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  1. Why do nurses "eat their young"?

    doppelganger2 replied to hope4ccns's topic in General Students

    NOM NOM NOM!!! Today I was literally swimming in a sea of first year nursing students from two different schools(20 students in all). 5 of my 6 patients had a student nurse and I had an orientee(2nd...

  2. Should I take this route?

    doppelganger2 replied to SarahSelton's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It depends on what area of nursing you want to work in. Bed side in hospitals, an lpn probably won't get you there because they are being phased out(at least where I live). Now if you're looking at...

  3. yikes! new nurse/old nurse conflict

    doppelganger2 replied to JoI8815's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree that it is completely out of line for that nurse to be aggressive with you and essentially leave you. But You could look at it this way: the new nurse (you) on her first day on the unit(not...

  4. Is it too much?

    doppelganger2 replied to Jinx322's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I was looking for my first hospital job I applied to 5 positions at one hospital. I was interviewed essentially for all of them at the same time. Be prepared for the question/comment "I see you...

  5. END-OF-LIFE Ethical Dilemmas

    doppelganger2 replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP if you don't feel comfortable providing care to a dying patient or find it too difficult to deal with persistent family members who are looking out for their loved one perhaps you should not care...

  6. Clinical instructor gives study guide to clinical group is this unfair

    doppelganger2 replied to chiasmus100's topic in General Students

    Dear OP, My favorite quote "mind ya business, just mind ya business" It sounds like you are complaining/whining because someone else got something you didn't. Unless you can prove the instructor...

  7. C-Diff and commode disinfection

    doppelganger2 replied to momandstudent's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is more in response to the resident having the recurrent cdiff. Are they on any kind of probiotic (lactinex or acidophilus) even activia? When you are checking their stool for cdiff, are they...

  8. Chemical restraint and lazy nurses

    doppelganger2 replied to Veronica.c's topic in Patient Medications

    Op- you've read the suggestions provided to you. In your own words there is "neglect" by nursing staff and fraud by the person doing the care plans for the residents. As a nurse you are REQUIRED to...

  9. Was reprimanded for wearing gloves while working with a patient

    doppelganger2 replied to amillion3147's topic in Infectious Disease

    The best advice I can give you on "how to proceed" is to report this place immediately!! You have an obligation to report the neglect you stated you've

  10. How do I leave a job after working one day of orientation?

    doppelganger2 replied to >--stethoscope--o's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'd wait to quit your PRN job until you actually sign a contract with the full time job. A phone call isn't

  11. retaking blood sugars

    doppelganger2 replied to 2011_RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It isn't going to hurt you or the patient to check a blood glucose level, it takes seconds. If they aren't on the hypoglycemic protocol it's left up to the discretion of the nurse when to check it,aka...

  12. Does Anyone Actually LIKE Being a Nurse? (Slight Venting)

    doppelganger2 replied to j_tay1981's topic in General Nursing

    I like being a nurse.I've definitely hit my stride on my med-surg floor. If you're not enjoying neuro anymore, before you completely jump to another floor, pick up some extra shifts on other floors...

  13. Interesting convo with a former coworker...

    doppelganger2 replied to herculean's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If they truly believe the nurse is not passing meds as scheduled and have proof of it then bring it up to the immediate supervisor. From your own statement it seems as though this nurse is finishing...

  14. I feel like I caused a patient's death and I can't get over it

    doppelganger2 replied to jane82's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    @ OP Wow you really polished up/edited your post since I read it last. Here's the thing: yes people die regardless of nursing intervention. Yes everyone make mistakes. Yes you are new and overwhelmed...

  15. I feel like I caused a patient's death and I can't get over it

    doppelganger2 replied to jane82's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Forgot about you seeking a hospital job. I say good luck with that because the ratios are better than ltc. But smaller ratios mean higher acuity of care and a need for higher level of critical...

  16. I feel like I caused a patient's death and I can't get over it

    doppelganger2 replied to jane82's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Oh my, there are so many things I want to say on this matter...... You contributed to this patients death. Allowing the family believe that it was the hospitals fault for discharging this patient too...

  17. You won't believe.....

    doppelganger2 replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    After the comment from the student about nurses eating their young my response would have been "now that you have my full attention let's go find your instructor and explain to her your rudeness and...

  18. If you could have one nursing superpower, what would it be?

    doppelganger2 replied to Blue Roses's topic in General Nursing

    My super power would be the ability to make my patients poop(and without the mess and smell). Because pooping is a big

  19. Paralyzed with fear over needle stick

    doppelganger2 replied to Faith1970's topic in Health, Stress Management

    If you are truly as worried and anxious about your child being sick because you had a needle stick, have your baby tested for HIV and Hep C to really put your mind at ease. If you are coming back...

  20. Cancelation of student loans on nov. 15???

    doppelganger2 replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    I'm so glad you're back in school. A little education could do you good. Ps you'll have to pay back any student loans you take out even if you declare

  21. Water

    doppelganger2 replied to C-lion's topic in General Nursing

    We have a "hydration station" which is out on the main area where we work but not so close that it is near any direct patient care areas. I manage to drink at least 3L of water in my 12hr

  22. Where do YOU sit in class?

    doppelganger2 replied to Caribbean Character's topic in General Students

    My class only had 20ppl in it with 4rows in each class so. I sat on the left side of the 3rd row with no one on either side of me. I would use the extra chair next to me to to put my feet/legs on to...

  23. Is it difficult to become a LPN? What are the steps?

    doppelganger2 replied to carinac89's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you are looking to become an RN in the future I would recommend getting that to start with. The hospital I work in just "phased out" all lpn's at the bedside. Idk what field or type of nursing...

  24. LTC: 3 Strikes I'm OUT???

    doppelganger2 replied to mejajo02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ltc is about as slow paced as it get.and yes night shift can be slower but you still have to get things done in a timely manner. Maybe you need to look for other areas of nursing that fits you better...

  25. Something my clinical instructor said...

    doppelganger2 replied to Dnap22's topic in General Students

    Why didn't you just ask your clinical instructor why she was doing