your aide...

  21. Go Fund Me for Co-workers?

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

    Exactly! I've bought Walmart and Target gift cards for friends that had fallen on difficult times due to illness or unfortunate circumstances. No matter what hurdles they may have been facing, they...

  22. Asking me to go against policy

    fawnmarie replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    I couldn't agree with you more. I have not even been at this school for a full school year yet, and I am almost at my wit's end with one special education teacher. I do believe that she genuinely does...

  23. Finally Leaving Nursing...For Good!

    fawnmarie replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    Wishing you all the best of luck and success as you move on! I'm happy for you, and I share in your excitement! Although I have not turned in my notice yet, I have finally admitted to myself that...

  24. Will nursing wreck my hands?

    fawnmarie replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

    I really like the Burt's Bees line of products. I have used their cuticle cream, hand and body lotion, lip balms, eye cream, and shampoo! You are right that taking care of our hands and nails is very...

  25. Will nursing wreck my hands?

    fawnmarie replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite lotions to apply at night are Bath & Body Works. They are glycerin-based and I love the fragrances. For daytime, however, I prefer a lotion with no fragrance, especially now that I...