ckh23

ckh23 BSN, RN

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  1. Ex Patient's Mom Badmouthing Me

    ckh23 replied to TiggerFreak's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What do you mean "she will not leave me alone"? If she is continually harassing you and preventing you from obtaining employment, it might be time to consult an attorney to draw up a letter to tell to...

  2. TV Shows

    ckh23 replied to StudentNH's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on what type of hospital and where you work. That particular show recreates true stories from events that have happened. Although they are usually dramatized, there is a good amount of truth...

  3. Back strain, need advice

    ckh23 replied to ambertut's topic in General Nursing

    Call

  4. Is Bankruptcy a major hindrance to employment?

    ckh23 replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    This is going to vary from employer to employer. Some run credit checks and some do not. Even the employers that do run the credit check may not hold the bankruptcy against you. There is just no way...

  5. New grad...first major screw-up!

    ckh23 replied to pecanpies's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Keep your head up. You made a mistake and hopefully you will learn from it. It sounds like the way my patients go down to CT or other tests are similar to yours. What I usually do, after the order is...

  6. Communication with patients and families

    ckh23 replied to Altra's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sad, but very

  7. Communication with patients and families

    ckh23 replied to Altra's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If it were possible, the first step would be to cancel all of the TV medical shows like Grey's Anatomy and the next step would be to limit the amount of BS floating around out there on the

  8. A week in the ER?!

    ckh23 replied to tigerlogic's topic in Emergency

    Ahh yes, I see that

  9. A week in the ER?!

    ckh23 replied to tigerlogic's topic in Emergency

    As an ER nurse you most certainly will not be watching people sleep. ER nurses run their butts off regardless of it's day shift or night shift. It has been my experience that people will spend days...

  10. Help...I desperately need an advice

    ckh23 replied to NSICU Clin Tech's topic in General Students

    If school is your priority than I think you have your

  11. What would you have done?

    ckh23 replied to cm8816's topic in Critical Care

    The first thing would be to find out why they were doing dopplers. Was this was something the doctor relayed to the day nurse. I'm guessing it probably was as I doubt the day shift nurse just started...

  12. i feel bad- leaving things to do for day shift

    ckh23 replied to sophie<3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm confused as to why they asked about a repeat hgb if the patient had not received the blood. I think it's probably just something with this nurse. I personally could care less if there is a mess...

  13. What a coincidence. . .every single student nurse who shadows me. . .

    ckh23 replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    Where are your stats to back up that statement? Successful and popular are two different things. And just because a school is churning out graduates that meet requirements, does not mean they are...

  14. What a coincidence. . .every single student nurse who shadows me. . .

    ckh23 replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    Residents are practicing medicine with the safety net of an attending. That is the point of residency is so they can specialize and gain the experience and not just come out of med school pass an exam...

  15. What a coincidence. . .every single student nurse who shadows me. . .

    ckh23 replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    And here is the problem. Nursing experience allows nurses to be in that advanced practice role. The nursing experience will help to become a better practitioner by being able to pick up on subtle...

  16. Do you have to take CCRN exam to stay in ICU?

    ckh23 replied to ~passionateSN~'s topic in Critical Care

    Not anywhere that I have worked. However, my current unit is pushing everyone to get their CCRN. There are certain requirements you need in order to sit for the exam. Here is a link for those...

  17. Questions for any CRNA!!! PLEASE!!

    ckh23 replied to AllySJ93's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Funny you choose the word "lazy" for no one responding when you are the one trying to get a homework assignment done for you on the Internet. Perhaps you should take your own advice and start making...

  18. Army HPSP

    ckh23 replied to ckh23's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks

  19. Becoming an NP....

    ckh23 replied to CrunchyMama's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Go get your BSN while you build up your resume and gain experience. Also network and keep yourself in a good standing at work as you will most likely need recommendations. If cost of your BSN is an...

  20. Potential Job Dilemma

    ckh23 replied to SunriseSunset2012's topic in General Nursing

    You do what you have to do. I say take the job you were offered because a job is better than no job. If you can, push your start to after the interviews if you can. If you get the jobs at the other...

  21. Becoming an NP....

    ckh23 replied to CrunchyMama's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You'll have to investigate different programs to see if they require a BSN or a BS in something else. You will need one of those to go to NP school as they are Masters programs. Also do some research...

  22. WWYD?

    ckh23 replied to bluemorningglory's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    And by going to the directors to badmouth this person instead of contacting the proper authorities (that is if you are truely concerned for this girls safety) you could open yourself up to a slander...

  23. Teacher said NOWAY....new grad hiring into ICU positions

    ckh23 replied to HopefulNurse2011's topic in Critical Care

    Look at hospitals that have nurse residency programs. You might also keep an open mind and come to grips that it is still a tough job market. So if you are not willing to "settle" you may find...

  24. Applying to CRNA school and need a stat check

    ckh23 replied to jojasonrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Don't just go to any school that will take you. Do your research and find out which school will give you the best education. This process works both ways because you are interviewing the schools to...

  25. dropped test

    ckh23 replied to JonB04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had a class where the teacher did this. The real question is would you have passed the class if the lowest grade was not