ToothFairy(5)

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  1. Decisions, decisions....What made you choose where you work?

    ToothFairy(5) replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in General Nursing

    Always ask about nurse to patient ratios. That is the big one ( at least for me

  2. What am I doing wrong? Failed NCLEX 4x

    ToothFairy(5) replied to joyce2012's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't be too discouraged. I know that may be easier said than done. How were your grades in school? Do you get test anxiety? Did you over-prep? I know my manager said one time she failed her NCLEX the...

  3. New nurse here....what is my issue?

    ToothFairy(5) replied to NewNeuroNurse88's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto what sapphire said. Stick it out. Sounds like you are on the right

  4. Working for one hospital but two different facilities?

    ToothFairy(5) replied to Candezi's topic in General Nursing

    I do that. No biggie, just have to have 2 great managers that cooperate with any

  5. Pain control in narcotic addicted pt

    ToothFairy(5) replied to dankimal's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I work in a detox and don't withhold. If the person is due a narc, I give it period. Withholding can have harmful effects. If the COWS or CIWA is still high and the person is not comfortable...

  6. Being the "only RN" in the building.

    ToothFairy(5) replied to Spikey9001's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I did that for a while but I was not a new nurse. But as far as my understanding goes, RN can supervise a LPN but not the other way around. I would ask about a pay raise but I would wait till I had...

  7. Pain control in narcotic addicted pt

    ToothFairy(5) replied to dankimal's topic in General Nursing

    Which I do. I never withhold the pain med though. I do document the behaviors that go along with what the patient says versus behavior before and after. The MD & therapist can go from

  8. Excel Grads getting jobs? Clinicals questions?

    ToothFairy(5) replied to chiromed0's topic in Excelsior College

    I know, old thread but I have never been questioned about my clinical skills regarding my EC education with a job interveiw. I avoided that by stating what Lunah said and accenting that I had been a...

  9. Pain control in narcotic addicted pt

    ToothFairy(5) replied to dankimal's topic in General Nursing

    I work behavioral health and use the same charting you described. Well

  10. Certain States do not Accept Excelsior?

    ToothFairy(5) replied to skittlebear's topic in Excelsior College

    I have never had a problem with my degree from them. Money wise came out about the same as any other university. The CPNE ( clinical exam ) was expensive but I had enough timne to save up for it. Ok,...

  11. Advice for a new RN...

    ToothFairy(5) replied to MsCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto, if you know for sure you want OR and will never move to another area then go for it. However, if you want to switch to something else later you may have a more difficult time without the...

  12. Going from hospital to clinic setting - taking a step backwards?

    ToothFairy(5) replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I do interveiwing and hiring at one of my jobs. I would not consider it " going backwards " . I would hire a professional though to word your resume well when you leave the clininc setting to move on...

  13. Has anyone grown to love nursing

    ToothFairy(5) replied to elyse2012's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes it can be a love/hate thing. Overall I have sure grown to love

  14. Patient care or charting first?

    ToothFairy(5) replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Patient care comes first and foremost. I will chart as I can when I can but the patient is first

  15. I get out on time...

    ToothFairy(5) replied to nursedanny614's topic in General Nursing

    I work day shift and majority of the time, I get out on time or stay no more than 30 minutes. Only once in past 5 years I have had to stay more than 1 hour

  16. Too much to do for ONE PERSON, staying late to catch up

    ToothFairy(5) replied to LaceyRN12's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I forgot how much I did not like med-surg for that reason. I love the place I am at now. Great team work, the shift before preps for me and I return the favor. At least I know my shift starts off...

  17. Question

    ToothFairy(5) replied to ToothFairy(5)'s topic in General Nursing

    I went to Excelsior. There are a few states that even though it is a approved school these states don't like it so they make it difficult. Not sure why though since I have experience. I would totally...

  18. Fired!

    ToothFairy(5) replied to LandD_RN_chica's topic in General Nursing

    Sending prayers and well wishes your

  19. Question

    ToothFairy(5) replied to ToothFairy(5)'s topic in General Nursing

    I got an apology from the BON and a " we are currently looking into this " blah, blah, blah. However, in the meantime I got one heck of a great job offer 10 miles to the north in another state and got...

  20. Do pt families every drive you crazy?

    ToothFairy(5) replied to purple10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I so agree. 9 out of 10 times it is guilt, fear or something like that. Then there is that 1% who are just mean and that is just who they are. I work psych now so we do have visiting hours and gosh I...

  21. Should a new nurse choose home health, step down, medical surgical or SNU

    ToothFairy(5) replied to SWRNUSA's topic in General Nursing

    I would say med-surg or general medical floor. Eventually you'll be floated all over the hospital anyways but it would give you the most well rounded expereinces that you could take

  22. Fired!

    ToothFairy(5) replied to LandD_RN_chica's topic in General Nursing

    I walked out without notice on a job also and same thing, when they call for a reference they say I am not eligable for rehire. No issues here getting a job though. I only had that job for 3

  23. Fired!

    ToothFairy(5) replied to LandD_RN_chica's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you. Stay with them long enough to get your employment record back up and maybe in a few months try applying for another L & D job. Best

  24. Registered Nurses: Do you like your jobs?

    ToothFairy(5) replied to mamba24's topic in General Nursing

    I love what I do and would not dream of changing occupations. There are days you need to vent, scream, whatever but overall, I simply love my

  25. Question about license by endorsement

    ToothFairy(5) posted a topic in Nurse Registration

    So I graduated from a " non-traditional " college about 11 years ago with my ADN. Was a LPN for 4 years before that back when a LPN could work as a nurse on a med-surg unit. Now I have to move to...