MatrixRn

MatrixRn

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  1. New RN, but not interested in hospital bedside nursing

    MatrixRn replied to scubanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    I hear you there....getting a little break before jumping back into school is always a good thing. If the grad programs do not require it then the type of work you decide to is up to you. You might...

  2. New RN, but not interested in hospital bedside nursing

    MatrixRn replied to scubanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    Have you checked in on the FNP programs? Does the one you would like to attend require or suggest a certain amount of bedside

  3. Nurses doing nebs

    MatrixRn replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility nursing does the nebs unless the patient is in the unit. If RT happens to be around and a neb is due, they will do it but often times the nurse does

  4. Since I can't see myself as how others see me...

    MatrixRn replied to MPKH's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this above...take the time to bring up the matter at the next staff meeting and let the group know that you are driven and you are not trying to put people

  5. Advice from RN's who've moved appreciated!

    MatrixRn replied to ceejRN's topic in General Nursing

    Is KY your original state of license? Yes than you need to keep that license. Your original state of license is what allows you to license in other states. KY is compact, so by holding that license...

  6. FLAME ON!

    MatrixRn replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry that I missed that

  7. FLAME ON!

    MatrixRn replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my what a topic.....I am on board!! How about: I can't work weekends or holidays. HELP!!! I did not go into nursing to wipe butts! I just graduated from a TOP nursing school program so why do I...

  8. Respiratory Therapy vs. Nursing

    MatrixRn replied to ral832001's topic in Nursing Career

    Great post! I agree with all spoken. I think RT and RN are both hard fields and they are NOT interchangeable. I worked in the unit for a long time and learned during that time the RTs are worth their...

  9. A VERY frustrated nurse

    MatrixRn replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Whoa! 10 care plans per patient! Clearly I do not work in EPIC, and if this is the charting system I am glad that I don't. I worked nights as well, we had a tech until 11pm, after that we were on...

  10. Perfume at work?

    MatrixRn replied to fawnmarie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Perfume, spritzs or fragrances in general should not be worn in the medical setting. There are too many people who are allergic, have lung issues, on chemo or have a sensitivity to the smells....

  11. A VERY frustrated nurse

    MatrixRn replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hate to say it, but what you describe is common for new grads. [i lived through very similar to you when I first came out.] Nursing school does not prepare us for the reality of nursing. We go to...

  12. Sorry, we must start you as a new grad.

    MatrixRn replied to strawberryfields's topic in General Nursing

    /Yes agreed. Traditionally, SNF hires at a lower base pay then Acute care. Even after 3 yrs SNF you still may end up with the same rate of pay you are making now, or even get a boost. But I am not...

  13. can i be a hha while going to nursing school?

    MatrixRn replied to laurensmith92's topic in General Nursing

    HHA is great experience to get while in Nursing School. As to pay, I think YMMV. I worked as an HHA in MA while in nursing school. I started at 12 bucks an hour, but once I completed the first...

  14. Sorry, we must start you as a new grad.

    MatrixRn replied to strawberryfields's topic in General Nursing

    No, I am with you. There is a difference between getting an orientation as a new grad versus an already experienced acute care nurse. The new grad training would be longer and more extensive. Since...

  15. Black and Job Hunting

    MatrixRn replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I read this and had to do a double and triple read! I was stunned that this poster would go after someone's child. Seriously! "Maybe his grades in math and science were not as strong" What!! In this...

  16. Black and Job Hunting

    MatrixRn replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Interesting. So in your area, someone who has a Latino heritage is not labeled - for my lack of a better word- as one if they appear 'white.' How do the Latinos feel about that? Thank you for the...

  17. Terrible write-up, can I survive?

    MatrixRn replied to mammykats's topic in General Nursing

    It it hard to say without knowing the story, but that said that does not mean you should share your story here, however here are a few things to think about. Sometimes things happen and folks get...

  18. Senate bill changes FT status for healthcare purposes to 40 hours a week leaving us out

    MatrixRn replied to MsConstrued's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    But couldn't those same employers raise the I would wonder if moving more of the For large companies I do not see this impacting them much. Many businesses use their benefit package as a way to...

  19. PASSED the NCLEX-RN! :)

    MatrixRn replied to pittnurse24's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!! and good luck on the Nursing road. Do you have a job lined

  20. Black and Job Hunting

    MatrixRn replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I went to the gov site attempted to verify that statement. I was not able to find it, however, upon reflection I can guess it is true. Overall, the white population is 65%, so it stands to reason that...

  21. Black and Job Hunting

    MatrixRn replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have to agree, I have lived all over the country and seen all forms of racial

  22. Black and Job Hunting

    MatrixRn replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    IS there racial inequality....you betcha. However, what people are reacting to is the term used. The words 'white privilege' suggests EVERY white person is guilty of creating the racial inequality...

  23. Is change a BAD thing? (MS nurses doing vitals)

    MatrixRn replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I worked nights on M/S and we also had a tech, who was supposed to take all of the vitals. But I would take my own first set of the night. This allowed me to do a quick visual assessment for...

  24. Regarding chronic tardiness

    MatrixRn replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, ho time sense. Oh yes that is a big one for some people myself included. I can so relate to your brother. I work from home, but do have set meetings etc that must be attended. So I pray at the...

  25. Regarding chronic tardiness

    MatrixRn replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    No issue. Once I thought about the phrase I realized that you are correct, there are two sides to this coin and we really do not understand one another. I can attest it is really hard for me to...